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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
1
The strike of shopmen spreads through the western states as workers walk out despite leadership efforts to curb it. Reports indicate increasing participation and widespread disruption to rail operations, with unions pressing for concessions while management seeks to restore schedules.
Northwest shopmen quit en masse with hundreds of carriages inoperative as railroad equipment shortages loom. Unions warn of mass strikes to push higher wages, while a federal referendum shows 99 percent oppose government ownership, signaling a major conflict over transport controls and private vs public rail management.
In San Francisco on August 5 the Metal Trades department of the American Federation of Labor announced that its 500,000 members will press Congress and the president to reduce living costs to avert further strike disruptions. James O Connell said wage gains have been erased by inflation and a government response is sought. The department's executive committee will meet in Washington to frame the demands, and a regional meeting with shipping executives will discuss wage requests.
Rep Monta Evans, en route to Alaska, blasts high cost of living and profiteering. He and Rep Eva plan weeks in the north to study the Alaska railroad project and urge swift federal and state action to curb price gouging in food, clothing, and shoes while noting wartime price dynamics persist six months after armistice. He cites Montana crop failures and ongoing hardship, urging prompt relief and strong law enforcement.
Advised by attorneys to let the legislative body handle Higgins Booth profiteer bills without outside interference. The note emphasizes restraining merchants from substituting private bills and urges policy grounded in formal process.
Helena Aug 5 a conference of merchants and business men with their attorneys decided not to submit substitute measures for Higgins and Booth bills. They argued price fixing would be unconstitutional and urged legislature to amend on its own. Marlow Holter and McLeod condemned the bills as dangerous impractical and anti business noting market director salaries and harm to Montana stores from chain shops. They warned against unfavorable advertising and excessive profits claims.
Great Falls news reports meat prices fell about 35 percent today as retailers slashed prices to relieve a strained market caused by breuth-affected farmers and exhausted ranges. Crowds packed markets as leading firms set the initial reduced quotes, with others quickly following suit.
Washington Aug 5 The president sent to the senate the nomination of Montana postmasters William Cluston Great Falls James Bartley Fort Benton Queenie B Lyndes Hysham and Thomas G Hayden Winifred in a routine federal appointments filing for the mail service.
Portsmouth England August 5 The Prince of Wales sailed for Canada at [time] aboard the cruiser Renown as many people gathered to witness the departure.
A presidential message to Congress on high costs accompanies news that large stocks of U S army food are being sold at cost nationwide. The photo from Newark shows a man behind a stack of bacon sold at 36 cents a pound, 16 cents under market price, handing it to a woman.
The Attorney General directs nationwide action to expose and punish hoarders and gougers. Officials aim to curb price gouging and illegal profiteering across states, with enforcement campaigns targeting suspected firms and individuals suspected of unfair practices.
Washington Aug 5 The cabinet subcommittee and Attorney General Palmer announce steps to curb living costs and adjust wheat policy. They urge Congress to pass laws to ease price burdens, keep wheat at 226 a bushel, and readjust flour pricing financed by the treasury. Justice agents to curb hoarding under Le gav.
Helena August 5 Montana officials killed the proposed 1000000 bond issue for reclamation of arid lands and irrigation projects. The finance committee of the senate reported against adoption after no votes were cast in support. The measure had passed the house and been sent to the senate for action.
London August 5 With the York strike unsettled bakers remaining out and minor sporadic strikes in sympathy with police discontent over a failed police bill many workers face turmoil. Arthur Henderson labor leader attending a socialistic conference at Lucerne has been hurriedly summoned to London.
The Pacific Fleet nears San Diego tonight as ships sped toward Coronado Islands 17 miles from the city. About forty ships will anchor in a wide semicircle off the coast at 6 am, visible from San Diego and nearby shores. The fleet will not enter its harbor until Thursday.
The Montana Senate approves a Kenyon memorial urging Congress to pass the Kenyon bill regulating the packing industry. The passage follows a 27 to 11 vote after debate. Kinney led opposition, Slattery offered a substitute favoring passage, and the committee had recommended against it.
Helena Aug 5 An untiring Montana effort to curb price gouging and profiteering spreads through both chambers. The Senate finalizes Donlan memorial urging federal action to curb excessive profits on interstate stay stocks and requires licenses and federal profit caps. The House adopts the resolution afterward. The move follows Union resolutions from Anaconda Mil and Smelter Men.
Viscount Uchida, Japan's foreign minister, declares that Tokyo has no rights to alter China's territorial sovereignty in Shantung. He pledges immediate troop withdrawal after a China agreement. Japan also considers establishing a general foreign settlement at Taine Tao instead of a purely Japanese settlement.
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