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Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
Labor Official States Board Is
Held In High Regard and Any
Impairment of Its Influence
Would Be Unfortunate.

WASHINGTON.-A recent order is
sued by President Roosevelt to Chair
man Biddle OF the National Labor Re
lations Board restricts the jurisdiction
of the Board in about five industries,
which have codes that provide for spe-
cial boards. 1t is understood the order
was issued largely through pressure
brought to bear by members OF the
Daily Newspaper Publishing Industry,
as a result of a case arising on the San
Francisco Call Bulletin, in which the
National Labor Relations Board di-
rectly ordered the reinstatement of a
writer discharged for alleged union ac-
%tivities.
When asked for a statement regard
ing the letter of the President to
Chairman Biddle, William Green, Pres
ident Of the American Federation Of
Labor, said.
"The continued existence of a in
dependent board composed OF men Of
impartial and seasoned judgment, high
character, courage and intelligence,
with its integrity and prestige unim-
and free from influence, is not
only important but is essential to the
adjudication of controversies under
Section 7 (a) Of the Recovery Act, that
is if the workers are to obtain their
within the framework OF the pro-
Of the National Labor Relations
Board set up for this purpose under
the Joint Resolution No. "A of the
seyenty-third Congress and by the
Order of the President.
"The e%nunciation of principles and
statement of issues clearly and forcibly
are as important as anything else in the
settlement OF these matters by process
Of law. This can best be accomplished
by an independent, impartial board.
Labor holds the National Labor Rela-
Board in high regard. 1t would
be unfortunate indeed if its standing
or influence would be impaired"
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
LABOR
Wasbinofon. ID. c.
Washington, D. c.

February IA, 1885,
TO SECRETARIES OF STATE
FEDERATIONS OF LABOR AND
CITY CENTRAL BODIES.
Dear Sir and Brother;
This is an emergency call for help in
a legislative crisis.
We are making a desperate fight for
the preservation of the prevailing rate
Of wages in every community. Propo-
sails are now pending in Congress for
the establishment OF a low wage to be
paid workers employed under the Pub
lie Works Relief Measure. We fear
that if such a measure is enacted into
law, it will tend to degrade, lower and
tear down our wage standards estab-
lished through years of effort and
struggle.
Wire or write the United State Sen
ators from your state appealing to
them to support the McCarran amend
ment to the Public Works Relief Bill
providing for the maintenance Of the
prevailing rate of pay.
Call upon the officers and members of
all affiliated local unions to do like
wise.
Do not c%onfine your efforts to the
circle of organized labor, but call upon
business men, contractors, professional
men, who may be your friends-all who
will aid in this fight-to write or wire
to the United States Senators from
their respective state and to the MEM
bers of Congress from their respective
districts as herein requested.
We must make the influence of La
Dor felt through the transmission of
thousands Of letters and kilograms to
the members of the United States SEN
ate and Congress if we are to win this
fight.
We must have your help now, i'm
mediately. The situation will not per-
nit of delay.
Please act quickly, promptly and de-
%cisively.
Fraternally yours,
WIN. GREEN,
President,
American Federation Of Labor.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
COMMITTEE FROM
THE SOUTH SIDE
VISITS COUNCIL

A committee composed of Margaret
Loughran, Leslie Levingood, and
Arthur Dubie, visited the Trades and
Labor Council Tuesday evening to
protest the enactment of a Social We'll
fare Bill. This measure proposes the
creation of a State Board of Public
Welfare in which will be reposed the
control and administration Of all forms
of social welfare work, such as men
tai diseases, crime, child welfare, de-
tendency, unemployment and other re-
lief, vagrancy, housing conditions, So
cial insurance, recreation and etc. 1t
also covers the initiation and approval
OF work projects. The council went on
record as opposing its enactment as it
is feared that there is too much con-
centration of power and authority pro-
vided in the bill.
As a mater of fact the committee
from the South Side Progressive Club
explained that the proposed MEASURE
has, as yet no title, and that it had not
been noticed, but that, it was feared
that this plan OF consolidation of well
fare work would be attempted to be
enacted in the confusion of the last
few days Of the Session.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
Roosevelt Increased
NatiOn'S Distress,
Survey Shows

