Labor leader Gompers testifies on AFL aims before House inquiry
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, testifies before a House lobby investigating committee in Washington. He states the AFL seeks to influence Congress to pass labor friendly laws while noting opposition from the National Association of Manufacturers. He traces legislative work and asserts the association’s shift from pro to anti union after a 1908 Parry report.
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Ington
Samuel Gomp
American Federation of Labor
House Lobby
Organized Labor
Congress
Gompers
Jackson H. Ralston
American Federation
Nal Association of Manufacturers
Federation
Washington
American Manfacturers Association
National Associas
D. M. Parry
New Orleans
Parry
Tme
Onseure
Origin of trouble dissolves as Mc Rae reinstated
After hours of heated testimony the fire and water committee of the Butte city council ordered the reinstatement of Fireman Duncan Mc Rae with back pay to Sept. 1. Attorney Maury accused Chief Sanger of trying to enslave the firemen, while Alderman Ellingwood defended the chief and denounced clique behavior. The hearing grew tense as witnesses described irregularities and questioned rules, with Sanger defending departmental procedures before adjournment with Mc Rae’s status restored and continued coverage on Page Four.
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Fire and Water Committee
Butte
Duncan McRae
Maury
Metta
Sanger
Ellingwood
Andrews
Weil
ateRue
Attoreney
Fire Department
Ladendorff
Meftae
Charces
Thane
Ney Maury
Onder McRae
Exhibit of Livestock Impresses Visitors at Deer Lodge Fair
Deer Lodge September fair showcases a strong stock exhibit with Rambouillet sheep from Williams and Pauley and jerseys from Kentucky bred to a long lineage. Hereford and Shorthorn Durham cattle display large animals while a Jersey yearling and multiple calves attract attention. The event signals a robust agricultural showcase with state fair prospects in Helena.
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Standard
Deer Lodge
Helena
Willams
Pauley
I. B. Larabie
Kentucky
P. H. Griffin
Cumberland
C. R. Schureh
Dana
Kohrs & Berg
Durham
Hasen
George W
Bielen
John Martin
Battle for commander at Chattanooga encampment GA R
Five states enter the race for commander in chief at the Chattanooga Grand Army of the Republic encampment September 15 20. Candidates include O A Somers Kokomo Ind C J Arlams Superior Neb Washington Gardner Albiom Mich Ralph D Cole New Jersey and N H Kingman Selby S D each backed by state departments and war records mark a lively contest.
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HH Kingman
Chattanooga
Grand Army of the Republic
Michigan
Nebraska
New Jersey
South Dakota
Department of Indians
O. A. Somers
Mr. Somers
Kokomo
Grand Army
C. J. Arlams
Superior
Neb
State Department
Fourteenth Army Corps
Washington Gardner
Albiom
Statesman
Ralph D. Cole
N. H. Kingman
Selby
Kingman
Weenth Wisconsin Regiment
Severe juror roasting by a California judge
In San Francisco on September 10 twelve men were chosen to try Maury Diggs and attorney Charles B. Harris on subornation of perjury tied to the white slave case. Judge Van Fleet struck juror W. A. Helster for unfitness after remarks following the Caminetti case, as both sides used all challenges before panel was filled.
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San Francisco
Maury Diggs
Charles B. Harris
Diggs
Nellie Barton
Marsha’ Warrington
Reno
Warrington
Barton
Harris
Sacramento
van Fleet
Sullivan
Woodworth
Caminetth
W. A. Helster
Caminetti
Helster
United States District Attorney
Mico
United States District
McNab
Firemen of State Vouch for Sanger Chief
Miles City September 10 The state firemen convention opened with about 60 delegates. Mayor Mott opened the session and Chief Collins of Anaconda responded. A resolution urged Butte to give Chief Sanger a fair trial and to proceed cautiously, noting his 17 years of service and the confidence firemen and citizens place in him. Signed by Collins Anaconda Birrer Dillon Bebb Lewistown Mt elson Billings Atchison Miles City.
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Standard
Miles City
Mott
Collins
Anaconda
Peter Sanker
Butte
Chief Sanger
Firemen's Association
Charles Collins
Frank Birrer
Dillon
J. A. Bebb
Lewistown
BE. Mt. ‘Elson
Billings
George Atchison
Millionaire Bixby to Face Delinquency Trial in Court
Los Angeles September 10. Long Beach financier Bixby is set to stand trial tomorrow on charges connected to the delinquency of Clea ker and Marie Browne Levy. The case centers on alleged contributions or actions linking the two individuals to illicit activities.
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Los Angeles
Bixby
Long Beach
Thor Court
Cleaker
Marie Browne Levy
Diplomat from Mexico name of Sullivan shines in flimflam game
The report details a Mexican diplomat Zamacona in talks with U S figures over Mexico Huerta negotiations while also pursuing a loan. confusion surrounds his whereabouts and a separate con artist James C Sullivan mirrors similar methods, defrauding Butte miners with pretexts of mine ownership and transportation, while authorities pursue James H Sullivan.
