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Montana labor news., 1936-02-27

The following parliamentary inquiry
propounded by me, together with the
Speakers answer explains fully what
happened with respect to Neutrality
legislation in the House.
Mr.. Monaghan; Mr.. Speaker, a
parliamentary inquiry.
"The Speaker: The gentlemen will
state it.
MIR. Monaghan Personally, l
always have been opposed to gag legis-
lation and have voted against it. If
this bill came in under a rule, we would
be right in assuming that a vote against
that rule would be a vote against gagg-
ing the House. However, the motion in
this instance is to suspend the rules and
pass the bill. If we could vote spe-
officially for bringing this bill up under
an open rule or a closed rule, it would
be different. A defeat for this bill
at this time by merely a third of the
members voting against the motion to
suspend would result in the defeat Of
neutrality legislation today, and through
lapse or through neglect or through
m~aneuvering or trickery no legislation
looking to keeping us out OF war might
be placed upon the statute books. l
agree with the sentiment expressed by
Senator Nye that we should extend
this bill to meet the emergency arising
upon the lapse of the old measure and
then pass a strong measure to cover
the situation. But, am I right in as
Stunning that a vote against the motion
to suspend the rules would be, in eff
feet, a vote against the neutrality bill
which is now pending?
The Speaker: 1t is not within the
province OF the Chair to determine the
effect OF the gentleman's vote on the
motion.
"Mr. McReynolds: l wish to say to
the members of the House that a vote
against this resolution is a vote against
this neutrality bill and against an ex-
tension of what we already have. This
bill extends the neutrality law to May
/, 1887. AS before stated, this bill
is a compromise in order to save the
present neutrality law we now have on
the statute books and adding thereto
a most important amendment relative to
credits"
The Bill passed the Senate, and
White House approval makes it law.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
MONTANA
OF PHOSPHATE GAINS

Statistics furnished by producers Of
domestic phosphate rock in 1885 showed
gains Of 8 per cent owe 1884 in total
mine production (3,090,974 long tons) ;
6 per cent in total tonnage shipped or
used (3,009,876 long tons; and z per
cent in total value OF shipments ($10,-
752,568). In 1885 phosphate rock, by
kinds, was produced in the following
states: Hard rock, land pebble, soft
rock, phosphate clay, waste-pond de-
bris, from Florida; blue, brown, Write
and gray rock from Tennessee; West
ern rock from Idaho and Montana, and
apatite from Virginia.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
REQUESTS
FUNDS TO ERECT A
NEW SCHOOL HOUSE

A request was received from Father
Mcdonald for funds to rebuild the St.
Lawrence School which was recently
destroyed by fire.
Immediately after the letter had been
read a committee representing the same
mission was given the opportunity to
talk before the delegates and to ex-
press more fully the needs and wishes
Of the people Of the St. Lawrence par
ish in regard to the school house. The
delegates to the Contra; Labor Body
were sympathetic both to the letter and
to the committee but the rules govern
ing the Trades and Labor Council are
very strict in regard to donations.
The Trades and Labor Council, while
not being able directly to assist finan-
cially, requested all the assembled men,
bers to report the matter back to their
individual unions with a request that
those unions assist in this very worthy
undertaking.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
News Receives
Letter From Minister

The Montana Labor News was re-
Gently in receipt of a communication
from a Montana Methodist pastor.
The name Of the minister is inten-
tionally omitted as we are not aware
whether he wants his name attached to
the article or not.
He states in his letter, referring to
the conference of the Social Service
Commission held at Denver, 81 am sure
you will find it at least progressive for
a conservative church." 1t is most as
suredly progressive and heartening.
That such an institution as the Metho-
dist church could adopt such principles
as there is a irreconcilable conflict be-
tween *** Christianity and *** CAPT
talism," is indicative OF progress in this
tradition ridden ecclesiastical organiza-
ton.
In reading the report of the Denver
meeting of this church, it gives one a
feeling Of e~xhilaration, courage and op-
timism that at last ministers Of the
Gospel are able to see through the fog
and realize that human values, suffer
ing, agony and crucifixion are worth
more and are more Cody than the
profits, that might be derived through
silence, from rich devotees. The report
of the Denver meeting sounds like a
believer Of Socialism talking at a union
meeting. May all the churches get a
little more light,
Both the letter and the report OF the
Denver meeting are as follows
The Montana Labor News
Butte, Montana
Dear sir:
| an sending the synopsis of the
findings OF the late Denver Conference
Of the Social Service Commission Of the
Methodist church. Hope you will find
room for this in your Labor News. I
am sure you will find it at least pro-
gressive for a conservative church.
Doubtless this recapitulation is in full
harmony with three-fourths Of the
M. f. ministers throughout our land,
inclusive of our bishops. However, the
tragedy is that too many of the pastors
are woefully lacking in the eintestimus
stamineal" of conviction. However, a
few of the bishops and many Of the
clergy are daring to think progressively.
Yours for a new social order.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
STUDENTS INVITED TO JOIN
CLASS IN ~TELEGRAPHY

