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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
1
Employers of labor in Butte are unanimous in opposing the excessive wage demands that craft workers are seeking. The united stance signals potential friction in labor negotiations and could influence local bargaining dynamics.
In Butte, building trades and skilled workers oppose a $10 per day wage trend for the coming year. Employers meeting at the Employers' association office in the Lewisohn block discussed methods to discourage excessive pay demands. A miners' petition exists, signed by about unknown number.
A trade survey notes continued industrial activity and confidence in retail demand through the next harvest. Farmers remain prosperous due to high prices and cash purchases while investing in machinery and livestock. Rain damaged unharvested crops in the South and parts of the central states, lowering yields and quality. Winter wheat acreage may fall as producers expect prices to peak now. Building activity remains strong, copper mining struggles, silver mining thrives, and oil production stays solid.
Dr. Joseph W. Penberthy, once a prominent Minneapolis citizen, died in Seattle today at age 69 after residing there for about a decade.
Montana reports fifty nine new business failures for the year despite unusual conditions. The article notes little loss amid the downturn and cites state level data on incidents and company closures.
Despite 1919 hardships in Montana, only 59 commercial failures occurred statewide. R. G. Dun & Co. reports solid year ending with cautious optimism for 1920 due to expected good crops from favorable fall and winter precipitation. Local leaders in Butte caution against overconfidence as they forecast uncertain prospects ahead.
Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts wires secretary of state that he does not wish indorsement for the March primaries in South Dakota and submits a withdrawal letter. Vice President Marshall has not filed acceptance, and Senator La Follette is also undecided, leaving William Grant Webster as a potential independent Republican on the ballot.
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel reports demand for steel is keen and buyers pay materially higher prices, yet the company will not raise its own prices beyond the federal board’s March levels. He notes current production above 80 percent capacity, with labor shortages due to workers not returning to mills.
Helena December 30 W B Rhoades judge of the Fourteenth district serving Liberty Blaine and Hill counties sent his resignation to Governor Sam W Stewart today His successor has not been named Judge will enter a Great Falls law run
FOR CONVENTION CTy. ST. LOUIS, Me., Dec. 2081. Louis has dropped out of the fight for the democratic national convention, and will assist Kansas City to obtain it. Edward F. Goltra, democratic national committeeman Tom Missouri, announced tonight.
Paris dispatch reports exchange of ratifications of the Versailles treaty will occur January 6 at the Quai d Orsay. Germany to sign the protocol while allies offer to reduce demands to 400000 tons if tonnage is overestimated, with 242000 tons to be delivered upfront. Lloyd George to attend the ceremony as relations resume thereafter.
A Montana district court heard an injunction to stop Secretary of State Charles T. Stewart from receiving and filing petitions aimed at placing the presidential and new primary laws before voters next fall. Judge W. H. Poorman presided, with Henry C. Smith for the petitioner and Woody for the state.
Judge F L Mann notes eastern Montana towns face increased federal attention when national prohibition starts January 16. He says Butte experiences fewer drunks and court cases than eastern cities, while Billings shows rapid growth with construction and Red Lodge coal mining expands employment and shipments.
Marion L. Burton resigns as University of Minnesota president to become president of the University of Michigan. Announcement confirms Burton will assume duties at Michigan on July 1 next. Harry B. Hutchins had previously offered resignation but agreed to stay through the war.
Detroit December 30 A new profit sharing plan will be announced by Ford Motor Company tomorrow details withheld tonight but it is understood the plan will allow employees to invest earnings in the Ford interests a bonus distribution also is contemplated.
Former Judge Thomas O Hara died at age 63 in Chicago he served as Cleveland s personal representative to Central America during the second term to ease U S British tensions over Nicaragua s Mosquito coast.
Berne reports from Moscow that fourteenthousand people were shot by the Bolsheviki of Russia in the first quarter of 1919 by order of the extraordinary committee at Moscow. Isvestia, the Bolshevik organ, carries the official note.
Helena report: a cold wave from Canada will plunge central Montana to zero or below within 30 hours, with temperatures possibly dropping 46 degrees. Eastern Montana expected to stay mostly fair with zero temps by Wednesday. A low over Alberta drives the storm as heavy snow falls today.
Three exhausted and half frozen men, sole survivors of a 29 crew, were brought to St John's Newfoundland aboard the Er Ingraham after clinging to the wreck of the Anton Van Drie for two days and nights. They described the ship breaking apart on jagged rocks under a merciless sea.
Representative F. H. LaGuardia announced he sent his resignation to Governor Smith and will be sworn in on New Year’s Day as president of the board of aldermen in New York.
Washington reports Rockefeller affiliated capitalists aim to unite Pennsylvania, New York Central, Rock Island, Union Pacific and Central Pacific into a single coast to coast system from New York to San Francisco via Ogden. They expect post March 1 railroad finances to favor consolidation if Cummins bill allows.
William Jennings Bryan has been invited by the New York Bryan league to arrange a date before the spring primaries for a mass meeting at Madison Square Garden. Frank H Warder, secretary of the league, announced the plan tonight. The effort recalls his 13 year return from a year abroad and aims to rally supporters for a comeback.
Lin December 30. Of six statistics released today the number of Germans killed in battle is 1,500,000. The figures exclude those who died in prison camps.
London Ontario December 39 D Hanna general manager of the Canadian government railways predicted electrification of all rail terminals in Canada within a relatively short time.
The steamer Moccasin sailed with passengers marking the debut of the first passenger service under the American flag between New York and Buenos Aires in SeviCK, with the Moccasin carrying travelers on this inaugural voyage.
In Chicago on December 30, Victor L. Berger of Wisconsin faced a party gathering arranged by national socialist officers. Berger proclaimed his vindication despite his seat in Congress being denied and warned he would run again if excluded. He criticized the war and recalled a prior sentence for his views.
Atlanta, Ga. Deeck Jester, one of three prisoners who escaped the county chain gang, hailed a passing automobile on the county road tonight and asked for a ride. The car stopped and the convict was collared by Deputy Sheriff See Hardy as he entered the vehicle.
City Attorney Robert L. Clinton of Butte plans a Republican bid for Montana governor aided by several city officials led by Streets Commissioner Jake Oliver. A gala banquet at the Orton hotel next Saturday night is billed to launch his campaign amid whispered city hall talks and possible outside visitors. Alderman Butterfield is also urged toward a broader field.
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