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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

2

Workers Urged to Return to Work in Puget Sound Strike

The Defense Mediation board urged striking Puget Sound lumber workers to resume work and settle disputes through collective bargaining. Most workers had returned after wage gains and vacation terms were offered pending an industry survey. Meanwhile in Philadelphia Progress Manufacturing announced liquidation after clashes, and UMW leaders eyed a two year contract with higher wages to avert southern mine shutdowns.

Associated Press Puget Sound Defense Mediation Board Washington C. I. O. International Woodworkers Philadelphia Frank Rosen Progress Manufacturing Company Progress Rosen John L. Lewis C. I. O. United Mine Workers Southern Soft Coal

Defrauding Charge Against Siegling Dismissed

A complaint charging Fred L. Siegling with obtaining money under false pretenses was dismissed on the complainant's application. Siegling, arrested in Great Falls last week, was returned to face trial and released from custody after being accused of defrauding Joe Perino of Butte of 29 dollars and 50 cents.

Fred L. Siegling Siegling Great Falls Joe Perino Butte

Man Jailed in Assault Case

A man who gave the name Neil Robnett was held in the city jail Wednesday night on an assault charge. He is accused of beating Lauretta Carroll on East Galena street during an altercation. Carroll received facial injuries and was treated at St James hospital and released.

Neil Robnett Robnett Lauretta Carroll East Galena Street St James Hospital

Beloved Matron Crowley Family Remains Honored in Butte

The obituary describes the life of Mrs. Crowley as a devout Catholic and charitable figure in Butte. It details her family connections across Colorado, Montana, and California, including sons Leo and Clem in Denver politics, Caleb in government service, Cliff a mayoral candidate, and Montana teaching in Butte. Distant relatives and grandchildren are listed, underscoring a large clan linked to public service and community life.

New England Panama San Francisco Butte Crowley St. Patrick’s Church Leo Clem Denver Colorado Legislative Assembly Senate Caleb Crowley Fort Peck Cliff Crowley Montana Crowley Nellie McDermott Marie Moran Los Angeles Leo Crowley Clem Crowley Mollie Rowland Lloyd Dickey Helena Christie Crowley Cale Crowley Billings Dan C. Crowley Bob Crowley Oklahoma Clement Crowley Washington, D. C

Taft Slams Roosevelt Russia Aid Plan in Broadcast

Senator Taft of Ohio criticizes President Roosevelt for aiding Russia and warns that communism poses a greater threat to the United States than fascism. He argues communism masquerades as democracy while fascism remains a fringe doctrine.

Washington Taft Ohio Roosevelt Russia United States

Falls Rotary Club Files Articles of Incorporation

Falls Montana June 25 The Rotary Club of Great Falls filed articles of incorporation with Secretary of State Sam W Mitchell. Directors for the year are E. O. Jenkins Kenneth McIver H. E. Chambliss Harry M. Yaw Douglas J. Dundas Charles B. Anderson and B. B. Chase Jr.

Helena Rotary Club of Great Falls Sam W Mitchell BE. O. Jenkins Kenneth McIver H. E. Chambliss Harry M. Yaw Douglas J. Dundas Charles B. Anderson 8. B. Chase, Jr

Swedish reserves to be called to colors, NBC reports

New York June 25 Swedish naval and military reserves will be called to the colors immediately the Swedish radio reported in a broadcast heard here Wednesday night by NBC

New York NBC

Russians Fight to Death Beneath German Fireline

A Nazi reporter recalls Russian troops fighting to the end in a fortified position as German artillery and flame throwers battle through bunkers and trenches. Despite encirclement, machine guns and grenades keep Russians in cover until a single escape remains amid burning ruins.

Hurich

Turkish Steamer Rifa Sunk by Unknown Submarine

The Turkish steamer Rifa carrying the cream of the Turkish navy and mercantile marine was torpedoed and sunk by an unidentified submarine, with 173 of 201 passengers lost. Survivors say one lifeboat saved 28. the ship was en route to Egypt to return six submarines, aided by prior arrangements with Germany and Italy. The incident sparked Turkish public sentiment due to the illuminated flags aboard.

New York Rifa Mercantile Marine Martin Agronsky Ankara Agronsky England Turkey Germany Italy Egypt

Deer Lodge Briefs Record Small Town Happenings

Frances Hale reports brief notes from Deer Lodge including community updates and local notices. Services, meetings, and upcoming events are outlined for residents.

Rainbow Girls to End Summer Meetings Tonight

The Order of Rainbow for Girls will hold the last meeting of the summer season Thursday evening in Deer Lodge. Majority degree will be conferred on several candidates. Visiting girls and members from here or elsewhere invited. Betty Newton to preside. hosts' committee to be formed by those receiving the degree. Masons and Eastern Stars invited.

Deer Lodge Order of Rainbow Rainbow Order Betty Newton

Missionary Society Plans Picnic and Pine Ridge Appeal

In Deer Lodge on Tuesday the Presbyterian Woman's Missionary society met at the manse with Mrs. Burks and Mrs. Lilley presiding. After lunch Miss Hagerty led the business session and plans were made for a July 10 picnic at Koehler cottage Rock Creek lake. The group discussed the White Cross quota for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

Deer Lodge Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society George Burks John Lilley Della Hagerty Koehler Rock Creek Lake White Cross Pine Ridge South Dakota

Grand Army Ladies to Meet Friday Afternoon

The Ladies of the Grand Army will gather Friday at 2 o clock at the Grace hotel home of Mrs. Belle Pears. An extra meeting is called due to important business before the organization.

