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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
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Social Affairs " Women Clubs ;: Churches and Lodee,

Washington Irving and his WORKS
was the subject OF most interesting
program OF the study class Of the
Twentieth Century Club at it's meet
ing Monday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. T. /. WATSON. 402 North Fifth
Street. Mrs. George w. Darling lead
the hour and gave an account or
Irving's life. The study of his works
was taken up as follows, Mrs, r. h.
Adams, "Knickerbockers History Of
New York." Mrs. E. A. Francis.
"Salma gundi," and Mrs. c. c. Urine,
Christmas stories from the Sketch
Book" Refreshments We're served
during the social hour.
Miss Joy Flower was hostess to the
Governor Company at $50 dinner
Monday at her home. eos North First
avenue. Places were laid for four
teen. Following the dinner games
and music furnished entertainment.
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A number Of intimate friends and
relatives gathered at the home OF
Abijah Ford, 304 North Fourth street.
Monday in honor of his S0th birthday
anniversary. At noon a delightful
dinner was enjoyed and an elaborate
birthday cake with candles was cut
by the guest-of- honor. The day was
spent informally and Mr.. Ford was
presented with fruit, candy and
flowers.
The Brotherhood OF Railroad Clerks
enjoyed dinner at the American
Legion hall Monday evening. A
young roast pig with appeyizing side
dishes made up the menu. After
dinner the evening was spent with
dancing. Sixty attended.
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The bible department of the wom-
ans Club enjoyed a large attendance
at Its meeting In the public library
Monday afternoon. Mrs. Ella McKim
led the study with the subject of
dispensations.
The winning side Of the member
of the Y. w. G. A. was entertained by
the losing side at the high school
Monday afternoon after school. Thir-
ty new members We're initiated and a
number of hilarious athletic games
were enjoyed under the direction OF
Miss Dorothy Arnold, girls secretary
of the Y. w. C. a. Refreshments were
served.
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The regular meeting of Trinity
Brotherhood was held at the home
of Rev. Carl Henderson. 200 West
Church street. Monday night. Routine
business was transacted and Mrs.
Henderson served refreshments dur
ing the social hour which followed.
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Miss Nora e. yvilkey. 319 North
Third street, entertained the mem
bers Of the Philathea Glass of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07

Methodist Sunday school Monday
hlsht business was transacted and
the missionary work for the year was
discussed. An hour with fancy work
was enjoyed and refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Members of the Liscomb Township
community Club and their families
heid an all-day meeting Friday al
the home of Mrs. f. f. Hawk. c. w
Mcdonald, of Iowa State College. a,
Anes demonstrated butchering. cut.
ing and curing meats Mrs. Mary
Gregg met with the club. A chicken
dlnner was served at noon.
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Members of the executive commit
tee OF the Western Grocer Mills wer,
entertained at a g.: so dinner Monda,
by Manager r. w. McCreery, 10
west Main street. An informal hou
was enjoyed following the dinner.
A newly organized junior club O
the Bethel African Methodist Epis
copal church held an ice cream socia
Monday night at the home OF Mrs. l
L. Brown, IL Bromley street. Their,
was good attendance and the pro
ceeds will be given to the church
Miss Ruth Irene Brown was in charg,
OF the gathering
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
STOLEN AUTO IS
RECOVERED HERE
OLDSMoBILE SECURED BY A. G.
EDWARDS IN TRADE SEIZED
BY OFFICER.
CAR SAID TO HAVE BEEN
SOLD HERE BY SAILORS
in July BY Valentine 4
Gates From Three "Gobs" Who
Said They Were From Great Lakes
Training Station-Cook County Of
ficer Gets Auto Here.

An Oldsmobile touring car, said to
be worth $1,000 or 1,40O, secured in q
trade from Gates g. Valentine by A.
G. Edwards. of this city. in August,
Monday was seized by a deputy sher-
if from Cook county, Illinois, the car
having been stolen from the owner in
Chicago in July. The car was sur
rendered to the Illinois officer fol-
lowing local investigation which
cleared up the case SO far as the
Marshalltown end is concerned.
r.. B. Valentine. Of the former firm
of Gates & Valentine, now dissolved,
said he learned from the president of
the insurance company which had
written theft policy on the car. that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

