Butte unions vote to strike after rejecting wage offers
The Butte Teamsters voted 169 to 40 to strike for a $1 a day wage increase, with the strike sanctions requested. The butchers union also rejected the employers offer for a 75 cent daily rise, keeping journeymen at $5.50, wagon men at $4.50, and apprentices at $2.50. The street railway manager asked for four men at Columbia Gardens for $5.50 daily, later offered $6, while unions argued profits and public access.
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Lenroot blames Wilson for failure to ratify treaty
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin charged President Wilson with responsibility for the Senate’s failure to ratify the peace treaty with Lodge reservations. He said the Senate could have acted under the constitution without presidential dictation, noting the United States would be at peace otherwise. Also from Chicago a Prohibition roundup reported seven men arrested by Maj. Dalrymple for violating the act, with about $500,000 in liquor involved and 18 others sought.
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Republican County Committee
United States
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Wife on Jury in Michigan Court Ruling
Kalamazoo Mich May 70 A wife may sit on the same jury with her husband in Michigan a circuit court ruling by Judge George W Weimer. Aaron Westvern had been accepted as a juryman when Mrs Westvern was called the judge asked her if she could decide independently of her husband she would
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George W. Weimer
Aaron Westvern
Women May Smoke On Council Duty In Eton
London May 20 reports that women members of the Eton rural district council would be permitted to smoke to keep in good humor and expedite business amid a badly ventilated room, reflecting a practical allowance rather than a social reform.
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Eton Rural
Herbert to become high commissioner of Palestine
From London May 20 reports indicate Herbert, former secretary of state, is expected to assume the role of high commissioner in Palestine. Britain holds the mandate under the Turkish peace treaty.
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London
Herbert
Great Britain
No Guts in Food Prices Not Yet
New York reports show broad price deflation in retail goods except food. Overall reductions reach 20 percent or more, with luxuries most affected while food prices stay high. Examples span furs from 100 to 75, shoes from 20 to 11.65, suits from 245 to 100, blue serge from 350 to 28.60, palm head from 20 to 12, and collars down to 21 cents.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Maryland Democrats Back Volstead Reform For Home Wines Beer
In Baltimore on May 20 the Maryland Democratic state convention approved a 105 to 19 resolution favoring modifying the Volstead act to permit home made wines and cider and the manufacture and sale of beer in original packages for home use. An uninstructed delegation will go to the national convention as no Democratic presidential candidates were entered in the recent preferential balloting.
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Misplaced funds audit leads to indictments against Campbell
Struthers Savings and Banking Company secretary treasurer Bruce Campbell faces fourteen indictments for misapplication of 603000 dollars plus charges of perjury and embezzlement. The bank is being liquidated by the safe banking department while Campbell remains on 75000 dollars bond.
Governor Coolidge vetoes beer bill over federal conflict
Massachusetts Governor Coolidge vetoes a bill to brew beer with .75 percent alcohol. He warns the measure would be ineffective under federal law and Supreme Court rulings. He stresses oath to uphold the Constitution and urges patience until the court decides.
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Supreme Court discussion on Massachusetts authority method
The excerpt argues that authority should be determined through litigation rather than legislative nullification, criticizing direct action. It urges the Supreme Court to speak and cites Massachusetts as needing litigation to settle authority.
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Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Injunction Bars Interference With Ice and Transfer Workers
Spokane May 20 A temporary injunction directed at local 690 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters restrains members from interfering with men employed by several ice fuel and transfer companies. Petitioners say union members insulted and assaulted replacements after a wage dispute strike began May 12. Hearing set for May 24.
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Armour Case Proceedings Conclude in Spokane
Presentation of evidence in the federal trade commission case against Armour & Co. over the 1917 purchase of the EH Stanton Packing plant in Spokane concluded today before an examiner. Arguments will be presented later in Washington, as announced.
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Bolshevists Capture Polotski and Lepel Reported
London reports an authoritative British source confirms Bolshevists have seized Polotski and Lepel in the Vitebsk government. In Washington, May 20, Democrats plan talks with Republicans on whether to recess, with plans for a session continuation into the weekend.
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Suffrage Amendment Delayed as Legislature Adjourns
Baton Rouge May 20 adjournment of the legislature without committee appointments signals no definite action on the suffrage amendment before June. The session paused until Monday leaving the fate of the measure uncertain.
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River football revival in Derbyshire intrigues locals
Lone enthusiasts in Derbyshire revive river football described as a mix of polo wrestling soccer basketball swimming and pugilism. The piece notes it is not exactly a lady's game and reflects a quirky local sporting revival.
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England
Montana Wins In Ninth Inning Spark
In Pullman Washington State college pitcher Lewis holds Montana to seven hits until a wild ninth inning error allows Walters to score as Montana breaks a 3 all tie. Final score Montana 13 Washington 4 with Spiller Lewis Watson involved.
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Grand Officers of Bnai Brith Address Arizona Gathering
A large, representative Jewish gathering heard Grand President Louis Mendelsohn and grand orator Barnett K. Marks speak at Pythian Hall. Mendelsohn lauded the society and its just, charitable, patriotic aims while Marks recounted Bnai Brith history and noted Marks led the fight against Bible readings in Arizona public schools. A dance and refreshments followed, with Mendelsohn and Marks departing for Salt Lake City to tour the western district.
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Barnett K. Marks
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Smothers Her With Gas to Prevent Departure
Chicago May 20 three elderly persons a woman among them were found dead in a gas filled flat police believe one man turned on the gas to stop the woman from leaving for Canada The woman aged 65 had been housekeeper for 20 years and the men were 60 and 70 years old respectively.
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Canada
Catholics Help Nitti Form His New Cabinet
Paris dispatch to the London Times reports Francesco Nitti forming a new cabinet with Catholic support. It lists Premier and interior minister, foreign minister Vittorio Selasio, war minister Signor Benomi, navy Admiral Secchi, public works Signor Nava, minister Torre, treasury Signor Schunzer, and others.
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