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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20
ROSTER OF ORGANIZATIONS
HAMILTON LABOR UNIONS

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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20

Q.-What was the first State to
limit the length of the working day
by law?
Anew Hampshire. This pioneer
law, passed in 1847, established 10
hour day for both men and women
except in pursuance of an express
contract requiring greater time"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20
JAMES HI. SHEEHY DIES

San Antonio, Texas.-James H.
Sheehy, general organizer United As
sociation of Plumbers andSteamFit-
ters, died in a local hospital. He
was 55 years old and had served as
general organizer for 20 years. The
funeral was in Boston, where he lived.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20
Labor Queries

Questions and Answers on In.
bor: What 1t Has Done; Where
1t Stands on Problems of the
Day; Its Aim and Program:
Who's Who in the Ranks Of
the Organized Toilers, etc., etc.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20

Q.-Have wOrkmen's compensation
laws been strengthened this year?
A.-Yes. The United States Bureau
of Labor Statistics, in a review of
compensation legislation passed in
1929, says, "the tendency has been to
strengthen existing laws, to enlarge
their scope, and to improve their ad-
ministration."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20
Observation-Disclosures
c Health Service.

while draughts are not the direct
cause of colds" he said, "they cause
certain parts of the body to become
cold, and the blood vessels which are
in that part of the body are effected.
The heating apparatus of the body
thus becomes impaired"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20
RAILROAD ASSURES
FAIR WAGE SCHEDULE

Montreal.-Fair wages will prevail
on the $50,000,000 Canadian National
Railroad terminals to be constructed
in this city.
Sir Henry Thornton, president of
the government-owned system, gave
this assurance to the local Building
Trades Council.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20
DRAUGHTS CAUSE
COLDS

Washington. The claim that
draughts do not cause colds is with
out foundation, according to DR.. R. C.
Williams, of the United States Pub
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20

Q.-What trade union is now con-
Quoting a nationwide advertising
campaign against canned" music in
theaters?
A.-The American Federation of
Musicians, Joseph H. Weber, presi-
dent.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-12-20

Q.-Wh0 were the ladies of
Lowell?
A.-Women and girl textile workers
of Lowell, Mass, who struck, 1000,
strong, at the signal of a waved poke
bonnet in 1884. In a statement ex-
planning why they had quit work, the
strikers referred to themselves as "the
ladies who were lately employed in
the factories of Lowell"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

sity system for the 10 years after the
present levy expires.
While the levy is double the present
tax for that purpose, the measure pro-
poses that it shall take care OF the two
additional schools and the agricultural
and extension activities operated in
connection with the federal govern
ment. These are not provided for
within the university levy. The senate
was unimpressed with argument for
abandonment Of the chancellorial sys-
tenn.
Labor's needs were recognized
through amendment of the Workmen's
compensation law in which increased
benefits are given married men and
their dependents in case of injury or
death. The scale remains the same for
single men. The penalty for violation
of the eight-hour law was increased.
Progress of aviation was recognized
by adoption of federal regulations for
pilots and planes and by provisions I'M
der which cities may acquire land for
airports and operate them.
State Library Building
Among other accomplishments Of
general interest were provisions for
state and county parks, locations of
the Lewis and Clark memorial at Fort
Benton, establishment of sanitary reg
ulatiOnS for tourist camps, extension OF
the scope of the state bureau of mines
to include geological research and es-
tablishment of a tannery at the state
prison.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

that the law was too lenient to first
offenders. A crime commission was
established to make a survey OF the
present statutes and recommend chang
es. A proposal for creation of a bur-
eau Of criminal Identification was
turned down, as was a meaSure to en-
act a habitual criminal law.
Willingness to tax themselves to aid
in crime prevention was evidenced by
stockmen's approval Of special levies
on livestock, the proceeds to be used
for apprehension and conviction of cat
tie ruStlerS. The butcher bill, designed
to prevent thefts from farm lots and
night raids on unmatched herds, was
strengthened. County commissioners
were empowered to appoint special
deputy sheriffs when necessary.
Measures Aiding Farmers
Among numerous measures proposed
to aid the farmers two we're outstand-
ing. These provide that protein con-
tent must be marked on storage re-
ceipt from public warehouses and that
grain stored on farms may be inspect
ed and sealed by the state commission
err of agriculture. The farm storage
law is expected by its sponsors to make
possible loans to farmers on the stored
grain and its movement to market at
advantageous seasons.
A more extensive storage plan, con-
templating the establishment of ter
minal districts for w~arehouSing, was
deferred until the farm storage plan
has been tried. Congress was asked to
revise grain grades to provide for con-
sideration of protein content OF wheat
and favor the industry in the matter
of tariff protection.
While there were many measures Of
fered and a number approved for the
benefit Of education, the principal re-
suit was an increase in maximum lev
les which may be made for common
schools and for district and county
high schools. Qualifications were es-
tablished for county superintendent
and salaries raised in the smaller coun-
ties. Legislation TO further establish
ment and operation of junior high
schools and Junior colleges fell by the
wayside.
Other Educational Bills
For institutions of higher learning,
increased appropriations were MADE
available for the Billings normal and
the Havre college Of agriculture n
manual training and a referendum was
submitted for a 3-mill tax levy TO care
for the operating needs Of the univer-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