The Woman's Club will enjoy its
third open meeting OF the season
Wednesday afternoon in the Ameri-
can Legion hall. Miss Carolyn Cal
lager will present patriotic pro-
gram. under the auspices of the home
and education department. The
meeting will begin promptly at 2:3O
The first OF what probably will be
a series OF dancing parties that is to
be given by the Marshall County
Shriners' Association, will be al
American Hall Friday night. The
association recently was organized
FOR this purpose. Invitations are
being mailed now and have been
sent TO the potentates of all fou,
shrine temples of the state and the
divan. at Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07

cents; and better yet 10 pounds of
sugar for 81. Quaker Quakies, largo
size at 20 cents, small size at two for
20 cents, large oats at rs cents, small.
size at two for % cents.
/, This is the time of year for butch
ering and you will want some real
good spices, such as black and red
pepper, mace, sage, poultry season
ing, garlic, salt, onions, etc.
Surely, we have mince meat In
bulk at 27 cents per pound or ten
ponds at % cents per pound. Sc
lect your Christmas tree now andsget
a good one. Fresh oysters. South
Side Grocery sos South Third avenue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
POLICE SEEK TUCKER GIRL.
Oes Moines Officers Have Warran
For Runaway Miss.


For Runaway Miss.
The police today were searching
for Louise Tucker. aged IA, OF Des
Moines, believed to be hiding In this
city. A warrant for the apprehension
of Miss Tucker has been issued in
the juvenile court at Des Moines.
The Tucker girl is the miss who
eluded the police Saturday morning
when she climbed thru a window In
the ladies lavatory at the union sta
ton. She was taken into custody
with Mile Shlaferman, aged II. also
Of Des Moines. when the train crew
OF an east bound Northwestern pas
senger notified the officers the girls
were trying to get to Chicago without
tickets.
The Shlaferman girl was sent back
to Des Mones, her father wiring her
transportation. The Tucker girl is
said to have relatives in this city and
the police have hope of finding her.
Chief Donahue, of Des Moines, who
sent the notice here. describes the
fugitive as of medium height and
build. with light hair of medium
length. She wore a black plush coaG
with light colored furs. dark dress
with bead trimming, and high brown
shoes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07

real characters which he discovered
and elaborated out of the, droll in
cidents Of everyday life. Such de-
lightful music, such delicious comedy,
such magnificent stage pictures, are
seldom combined in one musical
piece, and the exceeding attractive
ness of 1t all is enhanced by the ex-
cellent company in the various roles
and the beautiful kiss Me- chorus
girls.
The original New York company
of seventy will be seen here, includ-
ing John Hennings, Richard Mack,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
MRS. MELToN's SISTER KILLED.
MarshaIltown Woman's Relative Vic
tim Of Auto Driver.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Melton, $40 Lee
street, hurried to Des Moines Monday
afternoon when advised that Mrs.
Melton's sister, Miss Daisy Kent, Of
Chelsea, who is working in Des
Moines, had been killed by an auto
mobile Sunday night. The body was
not identified until Monday noon.
Miss Kent made her home with an
other sister, Mrs. F.. o. Larson, 3409
Wright street, Des Moines.
A charge of manslaughter was filed
against w. II. Shafer, Of Martinsdale,
iowa, driver Of the car. He told the
police he did not see the girl because
OF the fog.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
Attention Shriners!

Notify the chairman of the enter
tainment committee that you are
coming to the party Friday night,
Dec. 10, so that we can provide re-
freshments. If you know OF any
Shriner who has not received an in
yitation notify me at once, that invi-
tation can be sent. G.. D. Gregory,
chairman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
FOOD PRICES TUMBLE.
For the Next Few Days We Offer
Rare Bargains In Groceries,

For the Next Few Days We Offer
Rare Bargains in Groceries.
Before invoicing we wish to dispose
Of a few items very cheaply. Extra
fancy yellow freestone peaches, pears,
apricots, cherries. yellow cling peach
es in No. 21a cans at 40 cents per can
or thirteen cans to the dozen at So
straight or assorted. Red raspber-
ries. black raspberries, blackberries,
loganberries in No. cans at 35 cents
per can or thirteen cans to the
dozen at $3.50 straight or assorted.
Choice cut green beans. peas. corn,
pork and beans in No. cans at two
cans for % cents.
In soap we offer the following,
White Flyer. ten bars for Go cents;
Magic Washer. ten bars for Sc cents:
Swift's White Laundry, ten bars for
50 cents. This should appeal to
every one. One box Rex matches at
5 cents per box, six boxes for %
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
"TAKE IT FROM ME-"

Americas cayest Musical Show at
the Odeon Wednesday.
Take 1t From Me-" the three ring
circus of musical comedy, direct from
its six months run at the 44th Street
Theater New York, comes to the
Odeon Wednesday evening.
1t Is the work of VIII b. John
stone, wcll7known New York news
paper cartoonist, who has completely
succeeded in transferring to the
musical comedy stage a number of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
She Mas SURPRISED.

