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Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
A STRONG MESSAGE

A forceful presidential message to the
Congress, which was generously APP
plauded and at the conclusion Of which
the Congress arose en- masse, contain
ed this statement relative to the pro-
posed Holding Company Bill I'VE
seek to establish the sound principle
that the utility Holding Company SO
long as it is permitted to continue
should not profit from dealings with
subsidiaries and a~ffiliates where there
is no semblance Of actual bargaining
to get the best value and the best
price. If a management company is
equipped to offer a genuinely economic
management service to the smaller op-
Grating utility companies, it ought not
to own stock in the companies it mana
ges, and its fees ought to be reason
able"
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
Trades Council Notes

The Trades and Labor Council con-
vened last evening at 7 p. m, which
was one hour earlier than usual in or
der to make way for the general mass
meeting which was scheduled to con-
vene at 8 p. m.
A communication was read by Sec
rotary Harry Grimes from the United
Hat and Cap Workers Union stating
that too many unfair caps were being
sold in Butte.
The Union Buyers Club, an organi-
cation connected with the Labor I'm
ions Of Cleveland, wrote to the Trades
and Labor Council in relation to the
strike that is now going or by the
workers of the National Biscuit Com
pany in New York. The unions OF
Cleveland want the Silver Bow Trades
and Labor Council to press the boy
colt against the National Biscuit Com
pany. The letter, however, was turn
ed over to the Clerks Union Of Butte
Communication we're also received
from the Local Teachers Union and
the National organization of Teachers
these letters are printed elsewhere il
this issue.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
A CONGRESSMAN
COMMENTS
Hon. Joseph P. Monaghan
March 10th, 1885
PINK SLIP REPEAL

\ 1884 the Congress of the United
6, Ates, with a view toward achieving
? ore adequate results in the matter Of
income Taxes, passed a rider to a bill,
providing for publicity OF income tax
returns. This law was not to have
become effective until the income tax
es for 1884 were reported, or in May,
1885. Forceful arguments exist on
both sides. Strongest arguments in
favor of such a policy is that the States
having such laws find income tax re-
turns increased. No doubt recipients
of large incomes hesitate, in the face
of such publicity, to falsify. Exemp-
tons that might have otherwise been
claimed were not. Not willing, how
ever, that it be given an opportunity
for a test, the House overwhelmingly
voted to repeal the Pink Slip" pro-
vision, as it was termed. However, it
has another hurdle to surmont. The
action Of the House must be approved
bv the Senate.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
Whitmore of Great Falls
Visits Council

Homer Whitmore, secretary Of the
Cascade Trades and Labor Council and
the N. R. A. Adjuster in Cascade county
addressed the Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil Tuesday evening. He spoke of the
Great Falls Unions to secure favorable
Legislation at the Session of the Leg
~islature and he also told Of the CO.
operation that had prevailed between
the Great Falls Unions and the other
unions especially the Butte Represen-
t%atives.
MI. Whitmore, suggested to the de-
legates that an organization be formed
consisting of all the Central Councils
in the State Of Montana, and that the
delegates OF these councils meet once
or twice a year. The main function
of this organization would be to de-
tremine the nature of labor Legisla-
ton to be presented to the sessions
of the Legislature. 1t would also act
as a clearing house to discard or to
accept proposed bills that the unions
had submitted for consideration.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
The Roll OF Honor In
The House

The progressive majority in the low
er house of the state legislature was
under constant pressure from the Vi
cious group of corporation lobbyists
and representatives, but remained true
to the best interests of Montana
throughout the session. The roll OF
honor including those Legislators who
voted for six or more bills is listed
below. Many new members voted
right instinctively, because they came
with their duties fresh in mind and
with the charges Of their constituents
ringing in their ears. The Silver Bow
delegation chalked up one OF the finest
records ever established by delegates
from the mining city.
The batting average" is compiled
from the votes of the members on
eight progressive bills listed in last
CONTINUED to Page p
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21

