Federal Attorney for Montana to Take a Hand in It
Federal attorney for Montana will involve in meeting freight charge demands. It is argued rates must rise to bring income up to the required six percent.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
1
Railroads Seek 1 Billion Plus to Meet 6 Percent Basis
The association of railway executives asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for an extra 1 017000000 to raise income to six per cent under the transportation act. Freight rate increases were proposed: eastern lines 50.4 percent, southern 30 percent, western 23.9 percent to boost revenues by 29.1 percent, 20.7 percent, and 17 percent respectively. Net income last year fell to 510 million from 1 956 million in 1916, while investment rose over 82 billion. Eastern carriers presented figures. western and southern follow. Total transportation system valued at about 20.62 billion. Operating expenses rose 99.1 percent since 1916, revenues up 36.37 percent. Eastern lines face nearly 250 million in maturing obligations this year and next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Association of Railway Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern
Western
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Executives Rate Commission
Eastern Territory
Willard
Unprecedented sugar price spurs actions in Montana
Helena May 4. U S district attorney E C Day announces that Utah beet sugar refiners raised sugar prices for jobbers by 9.75 cents on May 1, affecting Helena and Butte. Great Western Sugar in Billings may follow with a later increase. The federal official warns jobbers, wholesalers and retailers to heed the Lever Act and sets margins at 8 percent for brokers and wholesalers and 15 percent for retailers with possible prosecutions for excess charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
E. C. Day
United States
Utah
Butte
Montana
Great Western Sugar Company
Billings
Department of Justice
District of Montana
Attorney General
Mexicans murder Ralph Greenlaw near Oro Mexico
In a troubling sequence a man named Ralph Greenlaw son of Eben Greenlaw of Flagstaff Arizona was killed by Mexicans near Oro 125 miles from Mexico City on Sunday. Advices received tonight report he was murdered Monday at the same place by the same assailants.
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Paso
Ralph Greenlaw
Eben Greenlaw
Flagstaff
Ariz
Oro
Mexico City
Sugar shortage prompts warning from Montana grocers
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena May 4. A. J. MelIntire secretary of the Wholesale Grocers' association of Montana says grocers and consumers nationwide report difficulty obtaining sugar. He urges patience amid scarce supplies and notes ongoing study and consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
United States
A. J. MelIntire
Wholesale Grocers’ Association of Montana
Storm death toll climbs in Ortaroma and Muskogee reports
May 4 reports raise the death toll from the eyelone storm to 70 with several more deaths anticipated in Muskogee. Physicians and rescue workers fear many of the severely injured may not survive as rescue efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortaroma
Muskogees
IthKia
Muskogee
From cellar to flag pole in the Equitable Building
Howard Roome, a Yale star, climbed 940 steps from cellar to flag pole in the 47 story Equitable Building New York to win a 1600 dollar bet over fellow broker J Ford Johnson. He finished in 8 minutes 52 5 seconds amid talk of heavy wagers and elevator strike influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable
New York
Howard
Sears
Yale
J. Ford Johnson
Boiler Room
Roome
Johnson
Labor Assembly Indorses Strike In Butte
The Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly backed a strike by the Butte Workingmen's Union after a Monday referendum. A 15 member committee must call the strike by Saturday night, unless a proposal from Montana Power is accepted, offering $165 monthly pay and 10 days vacation with pay for six months’ employment. A joint union and assembly committee will handle the strike, with a meeting at 2 PM today to discuss the power company proposal. If accepted, streetcars may run at most two days due to brake requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Workingmen's Union
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
Montana Power Company
Power Company
Labor Assembly
Assembly
Workiwemen's Union
J. R. Wharton
Much Moonshine Made in Montana
May 4. J. K Devlin, federal prohibition enforcement officer with state headquarters in Helena, says more field men may be assigned to Montana. He notes substantial moonshine production and dwindling private stocks as demand rises, citing recent Eastern Montana arrests and valuing local assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
J. K Devlin
MontAna
Devlin
Indiana primary shows Wood leading in Indiana vote
Major Gen. Leonard Wood led the Indiana Republican presidential preference in early returns from 1,532 of 3,387 precincts with 47,246 for Wood, 30,487 for Johnson, 17,302 for Lowden, and 9,225 for Harding. If no majority emerges, Indiana’s delegation may go uninstructions at Chicago.
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Indianapolis
Wood
Johnson
Lowden
Harding
Indiana
Chicago
Jay nominated American minister to Salvador confirmed
The Senate confirmed Peter A. Jay of Rhode Island as American minister to El Salvador on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peter A. Jay
Rhode Island
Salvador
Senate
Princess Kokomo of the Igorrotes born away from home
Princess Kokomo of the Igorrotes is born in Indiana to Chief Panmayameg and his wife, the first of their tribe to be born away from the native islands. The birth sparked celebration as the community held a camp fire feast of dog meat, and Panmayameg said a spell superstition would affect the child if born far from its homeland.
