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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
1
The national uproar over profiteering grows as the board reports to the governor. No concrete recommendations are issued, outlining only the brevity of time allowed for the inquiry into prevailing conditions.
Helena July 31 The long awaited report of the state efficiency and trade commission on profiteering and high prices was handed to Governor Stewart by Commissioner Ellel Leave and Fiske. The incomplete findings confirm a concern controlling prices from producer to retailer and note camouflage of multiple separate concerns. The commission seeks broad consolidation and bill proposals for legislative action, with continued investigations and a projected program of administrative reform.
The Miner attacks the Standard for opposing profiteers in Butte and accuses the paper of unfairly trading the reputation of local merchants. He claims the Standard distorts evidence and investigation, challenging readers to see who truly serves the people.
Helena July 31 progress was made in both houses on the drought relief program outlined by Governor Stewart. Senate bills passed include extensions of seed grain debt payments for farmers, highway labor use and convict work, grading and inspection reforms, and irrigation and forest reserve provisions. The session also approved a Fort Peck homestead entry plan and irrigation district funding changes, with surveys to be conducted by commissioned engineers.
County Attorney Jackson and Assistant County Attorney Riley report extensive evidence from the joint legislative inquiry into Montana’s high living costs. They promise federal or state charges against profiteers, citing 20 to 38 percent margins and an alleged price fixing inner ring. They plan to seek new laws to curb abuses and press for immediate remedial legislation as the state efficiency and trade commission prepares its report for the legislature.
Homer Cummings, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, testified before a House subcommittee on a publicity bureau issue and branded a proposed free coast junket as wasteful. He defended his past statements, argued against further investigation while urging a Western trip to study aviation conditions, and criticized administrative spending amid partisan friction.
Governmental machinery moved to respond to public demand for relief from high living costs in the United States. Officials promise action to ease price pressures as pressure from workers grows.
New York July 31 surplus army food may be sold to cities on a 30 day consignment plan. Washington July 31 government actions move to curb high prices as Wilson weighs petitions and officials discuss wage and price controls. Palmer and federal leaders meet to plan steps, with plans to sell surplus food and potential new laws.
London police vote to strike after mass meetings protesting a bill reorganizing the department. The measure creates a police union but bans strikes, with penalties. Union leaders urge workers support while many officers were unaware of the strike plan and patrols largely continued.
July a1 former governor Norris notified Speaker Belden he would comply with the house invitation to furnish information or suggestions on proclamation work water resources and other subjects connected with the special session.
A cloudburst at Dubois, Lander County last night drowned four sons as heavy rains drenched Wyoming. In other news, troops clash as Bolshevik forces face Russ victory and England ratifies a peace treat y signed with Germany and Anglo French accord.
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