Legislation Delayed Likely to Fall Voter Roll
Western road leaders refuse pressure from the Big Five brotherhoods. The groups seek wage cutbacks offset by time and one-half overtime, aiming to stave off further decreases and push the bill into fall.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
1
Western road leaders refuse pressure from the Big Five brotherhoods. The groups seek wage cutbacks offset by time and one-half overtime, aiming to stave off further decreases and push the bill into fall.
Premier Lloyd George lauded Japan for aid and called for greater understanding among Japan, the United States, and Britain to strengthen ties and cooperation in future events.
Western carriers refused the Brotherhoods demands to withdraw wage decrease requests and to abandon plans to eliminate time and one half for overtime. The committee cited public interest and ongoing labor costs as barriers to lower rates, while noting possible future public rate reductions depend on costs. Lloyd George voices hope for an Anglo Japanese understanding to stabilize Pacific affairs.
The town of Hatch New Mexico 38 miles north of Las Cruces was destroyed by a flood after a cloudburst. About 500 residents escaped to the hills with no reported deaths. Santa Tereza village nearby was nearly wiped out. relief efforts and guard measures along the Rio Grande are underway as crews assess damage and plan drainage options.
Special dispatch from Helena reports Governor Dixon commuting the death sentences of Theodore Chronopoulos and Steve Byrne of Butte to life imprisonment each. The board of pardons will hear the case, and the Aug. 26 hangings may be halted if approved. The murders of Sylvester Prewatt in December 1919 led to five defendants with varied verdicts, including acquittals for Brady and life terms for Byrne and Chronopoulos.
London reports indicate government plans shift due to Irish developments. Parliament will adjourn until October 16 with the speaker able to reconvene if needed. Prime Minister Lloyd George is expected to address the Irish issue shortly before adjournment.
Sessions of Montana A F and A M grand lodge at Butte temple concluded with election of officers and charter grants. Helena chosen for 1922 meeting. new lodges approved or moved, petitions referred for action. Masonic home trustees elected. plans for a 50000 dollar orphanage building with capacity for 30 children discussed. Carlton Mather honored as surviving member of the 1866 Virginia City gathering.
Cresson of Fort Crook Neb denies conspiracy in Bergdoll escape case after a Washington report by a five member special committee. The paymaster theft occurred in San Francisco as gang stole $9 000 payroll from the Can company.
Washington August 18 disagreement over the Stanley amendment to the anti beer bill strained congressional talks. Prohibition leaders balked at home search penalties as written, while Wayne B Wheeler denied involvement in the confidential conference. Senate and House managers debated trimming provisions to permit possible beer regulations by the treasury department before the recess.
Washington August 18 The Associated Press reports Secretary Hoover says a satisfactory agreement with Riga authorities enables the American Relief Administration to start famine relief for Russian children immediately. The plan keeps American control of food supplies and uses New York offices to ship via Danzig. Harding endorses the effort urging unity of relief under one American organization.
In New Orleans on August 18, city department stores announced prohibitions affecting young female employees. The rules cover bobbed hair lace stockings rolled-down stockings short skirts lattice work sweaters and makeup with plans by other firms to follow soon.
Federal inspectors heard testimony on August 18 about negligence aboard the steamer Alaska after it struck Blunt's reef. Alaska officers McClintock and Duspre described failed rescue attempts, language barriers, and fear among passengers as the ship changed course at 8 26 p m amid thick weather.
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