81 never ate such fine beans be-
fore" said one woman while sampling
Brown Beauty beans. Free demon
stration tomorrow at Star Grocery
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
Sheridan Post Elects.

The General Sheridan Post q. A.
R. elected the following officers Mon
day afternoon: Captain q. III. Childs,
commander; J. J. Beedy, senior vice
commander; j. s. Holmes, Junior vice
commander; C. w. Hicks, surgeon; I.
S. Ford, chaplain; w. F. Clark, quar-
termaster, and Thomas Bowel, guard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
Licensed to Wed.

Francis Bondhus, aged %, and
Muriel Spencer, aged p, both of
OskaIooSa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07

Beatrice Bradner, Edgar Gardiner,
Alice Hills. Harry Burnham, William
Balfour, Marjorie Sweet and the
Gardiner trio. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07
Books for Boys
and Girls

Tom Slade Series-each, Csc
The Rail Road Series-each, Csc
Moving Picture Boys Series-ea., Csc
Tom Swift Series-each, Csc
The Outdoor Girls Series-each, Csc
Tuck Me In Tale Series-each, soc
The Make Believe Stories--each,5l
Sleepy Time Tales-each Soc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-07

Miss Nora e. Wilkey. 319 NQrth
Third street. entertained the MEM
bers Of the Philathea Glass of the
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
British Labor L)istrl,stful OF Poles;
Will Send Delegates to Conference
(By the Federated Press.

(By the Federated Press.)
London, Sept. 14.--Dritish labor
will take no more chances with the
reports issuing from the
Russo-Polish armistice conferences
nor the official statements and inter-
pretations of the proceedings hand
ed out by the British foreign office.
eThe Laborites' Council Of Action,
which has threatened the British
government with a general strike If
it attempts further hostilities against
Soviet Russia, has decided to send
William Adamson and James Purcell
to Riga to watch the armistice negO-
tiatiOns. .".
British labor has been suspicious
Of the Poles in their armistice deal
ings with the Soviets. IN the two
previous conferences essayed, the
diplomats in Warsaw sent out state
ments laying the blame for armistice
delays on the Russians. 1t developed
afterwards that the Poles were caus-
ing the delays, awaiting the help of
the allied governments to stop the
Soviet advance and start new Of
fensive.
Duplicity and deception are being
continually employed by the Polish
foreign office in official utterances
as we'll as in dealings with Soviet
Russia and other governments.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
INDIVIDUALS
MUST LAY
OFF
5inn Fein Government Pre-
fers to Garry Out Own
Plans for Expected Death
of MacSweeney.
Especial United Press Wire.

London, Sept. 1l,--The Sim Feln
government prefers to carry out it's
own reprisals for the expected death
Of MasSweency who is on hunger
strike in Brixton prison, rather than
enh'ust them to individuals, it is
learned here. An order issued by
the ommander-in-chief of the Irish
republican army stated
"The republican army belieSes
Great britain will welcome an up
rising as an opportunity to inflict a
death blow on the Irish people. Be
assured the republican government
will carry out just retribution against
all persons concerned. Witness the
fate OF those concerned in the death
of Lord Mayor .MacCurtain: seven
We're proven guilty in the republics
courts; none are now alive
The latest bulletin on the condi-
ton of Terrence MacSWeeney said il
was unchanged.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
7reachery of Field Marshal Haig and
Sir William, Robertson Delayed Ending
of War for Months---Captain Wright

was the backbone of the opera
tions that finally achieved victory.
Foch's scheme included an advance
of the whole allied line, operating
as one front from France to Italy.
This plan was formulated early
in February, 1918. Robertson was
then in charge of the British war
office. On Feb. II. the London
Morning Post, reputed voice Of the
war office, published a detailed ac-
count of the plan. Thus the whole
program of the allies was made
known to the German commanders.
General Coughs fifth army was
destroyed because Of the plotting
by Haig and Robertson, it is al
legged by Wright.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
(By the Federated Press.)