NEW YORK. ~ (FP) - President
Roosevelt's New Deal legislation has
created greater unemployment, lowered
the American standard of living, and
has brought the bankers back into
control Of government" according tc
a survey Of the New Deal made by the
Methodist Federation for Social Serv-
ice. The survey was prepared by DR.
Harry F. Ward of Union Theological
Seminary and Secretary Winifred L
Chappell of the federation.
"The president has failed almost ut
terly to realize his promises" the sur
vey concludes after comparing his
promises with actual conditions.
Roosevelt has not kept his pledge to
labor, its says. "The standard Of liv-
ing and culture for the overwhelming
majority Of the population is pushed
steadily downward. Section "a has
been almost completely nullified." The
purchasing power Of the average man
has steadily decreased, yet nothing
constructive has been done for a real
social security program, it states.
Meantime concentration Of owner
ship and income becomes increasingly
greater at the top and the standard Of
living and culture for the overwhelm-
ing majority Of the population is
pushed steadily downward"
These conditions must arise, the sur
vey stresses, since whatever planning
Roosevelt attempts is based on an
economy of scarcity rather than on the
abundance made possible by techno-
logical advance.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
BUTTE STATIONARY
ENGINEERS, UNION, No. SO.
l.. D. of M. M. & S. w.

BUTTE, MONTANA,
JANUARY 18th, 1885.
Members Of Silver Bow County
Delegation,
House of Representatives,
Twenty-fourth Legislative Session,
Helena, Montana.
Gentlemen -
Labor unions in some Of the largest
industrial states of our country have
had bitter experience with the work
ing of laws ostensibly designed for the
purpose Of patrolling the state high
ways with a view of reducing traffic
accidents and making the highways
safe for the travelling public. These
laws are enacted under the guise Of
misleading names, such as, State
Highway Patrol, and State Highway
Police. Having been enacted, in many
instances, perhaps with the right view
in mind, they have in many states been
sidetracked from their original pur-
pose and used as weapons against the
interests of the laborer and the farmer
alike.
The Laborers of Montana are cog
infant of the experiences of their fell
low workers in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Michigan and other states,
where the State Patrol, or State Police,
have been successfully used against
them in their fight for a decent wage
and higher standards of living; the his
tory Of the "Cossacks" of Pennsyl-
vania being the most outstanding ex-
ample.
With these experiences in mind, the
labor unions of our State are strongly
opposed to the enactment of any laws
in our State which will, or can, be
used against their interests in the fu-
ture.
The Butte Stationary Union No. 80,
|. U. NJ. M. & S. W., believing that the
highways Of our State are not so
crowded that a state traffic force is
needed, but with the knowledge that
such an organization sanctioned by law,
could be used with great force by the
corporations and employers against the
interests Of the laborer, sincerely and
vigorously protest the enactment Of
any such law in the State of Montana,
and appeal to the fairness and good
judgment of II representatives now
in session to prevent such a law being
placed upon our statute books.
Respectfully yours,
II. A. WEIDENBACH.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
COUNCIL APPROVES
PRIMARY

Central Council went on record in
approving the adoption of the direct
Primary System in Utah through a re-
quest of the international Union of
Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers from
Salt Lake City.
The national office of this organiza-
ton desired an expression on the
unions of Butte as to their attitude re
garding the operation Of the primary
system in nominating candidates for
office.
Delegate Connors reported that a
bill had arisen in the Senate of Mon
tana to abolish the Montana Primary
Law. The Council opposed any such
returns of the old corporation domi-
mated convention system.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
UNION PROTESTS
PATROL MEASURE

The following letter has been sent
by the Engineers union Of Butte to all
of the Legislators and to the Governor,
protesting the passage of the State
Highway Patrol Bill. The subject of
the State Highway Patrol Bill has
come up for discussion in the Central
Council a number of times. 1t was
suggested by some of the Legislators
that labor make a compromise on this
measure, whereby the most objection
able features could be removed, how
ever, the unions were determined to
stand by their original plan of resist
ing the passage of any legislation deal
ing with the creation of a State High
way Patrol.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
Official Testifies
On Collision Among the
|~Shipbmlding Companies

