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Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
John D. Walker Asks
Butte Unions 10 Help
Banning Mine Union

John D. Walker, member of Local
No. 270 of the International Union
of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers,
of Banning, Cal, has been a visitor
here for the past week. He is re-
turning from Washington, D. c., to
his home in California.
Mr.. Walker has been attempting
to get legislation introduced and
passed at Washington to correct the
nine months strike that Local go
has been engaged in against the
Metropolitan Water District. He has
been appearing before many unions
throughout the country in an effort
to acquaint labor with this legisla-
ton and to exert the necessary
pressure to secure the passage of
legislation in this session. The strike
of Local 30 was due primarily to
the political subdivision clause of
the Wagner act, which excluded the
workers on this project. The bill
was introduced in the Senate by
Senator Wagner of New York and
is known as S. 1890 and by Con-
gresham Healy of Massachusetts
known as H. R. 9745. 1t is to com
pei all receivers of government
loans, grants or contracts to abide
by the same provisions of the Wag-
ner act as private industrial en-
ployers and Mr.. Walker urges every
one to write his congressman and
senator urging immediate passage of
this legislation at this session so that
a victory for Local 27O in their
strike can be obtained.
Also pending in Congress is a
resolution for a congressional in
vestigation of the Metropolitan
Water District and the purposes to
which Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration funds may be used. The
bill introduced by Congressman
Scott of California is known as
House Resolution asa, and passage
of it should be also included in
messages that are sent.
Brother Walker spoke at the Fox
Theatre May 18th on a program of
John Brophy and also appeared be-
fore the Butte Miners Union, Engi-
neers Union, and Anaconda Mill and
Smeltermen. From here Mr.. Walk
er will appear in Philipsburg, Basin,
Mullen, Wallace and Kellogg and
then proceed down the coast to
California.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
OPEN FORUM
Butte Man Suggests
Direti vo' : 10 Fled
Office 8 OF Unions

Montana, 5 fortunately, has
not had any SF. Lie. l. o. quar-
rels as they had in a good many
other parts ne country, but I am
sure that members of organized
labor in t and other parts of the
country W.. feel much relieved
when this quarrel Chat in a good
many cases has prevented labor
from putting up a united 'front.' will
be settled in a manner fair to all
parties.
l am sure the rank and file of
organized labor are against these
quarrels and they are really the ones
who pay the bills and do all the
work that is not paid for. All Off
GERS of the internationals are paid
well for their work. When thou
sands of the rank and file are won
dering when and how they are going
to eat. 1t is tough enough on these
Workmen to be deprived of the nee
essities of life, when they are wag-
ing a battle against their employers,
for a decent living wage, and better
working conditions, but when they
are asked to wage a war of union
against union it is not fair to the
laborer OF the employer.
Practically all labor organizations
are very strong advocates of peace
and the abolishing of war. How can
they take it upon themselves to adj
wise the nations of the world how
to settle their differences when they
can find no solution of their own
difficulties, other than wal to the
bitter end.
Ever since l a remember, labor
has been working for the direct pri-
mary and the election of all public
officials by a direct vote of the peo-
pie. If it is right and proper to
elect public officials by a direct vote
of the people, why is it not right
and proper to elect all international
officers of labor organizations by a
direct vote of the members instead
of the rump convention method of
electing union officials that is still
in use?
Some say this quarrel cannot be
settled Any difference between or
CARNATIONS can be settled if the
settlement thereof is placed in the
hands of men who will approach the
subject in the proper spirit and with
the desire to make an amicable
settlement.
I would like to quote from an
article by Reid Robinson, taken from
the Peoples Press:
'These enemies of organized labor,
who gleefully look upon the call for
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Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
COMMITTEE
PASSAGE OF O'CONNELL
RESOLUTION
Montana Labor News:

Montana Labor News:
House judiciary subcommittee to-
night recommended passage of my
resolution to memorabilia Governor
of California to grant immediate
pardon to Tom Mooney. This reso-
luton, the first of its kind ever in
troduced in the House, was the sub
ject of stormy hearings for several
days here. The subcommittee, con-
sisting of six members, voted as fol-
lows: three Democrats for passage
one Democrat voting present and
two Republicans not voting. Feel
certain entire committee will also
recommend passage and intend to
press for action on my resolution
this session. Tom Mooney through
John W. Jenkins, chairman of the
Mooney defense committee, con-
graduated me on this victory and
for my efforts in bringing the entire
Mooney matter to the attention OF
Congress.
Congressman Jerry j. O'Connell
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
%Finnegan, Monaghan
Get Union Label on
Air Mail Cathets