Denver, Colo, Sept. I4.-Organ-
lied labor here acceded to a request
OF city officials and did not hold a
Labor day parade this year. These
officials were fearful that trouble
might ensue following the recent
riots caused by Blackjack" Jerome
and his imported gunmen to break
the street car strike.
Yet Labor day was one of the
most tragic in the history, of the city.
Two collisions caused by incompetent
strike-breakers operating cars re-
suited in the death of 10 passengers
and the more or less serious injury
OF 70 others. 9 ~
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
(By the Federated Press }

London, England, Sept. a.
Charges, that the end of the war
was delayed for months by the
treachery of British Field Marshal
Haig and Sir William Robertson
are made in an amazing article in
Blackwood's Magazine, written by
Captain Wright, formerly assistant
secretary of the British supreme
war council tH
Robertson was chief of the Brit
ish general staff. He and Haig
were jealous of Marshal Foch in
his capacity Of supreme commander
land opposed .Foch at every turn,
Wright declares. They secuted his
plan for general reserve, which
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
Child Imprisoned il, a Cellar
for IL. Years Because Mother
Kated Sight of Crippled Body
Especial United Press Wire.

lSpeClaI Ullteu 1iGSS Wife.J
Joliet, ILL.,, Sept. 14.--An attempt
to crowd into the next few years all
education, physical development and
play which was lost by the 19year-
old daughter Of Mrs. Mary Kolwizki
here = during her II years OF i'm
prisonment, is planned by science.
The child WHO was locked in a
basement because her mother hated
the sight of her crippled body, was
found by the health authorities.
She was unable to walk or talk and
her eyes CLEAN unnaturally from the
long accustomed darkness Of her
prison.
Neurologists and expert diagnos-
ticians have interested themselves in
the case, but it is said they are
doubtful of her recovery.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
IND0RSE Plan
FOR A LITTLE ENTENTE

AK les Bains, France, Sept. IA 4.--7-
Premier Millerand of France and
Premier Giollitti Of Italy shaya re-
sumed their conference on the Rus
sian question here after a conyer-
sation with Jonesc,1. Russian repre-
sentative. rs
Jonescu told newspapermen that
"the premiers heartily endorsed my
plans for a little entente composed
of the Balkan states, and that 1--WE
were in perfect accord"
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
EMPL DYES TAKE MONEY FROM
SAFE IN AUT T0MOBllE PLANT
TO HELP PAY Arrears IN WAGES
Especial United Press Wire. J

Rome Sept M.-Executives Of the Third Interna-
tonae have issued manifesto italian laborites and
Socialists urging them to turn the present economic
demonstration into revolutionary outbreak.
Following the stoppage of two troop trains in north
Italy by members Of the Railway Trainmen's syn
dcate batteship and destroyer flotilla, carrying
landing companies, have arrived at Genoa.
Three thousand manufacturers have adopted resolu-
tions condemning the government for it's nacton and
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
G. 0. P. SWEEPS
STATE OF
MAINE
Republican Plurality Is the
Largest in History;
Women's Vote Estimated
at 10000.
(Special United Press Wire.

Augusta. Sept. 14.--Maine went
republican at the state election yes
terday by the greatest plurality in it's
history. Latest returns show the re-
publican plurality will be nearly
10000. Republicans swept the en-
tire state, hardly democrat get
ting in. G. O. P. congressman, three
OF whom were seeking reelection
were elected by big majorities.
The legislature will be almost
wholly republican, according to
latest returns, and it is indicated
that the state senate will be entirely
republican Although the G. 0. 2
victory in the rY,al districts was
great, it was surpassed in the cities
and towns. 1t is estimated that at
least 10000 of the registered. 10000
women, voted
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14

demanding restoration, according to
a MILAN dispatch. a Como dispatch
says there is IL general strike pro-
Gec'!in!g there as Il protest against
the arrest of several socialists OH a
charge of carrying concealed
weapons.
EmpIcyes who occupied the Fiat
automobile works at Turin, arc re-
ported to have broken open the fac
tory safe and taken 100000 lire to
help pisy Arrears in their wages.
Mn attempt was made to blow up
the railway bridge near Trieste,
where riots have been under way be-
tween tho socialists and nationaIists
for 3eycr:sI days. Things are re!
ported as quiet, aside from the eco
non,ic demonstration which begun
early this month, with the occupa-
ton of factories by the metal work.
ers to prevent lockout.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
SOVIET ARMY LAUNCHES NEW OFFENSIVE
Connecticut Ratifies Suffrage
Especial United Press Wire.)