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Kokomoy
Ind
Kokomo
Panmayameg
Panmayamg
Panmayuamng
Philippines
Cleveland Strike Threat Fails as Motormen Back Dow n
May 4 Cleveland Ohio. Attempts by Mayor W. S. Fitzgerald to avert a planned strike by about 3000 motormen and conductors for the Cleveland Railroad company failed today. The labor action could disrupt city transit and impact services in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. SS. Fitzgerald
Cleveland Railroad Company
US Congressmen Protest Arrests in Ireland
A cable from eight House members to Premier Lloyd George and the British Parliament protests imprisonment without arraignment or trial of Irish political detainees. It urges respect for due process, urges accelerated trials, and condemns further wars, framed as a plea for liberty and international peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ireland
Lloyd George
United States
Congress
United States of America
England
Poles Close In On Kiev As Warfront Advances
Warsaw May 4. Polish forces are closing in on Kiev despite Soviet infantry and artillery resistance. Reports indicate Poles are from 5 to 45 kilometers from Kiev at several points, signaling significant progress in the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Associated Press
Kiev
Farmers' Loans Dull Tag Year
Federal farm loan officials in conference in Washington say a summer of inactivity is likely as no new business can proceed until the Supreme Court rules on the Farm Loan Act. Twelve banks have borrowed about $16 million to loan, while over $76 million in applications await processing. Net income averages $240,000 monthly despite a 6% government rate and higher private rates. Banks hold about $30 million in assets with no liens, easing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Farm Loan
Supreme Court
Lobdell
Carranza Standby Casts His Lot With Revolution Forces
Gen. Pablo Gonzales, once Carranza’s trusted ally, joins the revolution and commands two federal regiments near Mexico City, severing Vera Cruz rail lines. Officials report a group of high officers has set May 15 as the limit for Carranza’s tenure, pressuring him to resign. The push aims to avoid a lone struggle risking foreign intervention while signaling a broader shift in leadership.
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Washington
Pablo Gonzales
Carranza
Vera Cruz
WN Witnesses Deny Alley Allegations in Mob Case
A woman linked by mob leaders to identifying Roy Alley swore she never saw him before, testifying in court that she does not know Alley. Proceedings focus on the credibility of the mob's accusations as authorities pursue clarity in the case.
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Roy Alley
Naming the Men to Manage Things
NAMING THE MEN TO MANAGE THINGS NACO Sonora May 4 Leaders of the revolutionary movement in Northern Mexico met here today to name a cabinet for the provisional government Gov Adolfo de la Huerta of Sonora has been made provisional governor until a man to succeed him can be selected by the governors of the revolting states Gen Vilas Calles named minister of war General Serano chief of staff and Gen Salvador Alvarado minister of nnance Gen Pascual Ortes Rubio governor of Michoacan will be invited to become minister of communications which will give him control over the railroads telegraphs and telephone liner Goy Vinvrique Estrada constitutional governor of Zacatecas will be invited to become minister of agriculture The revolutionists contemplate asking Alberto Pani Mexican minister to France under President Carranza to be minister of Industry and commerce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naco
Sonora
Revolutionary
Mexico
Adolfo de la Huerta
Vilas Calles
General Serano
Salvador Alvarado
Nnance
Pascual Ortes Rubio
Michoacan
Goy Vinvrique Estrada
Zacatecas
Alberto Pani
France
Carranza
Court Hearing Fails to Link Roy Alley to Riot Shooting
In Butte April 21 during the I W W riot, Mrs Catherine Dougherty denies identifying Roy S Alley as the gunman she said fired over the heads of mob pursuers on Anaconda road. She testifies she never saw him before, while other witnesses likewise say they do not recognize Alley. Further details continue on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy S. Alley
Anaconda Road
Butte
Catherine Dougherty
Thomas Manning
Senate Debates Knox Peace Resolution Likely Veto
In Washington on May 4 the Senate prepared to debate the Knox peace resolution with broad expectation of passage and a presidential veto. Leaders from both parties forecast a vote within two weeks as President Wilson is anticipated to send the Versailles treaty back to the Senate. Senator Knox would open with a prepared speech, then discussion would pause unless resumed later. Senate Democrats and Colby signaled constitutional objections and possible international criticism, with no firm plan on a Democratic Senate conference or future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Knox
House
Wilson
Hitchcock
Minnority
Foreign Relations Committee
Colby
Underwood
America
Hodgson Wins St Paul Mayor Race In Tight Election
L. C. Hodgson defeated Labor candidate William Mahoney in a close St. Paul mayoral race. With 102 of 132 precincts reporting, Hodgson led 16,264 to 14,676, a margin over 2,000 as Pioneer Press projected his victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
L. C. Hodgson
St. Paul
William Maehoney
Hodgson
Mahoney
Pioneer Press
Eight Half Vote Delegates Chosen in Kentucky
Louisville May 4 eight delegates to the democratic national convention were elected by the state convention. Each delegate carries a half vote and includes three women among the selections.
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Louisville
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