Special Committee
Makes a Report

A special Committee which went to
see Governor Cooney, in regard to an
effort to induce him to veto the Patrol
Measure made its report Tuesday night
Secretary Grimes read the Telegram
that had been sent to the Cover
by the Council protesting the sigr 5
of the Patrol Bill, and he also re -
telegram which was sent later con
ing the same matter.
An appointment was made T e
committee to meet Governor ey
at 3 p. M, Thursday, March he
union representatives at this meeting
were James O'Brien OF the Machinists
Union, Secretary Grimes OF the Trades
and Labor Council, Tim Harrington Of
the Engineers, Jack Driscoll, Business
Agent OF the Working Mems Union,
and Pat Deloughery of the Engineers
Union.
During the meeting the Governor
seemed irritated that the committee re-
presenting labor should be there, and
according to the report, he said that
he didn't see why labor should pro-
test. The Governor also said that the
committee had not convinced him that
he should veto the bill.
Congressman Monaghan, it was
brought up, had been to see the Gov
ernor last summer during the strike
and this seemed to irritate him. Some
recollections of events which transpir-
ed at that meeting apparently riled the
Governor very much as it was at this
point that, according to the committee,
he said you Union men in Butte give
me a pain, I'm sorry | didn't send in
the troops He apparently was re-
ferring to the strike of the miners and
other crafts last summer.
The report of the committee seemed
to indicate that the Governor had sign
ed the Highway Patrol Bill before the
committee had arrived there. In the
Geographic correspondence between
Secretary Grimes and the Governor, the
unions were lead to believe that the
bill had not been signed by the Gov
ernor and that there might be a chance
to have him veto it. Consequently the
committee felt quite optimistic when
the Governor made a date for Thurs
day afternoon at three o'clock.
This Patrol bill was killed but was
resurrected out Of the waste basket
and passed after twenty-six legisla-
tors had gone home. The Governor:
signature made it a law.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
Utilities And The Press

During the hectic session of the 24th
Legislative Assembly just ended, a re-
solution was passed, appointing a COM
mittee to look into the political acti-
vities and newspaper business of the
corporations.
The committee retained Harry Free
bourn as special council and it was
nice to watch and listen to Harry in
action. Fowler Of Billings was chair
man of the committee and between
he and Freebourn they gave the pub
lie enemies a rough ride.
First on the stand was Bill Camp
bell, editor Of the Helena Independent.
Questioning by Fowler and F%reebourn
brought out the fact that the A. c. M.
Co. and the Montana Power Co., are
in the Newspaper business as an in
teresting and highly profitable side
line, especially during political cam
paigns. Campbell said that certain
editorials written by him for the In
dependent about Jerry O'Connell's can
didacy for Railroad Commissioner were
not inspired by the A. c. M. Co. or
the Montana Power, but were simply
his own opinions as an editor. The au-
ditors snickered.
Next came Al Wilkinson who said
he worked under the advertising de-
partment of the A. c. M. Co., quest
toned about his political activities in
the last campaign, he admitted that he
travelled widely about the state, he
said, well, if | walk up to a group
Of men and they are talking politics,
why naturally | talk politics"
Then Freebourn said to Fowler, Call
Daniel meaning Dan Kelly. Dan said
he was chief counsel for the A. c. M.
Company and the Montana Power,
Asked about his lobbying activities he
replied, 1--WE have as much right as
any other citizen to come here and
protect our interests - as much right
as the Miners Union, the Farm
ers Union, or any other group. We
have this right Of petition which has
come down to us from the time Of the
Magma Charta." Daniel is a hard nut
to crack, but organized force, intelli-
gently applied, will soften him up.
There is a big difference between
a corporation lobby and a working
class lobby. The A. c. M. Co., and
the Montana Power largely own or
control the mines, smelters, power
plants, transmission lines Of the state
OF Montana. Through this ownership,
they a apply power to legislatures and
public officials from a hundred diff
ferent angles and they are smart
enough to know all the angles.
The question for the working class
is this So long as we have democ-
racy we shall have politics II do you
wish to go along with the two bour-
geois parties or do you want a mass
Labor Party?
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
Alex Blewett Thanks
The Voters

| wish to thank the hundreds of
voters who supported me at the recent
Primary Election, and especially those
loyal friends who worked so faithfully
in my behalf.
In my talk over the radio, l urged
upon the citizens of this community the
necessity Of voting and selecting the
man who they thought would serve the
people best.
The voters have made their selection
and Notwithstanding my defeat | feel
that the vote was an expression of
their mature judgment.
| want to thank the officers and
members Of the different organizations
before whom l spoke and to assure
them that their kind reception and at
tention to me are appreciated.
| sincerely trust that the voters will
show the same interest in the General
Election on April l, as was shown in
the Primaries.
ALEX BLEWETT.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
FIGHT WILL DRAW
BIG CROWD

Jimmie Stanton of Minneapolis, who
won a decision over Viditich at the
last American Legion Card at the Fox
Theatre, has been in Butte for several
days and has been training consider
ably with Emmett Sullivan. They make
an interesting pair to watch, both be-
ing fast and clever and very much in
earnest. Apparently, Stanton antici-
pates quite a struggle with Dennis in
his fight. They meet at the Fox
Theatre mex Monday evening. Kid
Dennis, Montana Champion has been
training in Bozeman and reports in
dictate that he is determined to keep
up his record by winning over the boy
from Minneapolis. Much interest has
developed in this struggle between
these two boys and a capacity house
is expected.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
FARMERS PASS
RESOLUTIONS
Plentywood, Montana,
March 9TH, 1885
RESOLUTION


