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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
1
Memorial Day observances sweep the city as thousands visit streets and cemeteries to honor service members who gave their lives. The day is marked by ceremonies, a moment of remembrance, and a reflection on sacrifice amid frigid weather.
In Butte a large parade honored veterans from Civil War through world wars with three bands and two drum corps. Police chief Jere Murphy and others led a route past the courthouse, cemeteries, and memorial ceremonies as snow lightly fell.
The May 31 report notes negotiators agreed on merchant marine legislation allowing sale of government ships as soon as possible with authority to lease or operate remaining vessels. The Shipping Board may lease to private interests or run ships itself while final agreement awaited. The act aims to preserve a US merchant fleet that serves defense and commerce needs.
Top members of Lincoln post Grand Army of the Republic march in the parade. Mrs Fred Oates lays a wreath on the grave plot for her son William Oates killed in action in France August 28 1918. Capt Mae Morton of the Salvation Army appears nearby.
The Butte Workingmen’s union voted to accept an eight dollar eighty cent wage, with a day wage of five fifty for certain employed workers. The decision applies to contractors and yard depots, amid concerns over wage fairness and operating rates at local road water works.
In Chicago on May 31 the Republican National Committee began evaluating state delegation contests but made slow progress. Chairman Hays called the rulings judicial, seating Arkansas and Alabama regulars, ruling on the District of Columbia, and hearing a Florida three cornered contest before adjourning for Friday. Decisions will not affect any candidate strength at the convention.
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