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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-04-08
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-04-08
HEALTH INSTRUCTOR
ENTERTAINED

Mrs. Dorothy Wilson was enter
tanned by her class in Red Cross
Nursing Tuesday, April 5, at the
home of Mrs. Gertrude Smith, 4O3S
Fourth Ave. S.
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rage. $4,000. Atlantic 1871.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
BARNES CIRCUS ARRESTS UNION P|CkETS
GREAT FALLS UNIONS
HOLD SHORT SESSION

Senator James E. Murray notified
the Cascade Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil that copper cable would be used
on the Creston-K alispell power line
rural identification project. The
Senator expressed his pleasure in
having been able to influence the
use of copper on this project.
Under reports of committees al
the Assembly, a report was made
recommending the use of coal for
heating purposes in local public
schools. The School Board of Cas-
cade County was so notified. A spe-
cial committee which had been APP
pointed to visit the Mayor and City
Council stated that appointing a
building inspector had been referred
to the Ways and Means committee Of
the City Council.
Pres. Bruce Steinmetz reminded
the delegates that the activities OF
the next session of the Assembly
would be election of new officers for
the ensuing year.
Carpenters Union has placed Gus
Eckart, a contractor, and Jack Won
bank on the unfair list. The AS
sembly concurred in both these un-
fair declarations.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
LABOR BOARD THANKED
FOR DECISION IN STRIKE
OF MINERS AT KELLOGG

The Montana Labor News is in
receipt of notice from the union at
Kellogg, Idaho, of which Chester
Lovelett is secretary, that the Ma
tional Labor Relationship Board has
ordered the Big Creek Industrial
Union disestablished. The order
would indicate that the company
union which existed there has been
extinguished by the action of the
labor board and the International
Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter
Workers given charge of conducting
bargaining negotiations.
Another feature of this victory for
the International Union of the Mine,
Mill and Smelter Workers represent
ed in the order by the board is that
the company reinstate all the strik-
ers and also that these men be paid
back pay from August IS, 1887. 1t
represents a signal victory for the
strikers and for the union. Not only
that but the board ordered the COM
pany to sign an agreement with the
International for a certain definite
period. Reports emanating from the
Spokane papers quote Hardy as say
ing that the company at Kellogg will
appeal the decision of the board to
the courts.
The labor organizations greatly
appreciate the fair action and de-
cision of the National Labor Rela-
tionship Board in this matter. Mon
tana unions are particularly inter
ested and grateful.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
Montana Federation of Labor
and Actors Union Has Engaged
James d.. Graham of State
Federation in Charge of De-
Tense.

DILLON, Mont.-Eleven pickets,
members of the Actors Union, were
arrested in Dillon last Friday, July
l, and thrown into Jail without bail.
These arrests were made on John
Doe warrants. The Barnes Circus
has been having trouble with the
Actors Union and from accounts that
have been obtained here it would
appear that the circus refused to
recognize the organization or meet
with its representatives. The eleven
pickets who were arrested and
thrown into Jail had been trying to
induce the circus to recognize the
organization. The Barnes Circus
Company had the pickets arrested
and the trial will take place next
Saturday, July 8, at Dillon. The
men were kept. in Jail at Dillon, so
it is reported, without a chance to
talk the situation over with repre-
sentatives of organized labor and it
is evident that there was collision
between the representatives of the
Barnes Circus and the officials of
Beaverhead County. If SO, these
officials should be retired from Of
flee in the next general election. Not
only that but the people of Montana
and of the United States should boy
colt this observation-disclosures Circus
until such time as they recognize the
Actors Union.
Another thing, it would appear
that the arrests were made at a time
when the men were not picketing
and it is a strange thing that the
arrest of these men was made at
sundry times throughout the day.
The charge against them is disturb
ing the peace, d~isorderly conduct,
using profanity, etc.
The Montana State Federation of
Labor, in conjunction with the
Actors Union, represented by Jack
Mills, has engaged the services of
Stanley Foote and w. D. Rankin of
Helena to defend the actors. The
matter has been brought to the at
tention of Attorney General Free
bourn.
People who are contemplating
visiting this circus should get in
touch with either the Montana La
Dor News at Butte or the Montana
Federation of Labor at Helena be-
fore visiting this circus.
Civil action is contemplated in the
Beaverhead County courts by James
Graham, president of the Montana
Federation Of Labor, to secure judg-
ment for damages against Barnes
Circus for illegal arrest of the
pickets.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
Unions Move Forward
Al Miles City

