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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-05-15

ealth-dsatroyine effect upon the
workers who must use tAese mater
Eials.
The task Of the W0rkerss Heath
Bureau has been to sound the alarm
over existing and menacing health
hazards and It is doing 80 by giving
trade unions scientific facts with
methods Of organization for combat
ing health exploitation.
Benzol poisoning is one Of the
greatest health dangers to painters,
but scores Of trades are endangered
By the use in their shops Of anilin,
earbolic acid, picric acid, the far
famed banana oil, the acids Of the en-
craving plants, the lead in the print
shops, not to speak Of the overshad-
owing menace OF the newly discover
/ ed tetrathyl lead, the dangerous in
gredient in 'ToOney" gas.
Unions Backing Bureau
The Workers Health Bureau has
been Endorsed by the International
Brotherhood Of Painters, Decorators
and Paperhangers Of America, Ma
tional Brotherhood Of Operative Pot
tiers, international Association of Ma
chinists, international Brotherhood Of
Paper, Pulp and Sulphite Workers;
United Hatters of North America,
United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers of
America, Women's Trade Union
League and the New York, Ohio,
Connecticut, New Hampshire, Wis
consin and Rhode Island State FEEDER
atoms of Labor.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-05-15

Since lettuce is used raw, precua-
ton should be taken to clean the sal
ad leaves thoroughly. Only by i'm
mersing these in water and washing
each leaf, is there assurance that all
dirt and germs which may have Turk
ed there from recent contact with
garden soil, have been removed.
has shown to be so essential to growth
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-05-15
suRPLus LABoR IN N. w.

BELLINGHAM, Wash, May A.
The central labor union contradicts
the claim that wage earners should
come to northwest Washington, be-
cause of labor scarcity. This false
propaganda, it is stated, has resulted
in an influx of workers who are un-
able to secure employment.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-05-15

Labor members of Parliament shout
down Winston Churchill during de-
bate on budget.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-05-15
WORKERS HEALTH
PROTECTION TO FORE
Continued from page one)

Paints, dyes, perfumes, explosives,
shoe polish, and soap often contain
deadly poisons that the workers who
make and use them do not know
about.
Chemicals with names so dificuit
that only q scientist can get them
right offhand are constantly being In
trodneed TO improve on cheaper prod
ucts without regard TO the possible
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
MONTANA LABOR DISCUSSES
EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS

Representatives Of organized labor
met at MIssoula for a discussion OF
Montana employment problems. The
occasion was the annual convention OF
the Montana State Federation Of Lab
or, of which Stephen Ely Is president
and E. Fl. Manson, secretary.
No history-makIng action is antici-
pated, Mr.. Manson said, In view Of the
fact that no outstanding problems face
Montana labor at this time and a leg
islative program need not be worked
out until next year.
The meeting, however. did not lack
for interest TO the representatives OF
the f16 affiliated unions who are con-
nected with the state federation. A
number Of nationally known labor
leaders were at the convention to give
the meetings the necessary contact
with the country at large
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
HERDS BURIED WHEN
MOUNTAIN TOPPLES
Avalanche Of Rock and Earth Hurled
Into Wyoming Vale and Forms
Lake Miles Long

Jackson, Wyo-Several cattle ranch
ers narrowly escaped death when 9
mountain suddenly crumbled, hurting
an avalanche OF rocks and earth into
valley Of the eros ventre river, Is
miles northeast OF here.
One rancher was in the pathway OF
the avalanche and by swift riding es-
capped to higher ground. from which he
watched the flood OF earth and rocks
flash by with the speed OF fast rail-
road train, razing everything ia Its
pathway.
The extent Of the damage has not
been definitely ascertained, but ac.
counts reaching here state that the
avalanche destroyed three ranches and
buried alive several herds OF livestock.
A lake, seven miles long and a mile
wide at its greatest point of width, has
been formed by the slide. The lake is
to be several hundred feet
ieeD In many places.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
HEARINGS SLATED BY
NEW BANKING BOARD
Code Commission Appointed BY the
Governor is Organized
at Helena

