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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
1
Food price investigators arrive as Butte officials launch a city market amid scrutiny over fruit spoilage claims. A municipal inspector investigates an incident involving a car carrying spoiled fruit whisked out of town to thwart price manipulation.
A car of cantaloupes smelling offensively was moved from Butte after city food inspector Mrs. Rosza learned of its condition. Officials refused to disclose shipment details due to interstate billing. The case spurred talk of a city ordinance to allow unloading perishable goods for market sales, while the mayor opened Mercury Street stalls for a temporary public market and a state commission arrived to study food and clothing prices.
County Attorney Joseph Jackson vows to pursue maximum penalties for merchants found guilty of unfair competition and price manipulation. He urges open hearings and consumer input as the State Efficiency and Trade Commission prepares an extensive probe into profiteering and perishable goods. The commission, with Frank Elel of Dillon leading, plans to summon witnesses, gather invoices, and investigate price policies across state institutions. The inquiry, slated to begin immediately, may extend beyond the courthouse as officials return to Helena after the session concludes.
The Butte city council approved inviting surrounding farmers to bring produce into town and sell it at the public market without license fees. A five member committee was set to work with state and county officials on investigating the high cost of living. The council also passed bills for street and sewer projects and sent a De Valera welcome resolution to the mayor and council.
In Butte efforts led by the efficiency and trade commission and mayor stir action on market controls. A proclamation seeks an open city market and the city council revokes peddler taxes for Hucksters, aiming to curb extortionate prices. A produce ring investigation track shows carloads of spoiled cantaloupes moved to avoid loss, with inspector unable to identify consignor.
The Butte Sttionary Engineers No. 83 meeting endorses a citywide drive against high living costs. The union urges members to report price gouging in daily commodities and plans to push remedies via employers and city government to curb undue profits and ensure affordable necessities.
The Montana State Dental Society voted to make its post graduate course a permanent feature with a full week of lectures clinics and classroom work at upcoming annual meetings. Dr D H McCauley Laurel was elected president and the executive board includes J Be Crary Chateau H J Riley Missoula J Packard Livingston.
Chicago July 23 Naval experts support a theory that naval radio vents sparked the Goodyear airship disaster. The ship plunged near the transportation building killing 13. Officials will probe responsibility, as technicians linked the ship’s path to the naval radio station antennae on the roof.
Chicago July 23 union officials report street car men refused a 2 1 2 cents per hour raise and a nine hour day. They are open to a five cent compromise but maintain the eight hour work day. Conferences will continue with the state public utilities commission over the dispute.
Fragmentary dispatch from Washington reports Republicans clinging to an old program despite internal tensions, noting a lack of party conference clarity. The brief hints at a pro stance and references a tee from unspecified sources, leaving the exact details unclear.
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