Postmaster Francis Xavier Mona
CHAN upon the request of members
Of organized labor has authorized
the union label upon a thumb sketch
of Montana showing airmail routes
which design will be placed upon
letters during the week of May 18th
to 21st, designated as National Air
mail Week. Postmaster Monaghan
has always been very eager to CO.
operate with the labor organizations.
It was reported at the Montana
Labor News office that Postmaster
Finnegan of Anaconda also had the
union label placed upon these dia-
grams or cachets and placed on mail
emanating from the p~ostoffice in
Deer Lodge County. Not only are
the cachets made of Butte copper
but made from metal produced in
Butte mines.
The labor movement of Montana
congratulates both of the postmas-
tiers upon their adherence to union
principles.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
JERRY j. O'(ONNELL
FILES FOR REELECTION

Congressman Jerry j. O'Connell
filed his petition with the Secretary
of State this week for reelection to
Congress on the Democratic ticket.
For Roosevelt not Reaction, for
Progress not Poverty, for Peace not
War" is the slogan which will ap-
pear after O'Connell's name on the
ballot.
In a fiery statement accompanying
his filing O'Connell said, I'm seek
ing reelection 1 pledge to continue
my efforts and fight in every way
l know how for a program of social
and economic reform for the people
of Montana. l will continue my sup
port of President Roosevelt and his
reform program Notwithstanding the
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
Communist Convention
Asks Democratic Front

BUTTE.-Strengthen the Demo
cratic front of the people of Mon
tana against the political domination
of the Standard Oil, Anaconda Cop
per, Montana Power, and the rail
road corporations was the keynote
of the. second Montana state conven-
ton of the Communist party which
concluded its sessions last night in
Helena, the state capital, with the
unanimous adoption of a resolution
calling for the building of a demo-
cratic front in Montana, collective
security as the road to world peace,
and the building of the Communist
party and its press.
Forty delegates from every corner
of Montana, the third largest state
in the union in area, listened with
close attention to the three main
reports and the discussion. The first
report on the Democratic Front for
Jobs, Security, Democracy and
Peace" was delivered by William
F. Dunno, formerly editor of the
Butte Daily Bulletin and represent
alive to the state legislature in 1919.
The second report on the people Of
Montana Unite Against Monopoly
Domination" was presented by
Arvo F~redrickson, state chairman of
the Communist party and leading
member of the Butte Miners Union
and delegate to the Silver Bow
Trades and Labor Assembly. The
third report on Building the Party
of Democracy, Peace and Socialism
in Montana" was submitted by Leo
Garnet, state secretary of the Com
munist party.
Progressive Traditions of Montana
The resolution adopted by the
convention calls for popularizing
the militant progressive traditions
of the people of Montana, which are
symbolized by the Butte Daily Bull
letin, and its editor, William F..
Dunno; the martyred Frank Little;
the old Western Federation of Min
ers; and the Miners Strikes of 1916,
II and 81"
Montana" says the resolution, SIS
truly called the Treasure State. It
is rich in natural resources. These
resources, however, are not used for
the benefit of the people of the state,
but through monopoly control are
exploited for the private profit of
Wall Street corporations-the Ana
conda Copper Mining Co., Montana
Power Co, Standard Oil and rail-
road interests. Two and one-half
billion dollars worth of minerals
have been taken out of the Butte hill
alone. Today two-thirds of the
miners who have produced that
wealth are unemployed and this
state exists in approximately the
same proportion throughout the
state"
1.-THE reactionary camp" continues
the resolution, Consisting in the
main of Wheeler and Ayers Demo-
crat forces, supported by Tory Re
publicans, has Systematically knitted
progressive legislation. 1t serves as
Continued on Page 6)
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
President Approves
Veterans, Hospital
projeds Under WPA