element was left disconnected and
leaderless. None Of his followers had
the nerve and reckless daring of Chin
nick and they knew that the safety
committee contained men equally
brave and determined. Without their
leader they did not dare to face the
issue that resistance to the mandate
would entail.
With the news of the shooting of
Chinnick, the citizens also gathered in
creased determination to carry through,
but before any move had been made
they received assurance from the hos
tile camp that the hoodlum element
had given up the battle and was pre-
pairing to leave.
Fearing some last minute reprisals,
the safety committee established armed
patrols through the town with orders
to stop anyone coming from the Chin
nick ranch. Other inhabitants of the
town also Silent lightly that night or
kept watch to guard their property
from thief or firebug.
Under the cover of night, the pre-
scribed persons gathered at the ranch
for a common exodus, although some
preferred to make a more stealthy exit
by themselves. Those, however, who
had horses, gathered IN q group. Ihere
was a thunder of hoofs in the silence
Of the night as the company of town
desperadoes left for other and. for the
time, fairer fields.
The coming of the morning and the
news that the ruffians had gone put
an end to the tension under which the
people of the town had lived for sew
eral days. Without other violence
than the lynching Of Rigney which had
brought on the crisis, the town had
been rid of its most undesirable ele-
ment. But the hand of fate through
the accidental shooting of Chinnick
lad much to do with the desired re-
suit.
Life in the town resumed its accus-
toned ways but with a feeling of safety
which it had not had before the law
and order element had shown itself
master Of the situation. In other towns
in eastern Montana, citizens of repute
talked and in some instances formed
vigilance committees and the toughs
suddenly became circumspect beyond
what the community considered their
rightful confines. ROWdyism, which
had flourished since the coming of the
railroads, had received a severe check.
1t remained for the cowboys and
strangers to clean up later the
bands of cattle rustlers who still in
tested the territory.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28
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known" At the bottom was the sign
XXI. 1t was in red ink and in the
same handwriting as the first. The
ink and mucilage we're still wet when
the notice "a found.
During Monday both sides were
mObilizing their forces. kilograms
were sen to prominent citizens away
from home urging them to make haste
home. The toughs went about the city
with an insolent air of bravado. At
fairs seemed ripe for a reign of ter
rOr.
Boldest among those who had been
ordered from town was John Chinnick.
He had borne a prominent place in
the early days of the town and was
known to everyone. Although he con-
Quoted a d~isreputable gambling place
and saloon, he had been well thought
Of according to the careless standards
of the west until he had definitely
thrown in with the desperate element.
The ukase indeed had little to do with
the Old-time salOOn-keepers and gam
blers who were not classed with the
hoodlums. In fact Charley Brown,
who had brought the citizens action
to a crisis, was himself a saloon-man.
Chinnick had a ranch near the out
skirts of the town, situated at the edge
OF a grove Of trees and with an open
field Or two between it and the resi-
dence part of the village. This was
the rendezvous of the toughs and it
bore the reputation of being a refuge
for rustlers and thieves of every de-
scription. Here the forces of the pre-
scribed gangsters came as a rallying
point that Monday.
During the morning Chinnick went
about the town Joking with the people
who had given him the warning, but
ing their order. He was in his shirt
sleeves and unarmed and he called at
tention to this as an evidence that
he was a peaceable citizen. But there
was an air of defiance about his de-
meanOr. Just let me catch anyone
chalking up my door," he remarked to
a group OF men whom he knew were
concerned in the order.
At moor he went home to dinner. In
the afternoon while the people in town
were a%nxiously watching the camp Of
the enemies Of law and order, there
were suddenly signs of a cOmmotion
with men running to and fro about the
house. Then a messenger mounted a
horse and rode in hot haste to the
town and a physician returned with
him.
Soon the rumor spread around town
that Chinnick had been shot. Some
said that he had committed suicide,
others that his wife had shot him,
others that he had a quarrel with
one of his own followers.
AS near as the truth was ever
learned, Chinnick had started to re-
turn to town with his Winchester
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

