Montana labor news., 1937-02-04

present, who hope a speedy recovery.
A telegram was received from
Robert c. Brown, the Miners Union
lobbyist at Helena, in relation to
House Bill No. 70. Abe Cohen moved
to strike the enacting clause second
ed by Chatham. He requested the
Council to wire Cohen, Chatham and
Mitchell that we wanted reconsider
alton and their support. The Coun-
Gil concurred in this recommendation
unanimously.
A telegram was received from
Senator B. K. Wheeler assuring the
Council that he is doing all in his
power to secure a larger ALLEGATION
for Montana. Another telegram was
received from Congressman Jerry J..
O'Connell, stating that he had con-
tacted Nh. Hopkins to secure imme-
date aid to relieve the emergency
conditions in our state.
Last week Secretary Kennedy
communicated with the senators of
Montana asking them to support the
bill to create the Department of La
Dor as a separate branch.
Answers were received from the
following senators last evening. A..
J.. Plumer, Senator from Treasure
County, assured that he would sup
port the bill to create the Depart
ment of Labor as a separate depart
ment. Senator A. E. Kathan of Pom
dera County stated that he will CO.
operate. Senator John R. Page of
Granite County will consider it but
is opposed to any new departments
being created. He stated he voted
for the appropriation of moneys for
the Department of Labor last year
and that he was very much interest
ed in same as he is also a member
of labor. Senator D. w. Chapman of
Daniels County stated that he will
support the bill. Senator George H.
Montgomery of Beaverhead County
had assisted and fought for same.
Senator Paul w. Smith of Lewis and
Clark County supported same before
and will do so again if it is not
amended to iniure labor. Senator
w. P. Sullivan of Chouteau County
stated he is a new member but will
give it due consideration. Senator
Harry Meyers of Silver Bow County
stated that he will give it favorable
consideration when brought to the
floor Of the Senate.
A communication was also re-
ceived from Senator Meyers in an
swer to u communication about a
bill to make the Railroad Commits
sioner's office appointive instead of
elective. Mr.. Meyers stated it would
receive his attention when it comes
to the Senate and pledges conform
ity to our wishes.
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A communication was received
from Sam Spiegel, representative of
Silver Bow County, in answer to our
communication opposing increase in
hunting and fishing licenses. He
stated he would do all in his power
to overcome any raising in license
fees. Mr.. Spiegel also opposed the
bill proposing that Railroad Commits
sions be appointed instead of elected.
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A communication was received
from Ralph j. Flynn, Administrator
of Relief, in answer to our letter last
week asking that the Arizona Street
Fire Station be given the Labor
League for the purpose of having a
recreational center for children. MI.
Flynn stated that a Mr.. Berg con-
tacted him previously and he in
formed Mr.. Berg at that time there
was $125,000 worth of finished leath-
er in the building, but same is now
removed and on January LIST, 1887,
he called MI. Berg and informed him
of same, and has received no answer
as yet from Mr.. Berg or any other
organization to his knowledge re-
questing the building. The commu-
nication was filed.
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A communication was received
from the Mutual Creamery Company
by Mr.. Wood, manager, asking the
union people to patronize union
made products such as butter, ice
cream, etc. The delegates were in
structed to report this to their re-
spective unions.
A communication was received
from the San Francisco Bay Area
District Council No. Q asking us to
petition the A.. F. of L. to withdraw
their support on the Copeland Bill
in regard to seamen.
A similar request was received
from a committee to amend the
Copeland Bill. The committee was