The Montana banking code commits
sion appointed by Governor J. f
Erickson under the provisions OF an
act passed by the last legislative as
sembly has just been organized at
Helena. Former Governor Samuel "
Stewart was elected chairman Of the
commission.
Jay Larson, superintendent of banks
was chosen secretary. both officers &c
serve without compensation. The
members OF the commission are former
Governor Stewart. former Senator G.
II. Williams, OF Deer Lodge. stock
grower, farmer and banker, and W. A.
Brubaker, OF Terry, Prairie county
farmer and banker. Mr.. Brubaker is
cashier Of the Terry State bank.
Under the provisions OF the act the
commission is required to make q
study OF the banking laws OF the var
iOus states with a view to making
recommendation to Improve the bank
Ing laws OF Montana It is required
to lille report with Governor Erick-
son before November /. 1926. setting
forth its recommendations which are
to be transmitted to the twentieth leg
islative assembly by the governor.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
PIsads for wild LIfs.

Spokane-Necessity of IAN offensive
and defensive plan to rescue the rem.
nant of wild life in this country was
emphasized by Or. w. NJ. Hornaday,
curator OF the Bronx Geological park
and campaigning trustee Of the Per-
manent Wild Life Protective fund, be-
fore a session Of the western outdoor
life conference.
Fred Morrill,, federal forest officer
of Missoula, said that there are more
than 2,144,000 acres Of national forest
In Idaho and Montana set aside as
permanent game preserve. and said
that "only when we are ready to fore
80 the economic value OF forest graz
Ing so that the millions Of forest acres
can be utilized solely for the propaga-
tion Of game, viii elimination Of graz
ing be regarded as possibility.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
THE BODIES OF sTEFANssoN
AIDES AREaFoUND IN ARCTIC

New YOrk-AnOther mystery Of the
polar regions was solved when II. A.
Snow, big game hunter and explorer,
just returned from a two-year photo
graphic exploration of the Arctic reg
ions, announced the discovery Of the
remains Of missing members OF Vilhj-
almur Stefansson's North pole expe-
dltien OF 1914, on Herald Island.
Shows discovery clears up the IL
year-mystery of the fate Of five men,
bers Of the crew, one of the two part
les Into which the expedition was d.
Yided. who quit the iee-loclSed and
sinking "Karluk." and started out on
the long trek back to civilization.
The first party, led by Stefansson.
completed the long journey after ter
rifle hardshlps The other party, led
by the ships doctor, never was heard
from.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
WESTERN RAILROADS ASK
FOR HIGHER STOCK RATES

Chicago railroads have
filed a brief with the interstate com
merce commission asking a 20 per cent
advance In livestock rates.
The brief is IN case brought before
the commission by the American Live
stock association seeking a reduction
IN livestock rates on the strength of
the Hoch-Smith resolution. This Is the
first case In which demand for a re-
ductiOn was presented by reason OF
that resolution passed in the closing
days OF the last congress.
The railroads contend that not only
does the record show that the COM
plant should be dismissed because
livestock rates are preferential for
that industry, but that by reason OF
the Hoch-Smlth resolution, livestock
rates In the west should be advanced
by. 20 per cent.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02

Sheridan. Confidence was ex
pressed here by Charles S. Hill. vice
president and receiver Of the North &
South railway, that the road will be
constructed as originally planned
from Miles City to Casper. He came
here TO confer with Judge James II.
Burgess.
Mr.. Hill, who has been In the east
for three weeks, declares that litlga-
ton over the railroad property Is be-
Ing settled, that sufficient backing is
in sight and that the situation is the
best since work on the road has ceased
In the spring OF 1924.
After conference with Judge Bur
CESS, Mr.. Hill left for New York City
to attend the annual meeting OF the
North & South railroad company.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
DEATH CLAIMS LADD
OF NORTH DAKOTA
Senator Victim Of Kidney Trouble
End fastened By Travelling In
Rain Soaked Clothes

