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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
1
Juarez remains under federal control after a day of anxiety as rebel forces are reported on both sides of the border town at distances from two to twenty miles. Officials say they are reticent about rebel positions while insistence grows that the Army of Angeles lies just beyond rifle range.
The American Federation of Labor backs a looming nationwide telephone strike to cripple systems if a satisfactory working agreement fails. Samuel Gansperger, president, would appoint a joint committee to work with electrical workers and Post Office officials in Washington to avert the walkout. The union cites long wartime service and failure of the Postmaster General to renew or adjust prewar wiring agreements, urging protection of members’ rights amid government war effort.
The state plans a 250000 dollar terminal elevator at Great Falls funded by bonds. The project includes a spur connecting to Great Northern and Milwaukee rail lines, with blueprints and site plans prepared by the highway commission. Construction will start after bids, with work set for next year’s crops.
Colorado attorney general ruled that the legislature’s concurrent resolution ratifying the national prohibition amendment cannot be submitted to direct vote. Therefore the opponents petition for a referendum on prohibition will not be filed with the secretary of state.
Tugs aided steamships Yankee and Graf Waldersee after fog off Wire Island last night. Graf Waldersee arrived this afternoon with some of the Yankee crew and 10 army officers rescued from the Graf. War officers entertain no hope for salvaging the Yankee, but there remains hope for the Graf Waldersee.
After Milwaukee Leader editorials, the indictment of Vie Berger for espionage act violation was entered. House investigations into his right to a seat adjourned hearings until July 2 for further records and action.
Representative Ess of Ohio accused Chicago meat packers of keeping large meat purities in cold storage to sustain high prices. He urged Congress to pass a pervasive resolution to force packers to understand the public will not tolerate such practices.
Atlantic City June 12 The A F E of L convention adopted a resolution urging Congress to make an appropriation and pass legislation to enable the United States Employment Service to continue attention until it can be established on a permanent basis.
Reports from Chicago indicate 18,000 telegraph operators idle, yet commercial telegraph service, especially between major cities, is being handled on an orderly basis. The outcome reflects the stance of railway workers and unions after a failed effort to gain collective bargaining and higher wages.
A Commercial club committee on streets and highway improvement plans a meeting on Jackson Street 16 to discuss district gains or trouble. AW M Biggs chairs the effort and will defer the meeting until after the Utah convention trip. Henry Kali and other city council members are involved.
Senator Gid eon KL Robertson, labor minister, arrived in Winnipeg this afternoon amid claims of broad authority over the strike. Citizens’ committee heads note the official readiness to act as telegrams from strike leader R B Russell warn of possible railroad brotherhood strikes in western cities.
The Helena High School 1919 graduation drew 2,500 guests to the auditorium for the 60th annual exercises. Miss Katharine Prescott salutatorian and Robert Fuller valedictorian spoke on worthy topics. Dr. EC Elliott of the University of Montana gave the principal address, discussing education as a path to reconstruction and peace and praising literacy as the road to somewhere.
President George L. Ramsey of the Helena Commercial Club praised Gallatin County for its good roads program during a Gallatin County Retail Merchants Exchange dinner in Rozeman. The county has budgeted 3 400000 for road extensions and detourments and received 3250000 in federal funds to be matched dollar for dollar by local taxpayers. A further 75000 federal appropriation will bring total federal aid to 400000. Ramsey cited this as proof of two things.
A fragment lists Helena High School graduates for 1919 with numerous names and nicknames across rows. Cliss officers include President Mwert Burts, vice president Phyllis Wright, secretary Verett Wood, and treasurer Chester Tinkenson. Orange and black school colors are noted.
Pavia June 12 The four power council reply to Admiral Kalckes note extends to him and his all-Russian government at Omsk The interpretation here is de facto recognition of the Omsk government by the Allied powers and the Italian press notes.
By Associated Press, the peach conference barometer has vacillated between pessimism and optimism about its probability.
Fred Owsley aged 15, married May 4, died in Missoula after ingesting a white powder suspected poison. He was talking with a friend when he put a powdery substance to his tongue, leading to convulsions and his admission to Local Hospital in critical condition.
A Ryegate hotel fire in the early hours destroyed the hotel a general merchandise store and two restaurants. About 40 to 50 guests fled in their night robes as flames spread through corridors before alarms alarmed, with total losses estimated around 330000 dollars. Cause of the blaze is not known.
Washington DC June 12 John D Nya president of Anaconda Copper co warns prices will drift down across a decade saying labor must be reasonable or serious unemployment will come He cites postwar adjustments in copper zinc lead and manganese as proof that prices should return to prewar levels and gradually adjust to encourage funding development Continued on Page 2 Col 5
June 12 fire destroys about half of Hot Springs on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Seventeen buildings burned. estimated damages near 40 million dollars. Local authorities report the blaze originating today with widespread property loss and impact on the community.
Mrs Eleanor Barton of the Women's Co Operative Guild of England said cooperative methods in food purchases offer the only remedy to the food situation at the National Consumers' Association quarterly meeting in New York. Secretary of War Baker presided. TEague served as president.
Detroit United Railways workers voted to accept wage increases after strike, ending the traction tie-up. The deal raises base pay from 43 to 50 cents and fringe payments to 58 and 46 cents, wrapping up a labor dispute that halted service since last Saturday night.
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