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Mexico
Sullivan
Anomalous News Snippet From Today’s Paper
Disjointed OCR fragment outlines diverse items including a Canada eject, New Hampshire union views, a suspended fireman reinstatement, a juror roast, sports notes, Michigan items, a high school matter, a gun incident, a zoning controversy, a Barnes note, Northern Pacific, copper stocks, a suburban car accident, music, a 10th Ghent treaty anniversary celebration, and mine references.
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Canada
New Hampshire
Gompers
Hutte Council
Anaconda News
Michigan
Steko
Anson U
Maria Lan Bees
Deller Taby
Meee
Scausust
Barnes
Pacife
n-Copper
Ghent
Ee Ing
Mysterious case hints at self destruction in Livingston
A man identified as Alderman Jack Seigle disappeared after leaving a note for his wife and taking a revolver. His wife suspects he went to the Yellowstone riverbank and shot himself. Ill health and finances are cited as possible factors, with claims he recently appeared troubled and drinking.
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Livingston
Jack Seigle
Yellowstone
Sergio
Harry Thaw Ejected From Canadian Soil Again in Custody
Amusing incidents recount Thaw's odyssey as he protests expulsion, hurls a tumbler at an officer, and causes a chaotic chase involving a car journey across borders. He seeks to reach New Hampshire, telephones ring busy, and authorities arrest him once more.
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Harry Thaw
Canadian
Coaticook
New Hampshire
Deportation of Thaw Justifies Law and Extradition
Ottawa reports Judge Doherty stating the deportation of Thaw follows Canadian immigration law directing seizure, inquiry, and expulsion of undesirables. Thaw, arrested near Colebrook New Hampshire, was escorted to Montreal for habeas corpus hearings as authorities mapped an extradition fight.
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Ottawa
Doherty
Thaw Ejected From Canadian Territory In Violent Exit
Charles H. Thaw was forcibly removed from Canada after breaking a window in immigration detention at Coaticook. He hurled a glass tumbler at an officer, was dragged to Norton Mills Vermont, and released across the border onto open ground amid bewilderment and protests.
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Thaw
Canada
Coaticook
Ger
Norton Mills
New Hampshire Line Hero of Matteawan Flies Again
Thaw rides with Frank Cantin in a small four seater racing toward New Hampshire from Vermont. The chase crosses into Canada, through Canaan and West Stewartstown. Thaw clings to a cigar box, seeks Montreal by phone, and aims for Detroit as reporters chase the elusive fugitive.
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New Hampshire
Jerome
Vermont
Detroit
Averill
Montreal
Thomas Triley
Coaticook
Ittle Hotel
Matteawan
Frank Cantin
Thaw
Cantin
Canada
Canaan
Connecticut
West Stewartstown
New Hamphire
Stewarts
Gub eratorial mess complicates things
Albany reports court maneuvering over Thaw extradition from New Hampshire. Attorney General Carmody acts to secure Thaw’s return while Acting Governor Glynn ready to sign requisition. District Attorney Conger plans to supply additional papers as Albany dealings unfold. Governor Sulzer remains silent amid competing claims.
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Albany
Harry K. Thaw
New York State
New Hampshire
Sulzer
Glynn
Carmody
Thaw
Conger
Dutchess County
Mattoawan Hospital
Sulher
Firax Ca
Eau Sapere
Tomorre
York
Eral
Canada
Dominion
Mawr
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Tonny Committee
Organizon of Securin
Knights of Labor
Leration of Labor
Ivey
W'Rae
Sanoen
Butte Corren
Cosmrrrer
McRae
Vion Gardner
California
Uel de Zamadaswador
United States
Huerta
Alynra
Charac
Senor Zamacona
Mexico City
New York
White House
Senor
Zamacona
Senor Algara
Lerea
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Urrutia
Interior
Svston
St. Louis
Sept. W
C. B. Dysart
State Board of Arbhitection and Mediation
Vienna
Zionist Congress
Jerusalem
Tolay
Pes
Ile
Rupe Co
Butte Mines
James C. Sullivan
James H. Sullivan
Nevada
James C
Speculator
Percy Benson
South
Arizona Street
Butte Adjustment Company
Benson
Sullvan
M. J. Burke
Pat Frazier
Tommy Dunne
West Broadway
Reagan
Utah
Snatuc
Louis
John Niroy
Order of Hoo-Hoo
Colebrook
N. H
Harry K.iaw
Stwartatown Hollow
Coos County
Natonal Bank
Thomas F. ‘Johnson
Johnson
J. XN
Drew
Europe
Monadnock House
Burley St. Keine
Coathook
Titye
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