MILES CITY.-The Trades and
Labor Council at Miles City reports
that the unions of the city are re-
organizing and are becoming strong
er than eve before. The Painters,
Carpenters, Clerks and Transfers
have recently reached a settlement
with the F. T. Reynolds Co. Grocery
and building owners. This concern
was declared unfair about two weeks
ago. All unions %cooperated together
to bring about a settlement. The
company is now 100 per cent.
All recent fights have been won
quickly since the Transfers won
their strike with the Gamble-Rob-
inson Company. There are only two
concerns on the unfair list in the city
at this writing: Becker's Barber
Shop and the Hale Market and Pro-
duce of Laurel and Billings.
Miles City Plans Large Labor
Day Celebration
The Miles City Trades and Labor
Council will sponsor what is ex-
pected to be the largest Labor Day
celebration held in years. The cele-
bration will be held at the newly
improved Leon Park near the city.
An active committee has already be-
gun planning for the day.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
Convention OF Unions
AL MissouIa Orders
Investigation OF
Holly Sugar Co.

The convention of the Montana
State Federation Of Labor which just
closed was one of the most dynamic
and enthusiastic that has been held
in the last decade. Some very i'm
portant resolutions were introduced
and acted upon. One of these de-
manded that the Industrial Accident
Board investigate apparent careless
ness of the Holly Sugar Company at
Hardin and Sidney in relation to
safety measures. 1t appeared from
statements made on the floor that
the Holly Sugar Company is a wan
ton violator of the most elementary
safety rules. The company has a
startling record of accidents, which
the federation is seeking to correct.
Another resolution, relating to
trucking companies taking advantage
of the interstate commerce rule, and
who work their men excessively long
hours. This practice was condemned
by the federation, and it was recon-
mended by President Graham that
all trucking companies violating the
eight-hour law of Montana be placed
on the boycott list.
There will be further stories of
the convention in successive issues of
this paper, and also a complete de-
scription of the whole proceedings
in the Federation of Labor Journal
which will come off the press about
July goth. The convention at Mis-
soula seated 100 delegates from
every section of Montana, and the
report of President Graham showed
that there are more unions in the
federation now than in its past his
tory.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
open FORUM
TRAITORS MUST Be
DEFEATED

Remember the copper-collared
Servile Six in the last session of the
legislature? Here they are with their
batting average on SO measures of
importance to the common people
of the state. Here are the Servile
Six with their records: Cohen, %
per cent; Goodwin, AZ per cent;
Hardcastle, rs per cent; Freshman,
% per cent; Chatham, % per cent;
Mitchell, rs per cent.
Two of the above characters,
Goodwin and Freshman, r candi-
dates for the legislature again this
year. A man, who Fan run for office
in Butte after sordidly and cynically
voting for the companies and against
the people, must have unusual char
acteristics. He has the hide of an
elephant and the social conscious
ness of a crocodile. And, of course,
he counts on the short memory of
the working class and on corpora
ton support. But that is the crux
of the matter. The corporations by
themselves cannot elect anyone,
Every traitor who ever went to Hell
ena and knitted labor in the back
was elected with the help of labor
votes.
1t will be noted from the averages
that Goodwin and Freshman must
have voted for at least some of the
peoples measures, or they would
have had an average of zero, and so
they did. But they voted against
H. B, SO, the silicosis bill; H. B. 70,
the 8-hour collar-to-collar bill; and
H. B. 1859, raising the tax on cleo
trical energy from rs per cent to 2
per cent. (This bill passed the house
and was cut to l per cent in the
senate.) In a word, they voted
against bills that would have cost
the Anaconda Copper Company and
the Montana Power Company some
money. And they voted in favor of
H. B. IS, the notorious Hitler Bill
After the last session of the legis-
lature, the Butte miners growled and
swore vengeance if any of the Ser
vile Six ever ran for office again.
On July 10 the workers and ex-
workers will have a chance to make
good that threat.
Unlike 1886, the common people
of Butte can this time make a posi-
tive and intelligent choice for the
legislature. The slate of ten for the
house and n for the senate lined
up by Labor's Non-Partisan League
was drafted, Investigated and they
are pledged to a progressive pro-
gram.
The experience of 1884 proved that
such methods get positive results.
In that year five of the ten candi-
dates picked by the Farm-Labor
Progressive League were elected and
in the 1885 session all five had 100
per cent records. So it can be done.
D. M.
Name given on request.)
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
Miners Seek Solution
Of Surplus Of Milk
Milk Dealers and M'~ers' Re-
lief Committee J q ISIS
Surplus Mi