The Telegraphy School (Railroad and
Commercial ~Telegraphy) will start
March 2, 1886, on the third floor Of the
Silver Bow County court house, Judge
Lynch's court room, at $50 p. m.
Glasses will be held five nights a week
until June l, 1886, under the direction
and supervision Of Elias J. Seaman.
School registration for beginners will
be from $50 p. m. to 900 p. m,
March 2, 3, 4, 1886, at Judge Lynch's
court room. This course is being con-
Quoted by the Adult Educational Pro-
gram of the Works Progress Admins
tration. Anyone may join. No fee for
enrolment.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
BOARD
Planned BY UNION

The Industrial Accident Board was
condemned by the Electricians union
for not taking a more liberal stand to-
ward the request Of the Electricians
union in the matter OF safety appliances
for linemen.
The organization complains that the
board should issue a more inclusive
order covering safety appliances. A
sarcastic reference was made that an
order recently issued by the board re
garding safety appliances merely rec
.ommend the wearing OF two pair Of
rubber gloves.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
Great Falls Central
Body Thank Senators

Notice was received from Secretary
Whitmore of the Cascade Trades and
Labor Council that the parent organi-
cation in that county had sent letters to
Senators Murray and Wheeler thank
ing them for appointing James Combo
director of the w. P. A. of the West
ern District.
Other items Of interest in the report
from Great Falls state that the or
gained labor movement there has been
able to place several union men in i'm
portant political positions in the recent
past. Prominent among these appoint
ments is that Of John A. Issacson, fl
nancial secretary of the Great Falls To-
cal of the Internationl Union OF Mine,
Mill and Smelter Workers and also a
board member of the Central Labor
Council, to the position Of Justice of the
Peace. Mr.. Issacson succeeds the late
P. f. Lamere who recently died.
The other members of organized la
Dor who were appointed to various po-
sitions is as follows:
A. J. Duley, treasurer Of the assem-
bly, is employed at the National Re-
employment Office.
Lawrence Nelson, Vice President Of
the assembly is liquor vendor at Great
Falls, in the newly established store.
Homer Whitmore, Recording Secre-
tary, employed under the w. P. A. a;
supervisor of tools and equipment fol-
District No. 3, embracing II counties
M. c. Schwerdt, a member OF the
Carpenters union is construction fore
man for the government at Browning
Montana.
Merle LeMay, a member of the
Bricklayers' and a delegate to the as
sembly, is to be hired as a labor CO.
ordinator for the State Highway Com
mission.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
Murray Is Endorsed
By Cascade Assembly
Great Falls Unions Urge That
James Murray Be Elected.
Central Labor Body of Northern
City Definitely Pledges Its
Support to the Junior Senator.

The following resolution was adopted
by the delegates representing all the
unions Of Great Falls at a recent meet
ing of the Cascade Trades Council.
Senator Murray has already been no
titled OF the action taken.
CASCADE COUNTY TRADES AND
LABOR ASSEMBLY
Great Falls, Montana
February z, 1886
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Labor has secured in
the past three years more considera-
ton and obtained more adjustments, re-
parding the workers, and
WHEREAS, Most Of these consid-
erations have been obtained through
the efforts OF Organized Labor in its
continued dealings with our represen-
tatives in Washington, namely II Rep
r%esentatives and Senators and
WHEREAS, The most noticeable re-
suits have been obtained through the
efforts OF the Junior Senator from
Montana, the Honorable James E.
Murray, and
WHEREAS, Organized Labor is not
unmindful Of these many eourtesies ex-
tended by our Junior Senator, and
WHEREAS, In the very near flu
ture there will be many aspirants in
the political arena seeking an audience
with Organized Groups and also in
dorsements, and
WHEREAS, The signers Of this
Resolution feeling that the Junior Sen
ator from Montana has performed his
duty well, especially in regards to the
welfare OF the workers of this state,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Cascade
County Trades and Labor Assembly
in regular session assembled this 9Th
day OF February, 1886, 60 on record as
being in favor Of the reelection Of
James E. Murray and further that this
resolution be recognized as an indorse-
ment Of Senator Murray, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That this information
be conveyed to Senator Murray, and
that the publicity committee be fur
nished with a copy Of this resolution
for general distribution and publicity
in all liberal papers.
Signed,
A. J. Dudley,
HOMER WHITMORE,
J. r. MILLER,
HENRY LEFEBRE.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
UNIONS ENDORSE
WALSH SENATE Bill

