12 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
1
Governor Huerta leads state officials in proclaiming Supremacy of Sonora amid secession rumors. Congress officials claim Carranza order federal troops into Sonora sparked this move, signaling rising regional power struggles.
Several hundred members of the Associated Industries met in Judge Jackson's courtroom and adopted resolutions reaffirming a square deal for labor, pledging vigorous support for the ongoing campaign with a new $25,000 fund and commitments from all employers to stand firm amid labor tensions. The report notes Governor Adolfo de la Huerta's seizure of federal property in Sonora and rising secession trends as Carranza forces loom, with Obregon reportedly under restricted movement in Mexico City.
Helena April 11. Relator GE Lafollette of the Helena Independent will file in the state supreme court a petition for a writ of mandate demanding Secretary of State Stew art issue ballot forms and certificates to county clerks. The case cites section 5 of the preferential primaries law for president and vice president, which sets voting limits for national delegates and presidential electors. The petition argues for immediate action to clarify ballot wording for the fleet and delegates.
Statewide enthusiasm grows as Standard announces a 20 prize contest with six autos among the awards. Butte and Anaconda youths pledge effort. readers are urged to study the published rules and submit nomination blanks to join the club and vie for Cadillac Kissel Franklin Maxwell Overland or Chevrolet prizes.
In Chicago on Tuesday the Republican presidential primary pits Wood and Lowden against each other with a fierce intra party split shaping the outcome. Col N W MacChesney asserts Wood's church and Georgetown ties as part of a religious issue amid a fast moving campaign. Montana Development directors meet to outline plans for road, school, and irrigation bond issues and to organize a speakers’ bureau for state wide efforts.
San Diego reports new Pacific coast non stop flight records as Lieut. Hackett flies from Matherfield Sacramento to Ream fed in a De Haviland US plane in 4 hours 1 minute. An additional record for shortest completion time over the 480 mile air line distance between fields was also set.
A Smoot Kiest joint committee report accuses the government printing office of using papers for propaganda and improper transfers. It details abuses in army navy and other war journals, including lavish ads and speeches costing about 442 798 dollars and 1 451 000 pounds of paper, with 266 journals reviewed and 111 examined, highlighting waste and possible profiteering.
A great explosion struck an army supply factory north of Rotenstein near Koenigsberg East Prussia on April 11. A Berlin dispatch says there was heavy loss of life among about 200 employees. The blast wrecked the town villa quarter and shattered thousands of windows in Koentgabers.
Chicago April 11 The first major break in the railroad employee walkout came as Column 600 switchmen on the Pennsylvania railroad voted to return to work tomorrow along with 500 engineers and firemen. Defections were reported elsewhere, but leaders insisted the strike momentum continued. Freight embargoes eased in Chicago and several rail centers, while many regions remained largely unaffected.
Restaurant proprietors and the cooks and waiters union plan to meet with Federal Mediator Barker this afternoon to seek an adjustment of a citywide strike that has closed large eating places for two weeks. Each side pledged a $500 bond, and employers prepared to present a final offer today.
Washington April 11 Attorney General Palmer will decide on governmental action in the outlaw railroad strike upon his return to Washington. DoJ officials compiled reports from strike centers showing an extremely serious situation. A criminal indictment under the Lever act could be used to curb the strike rather than injunctions. leaders may face charges of hindering the food supply.
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