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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1918
Page
5
A trade body faces charges alleging massive profiteering and abuse of commissions. Investigators accuse officials of inflating fees and channeling funds, prompting regulatory scrutiny and calls for reform within the organization.
Washington June 29 The federal trade commission exposed profiteering and fraud in basic commodities during an exhaustive investigation. It highlighted price manipulation by big packers Armour Swift Morris Wilson and Cudahy, monopolistic control of meat, and padded costs. The report cites high executive pay and devious accounting as factors, noting profits rose sharply through 1917. It also notes military control measures in Panama and banking conditions in New York.
Washington casualty list shows totals by cause with 42 names listed, including soldiers from Ohio, Massachusetts and Maine among others. The Marine Corps list adds 24 killed in action and 8 died of wounds, with many names across states. Rotary International conference in New Orleans and Chicago narrowed to Cleveland and Salt Lake City. vote set for Salt Lake City as 1919 site.
Deputy County Attorney Frank Riley filed an information against J. G. Herrmann of Butte for blackmail. The charge stems from a letter Herrmann wrote to Osborn, who owed him $60 and paid $10, threatening exposure and to contact Osborn’s employer unless payment was made. The report mentions other individuals and alleged fraudulent schemes, with court actions noted involving several defendants and judges.
The Good Government club held a meeting to review plans and invite officials to speak at an open gathering in Judge Lynch's courtroom. They endorsed building a public market and a comfort station, pledging to support Mayor Maloney and the city council in these initiatives after a favorable vote on bonds.
An advertisement touts a new shoe shop by Frank M. Dore at 119 Hamilton Street promising expert shoe making and mending, with emphasis on conscientious, clean, durable work at a fair price. The note claims fast service and customer value. A separate church mass in Rome features Pope Benedict praying for peace and justice.
Seattle reports arrests in a murder probe tied to Thur day events as Raymer the automobile driver was shot in Redmond and left in a field. A Canadian finance minister met with U.S. senators to discuss cross border unity and public sale control. An amendment to the army bill seeks to promote General Crowder to lieutenant general during the war. A reciprocal agreement on capital issues is planned for next week.
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