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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
17
The central body backs the initiative to support workingmen in pursuing demands. The endorsement signals unity within the organization and commitment to improving labor conditions. Members rally behind steps aimed at securing fair wages and safer workplaces.
The Silver Bow Trades and Labor council and unions clash with employers over a $4 daily wage. Committees represent both sides as walking out threatens to begin tomorrow if the higher scale is not granted. A cooperative farm store plan is discussed to lower living costs.
A fragmented Standard page notes a presidential address at Arlington Cemetery and memorial observances in Butte and New York Washington. It references Butte workers demands and telegraphic news including a horoscope and Q and A. Also mentions deaths from a shooting attributed to Winters and various regional items from Anaconda.
San Francisco May 30 The arrival of J J Foley secretary of the Pacific Coast union federation signals preparations for a June 1 strike by thousands of longshoremen and stevedores that could tie up shipping across Pacific coast ports. They seek 56 cents an hour with a dollar overtime the waterfront employers group calls the raise exorbitant. Seattle May 30 U S Commissioner Henry M White named by Secretary of Labor Wilson as mediator in the Seattle waterfront dispute.
In Kansas City Col. Theodore Roosevelt warned that pacifism risks war and urged preparedness. He argued that peace with Mexico has harmed Americans, noted Spanish-American War casualties, and warned that a foreign invasion with half the force that attacked the Dardanelles could leave the United States at mercy.
Butte honors Civil War and later conflicts as speakers, veterans, and women’s groups gather at cemeteries and the auditorium. Flags, wreaths, and prayers mark Memorial Day observances. Chaplains and buglers lead ceremonies with veterans from Grand Army, Spanish-American War, and Women’s Relief Corps assisting.
London reports at 9:48 p m that the British steamer Southgarth of 2414 tons was sunk with 22 crew rescued. At 11:55 p m another British steamer Dalegarth of 2206 tons was sunk per Lloyd's. Paris honors eight Americans killed for France with ceremonies at Place des Etats Unis and wreaths from President Poincare.
A learner driver lost control on a high embankment east of American Fork Utah causing a car to overturn. AL BO ROCKHILL 87 of Salt Lake died along with MILTON ROCKHILL 12. Jelia Rockhill wife of the dead injured. In Dallas four killed as a wooden awning collapsed during a preparedness parade crowd. ALBERT CANNON 40 anacore of others hurt. The parade drew over 25 000 spectators as a large gathering watched the event.
In a House of Commons debate, officials cited Zeppelins visiting Yarmouth over 30 times and warned of tourism decline. Arthur Fell noted 40 percent of Grimsby residents relied on visitors for income as war fear spread along the coast.
Berlin reports the German steamer Kolga was sunk by a submarine in the Baltic on May 17 after stopping. Six crew members were lost, and survivors arrived in Lübeck by dispatch via the Overseas News agency. The submarine shelled the ship and then torpedoed it as lifeboats were being lowered.
President Wilton delivered a talk defining the spirit of America at Arlington National Cemetery. He urged unity among citizens of diverse origins, called for voluntary military service from young men, and defended a broad alliance for world peace while warning against entangling commitments. He stressed readiness to defend rights and urged immigrants to love the nation’s principles as well as their origins.
St Paul May 30 More than 5000 people paid tearful tribute at the bier of James J Hill builder of the Northwest. J M Gruber first to enter the Summit mansion casket on a white pedestal. Tomorrow five minute city pause at 2 pm. Trains on Great Northern Burlington and Northern Pacific will pause for one minute as a memorial across the region.
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