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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
1
Testimonies describe brutal and wanton assaults by I W W pickets on working men over two days. Boys and men, including a cripple, were badly beaten, as witnesses testify at the Manning inquest.
Inquest testimony details brutal assaults on miners and others during the early strike days. Witnesses describe being dragged from street cars and beaten for trying to work, with lunch baskets marked targets. Adjournment set for Monday as more witnesses are sought.
Assistant Secretary of Labor Post testified before the House Rules Committee that 40 of hundreds of foreigners rounded up in Justice Department raids admitted they favored overthrow of government by violence. He cited 263 deportations among 762 ordered in six months and said delays were due to lack of transportation to Russia with an Odessa shipment planned.
Twenty seven hunger strikers removed from jail to hospital during the week were discharged today and departed for their homes in the south.
The head of the Russian trade delegation in Copenhagen says the group will return to Russia. He cites distrust of allied powers over resuming trade with Russia, citing evasive premiers, refused replies, and British naval actions. He notes potential Western Europe aid vs Russia’s needs, and says America remains aloof. Trade with Scandinavia continues, with contracts worth 20,000,000 kroner for machinery being fulfilled.
The Associated Industries announce they will proceed with building operations in Butte under the American plan. They say most union members will welcome direct dealings with employers, promises best wages, and vows no wage cuts. The statement claims unions have not negotiated in good faith and cites interference by radical leaders.
In Indianapolis on May 7, Charles Evans Hughes and associates filed motions to quash indictments against 125 coal miners and operators across Indiana Ohio Illinois and Pennsylvania. They challenge the Lever food control act sections cited, arguing they are unconstitutional and inoperative as they relate to the fuel industry.
The Socialist Party of America opens its national convention to pick presidential and vice presidential candidates and adopt a platform for the 1926 campaign. Eugene V. Debs is favored to head the ticket from the Atlanta penitentiary and Seymour Steadman and Scott Nearing are top vice presidential contenders, with Kate Richards O’Hare mentioned as a possible nominee.
Clarence Coombs piloting an Orenco plane with three passengers reached 16 200 feet over Mitchelfield Mineola New York on May 7 a new world record as vouched by an official of the American flying club.
The Coney Island police issued a summer etiquette list for bathers. Women entering the Atlantic or lounging on the sand must wear stockings not socks, one piece bathing suits are banned, skirts must reach the knees, and there must be no shimmieing.
About 500 workers from the Workingmen’s 3 union walk out for a $1 daily raise from $5 to $6 in Butte. Street cars run only if weather permits, with 430 workers in city barns and gardens and 250+ at the Water company affected. Electricians, county road crews, city incinerator staff, and disposal workers join or brace for possible wider impact as daily union meetings continue at Moose Hall.
J. Lyftogt of Grange City Iowa died 24 hours after placing a golf ball sized stone in his mouth. Doctors attempted removal but the stone dislodged into the stomach. In the failed extraction the esophagus was torn and death ensued.
One thousand revolutionary troops begin march from Juarez toward Mexico City with 500 more to depart, while General Murguia advances from Puebla to fight Gonzales forces. Martial law in Puebla city and a 200000 peso loan are reported as tensions rise. Passenger train on route to Guadalajara attacked and funds stolen for soldiers' pay.
Washington reports say the Nuevo Laredo garrison in Coahuila has revolted and joined the Sonora movement. Vera Cruz rebels seized the city with the state government moved to Vera Cruz. The Tonala to Guatemala rail line is reportedly in revolutionists hands. Neuvo Laredo guards mutiny and flee toward Colombia after clashes with federal troops.
A reliable report says Mexican revolutionary forces captured Lampasas near Nuevo Laredo and halted a train traveling from the border toward Mexico City. The rebels reportedly moved toward Nuevo Laredo where federal troops would surrender.
Senator Kenyon revealed in the senate that the Du Pont company warned Senator Moses to withdraw his opposition to the Dye bill or risk Gen. Leonard Wood losing presidential support. A letter from the company’s publicity chief dated April 26 urged Moses to explain his opposition. Both Wood and Moses resented the pressure and called it a remarkable interference in a campaign.
Carranza remained in Mexico City at midnight with Melquiades Garcia, the Mexican consul here, saying he received a telegram from the president early today. The message was said to be sent from the national palace.
Washington May 7 The Sonora governor hailed as head of the revolt is guiding a move toward a new civil government. U S officials view the rebellion as nearly successful and expect Carranza to accept ultimatums and leave Mexico. warships are en route to Key West with Vera Cruz as possible destination and a bloodless end is hoped in the capital Mexico City with Gonzales and Obregon in camp nearby.
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