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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1919
Page
2
Amended primary statute preserves closed primary features while risking changes to the judiciary. A measure sought to relieve the Supreme Court but faces peril due to inserted names of new members. The article notes concerns over partisan tactics and potential impacts on judicial appointments and stability.
In Helena on August 9 the Senate amended a house bill to remove Stark and Patten from consideration for two Montana Supreme Court justices. A conference committee was named as debate over gubernatorial appointment versus senate confirmation continued. Governor Stewart argued for appointment power, with the plan lacking nominee names, while the Judiciary committee had inserted Hugo Beak and George O Baden for terms from 1919. The bill passed after a spirited session amid personal exchanges and concerns about court backlogs.
Report from Zurich says Ferdinand of Romania postponed his Budapest visit while a planned union of Hungary and Romania as a dual kingdom is formally denied. In Budapest a state of siege was proclaimed and Romanian troops allegedly threaten Jews with immediate death for crimes. Interallied windown at Budapest says Entente in accord with new Hungarian government, per Vienna dispatches. Romanian statement from Bucharest denies excesses by Romanian troops in Hungary.
Helena report from Chancellor Elliott to Senator White summarises county agent surveys on Montana drought. It details 90 000 farmers statewide with 40 000 in drought areas, varying by county reporting rates, and lists livestock numbers seed grain and hay shortages with total relief cost estimated at 8 300 000 dollars.
A New England meeting of business leaders discussed the cost of living and a plan to stimulate farm markets. They estimate five million acres of uncultivated land could be brought into cultivation, boosting production and livestock industries in the district.
Representatives of farmers organizations in 24 wheat and corn growing states will attend a Washington conference Monday to discuss the high cost of living and plan united action in the high cost of living investigation, says John G. Brown president of the Indiana Federation of Farmers associations.
JACOMA Washington August. Following reports from a special investigator of the dairy business here Prosecutor William D Askren today declared he has evidence pointing to profiteering Court proceedings against 15 dairies that have raised prices in just a week from 12 cents to 15 cents a quart were promised by Mr Askren.
Buenos Aires reports the government has gated sugar exports today as measures to control supply and stabilize prices. Officials say the move aims to safeguard local needs while monitoring international demand and market effects.
Two men were injured at armerent mines on the east side of the hill and sent to Murray hospital with scalp wounds. Norman Harvey of Elm Orlu lost control of a motor and the vehicle went over the dune. Another worker fell from the 1,500-foot level in Black rock, injuring teeth and the back of the head before being sent home to Meaderville after treatment.
In 1919, senators clash over a five million bond for dry farming relief. White cites county valuations to argue against taxing dry land if deemed worthless while McKay counters, urging suspension only if necessary, as Slayton warns tax suspension risks evasion and frames the dispute as method rather than relief.
Five teams enter the county ladies championship with matches set at Columbia Gardens from this afternoon through Thursday. Participants include Meehan Roscow Laird Passmore Sewell Kitt Reichle Rosenberg Maris Johnstone and others. Two silver cups donated by Columbia Garden management will be awarded to the winners.
Helena dispatch reports the Lewis bill passed the Montana House 67 to 17, requiring voters in primaries to declare party affiliation and vote only on that party ticket. The measure ends double primaries in presidential years and adopts a rotating ballot order to curb favoritism. The bill also tightens petition signing for committeemen and restricts independents from running in party primaries. The Senate approved the amended bill. awaiting the governor's signature.
Helena Aug 9 The Ireland independence resolution narrowly passed the Montana Senate after a roll call vote 19 for to 15 against. Earlier in committee 14-14, Senator Parker cast the deciding vote against. later supporters urged renewed action and won broad support with speeches by Slattery McKay and Gallwey.
Washington Aug 9 Organized labor says it will not intimidate or threaten to gain tripartite control of railroads unless the public and workers want it But it will continue pressing for public ownership of utilities and seek a nationalized railroad system if needed Glenn E Plumb testifies before the Interstate Commerce Committee and defends the plan while denying socialistic aims and insisting wage and cost concerns be addressed without violence
In Minneapolis the railway shopmen voted to stay out at a large outdoor mass meeting. Only union card holders could vote, with about 75 percent of the men now on strike. The Northern Pacific yards remain near and traffic passes freely, no engines or car repairs started.
Baltimore labor group votes to resume work Monday after pending action by Director General Hin on wage increase. Strong entity: Baltimore and Ohio railroad shop town. Date August 9, city Baltimore.
Billings August 9 about 100 car repairmen and inspectors joined the carmen's strike today. so far service has not been seriously affected.
Chicago August 9 workers at the stockyards voted to return to work Monday after militia and deputy sheriffs withdrew. Union leaders claimed guards caused the walkout and 26.5 thousand men had joined, including 600 engineers. Major packing firms operated at half capacity while 12,000 black workers faced confinement earlier amid race riots.
The Actors Equity strike threatens widespread closures as theater musicians and stage hands join. Nine theaters have closed with about thirty rehearsals affected as managers and labor leaders clash over settlement terms. James P. Holland warned that the strike could expand if unresolved tonight.
Brooklyn strike ends after agreement with Lindley M. Garrison, allowing recognition of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electrical Railway Employes if 50 percent of the company's workers were members by Aug. 6 midnight. A grievances committee and arbitration process are established, with both sides bound to accept the decision.
Denver unions vote to resume work Monday after a meeting in Chicago to pursue settlement with federal mediator. Six unions outlined intent to return to duties as talks continue in August.
President Wilson will review the famous Marine Brigade of the Second Division in Washington on Tuesday. He will be the first to view the returning troops, according to reports from the capital.
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