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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
13
Dense smoke eased in Butte as fires raged across Philipsburg Deer Lodge and surrounding areas. Crews totalling about 32 men worked two camps to stem lines along Upper Willow Creek South Boulder Creek and near Moose Lake while wind shifts threatened Corry properties and a Scouts camp.
Paris reports two thousand Bolsheviks and Magyars escaped prison camps but were repulsed by Siberian troops with many killed or captured. London notes anti-Bolshevik gains on Kherson and the Dvina as Bolshevik advance stalls on the eastern front. Paris records Romanian military plans on the Danube to join Denkine’s army in Southern Russia, amid disputed budget figures and unnamed informants.
Flames grip Helena and surrounding areas as 60 men battle the blaze under thick smoke. Charred debris rains onto Sixth and Main while irrigation limits and drought strain water. The inferno near Mount Ascension lights the sky red as Governor Stewart reports federal officials blocked troop involvement despite requests from state defense leaders.
A weeklong timber fire on the west shore of Flathead Lake near Rollin poses risk to summer homes as high winds push flames. It has burned several bridges and damaged telephone poles along a three mile stretch, with Anaconda reporting about 1,800 acres burned across the forested area. Crews face numerous nearby fires in Camas, St Joe, and creek country as efforts continue.
The annual Hibernian toasting event at Finlen hotel drew 150 attendees. Speakers denounced the League of Nations covenant, urged senators and congressmen to oppose it, and praised the Overseas club for backing the British empire as Irish Americans debated Sinn Fein and Irish independence.
The article discusses a senator advocating a middle course on league covenant issues. It cites disputes within the council’s scope, Monroe Doctrine protections, and China’s view of the Shantung provision as a deviation. John Ferguson notes Chinese officials relied on international lawyers in the peace conference background.
A Formosa storm off the Chinese coast devastates Taito, a principal city on the island. Details indicate extensive damage and disruption in Formosa as authorities assess the impact on infrastructure and residents.
A Norfolk & Western fast train No 2 wrecked near Boyce Virginia killing several passengers and injuring many as five cars left the track including two Pullmans en route to New York. The crash halted near Berryville White Post and Boyce with physicians dispatched and a special train sent for aid. The accident occurred around 1 80 this morning as the train from Toanoke ran at a high speed after the track gave way. Urgent calls for medical help were answered by local stations and authorities.
The union outlines ten points including one day's rent in seven, abolition of 24-hour shifts, wage increases to meet American standards, double overtime rates, a union dues checkoff, seniority rules, abolition of company unions, and ending physical exams for applicants. These proposals are broad and will be refined as the organization shapes its trade demands.
Unexpected unrest in the ranks of six shop crafts as Director General Hines met with President Wilson at the White House to discuss rail wage demands. The union seeks an increase from 68 to 85 cents per hour, challenging conditions while calling for action without a formal board investigation.
State troops were requested to quell a strike of Standard Steel Car Company employees in Hammond. Gov. James J. Goodrich, Sheriff Barnes of Lake County, and Mayor Dan Brown urged federal troops to intervene, saying the situation could exceed local control by tomorrow morning. Troops were expected to arrive by noon.
In Chicago on August 20 lawyers for meat packers told Judge Samuel Altschuler that living costs had fallen since February. They cited ten stockyard districts where workers reportedly faced harsh conditions and invited the judge to tour the district to observe living standards firsthand. Workers’ counsel urged scrutiny of Armour and Co heads.
MILWAUKEE Wis August 20 State troops guarded the Cudahy packing plant at Cudahy after a strike riot Tuesday afternoon. Colonel Philip Westphal said troops would likely be withdrawn by Friday and expected no further trouble. George P Hambrecht chairman of the Wisconsin industrial commission announced plans to try to settle the strike.
A crowd of striking railway workers and supporters estimated over 1,000 attacked the Dayton avenue car barns in Los Angeles late tonight. They pelted windows with stones and severely beat El Lewis, the company superintendent, who was present. Police officers rescued him as authorities moved to quell unrest.
London August 20 The prolonged strike by Yorkshire miners ends with settlement. News of agreement reached after weeks of stoppage, allowing all Yorkshire pits to resume work as soon as practicable. Authorities hope the accord brings normal production levels and reduces tensions across the region.
A Montana man has been elected president of the Eagles, with a San Francisco secretary and an Ohio treasurer named in the new leadership lineup. The report notes the multi state roster and confirms the organizational roles.
W E Curtis of Spokane says Tanlac cured his kidney trouble rheumatism and fatigue after three months in bed and six months unable to work He says his swelling pain vanished and he regained appetite weight and strength and is back on the job praising Tanlac as his best health aid.
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