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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
1
Senators lay bare views during a tense debate over significant legislation. Harsh exchanges and pointed questions mark the session as lawmakers press for clarity on key clauses and potential impacts.
Washington reports bitter exchanges as senate debate on the administration food conservation bill continues. Senator Chamberlain defends administration measures against Senator Gore’s opposition while Oklahoma’s issues with the draft and labor provisions spark further conflict. Senator Hollis signals vote against the conference report over labor exemptions. (Continued on Page 7, Column 2.)
Germanys cabinet rupture sparks senate talk as telegraphic reports reach Anaconda and Butte. Two resisters to be brought to book while Finien faces life sentence. Helena notes on Montana volunteers and streetcar strike actions. District court cases and mining ads fill the page alongside broad religious and military notices.
Canadian troops pushed advanced posts to the main enemy line along the railway embankment west of Lens. Two battalions captured a crater at Cite du Moulin and another on the Lens Lieven road, overcoming hostile outposts with bombs through a ruined maze. Bombs triggered enemy withdrawals and two tunnels were bombed, with suspected casualties on the opposing side.
Berlin in a wireless press dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg sending a telegram to the German chancellor on the war’s fourth anniversary. He says German forces remain consolidated on all fronts and march with unbroken strength toward new successes. He vows home spirit and perseverance guarantee victory and an honorable peace.
Vancouver reports the death of Sir Richard McBride former Premier of British Columbia in London according to cable advices received today. He led the province for many years and was a prominent political figure.
New York Aug 6 official announcement from the British recruiting mission states Lieut H B Denton head of Royal Flying Corps recruitment will travel to Texas soon to establish an aviation camp for Canadian personnel.
About 200 of 244 called appeared for medical screening under the selective service act at Silver How county. Doctors report only about 15 percent unfit, lower than eastern districts. some avoiders face court or a draft-martial. The second group will report at 9 this morning, with numbers 244 to 488, and doctors noted high heart rates from excitement or prior drinking, but no exemptions granted. Dr. C H L Rodes led examinations.
Minnesota reports one of the best crops in history with Montana and North Dakota expected to exceed early hopes. George P. Flannery of Northwestern Trust says Montana may yield 40 to 60 percent more than anticipated while North Dakota should be equally strong, and W P Kenney of Great Northern credits Minnesota with a great crop in many years and predicts better results for North Dakota and Montana.
About 1500 tons of copper ingots and lead were salvaged from the Kristianiadjord after the Norwegian American line ship grounded near Cape Race Newfoundland during a storm. A wrecking tug, returning from Cape Race, reported the salvage and that efforts to save the ship failed.
Fragmentary wartime note notes futile assault by Teutons and a labor affairs dispute. Mentions Entente and Hain, with unclear details and possible allocation of efforts. Readers should consult fuller dispatches for precise actions and outcomes.
British and German combat along the Flanders front intensifies amid rain soaked fields. British troops clash near Hooge and Holle with heavy artillery and hand-to-hand fighting, taking casualties but advancing on the Menin road and surrounding zones. Allies report difficult weather but steady gains as troops regroup and return to positions.
Reports from Denver say the electrical workers dispute shows limited movement as the State Metal Trades Council signs an agreement with the electrical workers. Miners return to work gradually after some walked off, while others stay out awaiting wage and working condition changes. The government may intervene to keep transcontinental lines operating during the war, and trainmen threaten to strike if power is disrupted. The Butte Clerks vote largely to accept the agreement, with small dissent. Continued on page 7 column 5.
Berlin reports five ministers of state resign including Foreign Secretary Zimmerman and Finance Minister Lentze. Richard von Kuehlmann named secretary for foreign affairs in Zimmermann’s succession. Prussian posts filled with new appointees as Berlin notes limited move toward parliamentary reform and that the cabinet remains unlikely to embrace a genuine parliamentary direction.
Major M Chiperfield of the Provost Marshal staff ordered rapid actions on exemption boards in Chicago. He dismissed one member, recalled another from a fishing trip, and sent evidence to federal authorities about attempts to observe draft procedures. He asked Adjutant General Dickson to replace Henry Schoening, citing German-American district concerns, and warned that obstructing board work will be dealt with.
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