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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
7
The Associated Press reports a heated party convention with Lowden and Wood factions fighting for delegates. Roll calls split the group, hinting at breaches in party harmony as attempts at compromise fail.
Associated Press reports Washington June 4 that a Coal Mine Wage Commission of ten members was formed to settle wage controversy. Members include Willard Thompson representing the public, Moe Adton for United Mine Workers, and William Contedl for operators. A decision within 60 days is planned with any wage increase retroactive to April 1 and a new wage agreement to replace the expired one. Both sides pledge to abide by the decision and to avoid strikes or lockouts during the process.
Washington June 4 federal board for vocational education faced formal report critiquing delays and inefficiencies in supporting injured soldiers. The report praises gradual improvement but blames the War Risk Insurance Bureau for misrouted funds and delayed training transfers. Congress urged funding shifts to accelerate veteran placement and loans for disabled trainees.
Wholesale beef prices fell by three to five cents per pound in May, nearing wartime levels. The Institute of American Meat Lose Money warned livestock producers faced losses as price declines, strikes, and imported beef kept markets depressed. Analysts cited oversupply in eastern markets and export shifts as contributing factors to the downturn.
Chicago June 4 The Associated Press reports that Republicans debate a dark horse bid as Lowden Johnson and Wood leaders press for favored delegates. Campaign plans and platform rankings emerge while rumors of efforts to sway delegates surface amid internal party tensions.
A terse record notes Senator Walsh of Massachusetts urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to supply information on the export movement of a mineral coal. The effort aims to shape an embargo basis, with legislation adopted today in the chamber without delay.
A Japanese force reportedly crushed Bolshevik troops in a brief battle, driving many from the field or capturing them. Tokyo dispatches quote official war department advices as detailing the victory and the cooperation of allied units in the operation.
President Wilson vetoed the budget system bill alleging excess executive power. House vote fell short of a two thirds override at midnight, with 103 against and 51 in favor after party lines shifted. Supporters planned renewed efforts to pass again, while the president argued Congress would cede control of the comptroller general to the executive branch.
The Republican National Committee disposed of 25 contests and faced charges of steam caller tactics from Senator Moses of New Hampshire who backed General Wood’s prior campaign. Moses claimed the strategy hurt the party and could lead to a rethinking of Wood’s leadership, while Washington and London differed on reactions to the decision.
Sheriff's pursuit ends with seizure of a vehicle carrying liquor after a lively chase linked to a film event. Report notes officers including Sheriff George W., Chief of Police, and other local officials retrieved the car and beverage cargo, with witnesses and officials moving from the Barney ranch area toward Welena.
A fragmented line about a pact and various names appears in unreadable OCR. Core elements suggest a political or treaty topic but no clear event or participants are identifiable.
Washington June 4 The House sub committee investigating American expeditionary forces expenditures issued a preliminary report criticizing the sale of surplus equipment to the French government condemning wartime waste of life at arsenals and questioning overseas prison conditions It claims junior officers and enlisted men were largely excluded from medals awards
Swiss court proceedings reveal a Bolshevik secretary pressured Miss Zemswara to wed the chief to gain naturalization. She spurned the demand, hired Swiss ally Nicholas Weiss, and arranged a ceremony that aimed to secure citizenship. Weiss and his wife later helped, but the bride sought absolute divorce, winning a legal separation.
A garbled OCR fragment references De Valera and Porfis recognition and mentions the United States and a convention. It hints at political maneuvering and the desire to persuade Democrats to adopt a stance. The readable portion lacks clear context or a coherent event date or location.
Jared Press of Kington notes the conference report on the postal employee pay raise begins July 1 and was adopted by the senate this morning, now awaiting the president's action.
The executive committee of the federation votes 335000 to fund farm economies and 20000 for education and publicity. It aims to expand the Washington office and plans the next convention, claiming to represent millions of farmers, to be held in Indianapolis on December 6, 7 and 8.
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