BaltimOre.-Senator Edwin Fremont
Ladd, senior senator from North Da-
kota. died here from kidney trouble,
which developed as a complication Of
neuritis contracted a year ago In his
home state OF North Dakota.
The affliction which indirectly was
the cause of Senatpr Ladd's death
fastened upon him a year ago while he
was visiting IN North Dakota With
his clothing wet from passage through
a rainstOrm, the senator Travelled all
day in that condition. The wettIng Ne
suited in an attack Of neuritis in his
left shoulder. which went later TO his
wrists and hands. Physicians at John
Hopkins hospital here where he came
FOR examination in March OF this year,
found HIS condition not serious but adj
Vised against oyer-exertiOn.
Edward Fremont Ladd was a native
o. Maine and a citizen OF North Da-
kota. which gave him high ilonors by
adoption. He was successfully chemist,
professor. college president and United
States senator, attaining high hOnors,
particularly In agricultural chemistry
and economics.
DR.. Ladd was born in Starks. Maine,
on Dec. 10. 1859. He attended the
public schools and the Somerset acad-
envy where he was prepared for the
University Of Maine from which he
was graduated with the degree Of
bachelor of science. He had made
chemistry special study and adopted
It as his profession.
Soon after leaving the university
ne became assistant chemist in the
New York state experimental station.
In 1887 he became chief Of the station,
4 position he continued to hold until
IN 1900 he removed to the northwest,
which was then opening up rapidly,
md became a member of the faculty
" the newly-fOrmed North Dakota
Agricultural college.
As professor, the former Maine
student built up a course in
'hemlstry that attracted nationwide
Intention among educators. as he I
ahored with chemical and food prob {
ems then defving solution. "a
He was later made dean Of the c
chool During the World war the ]
pnator served as food administrator b
( North Dakota and while in that role 1
e obtained enactment of stricter food
TVS. As a result of his service 10 the il
gricultural college, DR.. Ladd was c
losen president of the school, serving \
ON 1916 until his election to the SEN g
te in 1919.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
French to Quit Ruhr

Paris.-It has been officially re
ported that preparations for evacu-
alton OF the Ruhr will begin within a
short time. The announcement was
made after the council of ministers APP
proved the measures taken by the
Palnleve government for the execution
OF Frances engagements concerning
the Ruhr evacuation.
Apparently the political tension be-
tween Germany and France has been
greatly relieved during the past few
weeks. French parliamenfaHia de
scrlbing the situation said "Germany
Is the only country in the world which
is not asking France for something
just now.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
ES()UE HOUSE
PROVES FIRE TRAP
FLAMES FOLLOW EXPLOSION AND
MANY ARE CAUGHT IN THE
BURNING BUILDING
ESTIMATED 30 TO IS TRAPPED
Explosion Due to Leat<y Gas Line
Search the smouldsrino Ruins
For Bodies

Kansas City.-A large number o.
persons were killed and scores were
injured when an explosion. followed by
fire. destroyed the GINS theatre. a
burlesque house. An audience. var.
iously estimated at from 20 to 100. was
viewing a motion picture film. Hours
after the destruction Of the fiye-story
theatre building, no definite estimate
of the number OF dead could be made,
slthough police and fire department
officials said they believed from 30 TO
35 Of the hundred or more persons in
the theatre and restaurants and stores
OF the building had been trapped in
the debris.
The explosion came with startling
swIftness Flames enveloped the struc-
ture almost Immediately following the
blast and the roof and the floors of
the ancient building. constructed AZ
years ago as the city's finest play
house. collapsed. Those who were able
to make their way out Of the building
did so almost miraculousIy, according |
20 eyewitnesses.
Exits OF the theatre, which were To-
Gated on the second floor, were few.
There was the main entrance and a
rear exit behind the stage
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02

MISUNDERSTANDING for the Ger.
man fleet which was sunk in Scapa
Flow June, 1919, goes on apace and al
ready eight destroyers have been
brought to the surface. Tie boats
come up festooned with seaweed and
barnacles and are then taken to the
shipyards for breaking up. The firm
OF salvagers expects to start on the
raising Of the $4,000 tons dreadnought
Hindenburg next year.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02

Buenos Aires.-The foundation Of a
building intended to be the headquar-
tiers OF the Salvation Army in South
america has been laid In Buenos Aires.
It is being erected as a memorial to
General Booth, founder OF the army,
and viii consist of=five floors, with
sufficient space for administration
work and for a training college for Sal
walton Army cadets A printing work.
shop and accommodations for officers
and their families are among the fea-
lures OF the new building, which 1t is
estimated win cost about SOC, 600 pesos.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
ountsd shsrlff wlll EIuht.