Deer Lodge Ladies of the Grand Army Belle Pears Grace Hotel

Big rodeo roars into Anaconda with Richter stock

Supplies for the two day Anaconda rodeo opening Saturday come from R A Richter of Bozeman. His string of wild horses steers and calves are rated the toughest by cowboys who will attempt to subdue them. Thrills abound as advance registrations point to a large field of contestants in the events.

Anaconda R. A. Richter Bozeman Richter Flore

Butte Elks Meet Tonight In Regular Session

Local lodge opens with Exalted Ruler James E. ONeil presiding and routine business on the agenda. Other items include notices to policyholders and hospital admissions and discharges at Murray and St James.

Butte Lodge of Elks James E. O’neil

Italy Takes Command of Athens in Simple Ceremonies

Rome reports Italy assumed command of Athens from Germany in a brief martial ceremony. The Acropolis displayed Italian, German, and Greek flags as the German commander wished the Italian successor full success.

Rome Italy Athens Stefani Acropolis

James M Persons Dies at Hospital in Butte

James M Persons Sr pioneer resident of Butte died Wednesday at a local hospital after a brief illness. He came to Montana before 1900 and to Butte in 1892, once served as a teamster with General Custer's army. He discovered the Missoula mine and later lived with daughter Mrs Jack Turner. He leaves two sons James Jr and Norman, a daughter Crystal, a brother John J Persons and several nieces. Body at Daly-Shea mortuary. funeral arrangements pending.

James M. Persons Butte Mr. Persons Montana George Custer Missoula James McGovern

Rites Held for Senator Pat Harrison in Mississippi

Pat Harrison burial services were held in Gulfport after his death in Washington. Vice President Wallace, Stephen Early, Henry Morgenthau, and about 60 senators and congressmen attended the last rites for the Mississippi senior senator who had served since 1911 and was president pro tempore at his death.

Gulfport Miss Pat Harrison Mississippi First Methodist Church van Landrum Evergreen Cemetery Gulf of Mexico Henry Wallace Stephen Early Roosevelt Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Harrison Washington Congress Senate

Highway Patrolmen to hold first annual dance at Gardens

Butte district highway patrolmen arrive for a Friday night dance at the Gardens. About 30 officers in 22 cars expected in uniform for the event, with special music and entertainment arranged by a officers committee. The gathering is pitched as an annual affair and aims to attract a large city crowd.

Butte Bill Holdorf

Three Die In Wreck Near Tilton Station

Three railroad crew members were killed and five others injured in a head on collision of two Big Four locomotives near Tilton on Wednesday night. A large European shoe manufacturer plans branch factories in South America.

Tilton South America

Youngsters With Bikes Report for July 5 Event

Butte youths planning to enter the bicycle maneuvers for the Fourth of July celebration must report today at 4:30 PM at the Butte high school stadium. Daily drills under Roland Jobe will prepare participants. The drills and maneuvers are part of the stadium sports program on July 5 for both boys and girls.

Butte Butte High School Roland Jobe

Soviets Cut Off Nazi Tank Units in Far Front

Soviet reports say air and ground forces halted German tank thrusts near Brody and Przemysl, with Red troops recapturing Przemysl and defending the Prut river line. Soviet air losses totaled 17 planes after four days of combat, while German and Romanian prisoners were taken and parachutists were active.

Lwow Brody Poland Bug River Red Przemysl Finland Constanta Memel Baltic East Prussia Black Sea Prut Ukraine Cernauti Dnestr Germany Russia Lithuania Turkey

Wodehouse Freed From Silesia Internment Camp

German reports say P G Wodehouse, British author of Jeeves, is released from a Silesia internment camp and is staying at the Adlon hotel in Berlin after his release.

Berlin P. G. Wodehouse Jeeves Silesia France Wodehouse Adlon

Wheeler Sees Europe War as Death Struggle Between Communism and Nazism

Senator Wheeler said with the war spreading to Russia the conflict is a death struggle between Naziism and communism, urging Americans to avoid foreign wars and questioning undeclared hostilities. He blamed England for aiding Germany’s rearmament and called for a congressional probe into possible undeclared actions.

Wheeler Hartford Conn D-Mont Russia England Germany Europe America Joe Stalin Stalin

Missing Salt Lake Dentist Found in Wyoming Wilderness

Dr. E. A. Hunt of Salt Lake City was located alive in northwestern Wyoming after four days missing. He had walked a trail about 20 miles from his fishing companions, crossed the continental divide, and subsisted on fish until two Jackson, Wyoming men found him along a trail.

Ashton Idaho U.p E. A. Hunt Salt Lake City Forest Wyoming

Allied Troops Take Merdjayoung in Southern Syria

Official Beirut dispatches say Allied forces occupied Merdjayoung after the Vichy high command ordered its evacuation to shorten supply lines.

Vichy U.P Beirut Merdjayoung Syria

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