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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
13
Rail labor negotiations have collapsed with no agreement in sight. The stalemate centers on a single bargaining question as the strike looms possible extension and railway officials await a new proposal to avert work stoppage.
Railroads refuse to take back all switchmen at once and hint a general strike may follow. Leaders prepare for Washington action as talks stall. offer to reemploy only those already placed expires at noon Wednesday. Governor Aberhart delays action pending attorney general’s return.
Hear arguments concerning the governor's message about state stone issues. Lawyers presented positions for and against the proposal, outlining potential impacts on state policy and fiscal considerations.
Montana legislators debate use of Montana stone for capitol wings amid fear higher costs if imported Bedford and Columbus stone are used. A special session hears reports from the state board of examiners, with a possible curtailment of wing plans to fit a $500000 appropriation.
Mrs Jeannette Stewart Ford charged with blackmail after $643000 embezzled from Cincinnati Big Four offices requests a continuance due to a severe fall on icy pavement. Demurrer to indictment overruled. Warren is principal witness and will be held in jail awaiting trial.
Governor Norris argues that the board of examiners followed the law and that the legislative assembly holds supreme authority. He notes Montana materials may cost more and urges allowing Montana producers to bid, to ensure fair competition and prudent state spending.
New York reports the probable loss of the schooner David Palmer with 12 crew aboard off Boston harbor. Nine other vessels wrecked along Massachusetts coast. Cape Cod cut off, rail and telegraph outages persist in Southeastern Massachusetts. Rescue efforts save crews of Nantaska and Belle Halliday, while wreckage testifies to wider maritime disaster.
New York December 27 Francis J Heney of San Francisco files a $250000 damages suit against California millionaire William H Crocker. Heney claims Crocker open letter defamed him by defending and later withdrawing support for the graft prosecutions in San Francisco. Beck argues the suit aims to settle whether Heney acted honorably in pursuing graft cases.
Washington reports Secretary Frank Morri son of the American Federation of Labor says a conference of railroad department leaders is due to wage increase agitation. He expects broad representation from engineers conductors firemen trainmen and shop unions though not all are members. Charles P Neill says no conference is planned yet a poll of affected organizations would show strike sentiment.
President Madriz says he will arrange an immediate meeting of peace commissioners with the rebel Estrada at Bluefields to discuss terms toward cessation of hostilities. Estrada replies he is ready to meet halfway and seeks a peace settlement.
Thomas H. Stone of Chicago leads Switchmen's Union of North America in St Louis as chief officer if a general strike occurs. About 25,000 trainmen work in the area with 3,000 switchmen. The Terminal Association governs 17 trunk lines. W.3. McChesney Jr. warns the situation looks ominous.
Former Nicaragua president Jose Santos Zelaya, leaving Salina Cruz for Mexico City, claims Secretary Knox misjudged him due to false reports from Harry Caldera, the Managua vice consul. He defends his actions toward Cannon and Grace as necessary and denies seizing power. Zelaya vows to remain a private citizen and to thank Mexican officials for their aid.
In Minneola New York four young spectators listen as William Boy Brokaw tests his resolve to reconcile with Mrs. Brokaw. He denies employing detectives and claims his secretary acted to learn house affairs, not spy on the wife. The couple’s court session features a revealing 1908 letter mocking romance and loyalty.
Helena dispatch reports Governor Norris will receive a resolution from the Helena Typographical union seeking a special message to the legislature. The measure asks to amend the state printing law by attaching penalties for violations that allow out‑of‑state work on bank books and county printing, arguing blank book making as a major state industry.
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