Cody. wyo.-wllIam H. Loomls. de-
posed Park county sheriff, Will appeal
to the state supreme court from the
action OF Governor Nellie T. Ross I'm
oustlng him from office on charges Of
misconduct. 1t is reported here.
Henry Dallem. who previously was
sheriff Of Park county for two terms,
was appointed by the board Of county
commissioners OF Park county to sue
coed Loomis, according 10 an announc-
ment attributed to p. e. Markham, one
of the commissioners.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
unearth chapeI In Eaxpt.

Cairo, Egypt.-The University OF
Michigan expedition. excavating on the
site Of ancient Karanls, In the Fayoum
has unearthed small pagan chapel
with fresco paintings unlike anything
previously found In Egypt.
On each of two walls was n grnnn
Of dlvinlties, nearly OF life size. with
q seated male divinity near the middle.
On one wall there are two female d.
whites standing on either side Of the
seated figure; the other wall has three
standing figures.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
Hold BATES Unfair.

WashIngton.-Ra rates to and
from Fargo. n. d.. affecting nearly all
parts Of the United States, were held
to be unfair by the interstate commits
sion. A sweeping series of readIust-
ments were ordered into effect by
Sept. II.
In general the commission held that
Fargo was subjected to unreasonable
discrimination as compared with rates
applying to the Twin Cities and Du-
luth, MINI. II indicated that some
what similar rate adjustments should
be made as to Grand Forks, N. D.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
-AI.wax Meet at BILLINGS

More than 300 delegates have al
ready slgnified their intention Of at
tending the sixth animal convention
=of the Custer Battlefield Hiway assO-
citation TO be held at Billings August
10 and II, according to word received
by members of the board from w. d.
Fisher, secretary.
The delegates will journey to Bill
ings over the highway In a great auto
caravan which will start at Des
Moines and win be joined by dele
gates along the route. The caravan
win start August 5 and will be in
charge of Secretary Fisher.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02

Washington.-An adverse report on
the leasing OF power at Muscle Shoals,
Ala, is expected to be recommended
to the war department by the Muscle
Shoals commission. Members are be-
lieyed to hold the opinion that the pow
er Will not be available for December,
and by that time the commissions re
port VIII be ready. President Coolidge
holds that the lenses should not be
made II they interfere with the final
disposition.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
NATURAL GAS FOR -FOUR CITIES

To supply natural gas. II was an
nouneed at Great Falls by Dave Boyd,
manager Of the Rocky mountain states
Of the Montana company, that his con-
Germ has executed contracts 10 build
$50 miles Of 125k-lnch pipe line from
the Bowes structure. 10 miles south OF
Chinook to Havre, Big Sandy. Fort
Benton and Great Falls.
Construction is to start within 30
days and It Is estimated that within
10 days thereafter, natural gas viii
be delivered TO the above mentioned
cities.
The program OF the Montana COM
pany includes the drilling OF eight ad-
ditional gas wells this year.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02

with his young daughter watching
from the bank of the stream. Walter
Shaw, aged 40, proprietor of tourist
lodge and widely known host and pro-
moter of Grasshopper glacier, just out
side the boundaries OF Yellowstone
park. was drowned in the Gardiner
river, just above Gardiner
Mr.. Shaw was the proprietor OF the
Gardiner hotel, as well as the Grass
hopper glacier camps and had resided
In Park county since early youth.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
MusseIsheII Decides Against Fair

Plans for a 1925 fair in Musselsheh
county have been abandoned because
It was felt that the present financial
condition of the county would not war
rant the cost and that 1t was inadvis-
able to attempt to raise the necessary
funds through a tax levy.
For a time it looked possible to fl
nance fair on a reasonable and not
too elaborate basis, and plans had been
so far advanced that working COM
mittees had been named and n county
officials decided to shelve the fair for
another year.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
Vote for New Bridge

With Miles City supporting the pro-
ject by vote of 2TO to %. Custer
county electors apparently favor the
issuance OF $4,000 in bonds to f.
nance the building Of new Powder
river bridge Returns from country
precincts indicated general favor.
The bridge win replace the one
washed out by flood waters about two
years ago.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
NEW PROHIBITION
ORDER IS ISSUED
VETS AND DRYs AGREE THAT
ENFORCEMENT sHAkEUp
The THING
ABOLITION OF STATE LINES
Decentralization Of Authodity Ia Now
IN Right Direction Say Ants and
Prohibition Defenders