WASHINGTON. - FP) - Collu-
sion between shipbuilding companies
to keep down wages and to keep up
prices on contracts for naval vessels,
was charged by Pres. John P. Frey of
the American Federation of Labor
Metal Trades Department testifying
before the Senate munitions committee
January rs.
"The Big Three shipbuilding com
panies bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., a
subsidiary of Bethlehem Steel, New
port News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock
&C.,, and New York Shipbuilding Corp
have a general policy against organ
lied labor" he declared, and "the few
private shipbuilding companies that are
friendly to organized labor don't get
government contracts"
Frey said the Big Three were act
ing as a unit on all code matters and
in regard to wage scales. He also told
of talking with General Johnson in
July 1888 about his belief that the Big
Three had agreements on the bids to
be made for q ships.
Subsequently Lawrence R. Wilder,
one-time president Of the New York
Shipbuilding Corp, gave Frey in a
sealed envelope, 10 days before the
bids were to be made what he claimed
we're the absolute figures on the lowest
bids that would be made.
Frey took the figures to johnson,
but the later said: Its too hot; l
can't take them. l have troubles
enough of my own" So Frey kept
the envelope until after the bids were
made public, when he opened it and
checked the figures in it with the pub
lished bids. Every one was correct.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
ED O'BYRNE TELLS
OF EXPERIENCE
Mr.. Clarence Blewett, Editor,
Montana Labor News,
Butte Montana.

Montana Labor News,
Butte Montana.
Dear Sir:
As you requested, | placed the Mon
tana Labor News on the mailing list.
On the whole, this is an interesting
experience, but | wouldn't want it to
continue indefinitely, it becomes really
strenuous at times. Our first Sunday
session occurred last Sunday. Our
regular program now is committee
meetings starting at 500 A. M. SEES
sion usually starts at 900 A. M, some
times 10 100 A. M, recess at II 80 A. M
or noon, committees during recess,
back in session usually at 200 P. M,
recess again at S 80 or 900 P. M. and
back to work at 800 P. M. sometimes
until midnight.
The hours are long but it very sell
dom becomes boresome. There is
something doing nearly all of the time
but it is a long way from a six-hour
day. | got away from a s%ixteen-hour
work-day forty years ago but | had
to get elected to the Legislature to get
back to it.
We have succeeded in getting over
some partially mild labor legislation
but have failed so far in putting over
anything that would in anyway tend to
increase the cost OF government. The
minimum wage bill for women was
Just as unpopular because it was state
wide and interfered with the activities
of farmers and small town business
men and others in a dozen direct and
indirect ways. We have a substitute
for this bill. The bill that contem-
plated the divorce of the Labor De-
partment from that Of Agriculture met
with obstinate opposition and we
barely saved it from defeat on a segre-
cation roll call motion. We hope to
get a substitute for this bill through
the House this week. We succeeded
in lacking an amendment onto a fish
and game bill prohibiting the arming
Of Honorary Game Wardens by the
Fish and Game Commission as was
done last summer in Butte. Most of
the important labor bills will be on the
floor this week. There will be only
six more days after today in which we
may transmit bills to the Senate.
More anon,
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD O'BYRNE.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
u. S. Is Leading
Railroad Abandoner

CHICAGO-(FP)-In 1888 and 1884
the railroads of the United States
abandoned 1871 miles OF track, which
is more than the entire railroad mile
age Of either Switzerland, Denmark,
the Netherlands or Norway. Since
1921 American roads have %scrapped
11,027 miles. This is more than the
combined existing total mileage of Aus
tria, Denmark and Norway. Canada
in 1884 abandoned SO miles. Mexico
built Isl miles.
The u. S. abandonment in 1884 was
1905 miles, an all-time record.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
San Francisco Hiring
Hall Almost Ready
After Six Months

