Bloody end to 10 peace meeting ends in deadly riot
A miner riot at a Butte union hall left one dead, one fatally wounded, and another injured as deputies opened fire during a meeting between factions led by Charles H. Moyer and Western Federation leaders. The hall was later dynamited with dynamite from the Stewart Mine as tensions surged.
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Miner's Union
Bert Riley
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Miners Riot Breaks Into Hall and Mine, Doors Ruptured
Descriptions recount a violent miners confrontation as deputies repel attackers at an approach pad and a roof entry. Miners seize the Stewart mine engine complex, compel the engineer to lower several miners into the mine, secure dynamite, and blast the miners hall. Fire and gunfire erupt as rioters breach windows and threaten the federation property.
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Supreme Court Upholds Long and Short Haul Clause
The Supreme Court sustained the Interstate Commerce Commission inter mountain rate orders and ruled the long and short haul clause constitutional. The ruling affirms the commission’s authority to issue blanket or zone orders and may influence pending rate cases and blanket increases sought by eastern railroads. Copies were sent to the commission for guidance as analysts weigh potential effects on the current rate decision.
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Standard Loses Pipe Line Case in Hepburn Ruling
Washington Standard lost its challenge as the Supreme Court upheld the Hepburn rate law amendment declaring interstate pipelines as common carriers. The ruling subjects cross state lines pipelines to Interstate Commerce Commission authority.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson Believes Peace Plan May Now Prevail
Washington officials praised Niagara Falls mediation talks after the United States extended an invitation to Mexican constitutionalists to meet with American and Huerta delegates for informal peace discussions. Strong U S influence toward mediation was noted, avoiding an armistice in the Huerta campaign.
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Bryan Defends Pact Amid Panama Treaty Criticism
Washington reports Secretary Bryan issued a formal statement Monday night defending the treaty clause that expresses sincere regret over any breach of friendly relations with Colombia. He said the phrase honest regret followed from the memorandum drafted during the Tatiana mediation and reflected past and present negotiations.
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Hundreds killed in Alberta gas explosion at Hillcrest mine
An explosive blast at Hillcrest Collieries No. 20 in Lethbridge Alberta entombed about 250 miners. Only fourteen of the 260 men rescued were alive despite rescue efforts. Rescuers faced poisonous gases and rock debris. authorities fear most workers perished. No cause yet determined, but gas buildup is suspected.
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Hillcrest Colleries, Ltd
Russian Lawyers Convicted in Beiless Trial
Twenty five Russian lawyers were found guilty in St Petersburg for insulting the ministry of justice during the Mendel Beiless trial. All defendants were convicted after the Saturday proceeding.
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St Petersburg
Ministry of Justice
Mendel Beiless
Miners of Butte form new independent union
In Butte Montana seceders from the Western Federation of Miners declare an independent miners union. They elect temporary president M McDonald and plan a permanent organization with 60 cent monthly assessments. About 5000 miners attend. no compromise with President Moyer’s group.
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Western Federation of Miners
Meyer
Rail workers threaten strike over Chicago conference demands
Denaver Reports says engineers and firemen on the Denver and Hic Urande and Colorado and Goutherp railroads show near unanimous strike sentiment as votes are taken over demands raised at Chicago meetings. The two lines face potential stoppage if concessions are not granted.
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Colorado & Goutherp
Chicago
Banke Chicago Bank Closed by State Examiners
Maclay Hoyas report a state bank examiners shut La Galle Street Trust & Savings Bank a week ago to determine if Bank officers face criminal charges. Officials said an investigation is ongoing to assess illegal activity and potential prosecutions.
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Maclay Hoyas
Uta Meire
la Galle Bireet Trust & Savings Bank
Stete Denk
Oeeleelle Offloere
Mediation Talks Extended Amid Optimistic Outlook
Mediation proceedings in Niagara Falls are prolonged beyond five days as Argentina's minister Nav arrives in Washington after meetings with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. He brings a hopeful spirit and new ideas to keep the mediation board from adjournment while a provisional president is sought.
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Tragedy in the Sky as Biplane and Dirigible Collide
Vienna reports a deadly aerial accident during Austrian army maneuvers. A biplane attacked a dirigible at height, the two aircraft collided and crashed, killing nine people. The wreckage shows the peril of aerial warfare and the dangers of flight in early aviation history.
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Vienna
Anarchists Sought by Italy Headed to America
Italian authorities pursue alleged revolutionaries linked to the recent riots during the general strike. Reports say several suspects are departing for America to avoid arrest.
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America
Rome
Suffragist Plan Campaign Forms Congressional Advisor Council
Washington suffrage leaders press Congress for passage of a woman suffrage constitutional amendment and form an advisory council of congressional would be members to bolster the campaign.
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