Congressman Jerry ]. O'Connell
informed the Montana Labor News
that President Roosevelt had adj
vised him that WPA application for
rehabilitation of hospital buildings
in Deer Lodge County had been APP
proved. The project carried an
ALLEGATION of $21, 144. Congressman
O'Connell also stated that this prof.
ect will be ready for immediate
operation at the discretion of MI.
Joe Parker, state administrator.
The Congressman is also assured
that the President has approved a
statewide project for the registration
of veterans graves throughout Mon
tana which carried an ALLEGATION of
$67,115. This also is to proceed at
the discretion of the administrator
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19

such places in Butte not using the
union card. However, the need of
having the house card is just as
great in these few places as it is in
the houses and cafes on Main street.
Men and women are urgently re-
quested to look for the union house
card in miners boarding houses,
cafes, lunch rooms and dining rooms
of all descriptions.
There has been a report made to
the office of the Montana Labor
News that there r n or two
miners boarding houses which are
not carrying the union card. The
people eating in these houses should
look for and request the card before
patronizing such a place.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19

Plans are rapidly formulating for
the biggest and best labor onven
ton ever held in Montana. Mr.. E.
A. Atkinson, president of the Mis-
soula County Trades and Labor
Council, and his committee are ar
ranging both the business and social
programs to take care of the dele
gates of the various unions. Women
visitors and guests will be especially
taken are of. Mrs. Reva Walter
skirchen, executive board member
of the Federation and one of the
active members of the convention
committee, stated that the unions in
Missoula had responded generously
to the request of the central labor
council for funds. The Missoula
trade unions will send a full dele
Continued on Page 81
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
m|SS0uLA SITE FOR LABOR CONVENTION
Hague Is Condemned
In Union Resolution

The following resolution condemn
ing Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey
City for his fascist tendency and
supporting Congressman O'Connell
and Bernard of Minnesota, was
adopted at the Silver Bow Trades
and Labor Council at its meeting OF
May 10th.
It will be noted that the resolu-
ton calls for the removal of Mayor
Hague from the National Demo-
cratic party.
Undoubtedly Frank Hague is one
of the most vicious re%actionary office
holders in the United States and
should be removed from the council
of the Democratic party. This is
much easier said than done. In the
particular circumstances surround
ing the substance of this resolution,
it seems evident that Congressmen
O'Connell and Bernard were pre-
vented by intimidation and threats
of physical violence from speaking
in Jersey City. 1t was only on May
LIST that Norman Thomas, the So
cialist leader, was forcibly elected
twice from Jersey City on the same
night, and his wife and other COM
panions who were with him on the
trip, were subjected to humiliation.
That a city the size and conse-
quence of Jersey City could have
such a backward complex toward
social problems is quite beyond the
understanding of people in the north
and northwest.
The resolution:
Whereas: Mayor Frank Hague of
Jersey City, New Jersey, has over a
long period of time denied to Ameri-
can citizens the right of free speech,
free assembly and other civil rights
guaranteed by the Constitution of
the United States, and
Whereas: This denial Of basic civil
liberties is enforced by the police
and extra-legal vigilante gangs in
violation Of established American
laws and traditions and
Whereas: Congressman O'Connell
Of Montana and Bernard of Mime
sofa were on May 7th prevented
from speaking at a public meeting in
Jersey City through a ban laid down
by Mayor Hague and supported by
the local police and vigilante groups,
and
Whereas: The International Labor
Defense, having sponsored the meet
ing, advised Congressman O'Connell
and Bernard that they should not
attempt to speak in Jersey City in
the face of threats of physical vio-
lence and possible bloodshed, there
fore be it
Resolved: That we, members of
the Butte Miners Union at their reg
ular meeting of May II, do hereby
condemn the ruthless, illegal and
dictatorial methods which have
made Mayor Hague notorious and
which have earned him the title q
am the law" Hague, and be it further
Resolved: That we demand an in
vestigation and appropriate action
by the United States Congress to
enforce basic American rights in
Jersey City, and be it finally
Resolved: That we call on Presi-
dent Roosevelt to remove Mayor
Hague from the National Democratic
committee; that copies of this reso-
luton be sent to our Montana con-
gressmen and senators, to the La
Toilette civil liberties committee, to
the national office of the Interna-
tional Labor Defense and to Mayor
Frank Hague in Jersey City.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
Tom Mooney Thanks
Sen. James Murray
For Radio Address
Senator James E. Murray,
Maahin ntnn n q