A bill now pending in Congress
known as the Walsh Bill was en-
dorsed by the delegates to the Trades
and Labor Council last Tuesday. 1t
provides penalties for "kick-backs and
chiseling9 by employers and also stipu-
lates fair labor practices.
It was announced by some Of the
delegates that various unions have al
ready gone on record favoring the Act.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
UNITED sTATEs SENATE

- @f6 -
Committee on Interstate Commerce
February II, 1886
Mr.. Harry Grimes, Secretary
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council
Butte, Montana
Ny dear Grimes
] was very happy indeed to be able to
suggest the name Of Jim Combo and
get him appointed Ito his position. Il
is the first time l was consulted. How
ever, l have received protests from
other people.
| hope that labor will cooperate
wholeheartedly with Combo and try to
work out a program in Butte, that will
not only give work to the labor people,
but that will be a credit to the com
munity as well. These are exceedingly
trying times and with intolerance
growing against labor on the part OF
many people.
1 have recently spoken in Philadel-
phia, Chicago and one or two other
Eastern cities, and | find an insistent
demand on the part of business that
Congress should give them a free hand
once more, claiming that if it will, that
business will pick up and they will put
the unemployed to work.
Last week in Philadelphia, 1 was
heckled with this question | stated
to them that under the Harding-Cool
idge-H Hoover Administration, the gov
ernment abstained from interfering in
any way with private industry, and yet
at the end of their regimes we had the
worst catastrophe this country has ever
seen, brought about by over capital
cation OF industry unloading watered
stocks and bonds upon the public and
little banks. Many were forced to sell
their stocks, others through fear sold
them creating a deflation Of currency
and credit in the United States.
Congress helped the banks, the rail
roads, and the insurancd companies
with the RFC by making millions upon
millions Of dollars Of loans, some Of
which we will never get back. W.
have helped them by putting money
into circulation and spending money
We have tried to curb them, and trieo
to prevent legalized thievery which ha.
been going on in a few instances. They
are trying to create bitter enough
prejudice in the coutry SO we can elect
men like Landon, whom they call an
other Coolidge, or Dickerson, or Wads-
worth Or Knox. They will not tolerate
a progressive Republican.
The coming six months are going to
be extremely critical in this nation.
What those behind the ~reactionary
movement want is a Fascist govern
ment.
| am not a hero w~orshiper of any
man. This Administration has made
some mistakes. I have violently dis
agreed with them an times, and prob
ably shall again, but their general poll
cies and general outlook toward hui
mar suffering, and their desire to be
of assistance to the under dog has been
so much greater than anything | have
seen during my fourteen years in
Washington, that it convinces me the
ordinary man in this country should
support it in the coming election, and
| say that not from a partisan stand
point, because most of you realize that
party ties have never rested heavily
upon my shoulders, and l hope they
never will.
With kindest personal regards, | am
Sincerely yours,
B. K. WHEELER.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
CLERKS UNION GETS
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS

Delegate from the Clerks union an
nounced that through an agreement
between that union and the Employers
Association that new members had
been added to the union. These new
members include the floor men in the
various stores and institutions of Silver
Bow County. This is good news to
the unions.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
CITY And COUNTY
CLERICAL EMPLOYEES
MAY Be ORGANIZED

