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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1916
Page
1
A historical note reflects a harsh public push in 1913, highlighting a relentless publicity drive and a memorable slogan that sparked debate. The statement emphasizes the era's aggressive messaging and public reaction to promotional campaigns.
Charles Hughes spoke at a Chautauqua in Billings urging a protective tariff and “pitiless publicity” against pork barrel politics and administration incompetence. He warned against private benefit at public expense, pledged to serve the American people, and argued tariff policy should lie with the Republican party.
In a city update from Butte police, officers face accusations of murder. Reports indicate an officer was targeted during a confrontation at a local playhouse and an investigation is underway.
Washington aug 11 proposed house revenue bill faces senate battle over income surtax increases to 18 percent on high incomes and possible 20 35 percent plans. caucus backed 2 000 exemptions for married and single persons while delaying inheritance tax and munition taxes. board pay rise to 10000 and total revenue forecast 18 million versus house 210 million.
Chicago film: Morse Davis a Canadian mining man dies after taking poison. Mrs Davis claims he and she both fell ill after hot toddy doses, later a second dose in the morning. Detective sergeant Tessell, Capt John Ryan, and Mrs Davis discuss whether the poison was mixed with medicine or salts and what happened next.
In Colorado Springs a conference of the National Woman's Party adopted three resolutions. They pledge to oppose Democratic candidates in 12 states where women vote for president and for Congress, praise endorsements by Progressive Prohibition and Socialist parties, and commend Hughes for supporting woman suffrage by national action.
Four people injured in a highway collision near 0 Toad house at 1 o clock. Mrs Grace Worth likely fatally hurt with serious back injuries and head bruises. Miss Marie Longfellow pinned under the car and rescued after top removal. Two musicians from the German village at Lake Avoca sustained minor injuries. Elsewhere a Greek steamer Eleuthéria bound for Volos caught fire off Skiathos, 40 killed and many injured among 1200 passengers.
Washington August 11 President Wilson is assessing a broad transcontinental campaign. White House aides say decisions depend on Congress while invitations for speeches across the nation are being filed. Advisers push a cross country tour though leaders say Hughes campaign won’t force extended trips before adjournment. The president has just accepted the Democratic nomination and will outline legislative achievements.
Petrograd reports Stanislau, a key Galician railroad hub southeast of Lviv, has fallen to Russian forces after a sequence of operations along the Sereth River. The official statement details assaults near Monasteriyska, Koropice river advances, and a mounted detachment strike near Mindigorie, with enemy retreat across the Bystritza following intense fire.
London reports from the war office that on the British front the situation remains unchanged between the Ancre and the Somme. Daily raids continue, with several long-distance attacks hitting targets in Brussels, Mons, Namur, Usigny, Courteray, and related rail sidings and airship sheds. Of eight missions, only two failed to return.
In Michigan today voters weigh a decisive strike question regarding Dr J B Murphy whose sudden death precedes the outcome. the case centers on labor action and health concerns influencing the decision.
Reports from Washington say 400000 railroad workers may strike unless eight hour day and overtime pay are won. Mediators propose a board with representation for each brotherhood and four neutral arbitrators, amid heavy opposition to Newlands act rules. Talks continue as mediation is extended and the president's authority debated.
Saratoga Springs August 11 Samuel Seabury of New York judge of the state appeals appears the choice of the democratic delegates for governor. He received overwhelming support from county delegates, signaling his frontrunner status in the nominating process. Portland August 11 reports strong general demand for wheat with daily price advances at Pacific Northwest points and in Portland.
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