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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1919
Page
1
Delegation of Army food merchants appears to oppose passage of a proposed food law. They urge lawmakers to block measures they say would benefit profiteers and disrupt trade, urging a halt to this bill's advance in committee.
Helena and Great Falls business leaders opposed parts of a proposed Montana anti profiteering law before the house appropriation committee. They objected to a state market commission license suspensions and to the commission acting as a court, while acknowledging a demand for some legislation though not this bill. The committee planned subcommittees to review objections.
Washington Aug 2 Special Senators Myers Montana Thomas Colorado and Pheland California rallied to defend John D. Ryan after attacks in the house. Thomas led the opening defense stating it would be a disservice for a house committee to issue charges. He recalled knowing Ryan for 30 years in Denver and praised his integrity and honesty in business and public life. Myers followed, expressing strong support for Ryan as the debate continued.
Vienna reports Bela Kun resigns after Romanian victories along the Theiss rout of the Hungarian red army precipitates retirement. Captain Thomas C Gregory US food administrator aided relief for Budapest by arranging supplies from Banat and via the Danube. Overtures for peace with the Allies are noted by the new government.
Senator Myers urged a senate resolution directing the banking and currency committee to study a gradual reduction of currency in circulation. He warned that excess money, twofold from five years ago, has driven costs of living up and could trigger panic amid national strikes unless money in circulation is trimmed. The proposal seeks a method to reduce volume if advisable.
A vote has been ordered for 500000 railroad shopmen to strike after union officials rejected the proposed solution to the railway labor dispute. President Wilson’s administration had suggested terms to Congress, and the shopmen’s leaders moved to authorize industrial action pending further talks or concessions.
Washington Aug 2 Discontent with President Wilsons proposal to create a special body to pass on their demands led railway shopmen to threaten a strike of 500000. American Federation officials said B M Jewell quoted that Hines had been informed and a strike vote would be sent to 500000 railroad and 100000 Canadian railroad workers, with wages sought from 6c to 60c raises and 10c for apprentices. More than 250000 shopmen idle as a strike began, plans set for a mass meeting, while Great Northern shops in Havre voted to continue the walkout indefinitely. Spain joins League of Nations and Senate approves.
Rep Igoe of Missouri told the house rules committee that shoe prices have jumped from 78 to 125 percent in three months. He cited a National Boot and Shoe Manufacturing statement noting higher leather and labor costs and recorded Central Leather Co earnings as over 100 percent higher than 1918. A dealer bought potatoes for 4 dollars and sold them for 20.45 within an hour.
Discussion outlines high shoe prices in Butte as prices exceed manufacturing costs. It notes factory costs from 2.65 to 4.35 per pair and claims retailers and middlemen take large marks ups leading to consumer prices around 10 to 12 dollars. The piece criticizes the shoe trade and commissions hurting the consumer and previews further detail on page 4.
Washington war department orders immediate marketing of all surplus victuals to meet the crisis. Public alert urges rapid action to stabilize prices and prevent gouging during the national emergency. Officials promise coordinated distribution and strict oversight to ensure fairness.
Washington moves to restore price levels as railroad strikes press living costs. War Department orders rapid sale of surplus army food via parcel post. Small cartons allowed, with delivery charges borne by buyers. Prices for meat beans and vegetables listed, with millions of cans and pounds allocated to municipalities through post offices.
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