Claude Babcock, President OF the
An Federation of Government
II commenting on the re-
.c % made OF the salary and
e Jules paid to state, county
ipal employees, stated: 1--WE
q j amazed to find such a vast
e in the wage scales paid in
s. Gus states. Some states pay a
q acceptable scale Of wages, while
Y states pay wholly inadequate
for the same types OF work.
lany salary schedules show that
ries paid do not even allow for ac-
dible living conditions. This isn't
ough. Labor stands for more than
just a living wage. 1t stands for a
saving wage. In localities where suf-
ficient wages are paid, just ask your
self if it is not due to organization.
State, county and municipal en-
ployees are waking up to the fact that
they have been missing something.
They see how effectively the United
States government employees have
been organized under the American
Federation OF Government Employees.
They see how many advantages have
been gained and they want equal recog-
milton
Since the American Federation of
Labor authorized us to include state,
county and municipal employees in our
membership, continued Mr.. Babcock,
we have had many requests for char
tiers from such employees all over the
country, Our accomplishments in be-
half of the United States government
employees have put us in a splendid po-
sition to render equal services for
state, county and municipal employees.
We propose to see that such organized
groups have adequate representation in
presenting their causes, and we intend
to bring about equitable adjustments
what we want right now is to hear
from more live wire persons who are
employed by states, counties or munich
palities. We want to help such folks
to organize in their own behalf. When
we get hold of such persons, we can
quickly show the results that we have
chalked up to our credit for the United
States employees, and we know a lot
of things that need to be done for the
employees Of state, cities and towns
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27

It's lucky those Nazi winter Olympics
didn't last very long.
Any one Of those scraps between the
competing teams might have ended in
a war.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
A LETTER AND AN OPINION
WERE RECEIVED FROM AT
TORNEY GENERAL.

The opinion relates to the rate Of
pay that shall be paid on government
work projects, highway construction,
and city, county and state buildings.
The full opinion of the Attorney Cen
eral is published elsewhere in this is
sue and it is suggested that the unions
who are affected by the opinion pre-
serve this copy for future reference.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
ONCE A COP. ALWAYS A COP

Six thousand retired members OF
New York's police department have
been drafted into a reserve force which
can be used in time Of strikes and
demonstrations.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27

The American Federation Of Labor
again stated in a long explanatory
letter which was read by Secretary
Grimes that all unemployed workers
must join the craft under whose juris-
diction they come and that there is no
provision in the A. F. Of L. to issue
separate charters to employees of
w. P. A. and other government prof.
ects
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27

He did his very worst
Cut relief with gay abandon
Became a pal OF Willie Hearst
My friends, meet Gov. Landon.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
BOzeman Complains Of
Ryan Fruit Company

Bozeman unions, through the Gal
latin Trades and Labor Council, com
plains that the Ryan Fruit Company is
not acting justly with the unions of
that community in regard to the pay
mcnt Of truck drivers. The request OF
the Gallatin Trades Council was re-
ferred to the Grievance Committee of
the Silver Bow Trades Council.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27
COMBO ASSISTED
BY SEN. WHEELER

Montana Senator Expresses
Pleasure in Letter to Unions
for Opportunity to Help Butte
Man Gel Position of Regional
Director.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27

A letter from the Cascade Trades
and Labor Council requested the names
of all brick, tile and concrete manu-
featuring companies in Silver Bow
County. The letter indicated that an
attempt is going to be made in Great
Falls to organize this industry in that
city.
Montana labor news., 1936-02-27

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., 1936-02-27

There can be no prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
The Washington times., 1936-02-29
RAIL PENSIONS
UNDER FIRE

More than 1000 workers on the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad yes
terday asked the District Supreme
Court for permission to intervene
on behalf of the road in the in
junction suit entered by 1876 Of the
country's largest carriers in an
effort to have the 1885 Railroad
Retirement act declared invalid.
Filed through Attorneys r. c.
Curry and Frederick M. Dolan, the
suit claimed the employees desired
the present retirement system
which has been maintained by the
Atlantic Coast Line for 80 years
to remain in effect and registered
their complaint against the new
act which would require a 3.5 per
cent tax on all workers. The pres
ent pension system does not re-
quire contributions from employees.
The suit declares that the pres
ent act is no more constitutional
than the previous act which was
declared unconstitutional by the
United States Supreme Court and
that operation Of the act would
not only impose a Staggering bur.
den" upon the carriers but would
also lead to further diSillusion
and disappointment among rail-
road employees"
The Washington times., 1936-02-29
Hoffman Attacks Fail
to Sway Opinion
of TaIesmen