The relief committe z ne Miners
Union and a commit ~ local milk
dealers and produce ct Tuesday
night at Miners ha ) study ways
and means of dis ' ting surplus
milk to families Z lief.
Steve Harvey, le Miners, ex-
planned that the ty Welfare Ad-
ministrator was ing to allocate
$500 a month for the purchase OF
surplus milk at the usual price paid
for same. He assured the dealers
the distribution could be carried out
in such a way as not to interfere
with their retail business.
The dealers agreed with the propo-
sition in principle but raised several
objections. They gave the impress
sion that they feared such distribu-
ton of milk would be an entering
wedge to beat down milk prices. II
was definitely brought out that the
dealers pay the producers IL cents
a gallon for surplus milk and they
could pasteurize and bottle the milk
for a final cost to the Welfare Board
of 7 or 8 cents a quart. After much
discussion that led to no definite
results, it was decided to call anoth-
er meeting for Thursday night at
Miners hall and have as many pro-
ducers present as possible. 1t is not
known how many producers are
willing to bring in their surplus milk
and sell it at the usual price az cents
a gallon.
In spite of the conflicting interests,
some arrangement will be worked
out whereby the families on relief
can get the benefit of any surplus
milk now existing.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
JERRY 0'(0NNELL TO
SPEAK HERE JULY Is

What promises to be one of the
finest and most dynamic speeches
of the year will be made by Jerry
j. O'Connell, Congressman from
this district, Broadway Theatre,
July Is, at 8 p. M. Mr.. O'Connell
is noted for his vigorous delivery,
and for his scathing rebukes of
men in office who do not go all
the way for the laboring people.
Mr.. O'Connell will speak on ROOse-
welt, peace, and the Townsend
Plan. LabOr's NOn-Partisan
League, which represent the politi-
cal adjunct of the labor unions is
urging a large attendance.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
SENATOR MURRAY ADVISES OF
ELECTRIFCATION PROJECT
BEING AWARDED

Senator Murray advises the
Montana Labor News that KaIis-
pell- Creston Rural Electrification
Administration has been awarded.
Copper wire will be used. Sena-
tor Murray sent congratulations
and expressed his pleasure at be-
ing able to have been of assistance
in getting the award.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
THAT LUXURIOUS LIFE ON WPA

The $40 minimum WPA wage
would almost double the pay of
many WPA workers in the south
who now receive only $21 a month.
1t is rumored that motor car man
ufacturers are preparing for a big
sales drive among WPA families
when the new rate of 1928 a week
becomes effective.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
Sheriff Weir Candidate
For Re-EIedion

