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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1917
Page
1
A report from Oklahoma describes clashes involving law officers and draft resisters. The event centers on moves by authorities and responses by those opposing conscription, with details indicating mounting tension and law enforcement actions in the state.
In Port Aug 4 Elihu Root and the American diplomatic mission to Russia return to America amid praise for liberty won through hardship. They urge unity to meet the nation’s great task and defend democracy against luxury and raising dangers. Federal and state officials report draft resistance is not widespread but clashes occur as posse searches for objectors in Oklahoma and surrounding areas.
Portland Ore Aug 4 Col eo Dentler US Army artillery district commander for Oregon Montana Washington Idaho and Wyoming received a telegraphic request from Gov M Alexander Idaho for troops to Coeur d Alene district to protect metal mines producing for government use The Idaho executive feared IWW disturbances in Montana might spread to Idaho mining districts No decision on sending troops was publicized.
From the Butte and Anaconda sectors of the Standard Pawe Part, the report details a court martial with possible death for objectors to the draft, alongside mentions of a draft uprising tied to events in Oklahoma and broader war developments.
Special Dispatch reports Washington has taken no action yet to address Montana labor tensions. The War Department reportedly leaves decision to General Liggett in San Francisco while mediation is handled by the department’s mediator. Attorney General and Miss Rankin are referenced in discussing the situation as telegraphic updates arrive.
A partial forecast notes warmer temperatures on Sunday with warmth persisting in the eastern regions on Monday. No additional details on highs lows or precipitation are provided.
London dated Aug 4 reports King George replying to the lord mayor with thanks for loyalty and support to the fighting forces. He stresses three years of war have welded unity and resolve to defend freedom and humanity and proclaims that with God's help Britain will triumph, reinforcing the empire's spirit.
Santa Fe Aug 4 Gov Lindsey wired leaders of deported miners at Belen granting permission to return to Gallup and suggesting they should not return in body He also directed Sheriff Roberts at Gallup to protect the refugees under state oversight as they come back Armed guards at the mines forbidden to carry weapons off company property The deported miners are due in Gallup tonight Meantime Madria miners have taken no further action toward a sympathetic strike and settlement of the Gallup difficulties is expected automatically to call for new action.
Wheat 30 years old of Douglas famed as a West rough rider was killed today in Denver when a wild bronco in a motion picture lot bolted and somersaulted over a fence. Her head struck Mrs Ed Airs, a passenger, as the mare leaped the barrier. Wright had won a rough riding prize at Cheyenne Frontier Day last week.
A chaotic dispatch notes a Duluth gathering planned to escape heat with officials and citizens considering outdoor council meetings. Telegrams reveal uncertain decisions as Winter Palace talks in Petrograd conclude with calls to form a Kerensky cabinet and promote confidence in his leadership. In Seattle, immigration officials report Western Washington workers moving east to harvest fruit and grain, easing lumber strike shortages.
Washington Aug 4 registered men who resist the selective draft face court martial and possible death for desertion in war. Federal troops may be used to enforce the law with the whole military power mobilized if needed. Desertion is a capital offense and resisters will be pursued by civil and military authorities, with incentives for cooperation and penalties for evasion.
Ottawa reports the Canadian senate advanced the conscription act to second reading with a likely passage into law next week after a 44 to 34 vote. Government supporters backed the motion though Liberal leaders opposed, signaling imminent enactment amid wartime needs.
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