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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
9
Chicago reports showing progress as union leaders and strikers move toward returning to work. Calls for peaceful methods, assurances of protecting seniority, and notes of possible government involvement frame a tense labor stoppage stretching from Kansas City to San Francisco.
Los Angeles April 11 litigations for positions as switch replacement men were discharged after walking out in sympathy with Chicago strikers, with some Santa Fe and Salt Lake workers among the cited. Strike leaders claim ranks stay intact, over 1,400 out. Passenger trains run on schedule. freight movements limited. Santa Fe says freight will be accepted tomorrow, though embargoed lines restrict others. Trucks move freight to LA, a butter carload from Santa Barbara, two carloads of exes from Glendale.
San Francisco April 11 The Southern Pacific railway tonight announced the partial lifting of the embargo affecting shipments. The move eases restrictions on some goods while others remain restricted, signaling a cautious reopening of traffic under continued oversight.
Partial lifting of the freight embargo was announced as 30 switchmen and yardmen returned to work in California and surrounding areas. The Pacific system said it would handle local freight within its main lines and branches north of Port Costa and Lodito, and between Sacramento east to Reno and west of Suisun, while about 3,000 to 5,000 workers remained on strike across six western states.
The Creel committee report details suppression of eight army and navy publications saving about 400000, noting officers opposed discontinuation while ranks showed no protest. It accuses a clique of plans to flood the country with pro military and League of Nations propaganda through newspapers and school materials.
Obregon faces possible arrest and trial as a defendant with General Cejudo after War Department officials disclosed extensive evidence of links. Obregon was summoned to Mexico City to testify but declined, with newspapers noting he may be treated as a co-defendant.
A newspaper note expresses support for an accord between employers and building trades. It praises carpenters for returning to work, urges hiring non strikers to steady local construction, and calls unions to join a broad fair labor agreement under AFL principles to prevent rising costs.
The statement declares ongoing adherence to prevailing wages and conditions without regard to affiliation. It emphasizes adherence to the Associated Industries principles, including fair labor practices and a promise of a square deal in return until further notice.
Restaurant men and cooks held a continuing meeting as a strike stretched on. One defection among employers was reported since the strike began, with the cafeteria closing that night. If no settlement is reached, each employer will operate independently. Both sides sent proposals through mediator Thomas Barker of the U S Department of Labor, and employees planned to wait until today for comment.
German purchases of skunk skin in this country push up prices as a wind and snow storm cripples railway lines and disrupts shipments.
The document discusses secretary of state instructions for Montana ballots, aiming voters to vote for four electors and eight delegates. It notes risk of misprinted ballots if clerks print guidance contrary to law, and cites advice from the attorney general on proper ballot wording to avoid invalid votes.
Honolulu April 19. Japanese troops have captured the entire length of the Ushurt railroad from Vladivostok to Khabarovsk, according to a cablegram from Tokyo received today by Shinpo, a Japanese language newspaper.
John Benjamin Peel died from a skull base fracture and brain hemorrhage after an accident on Utah avenue Saturday. Witnesses say he walked into a car driven by HB Sigeins, a collector for Hennessay company, despite efforts to avoid him. Peel, 62, Virginia City native, survived by a daughter and two relatives. funeral arrangements pending.
A campaign urges readers to collect vote coupons from each issue of the Standard and recruit friends to boost subscriptions. Prizes totaling about 19000 dollars include grand prizes Franklin Maxwell Overland and Chevrolet automobiles for district and overall top voters, with a closing date soon after publication of this issue.
Patrons were turned away at the Rialto last night as capacity crowds attended showings. The article notes strong demand and full houses, reflecting robust cinema attendance in the city.
Thomas M. Noall, formerly an under foreman at the High Ore Mine and resident of Butte, died at his East Street home aged 52. Survived by wife Elizabeth and two sons John and Ames of Butte. brothers Pilgrim and Alexander in Michigan. Body to be moved from Sherman & Rood chapel to family home. funeral arrangements not yet completed.
Andros, the fourth of Prenatt’s quartet, faces trial for the brutal killing of Sylvester J. Prenatt. The supreme penalty has been imposed on Rieve Bene and Theodore Chronos, while Tom Williams is serving life at the state penitentiary.
Central railroad officials report 300 cars westbound general freight and 200 cars eastbound foodstuffs handled today in Collinwood switching yards by a dozen switchmen, about one fifth of the normal Sunday movement, with other Cleveland terminals reported tied up.
The reading foretells a harsh period with Mars Jupiter and Neptune ruling, suggesting male readers may display negative traits, business discord, and political disappointment for those seeking election. Soldiers face sinister omens as Grimes and others are noted. A hot summer, possible sunstroke deaths, and increased fraud and deception are forecast, with beauty trends and art drawing attention.
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