Larry Weir, sheriff of Silver Bow
County, is a candidate for re-elec-
ton in the coming primaries.
In the history of Silver Bow Coun-
ty, organized labor. has never had a
better friend than Sheriff Weir. The
value of such a man as Larry Weir
in the sheriff's office is strongly
brought out by contrasting the con-
ditions in the 1920 strike and those
of the 1884 strike. Labor can recall
the turmoil and the strife that ran
rampant in the county in 1920. In
1884, in the biggest and one of the
bitterest strikes ever known in this
county, right to picket was pre-
served, the members of organized
labor were given protection from
violence on the part of their en-
ployers, and the sheriff's office func-
toned SO efficiently that not a work
ing man was injured.
Commenting on this, The Montana
Labor News of September q, 1884,
said:
LABOR THANKS OFFICIALS
FOR FAIR ATTITUDE; STRIKE
COMMITTEE THANKS COVER
NOR, SHERIFF AND COUNTY AT
TORNEY FOR FAIRNESS SHOWN
DURING STRIKE.
1T is well agreed by all members
of organized labor and friends of
Labor, that had not it been for the
fair and unbiased attitude of Gov
ernor Frank Cooney, Sheriff Larry
Weir and County Attorney Harry
Freebourne the story of the Butte
strike might have been far different.
1t might have been a tale of blood
shed, armed force and violence; it
may have meant an open shop and
the destruction of Trade Unionism in
Montana. These men did their duty
in a fair manner and were not tools
of the Corporation as others in their
position have been in Montana and
other states. They maintained law
and order, guarded life and property
and because they stuck to their duty
the strike ended with a ~peaceable
settlement, with all labor organiza-
tons intact and strengthened rather
than weakened. In appreciation of
their fairness, the following commu-
nications were sent these officers and
executives, by the general strike
committee:
Mr.. Lawrence Weir,
Sheriff Silver Bow County,
Courthouse, Butte, Montana.
Dear Sir:
At all times during the late strike
you and your deputies have shown
a deep understanding of the cause
of labor and we believe the fair atti-
tude shown by your office has been
of the greatest assistance to the I'M
ion men of Silver Bow County in
their struggle for their rights.
Organized Labor takes great pleas
ure in extending its appreciation and
gratitude for the fair and impartial
execution of the duties of your office.
Respectfully yours,
T. j. Harrington, Chairman,
Reid Robinson, Secretary"
His vigorous defense of the rights
of labor and his protection of the
business man by holding major
crime at a minimum have earned
him the respect of the entire COM
munity. The pleasant, yet competent
way in which he conducts his office
and the many little courtesies to
every individual has endeared him
to the citizens of Silver Bow County.
The members of organized labor will
do well to remember their friend
Sheriff Larry Weir and reward him
by reelection.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
Larry Weir Outlines Policies

Chairman Jap announced that a
number of politicians were seeking
admittance to the floor. After they
had been seated, Larry Weir was in
troduced. In his remarks the present
sheriff said that in the past week he
had sent a letter to everyone show
ing that he was interested in unions.
Then he said, 81 don't feel out of the
way in being here as it was the
unions that put me in office. I have
never betrayed the labor organiza-
tons since l have been in office and
Continued on Page 81
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
Candidates Endorsed by Labor's Nom
Partisan League and Organized Labor
For State Senator: Mike MulholIand.

For State Senator: Mike Mulh0lIand.
State Legislature: Sam SpiegeI, Tom Ryan, Robert Brown,
Denis Mccarthy, Mrs. Florence Larson, Frank Sullivan, Frank
Buyan of Merose, Paul Cannon, Mime Beadle and Henry Mernin.
Supreme Court Justices: Lief Erickson of Sidney, Philip
ODonne1I of Butte.
William Cushin, WRITTEN candidate for Chief Justice of Supreme
Court.
Congressman, First District: Jerry !. O'ConneI.
The Silver Bow unit of Labors Non-partsan League has also
approved the selection made by the Montana Council for Progress
sWe Political Action of Clarence Chamberlain, and Bob Emmons
for the positions of railroad commissioners.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07
{. |. OLIVER URGES
0'(0NNELL ELECTION
National Director of LabOr's
Non-Partisan League Speaks
in Butte; Declares Reelection
of O'Connell and Building of
Permanent Organization Are
Two Important Issues.