state historical library was given by
the assembly.
Bank Taxation Revised
Bank taxation wa revised, apparent
ly, to the satisfaction of all concerned
by adoption Of the recommendation OF
the governors commission defining
money and credits, taxing banks on sc
percent OF their capital and initiating
a tax OF similar proportions on build
ing and loan associations, insurance
and investment companies.
City difficulties in meeting interest
and principal on improvement district
bonds were relieved by authorization
Tor n creation OF special funds, either
by tax or by transfer from other funds
from which these payments MAY be
made. Counties were given a budget
system to aid them in controlling ad-
miniStrative costs.
Highway matters were favorably con-
Sidered. The tax on gasoline was in
creased from 3 to S cents to take ur
federal cooperative funds of which the
state was unable to avail itself during
the two-year period that ended in 1927
when the present highway program was
adopted. Interference with the pres
ent program was sidetracked. The com
mission vas instructed to report to the
next session on possibilities and ex-
pense OF constructing bridges across the
Missouri and lower Yellowstone rivers
at or near five designated points. Ell
forts to authorize a county tax for
clearing roads of snow were fruitless.
Licenses by Weight
No change was made in road funds
for county use though the automobile
license law, proceeds from which &c
to counties for road purposes. was
changed to provide for fees on weight
instead of horsepower, creating three
classes. 1t was believed that the rev.
enue would not be materially changed
The assembly declined two proposals
to license drivers and refused to pro-
vide for compulsory automobile liabil-
ity insurance, but 1t strengthened the
provisions penalizing drunken drivers
and 1t added a requirement that non
resident licenses must be registered
within two weeks after they enter the
state.
Criminal statutes were not material
ly revised. The most important change
was repeal OF the indeterminate sen-
tence law. This was done at the behes,
OF stockmen who have expressed belief
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

M~ontana's school of journalism, the
largest school at the State university,
is among the best schools of its kind
in the United States. TalcOtt Will
liams, former dean of the Pulitzer
school Of journalism, ranks the Mon
tana school third in the country.
This rating has been generally con-
coded to the Montana school because
of the work done at the school and
thai done by graduates.
The Shack" properly known as
Mascus Cook hall, is a veritable work.
shop. Here in an atmosphere similar
to that in a newspaper office, and I'M
der the direction of Dean A. l.. Stone,
Prof. R. L. Housman and Mrs. Inez Alb
bott, students are given practical train
ing in gathering, handling and the pre-
sentation OF news as well as in man
agerial and editorial work.
Practical courses in newspaper work
are supplemented by many courses in
the college of arts and sciences, which
enable students to build a broad and
comprehensive background. Profession
al courses are designed to develop re-
porters with a knowledge of journalism
fundamentals.
Curricular and extra cirricular or
CARNATIONS Of the journalism school
offer opportunities for students to get
in touch with men experienced in
newspaper work.
The Montana Kaimin, published
twice a week by students majoring in
journalism, is the official paper Of the
student body. Work on this paper is
done entirely by students under faculty
supervision.
The Press club, which is composed OF
all students registered in journalism
courses, presents lectures dealing with
matters Of journalistic Importance.
Students who show special aptitude
in journalism have an opportunity to
become members of the honorary Or
CARNATIONS of the school. Theta Sigma
Phi and Sigma Delta Chi, national
journalism fraternities for women and
men, respectively, have chapters on the
Montana campus. The latter is the
oldest professional group on the Mon
tana campus. In 1923 the Montana
for its work. The previous year the
group was awarded the national eff
cheney cup, the highest honor paid by
the fraternity.
To Dean A. L. Stone is due much Of
the credit and prestige that the Mon
tana school of journalism enjoys. 1t is
his work largely that prompted Dean
Walter Williams of the Missouri school
of Journalism to say in his cOmmemor-
ate address at the goth anniversary of
that school:
1T is particularly appropriate that
we should have upon the program Of
the morning the representa-
tives Of two great schools of journal
ism in the United States, the Pulitzer
school at New York and the school Of
journalism at the State University Of
Montana"
The school of Journalism was Off
cially opened on the Montana campus
by Dean Stone in 1914, with about Is
students in attendance. Beside teach
ing technical phases Of journalism. the
dean has striven to inculcate in his
students a spirit of idealism toward the
profession. Dean Stone is past presi-
dent of the American Association OF
Schools and Departments Of Journal
ism. He is now a member Of the re-
search committee of that organization.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28
MINING PROJECT PLANNED
FOR LIBBY SECTION

