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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
1
Police report a night of deadly violence as white and black clashes spread through a five mile south side district. Ten deaths blamed on rioting include five blacks and whites. more than twenty people injured. National guard mobilized, but order fragile as reports flood every police station. Riots continued from yesterday and extend into tonight.
A Logan fire ignited from a cigarette in Patrick Flynn s barn and swept through the town destroying business blocks including Flynn s hotel Bevier store and several other buildings. Firefighters from nearby towns aided as flames spread along Main Street forcing families to flee and covering a wide area with substantial property losses. The Equalization Board in Helena met today and adjourned to Monday as conditions stabilized.
Helena July 23 The Montana legislature meets at the call of Governor Stewart to provide drought relief work for farmers and to consider the federal suffrage amendment with officers and lawmakers arriving. Debate centers on profiteering, possible action, and timing for a short emergency session.
President Eamonn De Valera spoke to the Metal Trades union on courthouse steps in Butte, urging labor unity and Ireland’s labor causes. James F. O'Brien presided as large crowds listened attentively and applauded. De Valera planned events in Helena, New York, and debate before state lawmakers, with stops reportedly limited by his itinerary.
A crowd between 15000 and 20000 attended the second annual miners safety first field day at Columbia Gardens Butte. The program featured the Anaconda Mines band and Montana State band with speakers on mine safety led by W D Ryan of the US Bureau of Mines. He urged continuous safety efforts and urged attendees to extend the day’s lessons beyond the event.
Butte meat dealers warn of higher costs as national regulation efforts threaten the giant meat packers. Propaganda from Chicago based institutes urges the packers to oppose government control, while local dealers claim prices will soon increase for consumers amid mounting lobbying and press campaigns.
State efficiency and trade commission hearing reveals interlocking interests in Butte banana and berry markets. Witnesses accuse commission men of price rigging and throttling independent dealers to squeeze consumers. Evidence links Nash and Ryan interests to multiple firms controlling berry supply across seasons, with delays and punishments for noncompliance.
July Washington dispatch details the federal trade commission findings that the big five packers Swift Ar Our Morris Cudahy and Wilson control livestock markets. They hold major stakes in 24 of 60 principal yards and vote majority in 22 more, allegedly discriminating against independents and causing price fluctuations to steer meat prices and supply.
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey announced his retirement from East Lake City and said he plans to have nose surgery around Tuesday or Wednesday. He has suffered nasal breathing trouble for months while promoters press for circus and film appearances. manager Jack Kearns will decide after a few days.
The murdered girl, Lillian, daughter of John Leuthold a mill fireman, was found in bushes near the family residence after disappearing Sunday night following a visit to a friend. The body bore numerous bruises and wounds and her clothing was stripped.
Bids from the region were opened in Chicago today by the War Department's Commissary division for the sale of 1,500,000 pounds of prunes stored on the Pacific coast.
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