Speaking to a meeting of the Butte
unit of Labor's Non-Partisan League
in Judge Downey's courtroom last
Friday night, E. l.. Oliver, national
director of the League, delivered a
searching review of the reactionary
offensive against the social and labor
program of the Roosevelt admins
tration and declared that the League
must be made a permanent organi-
cation which will be a decisive force
in the 1910 elections. Declaring that
Congressman Jerry O'Connell has
gone down the line for every issue
in behalf of labor, Mr.. Oliver stated
that you can do no greater service
to your state and the progressive
movement in the United States than
by re-electing O'Connell to Con-
gress." He characterized Senator
Wheeler as a "two colored liberal"
Reviewing the victories and gains
made by the League in a number of
state elections, Mr.. Oliver declared:
I'VE now have a national organiza-
ton" The job of building the
League on a broader and more solid
basis was stressed by the speaker,
urging that there be no slowing
down Of organizational activities
which must be carried on more Wig
orously than ever latter the cleo
TONS" He pointed out that labor
only too often, after winning a vic
tory, relaxes its efforts and neglects
to build its organizations, thereby
losing the gains achieved through
hard struggle. Permanent organi-
cation, he said, is needed to protect
the gains already made and to guar
antee further progress.
Speaking in a pleasant easy-going
manner, Mr.. Oliver gave the impress
sion of a person devoid Of personal
bitterness but fully aware Of the
seriousness of the political and eco
nomic situation as it affects the peo-
pie of the country. His penetrating
analysis of social and political events
provided a clear and convincing pic
ture of the sharp conflict being
waged by the large monopoly inter
ests and other reactionary groups to
defeat any measures designed to help
the workers, farmers, unemployed,
and small business men. The often
sive of big capital must not be all
lowed to succeed through the failure
of the people to organize for their
own protection,
Mr.. Oliver summarized the stand
taken by certain congressman and
senators against the New Deal. Pub
lie officials, he pointed out, stop to
consider how the people "at home
will feel before casting their support
for any particular measure. ''The
outcome of the congressional cleo
tons next fall will show how the
people feel"
The meeting mapped last-minute
campaign activities and authorized
its publicity committee to organize
a series of mass meetings at which
League candidates will speak. Sew
a.,1 ...~x.l-x1 .l,a~aoI 4LnA .....
Der of candidates running in opposi-
ton to the League slate have had
their filing fees and campaign ex-
penses paid by re%actionary groups in
a maneuver to split the labor vote.
The League will meet again in
Judge Downey's courtroom next Fri
day, July 9th, at 8 o'clock in the
evening.
Montana labor news., 1938-07-07

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., 1938-07-07

There can be no prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-15
RADIO MINISTER DRAWS LARGE
CROWD TO JOHN WESLEY CHURCH

Afisilan service
The speaker selected his icxt
from The book OF Genesis In speak
ing Of so-called religious fanatics,
Rev Morton said: no one has
ever gone crazy over religion II
they went crazy II was because
they tried to mix religion with
things unwholesome and imperfect
Such Biblical characters as Enoch,
Elijah, Paul and Peter were re-
ferred 10 as having adhered strong
~ 10 the religious principles.
In the course of the sermon FL
der Morton flayed scientists who
have taught so contradictory to the
sayings II the Eible 'Surh teach
ing has resulted in the ins'illing OF
inideliiy and atheism in many of
our young people. Gods word can
not fail; though try as hard as
they may scientists cannot find out
the mysteries of God'-concluded
the speaker.
The hearty responses and liberal
contribution Of The audience fully
attested the fine welcome accord
ed these visitors on West Side
Detroit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-15
"Y" Boys Clee Club
Making Rapid
Strides

The ST. Antoine Y. NJ. c. A
Boys Glee Club which Mr.. Scruggs,
the Boys Work Secretary, initiated
about 6 weeks ago and which Is
under the direction of Gloster Cur
rent, is rapidly getting in position
10 make a name for itself In the
field OF boys musical activities.
The Glee Club in composed OF boys
from 10 10 Is years OF age. These
boys have appeared already at five
OF the largest churches in the city
and will continue TO make these
church appearances They have
also made one appearance over the
radio STAGE their organization
Mr. Current psans mnny fins
things for fhls group ineludIng a
recital in the Spring. The Club
has just taken in a new member,
Earl Gibbs. who promises TO do
some outstanding work as a 80
loist with tho group, along with
John Steward and Billy Windrow
The "Y" Boys Glee Clvb meets
on Tuesday al 4;30 and Saturday
az 1000 o'clock in the music room
OF the Y NJ c. A.