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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
3
The piece reflects on American soldiers in Europe, praising their restraint and fighting spirit. It notes Europeans’ surprise at Americans’ wealth and modesty, with officers commending initiative and independence. The account describes how American troops adapt, endure, and maintain grit under fire, even in difficult woods and brush.
Washington July 31 Provost Marshall General Crowder today called on 23 states for 5 586 grammar school graduates of draft age qualified General military service total courses of training at colleges or the country The men may volunteer until Aug 6 and after that time any deficiency will be made up They are ordered to entrain Aug 15 The quotas and assignments include Idaho 103 University of dani Oregon 303 Benson Polytechnic stitutes Washington 247 Oregon Agricultural colle
Casualties for July totaled 67 291 versus June 141 147. Breakdown shows killed or died of wounds, officers and men, 8 474. missing officers, 59. missing men, 56 759.
Washington announces midnight transfer of telephone and telegraph systems to the post office department under a special committee. Burleson says operations continue normally as officers and employees cooperate for public and stockholder interests, aiming to maintain and improve service. Bell system chief Vail urges employees to uphold loyalty to public service under government control beginning tonight.
Amsterdam reports Nicholas Romanoff, former Russian emperor, executed after two hours of preparation. He collapsed in a chair, requested a priest, was supported to the post, and died when rifles fired. Separately, AP notes a labor leaders delegation to the White House failed to reach President Wilson about Thomas J. Mooney due to cabinet duties.
London July 41 A Daily Express Amsterdam correspondent reports that women at Krupp insist on neutral workers during the war, claiming every neutral hired frees a German for the front. Dutch workers returning from Essen corroborate the claim.
Imperial authorities report Britain pays about 24,020,000 daily in war debt costs and 25,000 per minute, as national debt climbs from 23.2 billion to 39.9 billion dollars. Taxpayers fund army navy air services and munition factories while allied loans total 8.16 billion. In contrast the United States faces a monthly war cost near 60 billion in total outlays with roughly half the per capita burden.
Washington dispatches state the German high command prepared the public for defeat in the Marne battle. An official report notes attempts to reassure, with Hindenburg renewing promises of a decisive blow while conceding a temporary retreat. The front may shift about a dozen kilometers toward the Vesle as preparations for future operations are made.
Amsterdam reports anger over remaining American dentists practicing in Germany. Letters to the Cologne Gazette claim German patients still prefer U.S. dentists whose high bills are charged in English. The issue reflects social perceptions amid wartime context and lingering American presence abroad.
Amsterdam reports Field Marshal von Eichhorn and his adjutant Captain von Dressler were killed by a bomb in Kiev as they rode to headquarters from the Casino. A cab driver and the assailant were arrested. The telegram says the crime originated with socialist unionists in Moscow. The assassin was a 28 year old from Ryazan province who claimed he acted on a communist committee’s orders. Telegraphing from Kiev with date not available.
The Hamburg Fremdenblatt correspondent reports a heavy storm cloud looming on Ukraine politics as the government moves to ward off unrest by mass arrests. Gyaiik, a outspoken state official of the hetman’s government, has been arrested.
Washington July 31 Navy department issues orders to call several thousand reservists to active duty under a prearranged plan to take over shipping crews for troops and war supplies. After weeks of training the men become crews to replace civilian sailors aboard troop and supply ships. A canvass on shore duty seeks spare personnel, and the Marines consider women for suitable replacements.
In wartime speech the director general urges railway employees to renew energy and faithful service to justify wage increases and better conditions. He stresses ensuring motive power, repaired equipment, and higher output across U S. railroad shops to support armies in France and on the seas, praising loyal workers while condemning a few disturbances.
Navy base hospital arrivals announced by Secretary Dam Tess describe a hospital unit of beds under Medical Director Charles Mt De Valin, with Dr Ray Smile directing personnel from Oregon and Washington. President Wilson signs resolution revoking the charter of the National German American Alliance, amid reports of a fatal plane crash at Carruthers field.
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