Articles of incorporation have
been filed with the secretary of
state and a charter granted to the
Golden West Mining company of
Libby, with an authorized capital
of $500, 900, of which $4,000 will
be treasury stock valued at 81 a
share.
The company has obtained the
property of William Herbert and
M. E. Schouweiler on the head
waters of West Fisher river, 40
miles south of Libby, at an eleva-
ton of $500 feet. The property is
four miles west of the Midas mine
and gives prospects of a good pay
ing ore.
In August of last year the former
proprietors shipped from Libby to
the Bunker Hill and Sullivan smell
ter in Idaho a carload of ore equal
to $4,000 pounds, the whole having
been packed out on horseback. The
assay showed 1874 ounces of gold
a ton.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28
(By Our Helena Correspondent

VITHILE state financing occupied the
w spotlight during the 21st session
" Of the Montana assembly which
closed recently, q review of the legis-
lative activities shows that other mat
tiers OF state Importance have not been
neglected.
Financial problems were settled, at
least for the time being, by a decision,
reached after many weary hours OF
waiting for conference agreement, that
leaves appropriations about where they
were fixed by the previous session but
slightly in excess of the states estimat-
ed income. Proposal by the house that
state purposes, bringing in about $214,-
900 additional revenue, was turned
down by the senate. Also, one body or
the other discarded successfully, pro-
pOsalS for special taxes, many in num-
Der, and including for assessment in
comes, cigarets, hydro-electric activi-
ties, natural gas and auto Transporter
ton companies.
Fewer Judges
This reluctance to increase taxes was
paralleled by acceptance OF the sugges-
ton of many governors that the num-
WI VA JdAASAtSA 0AoOA ANOc NC dOSlS dcS
A measu which weathered a hard
battle to gain approval of both houses
decreases the number of judicial dis
tricts by three and cuts seven judges
and their Stats off the payroll. 1t
does not become effective. until present
judicial terms are completed.
The legislature, particularly the up
per house, declined, also, to create nu-
merous suggested new boards and Of
fices.
Problems of financing new buildings
for state institutions and operation of
the several units of the university were
referred to the voters.
A 3-mill levy, which would provide
not only for the university teaching
units, now six in number, but for the
chancellor's office and the agricultural
extension and experimental work as
we'll, is the subject of one measure,
The other proposes authorization for
the issuance of So, 0OO, 900 worth Of state
bonds to be issued by the legislature as
necessary to meet building needs at
any state institution, outside the capt.
toll grounds. Authorization for sale OF
t250.0O0 capitol building bonds for con-
struction OF q building TO house the
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

crlmlnal element
in h eir midst
which eliminated
in the securing Of
the MusseIshell by
Granville Stuart
and his cowboy
glers in
1884.
One of the first
stirring acts in
this drama was
the chasing out of
the toughs from
Miles City in July,
1883. Following the
lynching OF Will
liam Rigney and
the burning Of the
Cosmopolitan the
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28
Ruys purebred Poultry

F.. B. Mendoza, living near Custer,
recently purchased the pen of white
Plymouth Rocks, which made history
at the Saltwater egg laying contest in
Oklahoma. The new feathered arriv-
ais are accompanied by the famous
pullet No. 70, which laid 263 eggs in II
months and 16 days. The cockerel Is
full pen brother to the record pen OF
five White Rocks at the Missouri pullet
tnct
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

before he finally succumbed to the
wound. He made a dying statement
some days before, saying that the gun
had been discharged accidentally while
n his own hand and absolving every
n from blame.
With the fatal wounding, accidental
or otherwise of Chinnick, the ruffian
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28
(By w. III. BANFILL)

NEARLY 20 years after Montana
mining camps had gone through
~ the ordeal of the Vigilante days,
the pioneers Of eastern Montana waged
a similar merciless warfare against the
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

rifle, having made up his mind to force
the issue. His wife attempted to dis
suade him and tried to get possession
OF the gun. He thrust her away and
in some in the scuffle the
rifle was discharged, the bullet enter
ing his abdomen. Chinnick fingered
in great pain for about four weeks
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28
New Gas Mains in Billings

To keep pace with the growth of Bill
lings, an entirely new system of gas
mains in the downtown section will be
laid in the spring, according to j. E.
Moore, manager Of the Billings Gas
company. AS Dol as weather permits,
1000 feet of six-inch gas pipe will re-
place the present 3R Inch mains, as
the present gas mains were found to
be inadequate during the last winter.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28

We are more inclined to hate one an
other for points on which we differ
than to love n another on points on
which we agree.-COlton.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-03-28
MONTANA SCHOOL
IS AMONG BEST
TIONS OF IT'S KIND CONCEDED
STATE JOURNALISM SCHOOL

Newspaper Published by Students Twice
Each Week Is Official Organ of Stu
dent Body; Journalism Fraternity
Has Received Signal HonOrs.