(SpeClal lJiHteu freSS Nlfe.)
Hartford, Conn, Sept. 1l.--Thc
Connecticut state legislature rati-
fled suffrage today. Governor Hol-
comb appeared before a JOINT ses-
sion of the house and senate today,
and issued personal cali for am
other special session of the legis-
lature to meet Sept. Fl to consider
ratification Of the suffrage amend
ment. The Legislature met in spe-
cial session today to pass legisla-
ton enabling women to vote.
The suffragists sought to bring
ratification before The legislature to
clinch the ballot even if Tcnncssce's $
ratification is Thrown out by the
courts. The Holcomb move was
unexpected, and the leaders Of both
houses resisted it, urging that rati-
fication be considered Immediately.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
WANT LAWS PASSED.

Milan, Sept. 14.lmmediate con-
vocation of the Italian parliament
for the purpose OF passing laws
under which Workmen may take over
management of industrial plants,
has been demanded by the confeder-
alton of labor in session here.
Resolutions favoring a compromise
Of the situation resulting from occu-
patton Of plants by workmen
throughout Italy were adopted at a
stormy session of the confederation
yesterday. Socialist leaders bitterly
attacked the confederation and de-
manded that the socialist party as
sumo control of the situation, which,
they claimed, had taken a purely po-
litical aspect. When the socialist
demands were rejected, an addi-
tional resolution was passed by the
confederation which asked the presi-
dent OF the chamber of deputies and
Premier Giolitti to call parliament
into session.
This resolution was telegraphed to
the president of the chamber and
the premier.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
II DEATH WAS ACCIDENT
PERMIT WILL Be ISSUED
Especial United Press Wire.)

: .V5Feefaf -
Paris, Sept. 14.-An autopsy is
being held to decide the exact cause
OF the death of Olive Thomas,
American movie actress. If the ex-
amining surgeons, agree that she died
from effect of accidentally drinking
mercury, permit will be issued for
her body to be shipped to the United
States.
Jack Pickford, her husband, has
left Paris, having gone to London
in an airplane with Owen Moore. 1t
is understood he will return to Paris
Wednesday. A..
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
CHARLES WIFE WANTS
HER SHARE OF THE Coin
Especial United Press Wire.

New York, Sept 14.- Mildred
Harris Chaplin will drop separation
proceedings against Charlie Chaplin
and will sue to get possession Of half
Of his property, according to her
lawyer, Henry Goldsmith.
The latter says he understands
Chaplin has $4,000, 900. He believes
Mrs. Chaplin is entitled to half of
the comedians wealth and unless a
settlement can be made, he said, ac-
ticn would be instituted to put Chap
Inns property in the hands of a re-
caiver. Both Chaplin and his wife
are in New York.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
NEW MACHINE HA5TENs
DAY Of REVOLUTION
(By the Federated Press,

Troy, N. ", Sept. 14.--lnveil-
tion Of flax Pulling machine threat
ems to put out OF work many en-
ployees in the linen industry. The
machine permits the clearance of a
five-acre field in three hours. This
formerly required three days work
by forty persons. The flax is pulled
up by the roots, the fibers are pre-
served at full length and unbroken.
and are delivered tied in bundles.
New York business men, scientists,
Canadian growers and government
experts witnessed demonstration Of
'the new machine near here.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
WORKERS should SPEED
PRODUCTION says PACKER
(special United Press Wire. J

Especial United Press Wire.) H.
Atlantic City, Sept. 14.-Packers'
profits averaged 5.05 cents on the
dollar invested last year, according
to Thomas Wilson, Of Chicago and
president of the Institute of Ameri-
can Meat Packers, in addressing the
annual convention here -
Wilson, in touching on prices,
said the problem Of reducing the cost
of living rested with the producers.
"Our labor is receiving the highest
wage in history and it is up to the
workers to produce enough to in
crease the purchasing power of the
money, which has been added to
their pay envelopes" he said.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1920-09-14
ten PERSONS ARE KILLED WHEN
STREET CARS MANNED BY SCAB
CREWS COLLIDE ON LABOR DAY

Perhaps after all it would have
been safer to have held the usual
peaceful Labor day parade and thus
kept the people on the sidewalks and
from travelling on cars manned by
strike breakers.