Whereas, the inefficiency Of the Ex-
tension Department at Washington, D.
c., has been so thoroughly demonstrat-
ed by the distribution of loans to farm
ers in stricken areas as late in the
year as the month OF July, working en-
tirely to the detriment Of such farm
ers, and
Whereas, the farmers at this parti-
cular time are about to begin the re-
pairing of farm machinery to prepare
for spring seeding, therefore be it
Resolved, that we demand all feed,
seed and fuel loans be in the hands
of the farmers applying for such no
later than April 18th, as a later date
will not be satisfactory, and be it fur
Their
Resolved, that a copy Of this resolu-
ton passed in mass meeting of the
Farmers of Sheridan County, Montana,
on March 9TH, 1885, at Plentywood, be
Continued to page A.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
Veterans of Foreign
Wars Deny Rumor

Butte, Montana
March 10Th, 1885.
To the Public
We take great pleasure at this time
in denying the report which has been
circulated that our Commander D. D.
Johston Of the Canadian Legion, was
employed in the mines during the re-
cent trouble.
Signed J. P. Rose, Zone Rep.
]. Gardener, Dep. Zone Rep.
Hugh Forester, Treasurer.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
PLATFORM OF INDEPENDENT
PARTY

l.. We, the electors OF School Dis
trict No. l, in public meeting assemb-
led, placing in nomination the candi-
dates OF this meeting, submit to the
citizens of the district the following
statement Of our principles, to the sup
port Of which our candidates are pledg-
ed.
Continued to Page a
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
History OF Veterans OF
Foreign Wars

The Montana Labor News feeling
that many people are interested in the
bonus measures before Congress, both
for the American Legion and the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars, herewith pre-
sent the first of a series of articles
on the formation, history and aims of
the two organizations and also in for
nation regarding the Patman Bill and
the Vinson Bill.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
NOTICE

THERE WILL BE A LEGISLA-
TIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
THE SILVER BOW TRADES AND
LABOR COUNCIL, TUESDAY, THE
18TH, 1885.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
BRIBERY AND *

It has been asserted in the Senate
that some will change their votes on
the basis OF promised money that is,
the promise Of additional allotments Of
Federal money for State projects Of a
Federal Character, or the threat to re-
Continued to Page y
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
HUGH, HUEY AND FATHER
COUGHLIN

The NRA comes to light again with
General Johnson firing guns against
Father Coughlin and Huey Long. The
debate, however, has not been OF the
highest nature, since personalities, and
not principles are mainly involved in
the duel. Interesting is the suggestion
made by Mayor Bacharach of Atlantic
City, N. J., offering the Municipal Con
vention Hall with a capacity Of 10000
to Hugh, Huey and Father Coughlin
for the completion Of their debate.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
Butte Post No. 1448
DullC OSl NO Trio
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
nK HLIE IrNrITEn CIR TEC

OF THE UNITED STATES
Butte Post No. 1448, Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States, of
Butte, Montana, was mustered in Oct
ober "a, 1881, at Patriotic Hall in the
Silver Bow County Court House and
closed its Charter with ninteen mem
bers. The Posts first Commander was
Enoch E. Anderson. Installation Of
the Post and its first officers wa in
charge of O.. A. Mahaney, National
Deputy Chief-of-Staf
Due to the very unfavorable con
omic conditions that existed in Butte
Continued to Page p
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21
ATTENTION
ENGINEERS LOCAL

ENGINEERS LOCAL NO. SO.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING
ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH,
1895. BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE
PLEASE ATTEND.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21

The American standard of
living must be maintained
in order that American in
stitutions may not be sub
ject to perils of discomfort.
Montana labor news., 1935-03-21

There can be no prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-20
Chess Tournament Prize Winners 70 Be AWarded Saturday, June %
Democrats Expert Ana. lyzes Plays in State
 Title Match

mistake by making the wrong move.
 ' h. While White threatens ali sorts of trouble, threatening mate with PKG, this move is not the best, White cannot defend his pawns at B4 and K5, B-K2 perhaps better.
 i. White seems to have com pletely gone to pieces, Black should now win with no difficulty.
 ]. Black could now win KIP, but prefers not to trade off Knights.
 k. Black cannot play RxKt be- cause of B-B3 forking Q and R. He could, however, play Q-Kt and if White plays QxR Black would win B and exchange. Black sacri- fees a pawn to gain the piece.
 l. And White might just as we'll resign.
 This second game was taken from the sixth round of the state championship and is an example or the forceful play of A. c. Pow CTS, Connecticut Valley champion, even though he might bedown a little in the number of pieces, the manner in which he brings his pawns into play to work to his ad- vantage Is interesting.
 might say that during the first two weeks of the tournament MT. Burstein did not play as good a game as he was capable of, and his errors in judgment have been noted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-20