Washington Anti-SaloOn league
and the Association Against the Pro
hibition Amendment, whose goals In
the prohibition question are exactly on
p0site, find themselves In paradOxIcaI
agreement on the shake-up in the en-
forcement system order by Assistant
Secretary Andrews OF the treasury.
Both organizations, however, qualified
their endorsement Of the new order.
The reorganization ordered by Mr..
Andrews to be effective August i.
aboIshing state lines in favor OF dIvis-
Ions. according 10 federal Judicial dis
tricts and decentralizing authority,
was described by the association as
''mOve obviously In the right direct
Ion"
IF prohibition can be enforced" the
statement said, this man and these
methods will enforce It,"
The shake-up Will do much 70 re-
move 'spoils politics." and 1t 'qnjects
common sense, good faith and good |
judgment" into enforcement.
Neither Assistant Secretary Andrews
nor other treasury officials would dis
cuss the probable changes further than
to say that only those with ability /
would be retained.
The Washington headquarters, where
was centered since the Vol
stead act was passed. will be conduct
ed under the same officers as at pres
emit, but their duties will be more Of
and less Of an administra-
i've character.
Zach of the district officials will
lave two assistants, one Of whom Will
rave charge of permissive work. or the {
control of permits and distribution, {
While the other will have n chief chem {
st and a counsel, eliminating the !
necessity for transmission of thous- !
nds of cases to Washington.
A centrally situated city has been S
esignated as headquarters for the adj S
in each Of the % districts 0
I the United States. These cities. h
sted IA the order of their district Il
lumber, with the territory to be adj a
mustered from them include: G
Minneapolls-M and North Fl
nd South Dakota. a
Omaha Nebraska, Iowa and Kan
rs. r
Denver Colorado. Utah and New
exlco.
Helena-Montana. Idaho and wyo-
Ing. p,
senttle-washingtOn. Oregon and 81
Iaska. ju
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
peaIanats NatIon,. Eorsatl

Washington. Establishment OF nat.
Eional forests on six military reserva.
lions has been authorized by President
Coolidge on Recommendation Of Seere-
tary Weeks.
The reservations are at Camp Knox,
KY; the Fort Brady target range,
Michigan; Fort Meade. South Dakota ;
Fort D. A. Russell, target and maneuy-
er reservation. Wyoming; Fort Hun.
chuca, ArizUnH, and Savanna proving
grounds, Illinois.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
Round up Ranns Hornes

Worthless nags on the ranges of
Meagher county are now being round
ed up and wifi be disposed of as pre-
scribed by law passed during the last
legislature. Fl. H. Hendron of the
Helena national forest is aiding in
rounding up the animals. Henry Ling
shire, stockman of Meagher county,
has been appointed foreman of the
roundup. Unclaimed horses will be
shot or otherwise disposed of.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
Inharitnnrn coman Eate

Spokane John Hackett. aged 90
years, pioneer Of the Occur d'Alene
mining district, has received word of
his Inheritance of an estate OF $780,
600 from brother In Venezuela, In
formation received here said. The
brother. Pat Hackett. died recently at
the age Of 104.s
John Hackett, veteran OF the Civil
war, Is repnted to have made and lost
several fortunes during his life time in
mining. .--
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02
ccERMANY MUST LOWER COST
OF LIVING TO PAY HER DEBTS

Brusels.-Germany can pay her re-
parations obligations only through Il
lowered standard of living. longer
working hours and greater production
per hour. Sir Josiah Stamp, British
economist and eo-Huthor Of the Dawes
plan, told the international chamber
OF commerce In session here. Sir Jo-
sIah expressed grave doubts OF the
continued successful working Of the
Dawes plan. He declared the time
had come for serious study to be Civ
en- the situation. The chief difficulties.
he said, were the labor problem In
volved in the production Of goods for
reparation and the rulnous competitor
as a result OF the import OF goods into
receiving countries without exports to
offset them.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-07-02

New York.-Despite a drop OF more
than $S00.O00 in gross revenue for May
the Union Pacific reports an Increase
OF $685.. 1872. in net operating Income
compared with the same month last
year, the total reaching $1.ST3, 424.
Net for the first five months this year
declined TO $9.028.914 from S11.7s1 $50
a year ago. Gross also fell more than
$4,000 1000 TO SOS. 1855, 900.