SAN FRANCISCO. - (FP) - More
than six months after the international
Longshoreman's Association and the
following general strike, the water
front hiring hall in San Francisco is at
last about to open. A hall with 5000
square feet of floor space has been
rented and all bona fide longshoremen
in the bay district have been registered.
1t will be in operation before the end
of February.
The warehousemen's union, recently
affiliated with the 1. L. A., is negotiat-
ing with operators for 62Hc an hour
as against the present 40c to Soc.
Only one company has so far signed
an agreement, but no strike is as yet
definitely threatened.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
JACK DRISCOLL
SENT TO HELENA

Jack Driscoll was authorized to rep
resent the Silver Bow Trades and La
Dor Council at the hearing on the State
Highway Patrol Bill that took place
Wednesday, February 10th.
Mr.. Driscoll is the Business Agent of
the Federal Labor Union Of Butte and
is also Vice President OF the Montana
Federation of Labor. He will also rep
resent the Montana Federation of La
Dor at the hearing in the absence of
President James Graham, who is in
Billings, Montana, on matters relating
to the strike OF the Sugar Beet work
ers in that city.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
GREEN DISCUSSES LABOR BOARD JURISDICTION
More Funds For the
Helena Trades Council

More of the delegates reported that
their Unions had voted to financially
assist the Lewis & Clark Trades & La
Dor Council. AS was reported in the
Montana Labor News previously the
Helena Trades Council had sent a dele
gate to Silver Bow asking for assist
ance in order to do some renovating
in their new hall. It seems favorable
that the unions of Helena are on the
right road to build a very strong and
militant Union movement in the Capt.
tol. More power to them.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21

NEW YORK. OPP Hearings on
an anti-picketing injunction requested
by Lewittes & Sons, New York furni-
ture manufacturers against 90 striking
upholsterers and frame-workers have
been postponed pending the decision of
the Regional Labor Board. Strikers,
members of the left-wing National
Furniture Workers Industrial Union,
have been picketing department stores
selling Lewittes furniture.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21

COMPANY, a corporation.
Whereas informal complaints have
been made to this Board and individual
members thereof directed against the
re%asonableness of the electric rates
charged by the Montana Power Com
pany for the furnishing Of electric
energy for lighting, heating, cooking,
power and other purposes, and it ap-
pearing to the Commission that this is
a proper order to be made on the
Boards own motion and without for
NAL complaint being filed:
II is hereby ordered that a public
hearing will be held before this Com
mission in its office in the Capitol
Building in the City of Helena, Mon
tana, on the 9th day of February,
1885, commencing at 10 100 o'clock
A. M. on said date, at which hearing
a complete investigation of the reason
ableness of the rates, tolls, charges and
schedules now in effect and now be-
ing charged by you for electric energy
for lighting, heating, cooking, power
and other purposes to al persons and
corporations served by you in Mon
tana, will be made and such order
made with respect thereto as the cir
cumstances warrant. Said hearing
will be continued from day to day I'M
til a thorough investigation is made of
all such rates, tolls, charges and sched-
ules and you are directed then and
there to show cause, if any there be,
why an order should not be made sub
stantially reducing such rates, tolls,
charges and schedules in all Of the
communities served with electric energy
by you in the State Of Montana.
Done by order Of the Board Of Pub
lie Service Commission of the State of
Montana this 10th day Of February,
1885.
THOMAS E. CAREY,
Chairman of the Board of
Railroad Commissioners Of
the State of Montana, ex
officio Public Service Com
mission of Montana.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
GREEN WANTS The
PREVAILING WAGE

The Silver Bow Trades and Labor
Council received a communication from
President Green of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor urging the unions to
support the McCarran Amendment to
the Public Works Relief Bill. The let
ter follows:
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
ERLER ANNOUNCES
COMMITTEES

President Paul Erler of the Sill
yer Bow Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil announced the appointments
of all the committees in the Sill
yer Bow Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil at last Tuesdays meeting The
following are the names of the
various committees and the dele
gates composing them.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21

A request was received from James
Kane, democratic candidate for Police
Judge for the endorsement Of the
Trades and Labor Council. The mat
ter was referred to the Legislative COM
mittee.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21