Notes.
 a. This defense considered poor by some of the old masters Is be- ing used more and more every day.
 b. Not considered the best. Q-B2 much better.
 c. Black fails to take advantage of the weakness. He should force the attack on center at K4 after castling. (d) B-Kt5 would have permitted him to remove Pon R5 without danger. 0. Dangerous, as Black now gains piece for 8 pawns but Whites pawns, so far advanced are bound to cause trouble. f. A much better move would have been Kt on B3 to Kt.
 6. Freeing his Rock, his ad- vanced pawns now become Q mem ace.
 h. This pawn which could cas- fly have been taken now causes trouble.
 |. If Black had moved his B to K4 there is no doubt but what he would have much better chance.
 j.. Impossible for Black to stave off defeat.
 k. No matter where Black plays, White wins if RxR, PxR queen, if rock moves RxR and queens pawn in next move.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-20
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-20
Fire Claims In 1884
 Show Great Decline
Net Was S285,7l7 Less-Net Premium Income $9O7, ;
 S44 Greater-State Insurance Dept. Gives Data

densd declared by these companies totaled $7,960,000 in 1884, as com p"red with $7,S50,o00 in 1883.
 The loss ratio of all fire com panies, including tho Connecticut companies, on their general, coun- try-wide business in 1884 was Ss.5C per cent, as compared with S9,76 per cont in 1033 and 4S.95 per cent in 1932. This is the lowest ratio experienced in many years. The underwriting expense ratio of all companies was 47.96 per cent In 1894 and 44.75 in 1888. Gross in- terest and rents earned by all C. .n- panies amounted to $S1,441,l62 in 1884, as compared with $73,654,2 ,239 In 1893 and $S5,SS0,1SS in 1933. Dividends declared by all compan- les in 1884 amounted to $94,6S4,- 972, as compared with $S1,061, AVG in 1888 and $S3,095,699 in 1882. These latter figures represent di- vidends to policyholders as we'll as stockholders and net remit tanaes to their home offices by United States branches of foreign companies.
 The Connecticut stock fire in- surance companies made an under writing profit on their general, countrywide business in 1884 of $1O,917,59S. The underwriting pro- fit of the Connecticut companies in 1884 was. $15,722,257, while that of all the companies in 1884 was $63,204,796.
 Two hundred and seventy -eigh; fire and marine companies report ed to the Connecticut Insurance Department as of December .3l. 1884, two less than the number reporting for 1893 and eight lass than the total for 1892. The Con. necticut Insurance Departments tabulations are based no the an- nual statements filed by these com panies and appear in Part of its annual report. Part II. soon to be issued, will cover the life and cas- ualty insurance business for 1884. Leaders in net fire premiums re- ceived in Connecticut during 1934 were: National Fire Insurance
 Company ......... $435. 2Gb.03 Aetna Insurance com
 pany ...,.......... As4.is7.9. Hartford Fire Insur-
 anss Company .... s5s.ieo.4s Home Insurance Com-
 any .............. ssO,sOO.ss Travellers Fire Insur-
 aDeA Company ... 320.39s.oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-20
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-20

The match which was scheduled to be played last Saturday between the Hartford Chess Club and the Y. NJ. c. A. was postponed until Saturday evening, June 22, and the match will be played here in Wa terbury in room B on the second floor in the Y. M. c. A. Included in the Hartford aggregation will be k. Mitchell, last years state champion, who did not defend his title this year on account of busi- ness; B. Clareus, the present state champion; A. c. Powers, Connecti- cut Valley champion together with I. Burstein, H. Bjorkman, W. Pof- fenberger and W. Sommerlatte.
 Captain Fred Strong of the Y. M. c. A. team plans to draw his team from the following players: l.. L. Lewis, three times winner of the city champion; N. A. Cornell, winner of the city title in 1883. c. l.. Cashman, holder of the city champion title twice and runner un for the state championship in 1884; A. Davis, who held the title of city champion few years ago; r. Norling, r. Strong, A. Green, c. O'Brien and A. Hickcox. Those who are interested in the game are assured If seeing some of the state's ,ng players and the Y. M. CS 4 hoNes that many of you viii -asSe aayantage of this oppor- lznity end visti their rooms some singe outinE the curse of the eve- nlnH Tho ntStc6 Is scheduled to .ataft nt 8 ,. m.
 Conn, Guess LeaSae Notes.
 att following .A eAe or the RK,n es playcd sAa the. aret round of {. tAA state champion betWseu Harry SlMtxen of Bridgeport and H. BtorkSuan oc Hartford. n pub