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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1937

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Massive Steel Pact Marks Labor Breakthrough at Carnegie-Illinois

Associated Press reports Carnegie-Illinois, the largest U S Steel subsidiary, recognizing Amalgamated as bargaining agent for the first time in 45 years. The pact covers hours and working conditions, following talks with B F Fairless and Philip Murray. Wage gains lift pay by nearly 100 million yearly, amid strike actions involving about 40,000 workers across 18 firms.

Associated Press Carnegie-Illinois U. S. Steel Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Committee For Industrial Organization B. F. Fairless Philip Murray C. L O Murray John L. Lewis I. C New York Lewis Myron Taylor U.S. Steel Corporation Marnegie-Illinois Corp

Forsyth Man Killed in Crossing Accident

Miles City Mont March 2 Forest Wilson 25 was killed and Glen Hindman 27 slight ly hurt when an automobile hit a moving freight train at Forsyth early today Both men resided in Forsyth Wilson instantly killed Hindman hospitalized in Forsyth hospital

Miles City Mont Forest Wilson Glen Hindman Forsyth Torsyth Wilson Hindman

Senate Cuts Large Slice Off Appropriation Bills From House

The senate meets at 10 to finish work on H B 887 and other appropriation bills. It has reduced the total for the next two years from 13 829 592 to 11 885 018, aiming to adjourn sine die by midnight tomorrow. Final approval was given to all house measures except one, with H B 337 expected to pass on general file before noon. Reductions across first year totals and various programs were announced, keeping bills about 3 million over projected revenue.

Senate House Leonard Viank Liberty H. K E. Benjamin Toole Finance and Claims Committee Benjamin

Supreme Court Retirement Debate Faces Crisis and Reform

The article analyzes proposals to retire justices with full pay and tax breaks amid a constitutional showdown led by President Roosevelt. It argues no compromise on the administration’s plan, stresses the people as the ultimate authority, and notes Borah’s push to modify due process to limit court review of state laws.

Eloca Congress Supreme Court Congress Roosevelt Borah Oly NRA

Interstate Commerce approves sale of railroad equipment trust

Washington March 2. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the sale of 2 055 000 equipment trust certificates of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad issued through the railroad's trustee to the Northwest Mutual Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company Northwest Mutual Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee

Beer drinkers stage strike to restore nickel beer

Joliet March 2 Beer drinkers in Joliet staged a sit down strike demanding the return of nickel beer. The Tavern Owners' association raised the price to a dime yesterday. Patrons crowded Antone Grohat's tavern last night but refused to drink the 10 cent beer.

Joliet Antone Grohat

Italy readies universal service under Mussolini program

Rome reports that Italians aged 18 to 55 are to answer Mussolini's summons to bolster Britain's large rearmament. An integrally militarized Italy aims for universal male service and periodic mobilization, with a five point plan to harden the fascist state. Britain vows to stand firm against German colonial demands pending a security pact. insurgents face encirclement near Madrid as a government communique cites heavy losses.

Rome Mussolini Great Britain Italy Grand Council Circlea Britain W. DB. Hancock London Germany Adolf Hitler Anthony Eden Joachim von Ribbentrop

Bozeman Holds Kidnaping Suspect In Slaying Case

Bozeman Montana March 2 A man giving the name Gilbert Anderson of Minneapolis was jailed as a suspect in the kidnaping and slaying of 10 year old Charles Mattson of Tacoma Washington. The 27 year old transient was arrested by State Highway Patrolman W M Sexton and said he had been on a trip through Oregon California and Washington. He was in the Tatoma area about Christmas and the Mattson boy was kidnaped December 26. He had only six dollars when arrested.

Bozeman Gilbert Anderson Minneapolis Charles Mattson Tacoma Wash W. M. Sexton Oregon California Washington Tatoma Mattson Minnesota

Tremors Across Five States From Ohio Epicenter

A northwest Ohio rock crust shift caused earth tremors from the Canadian border to Kentucky with damage in Auglaize County villages including Wapakoneta. No injuries reported. Shocks began at 9 47 am EST and were felt as far as Windsor Ontario and Detroit area, with experts calling it a naval-like reaction and unlikely to be connected to the Ohio river flood.