Senator James E. Murray,
Washington, D. c.
l heard your talk last night be-
hind the bars of San Quentin and
thank you from the depths of my
heart for your eloquent address and
the effect l am confident it will
have in winning our freedom. Pub
lie opinion is crystallizing in our be-
half and your splendid work has
helped immeasurably in bringing
about this result. My profound
heartfelt thanks and warmest per-
sonal regards.
Tom Mooney, 1921, San
Quentin Prison.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19

July LIST at the Labor Temple to
formulate policies and provide a
legislative program to submit to the
Legislature next January 1st. Presi-
dent James Graham of the Fedora
ton has already issued the call to all
affiliated organizations. Responses
have come in from Miles City, Kalis-
pell, Billings, and the farthermost
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19

corners of the state.
The Missoula unions are preparing
an elaborate program. Unions are
asked to send full delegations.
Vice President of Montana Fed
Grafton of Labor.
Vice President Jack Driscoll at
Butte is enthusiastic over the out
look for a large convention.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
GREAT FAILS ASSEMBLY
BANS POLITICS TALKS
~Straighten Out Other
Difficulties.

At the last session of the Cascade
Trades and Labor Assembly, Hanks
Service Station and Austin's Service
Station were removed from the I'M
fair list. The unions of Great Falls
are asking that members of organ
lied labor resume patronage to these
places.
The central labor body was in
formed by the Cascade County
Farm-Labor Council that the fol-
lowing persons had been endorsed
for the legislative slate: George
Grosskopf, Henry Ludwig, Elmer
Mills, Max E. Swall, Archie Nc
Leod, William Anderson, and Fred
J. Martin. Local unions are request
ed not to make any endorsements
for these offices.
The Carpenters Union expressed
thanks to the housing committee for
the fine work that it has done and
requested that it continue its work.
A letter was received from the
director of the National Association
of Furniture Manufacturers stating
that he was in full accord in having
furniture shops and marts open TO
the public.
This question came originally from
Spokane due to the apparent inten-
ton of furniture dealers to have
secret exhibitions of furniture.
The American Federation of Labor
is requesting all local unions and
city central bodies to write their
congressional delegates to support
the Wage and Hour Bill.
= y
Congressman O'Connor expressed
his deep appreciation for kilograms
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Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
FOR UNION
HOUSE CARD IN
BOARDING PLACES

Attention of the people is called
to the need for looking for union
house cards when patronizing eating
houses. There are only a few of
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19
TRADE UNIONS TO FORM POLICIES AND
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR this YEAR
President Graham Issues Call.

From far and near, representatives
of the trades unions will gather in
Missoula June 18th, 29th, Both and
Montana labor news., 1938-05-19

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., 1938-05-19

IA0rU 0A be 10 prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings Of working people
are the basis and index Of
progress In any community.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
MISS BERG TO BECOME BRIDE
 OF JOE WERNER
Ceremony Will Be Perform ed at N. L. Presbyterian
 Church This Evening

Miss Jennie Berg, of Bellingham Wash, will become the bride of Jot Werner. of this city, this evening al a quiet ceremony to be performeo by the Rev. John A. Glasse, of the Northern Light Presby teria Church.
 The service will take place i'm mediately upon the arrival of Miss Berg on the steamer AleuUian th's evening following which a small informal reception will be held at the home of MT and Mrs John Hahn. on Tenth Street.
 Miss Pearl Peterson and Mrs Harry Sperling will attend the bride. while w. K. Clark will act as best man for the groom.
 Miss Berg has, for the past three years. been a teacher in the school at Edmonds, Wash. MT. Werner has been connected with the Forest Ser vice since his arrival here three years ago. from Yakima, Wash. MT Werner, who is well known in this city, is also president of the Juneau Ski Club
 Following the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom will leave on a short honeymoon in Southeast Alaska. Returning here, the couple will make their home in the Eos bee Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30

PRACTICE MAKES PUNCTURE
 This piece began with G-men and can end by telling how they practice shooting kidnapers. A tar get resembling kidnaper is set up 60 yards away, fair distance for pistol shooting. The G-man, pre- tending he is battling kidnaper blazes away five times with the gun in his right hand and another five with it in his left, loading in be- tween.
 Then begins the charge. The G. man rushes 10 yards at a time, firing sometimes lying flat on his stopa h, sometimes sitting or Eneeling. In all he shoots 50 times, half with his left hand and half with his right. The last 10 shots are fired from the hip at 30 feet.
 All of this shooting and loading must be completed in 612 minutes. Most G-men do it in 6 minutes. tThe kidnaper is supposed to stand there) The score is based on what part of the body the bullets hit. Any G-man getting under 30 points better start practicing In a fight with gangsters, a miss is as good as a monument.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
Mrs. LindstrOnl
 Is Welded Here
 To Fred Newman
Quiet Ceremony Unites Couple at Lutheran Par
 sonage Monday P. M.

