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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
1
A corporate president declares the firm will refuse to sell to contractors in New York and Philadelphia operating on a closed shop basis. The notice names the cities and describes the discriminatory purchasing stance and its impact on the targeted contractors.
Bethlehem Steel president Eugene G. Grace told a joint legislative committee in New York that the company would refuse to sell fabricated steel to builders in the New York and Philadelphia districts on a closed shop basis. He declined to commit on wider national extension, saying it depends on labor impact. Grace resisted questions on any open shop conspiracy, stating he told union builders they cannot have their fabricated steel.
Three hundred workers at the Arizona Commercial Mining company based at Copper Hill were laid off as the entire operation was suspended indefinitely. The Globe report notes the abrupt halt leaves many families facing financial strain while officials assess next steps for the mine and workers.
Settlement of difficulties in Butte Building Trades indicated by the council’s action endorsing the proposition. The accord aims to resolve labor disputes between employees and employers and restore orderly operations in the local construction sector.
The Building Trades council endorsed an agreement between local unions and employers in Butte, settling the yearlong controversy. A future adjustment board with equal representation will handle differences, preventing strikes and lockouts. The Symons store is placed on the fair list as the dispute ends. No wage changes were agreed. current wages remain in effect.
About 4,000 men in Bisbee and the Warren district and at Dougina Arizona are reported to be affected by wage reductions announced by the Copper Queen branch of the Kelps-Dodge corporation the Calumet & Arizona Mining company and small operators. Similar reductions have been announced by companies in the Globe Miami district and at Jerome.
Neva Dec 15 The League of Nations assembly elected Austria as a member without opposition after a tense debate. Giuseppe Motta of Switzerland and Viviani of France clashed over Germany's rejected admission, and the four council members chosen were Spain Brazil Belgium and China amid enthusiastic applause.
Rene Viviant a French representative and Giuseppe Motta a Swiss member argued during a League of Nations Assembly session yesterday before a vote on admitting Austria. Motta stated that Germany should be a member, prompting a sharp exchange at arms.
City council rejected the lone bid on a 600000 funding bond issue by unanimous vote. B F Slayton of W L Slayton & Co offered to take bonds at par with 5 percent interest, but the legal limit is 6 percent, making the bid invalid. Slayton proposed broker fees be drawn on city warrants to cover printing costs, while other eastern buyers abstained from bidding.
Helena December 18 The state in Austria accident board received a request from the Hiidsh consular at Portland Ore for filling out a questionnaire submitted by the British government to the Montana week dent board to learn about the law its administration and results. John Grant consul at Portland praises Montana for creating an international reputation for enactment and enforcement of Tabor legislation and urges seriousness for new legislation of this kind.
The Chicago City Council unanimously adopted a resolution condemning what it calls the armed invasion of Ireland by Great Britain. The report references a Cork tragedy involving clergy and a cyclist, with details of confrontations and a fatal police shooting, noted as part of the dispatch.
A fire at the Telmbach Forge and Rolling Mill plant in Madison, NL, caused about 1 million dollars in damage. The blaze spread to nearby homes, burning 24 houses by noon, with 500 mill workers uninjured. One man, Dan Regan, was badly burned by debris. several people fainted from smoke. Freight cars were destroyed and rail traffic halted. Firefighters from St. Louis and surrounding towns assisted, leaving only twisted metal and embers at night.
Adj. Gen. Phil Greenan announced that by January 1, 1921 Montana will muster eight National Guard companies. This begins a four year plan to build a force of 132 officers and 5,351 men across infantry artillery and engineer corps with regimental HQ staff. Initial mustering will occur in Bozeman Billings Miles City Divide Kidney Kalispell Roundup Lewistown with 65 men per company.
New York December 15 announced the largest shipment of American war dead arriving aboard a ship from Bordeaux and Saint Nazaire. The bodies were brought to the port today as part of a carefully staged return for fallen soldiers.
President elect Harding urged American mothers to cooperate with school officials and public servants in the educational religious and physical training of children. He emphasized keeping home spirit alive and argued for religious training to stay in the home. He advocated a democratic public welfare system and opposed rich families withdrawing children to private schools. He spoke of a proposed new public welfare department and noted broad support in and out of Congress.
Silver and lead mine owners in Utah announce a 75 cent daily wage cut affecting miners in the three big camps of Park City, Bingham, and Eureka. An official of the copper company says no copper miner cuts yet but expected to follow within ten days, likely at 75 cents per day.
The Gillis case, charged with the 1918 death of John Carroll, saw presentation of evidence conclude at 4 PM and a jury deliberating until 9:15 PM before being locked up for the night. Gillis testified of a street confrontation on East Granite Street, claiming four men hurled obscenities and a fight ensued, during which he drew a gun amid fear of harm.
Washington reports show W Tam Denman of San Francisco testifying before a House committee on Great Britain’s efforts to influence the wartime U S shipping policy. Denman alleges a British scheme to place a member on the Shipping Board and to align the board with British interests. He cites meetings with Mr. Balfour and hints at secret negotiations, offering to reveal details if President Wilson agrees.
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