witnesses were lying at the trial
I think Hauptmann should get
life imprisonment instead Of
the electric chair.
"But right now I still think
convulsively the night the YER
he should get death in spite Of
all this talk. They haven't
proved anything"
Surprisingly, almost every one
of the jurors believe Hauptmann
had an accomplice in the crime.
But they do not believe this
should be any reason for sparing
Hauptmann's life. Mrs. Snyder
said:
Even If there were accom-
plices, that doesn't make Haupt-
mann innocent. He should go
to the chair the same as other
murderers in this State.
"T do think there was one
accOmpIice-but 1 won't say
who"
Mrs. Snyder's husband, Fred,
the Centerville blacksmith who
was a favorite of visiting celebri-
ties in "Nellie's Tap Room" dur
ing the trial, nodded approvingly.
Incriminated BY Money
Charles Walton. the stern ma
chinist of High Bridge, who was
foreman of the jury, uttered the
grim sentiments of most of the
jurors when he said:
"Hauptmann is guilty and he
ought to die. I see no reason
for delaying his execution. Even
If they threw out the testimony
Of every one of the identified
tiOn witneSSeS-Millard Whited,
DR.. Condor. Joseph PerrOne and
AmanduS HOchmuth-there is
still the ransom money, the
handwriting and the ladder.
The ransom money and the
handwriting alone were enough
to show Hauptmann was guilty.
He had no explanation. Jurors
Robert Craath, Charles Snyder,
Rosie Pill and George voorhees,
feel the same yay."
The Washington times., 1936-02-29

Conklin also released copies OF
Schwarzkopf'S letter. Its contents
follow:
"My Dear Governor:
"A number Of phases Of In
vestigatiOn upon which we have
been working for the last
month were completed this
week, but nothing Of value or
importance has been developed.
All of these activities are being
carried on in accordance with
your instructions.
Daily conferences with men,
bers of the State police detec-
tive bureau have been held in
the conduct of the inveStiga-
tiOns under way, and q con-
ference with Attorney General
Wilentz and Prosecutor Hauck
was held yesterday in Perth
AmbOy.
COOPERATION PLEDGED
'Tt has come to our atten.
tiOn that persons representing
themselves as your agents or
representatives are approaching
members of the State police
with promises and threats. I
The Washington times., 1936-02-29
Would Again Sentence
Him to Chair For
Lindbereh Crime
CONTINUED from Page ~

CONTINUED from Page u
was not a 'one-man job. Had
sound and ordinary police meth
DDS been used following the com.
mission of the crime, many
doubts entertained today might
have been eliminated and two
and a half years might not have
elapsed before the arrest Of q
person, who, through the efforts
of a bank teller and a gasoline
attendant, could be charged with
this crime.
"The Lindbergh matter is quite
generally referred to as the most
bungIed case in police history,
and it is to your interest and to
the interest of all members Of
your organization, as we'll as in
the public interest, to work sim
cereiy and effectively to bring
about its complete solution.
REFERS TO THREATS
"The third paragraph Of your
letter reveals that you have
learner Of an incident that Oc-
Cured q month ago when your
'fingerprint expert Frank
Kelley, was contacted by q
representative of mine. This
was done at my direction
although / have no knowledge
of threats or prOmiSeS-fOr
the purpose of securing certain
information that I believed to
be important and involving an
activity Of which I am quite
sure Kelly has not advised you.
cat what I consider to be
the proper time i will lay the
facts before you. Your letter
refers to members Of your Or
ganizatiOn' who have been ap-
preached. If you have knOwl-
edge of any contact other than
the one above referred to
please give me the details i'm
mediately.
"SinceFely,
(Signed)
"HAROLD G. HOFFMAN.
Governor"
The Washington times., 1936-02-29
7 BADLY HURT
IN TRAFFIC

Skull fractures and other In
juries were suffered late yesterday
by two pedestrians who were
struck by automobiles. Both are
in serious condition in Casualty
Hospital. Neither driver was held
by police.
Mrs. Catherine Kaffinas, so, Of
1873 Third st. N. W., was struck
at Third and G Streets by an auto
mobile operated, police said, by
Melvin A. Braden, So, of 2615
Twenty7second Street northeast.
Thomas Sheridan, 40, of 1905
North Capitol ST., crossing New
Jersey Avenue between K and l.
Streets, was struck by an automo-
bile driven by Noah W. Mcgowan.
colored, 66, of 1903 Eighth st.
N. w., police said.