Columbus Ohio Kentucky Wapakoneta Auglaize County Zanesfield Anna Victor Slechschulte Indiana Michigan West Virginia Wilber Staut Stont Middle West Stout Ohio River

Atlanta Fraternal Leader Dies in Atlanta

Hayden O. Duke a 45 year old Atlanta business and fraternal leader died in Atlanta today. He was a native of Montana and had lived in New York City before moving to Atlanta five years ago. Survived by his widow Miss Anna Bel Duke and his parents Mr and Mrs W H Thike of McAllen Texas, a sister Mrs L L Larson of McAllen Texas, and a brother W H Duks Jr of New York.

Atlanta Hayden O. Duke Montana Duke New York City Anna Bel Duke W. H. Thike

Just a Minute With Irvin Cobb on Aftermath Probes

Irving Cobb comments from Santa Monica on post disaster probes and sweeping inquiries. He argues investigations come after tragedies, rarely preventing harm, lamenting the habit of blaming after the fact and not before. He notes the futility of repairs after loss.

Irvin Cobb Santa Monica Cal Irving. Cobb

Steamroller used to pass two insurance bills in legislature

The house met at 10 am to consider liquor control and unemployment insurance as Speaker H. D. Rolph and Floor Leader Sam Spiegal steered two senate insurance measures through despite opposition from 84,000 voters who rejected self insurance. A near fist fight occurred when Rep. Sherman W. Smith confronted the speaker after a gavel slammed down. The steamroller blocked amendments and forced passage of bills H. 195 and 182, prompting tense confrontation and a scuffle as lawmakers argued for a hearing on an appropriation.

H. D. Rolph Liberty Sam Spiegal Silver Bow House of Representatives Senate House Rolph Sherman W. Smith Rep. Smith Smith Spiegal

Impeachment Proceedings Initiated Against Greene in Montana

The Montana House moved to impeach John J. Greene of Cut Bank, a state board of equalization member, citing malfeasance and neglect of duty including late 1935 income tax filings and intoxication on duty. House resolved to appoint managers to draft articles and present them to the Senate for trial. The action followed Gov Roy Ayers informing the House that Governor Grestie refused to resign. Sam D. Goza was briefly ordered to resign but was later removed from the resolution.

John J. Greene Cut Bank State Board of Equalization Montana House of Representatives Lower Assembly Roy HF. Avera Grestie Ove Sam D. Goza Goza House of Represen Senate Greene House Board of Managers Ayers Legisla

Steeplejack Peter Delaney Falls Dead in New Jersey

Kearny New Jersey March 2 Peter Delaney a veteran steeplejack who never slipped died after a 15 foot fall from a ladder while supervising a painting job He was injured here and died 48 hours later in a hospital.

Kearny N. J Peter Delaney

Nine Black Legion Men Convicted in Detroit Case

Nine more men were found guilty of conspiring to kill Arthur L. Kingsley, publisher, as part of Black Legion terrorism linked to the May exposure. Jurist John V. Hreenan presided after 16 defendants waived a jury. seven were acquitted. Sentencing set for next Tuesday with potential five years and a $1,000 fine per defendant.

Detroit Black Legion WPA Secret Society N. Hay Markland Highland Park Arthur F. Lupp, Jr Detroit Board of Health Arthur L. Kingsley Recorder John V. Hreenan Kingsley Markland Roy Hepner Rudyard Kiplin Alvis Clark Willard Foster Frank Howard Matthias

Murdered 4 year old prompts police probe in Queens

A 25 year old house painter and a housemate held after Queens authorities investigated the death of his 4 year old daughter. Assistant Medical Examiner said the child was brutally attacked and murdered with bruises. Morgan and a woman who lived with him were detained for questioning as the case unfolds.

New York Queensborough Howard Neail Tr. Neail George Morgan Queens Norma Gatto Morgan Jamaica

President Plans Vacation at Fishing Trip Off Texas

President Roosevelt maps a late April fishing trip to the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast. He hopes official business allows a seagoing vacation after most of his legislative program for the session is completed, with work relief appropriations ready by late March.

Mexico Gulf Washington Rooeevelt Gulf of Mexico Texas Sesson Congress Wenn Ga

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