Mrs. Eli Lindstrom became the bride of MT. Fred Newman, fore man at the Alaska Juneau Mine, at a quiet ceremony yesterday after noon in the parsonage of the Res urrection Lutheran Church, wit h the Rev. John L. Cauble reading the VOWS.
 Attendants to the couple at the ceremony were MT and Mrs. Olaf Bedding.
 Both MT. and Mrs. Newman are well-known in this city, having liv- ed here for many years. They plan to continue making their home in this city, and are at present on a short cruise of the waters of Southeast Alaska in MT. Newman's private yacht.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
REINDEER COM.
 GOES OUT WITH
 COLUMBIA TODAY

The joint House and Senate Rein deer Committee sailed south this morning on the steamer Columbia enroute to Washington, D. C., to make official report
 The Committee has recently fin ished a six weeks thorough sur vey of the reindeer situation in AL aska and will report to the heads of finance committees in both con- gressional houses with reference to the question as to whether or not the Federal Government should purchase reindeer from white own CTS and give them exclusively to na- tive herderS.
 Members of the committee are c. E. Rachford, Assistant United States Forester, Chairman; Prof. I. D. Wilson, biology professor and Frank H. Reeds, Colorado news paper editor and stockman. L. H. Cubberly is Secretary to the com- mittee and Kristie Sather is steno- grapher
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
ROTARIANS HOLD
 EVENING SESSION,
 PERCY'S TONIGHT

With President Kelly Blake home and Secretary o. L. Kendall due to arrive on the Princess Charlotte at SIS o'clock this evening, the Ju- neau Rotary Club will hold its regu- lar weekly meeting at 6:30 this eve ming in Percy's Cafe, with the Ro- tary Anns, commonly known as wives, as guests.
 The President and Secretary are just returning from attending the meeting in LongvieW where next
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
BASEBALL TODAY

The following are sco.Cs of games played this afternoon in the two major leagues as received up to 80 o'clock:
 National League Philadelphia 4; St. Louis 3. Boston 8; Chicago 1. Pittsburgh '; New York l. Brooklyn II, 1 Cincinnati 9, 2.
 American League Cleveland 10; Philadelphia g. Chicago 3; Washington ?. Detroit 1 New York 3. St. Louis g; Boston 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
LEGION TO GIVE LABOR DAY DANCE SATURDAY

Arrangements for a Labor Day dance Saturday night in the Elks Hall and reception of visiting dele 2ates from the Westward to the Ketchikan department convention were made at the meeting of AL ford John Bradford Post, American Legion, last night in the Dugout.
 Post Adiutant George Gullufsen and Vice Commander Russell Cli- thero were named @ committee to handle the dance and Past Com mander w. o. Johnson heads the committee to handle the reception for the convention delegates who are expected to arrive here on the Aleutian next Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
COPPER RIVER RAILROAD MAY
 BE KEPT OPEN
Dr. Gruening Sees Oppor- tunity for Development in
 Chitina-Kennecott Area
Continued from Page One)

that he would consider it ill-advised to spend a large amount of money on another colony when there is still opportunity for vast develop ment in the Matanuska.
 Another fact that must be con- sidered, he said lis that the Kenai is the last great moose pasture in the world. When it's gone, it will gone Big game is one of Alaska s great attractions. Its preservation is om t hing to be considered seriously, and the Kenai is perhaps the outstanding game country left in the entire world
 Dr. Gruening expects to stay in Juneau the remainder of the week
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
JIM M'CLOSKEY
 TO VISIT HERE

Jim McCloskey, former CPR agent in Juneau and resident of Juneau for many years, is a passenger on the Princess Louise arriving Sat urday.
 McCloskey, who hasn't been in the Capital City for several years, will spend a few days here visiting with friends