The Transfers Union reported that
the firm of Hans Lausen Freight Lines,
between Butte and Wisdom, are now
fair TO their union. Jack Driscoll OF
the Grievance committee of the coun-
Gil reported also that the differences
existing between this Company and the
Unions had been settled.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21

Alex Blewett, candidate for Mayor
on the republican ticket and a mem
Der of the Street Car Mems Union,
visited the council and addressed the
delegates.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21
NOTICE OF HEARING

The following notice was served upon
the Montana Power Co. by the Rail
way Commission in regard to public
hearing on Electric Power rates:
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21

The American standard of
living must be maintained
in order that American in
situations may not be sub
ject to perils of discomfort.
Montana labor news., 1935-02-21

There can be no prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1935-11-21
Injured Man Improving But
Condition is Still
Critical
Gilbert Will Appear Before
Grand Jury if Assault
Proves Fatal

A charge of first degree assault
with intent to kill, carrying Jail
term of from five to ten years,
faces Maurice Gilbert Of Minnea-
polls in the event that Henry
Horejsi, "a year old Bechyn farm
er RECEIVERS from injuries sustain
ed Armistice day. Should death
result from the wounds of the
shotgun charge which Gilbert ad-
mits firing into Horejsi's jaw and
chest, Gilbert will be bound over
to the grand jury which will be
called at the spring term of court
in Renville county.
In either case sentencing of the
Mill City man, still in the Olivia
Jail, will await the spring court
term.
Meanwhile reports from the
Redwood Falls hospital where
Horejsi was taken soon after the
shooting are that he is slowly
improving although he is still in
a critical condition, in continual
danger from complications. Only
his strong physical condition and
the fact that prompt attention
was given his wounds have given
hope of recovery.
Confessing to the shooting Sat-
urday in a signed statement to
authorities, Gilbert, 80, recon-
structed the crime for Renville
county officers and a state opera
tive after four hours Of cross
questioning.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1935-11-21
Viking Ship Was First Model for
S.O.Helgeson, Belvieav Wood Carver

Rev. E. R. Fretheim, formerly of
Belview, where it was signed by
Captain Folgero. Today it is the
only one of Helgeson's works
marked '1Not for SALE.
Once started, Helgeson took up
his hobby in earnest, working at
it for a few hours almost every
day and longer in the winter when
his regular work does not demand
so much of his time. Now, having
sold several pieces, he has q col
lection of IA, ranging in price
from 81 to SIPS. Last year his
exhibit drew much interest at the
Redwood county fair and for some
time until its removal here has
been on display in a Belview cafe.
Working in gumwood usually,
Helgeson first draws his design
on the wood in pencil. He admits,
shyly, that he was rather good in
drawing when he attended the
Belview schools and that he oc-
does oil paintings. At
ter the carving is completed, Hell
geson either stains it or paints it
in oil in natural colors. He en-
joys doing scenery and old Viking
subjects most, he says.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1935-11-21
Delivery Man Completes Is Years
In Business; Remains a Bachelor

Having seen almost every
housewife in Redwood Falls at
her worst from the vantage point
Of the back door early in the NOR
ming, it is no wonder Frank Welch
has remained a bachelor, congrat-
ulatory friends decided Saturday
when Frank celebrated his twen-
ty-fifth anniversary in the gro
Gerry delivery business.
Six WEIGH brothers and two
horses have seen service with
Frank, who has been alone in his
work for the last three years.
Chauncey in Storm Lake, Iowa,
Ralph in Los Angeles, Rolly and
John in Milwaukee and Charles
and Jim in Redwood Falls, helped
drive old Bird, a familiar figure on
the streets Of Redwood Falls for
Is years until replaced by a motor
truck four years ago.
Old Mike, owned by James
Parkhill, former water superin-
tendent here, was the animal with
which Frank first started making
his rounds, usually pursued by
children anxious to catch a ride
on the wagon, which always
smelled Of kerosene. The delivery
man then worked for James Dun
nington, In the days when each
grocer had his own. rig. Others
for whom he worked before being
employed by the Redwood Grocery
and City Meat Market were the
firms of Kenny and Kuck, Kuen-
Eli and Luscher, Cummins and
Dripps and w. A. Hauck.