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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
1
Report notes discussion of a six billion dollar figure to sustain wartime measures through July and beyond. Officials weigh cost, duration, and economic impact while outlining funding sources and oversight.
Washington reports the Senate pauses on the 2.196 billion war tax bill while the House moves to raise part of the additional 6 billion needed through bonds and certificates. McAdoo and Kitchin plan early talks to secure ready money to cover expenditures before the next session.
Streetcar workers praise police for escorting 400 strikebreakers from Kansas City to St. Louis after violent sympathy mobs smashed windows and burned four cars. Mayor Ford Edwards optimistic for an amicable settlement as conferences continue.
Boston reports that nineteen Provincetown fishermen from the schooners Mary C. Santos and Natalie J. Nelson were drowned when the horses used for fishing were swamped by a sudden gale off Cape Cod late Friday afternoon. The crews arrived in Boston tonight.
The Standard highlights wartime pressures with reports on air raids over England and American tanker sunk by a submarine. It notes Montana legislature likely to call an extra session, wartime funding measures, and local news from Anaconda and Kansas City. Copper mining costs rise and hospital fund drives unfold as civilians cope with global conflict.
Labor disruption in Kansas City ends as strike breakers leave at their own request following a day marked by threats and unrest. Police say no serious injuries were reported and investigations continue to identify those responsible.
In Washington on August 12 Senator Myers urged federal legislation to handle the I W W threat in Montana and other states. He argued state laws are insufficient to curb incendiary talk and attempts to incite disturbances and violence. He said authorities should enforce existing laws but a federal measure is needed during the crisis.
An Atlantic port report claims a German submarine was sunk by a British freighter’s guns near Brest France. Three shots disabled the periscope and caused a final explosion, sending the sub to the bottom as the merchant ship escaped.
Petrograd reports a central committee statement condemning Germany for not honoring neutral country internment deals for sick prisoners. It accuses Germany of retaining unfit military prisoners, restricting correspondence, reducing rations with adulterated foods, forcing excessive labor, and refusing civilian prisoner exchanges or nursing missions.
The U S navy department announced the sinking of the American Standard Oil tanker Campana by a German submarine on Aug 6 about 143 miles west of Hede Re. Forty seven survivors landed. the captain and four armed guards are believed captured. The Campana, built 1901, was 2518 gross tons and 335 feet long.
Berlin reports Austro Hungarian forces captured key heights and Grozesni village while Russians and Romanians failed to take ground north of Fokshani. Prisoners exceed 130 officers and 6,650 men with several guns captured. Western Front artillery intensifies on the Aisne Meuse sectors as Luftwaffe pilots tally more air victories.
Montana forecast calls for generally fair conditions Monday with likely showers and cooler air in the west Monday night. Tuesday should bring fair skies and cooler temperatures.
Helena August 12 no official statement yet but an extra session of the legislature is likely to be called to discuss creating a state constabulary and possibly a home board. The call is expected after Governor Sam V. Stewart returns from the Northwestern governors conference in Portland.
Tacoma August 12 Judge H Gary head of the United States Steel corporation on a business pleasure trip says there are no signs of early peace. He believes the allies will prevail due to greater manpower and resources, and that the central powers cannot offer terms acceptable to the allies.
A cable from a South African port reports the American steamer City of Athens, 9,000 tons, bound from an American port with seven missionaries aboard, was lost off South Africa. All passengers were saved. no further details were provided. The vessel was owned by the American Navigation Company.
London August 12 In naval circles the Sunday Times says a further change on the admiralty board is expected as Admiral Jellicoe resigns for rest. If he steps down Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty may succeed him.
Clay Center Kansas Avie Taft remains ill at a local hotel with his condition improving said Dr. B F Morgan Taft’s physician. The doctor declined to estimate when he could resume duties.
A distressed group in Jerusalem CA faces tough times with widespread hardship and sorrow described by local observers. The report notes bleak conditions and community concerns amid ongoing strain and uncertainty.
About 100 Palestinian Jewish refugees, mainly wives and children of U S naturalized men, arrived in Switzerland from Jerusalem en route to New York. They travel at U S expense amid hunger and high prices, with many reporting three months on the road and trains delayed. Authorities expect about 6800 others to follow as the United States arranges passage.
Swiss press condemns eight weeks of travel misery endured by American Jews who fled Palestine and Syria. Newspapers report refugees, including the elderly and children, suffering from vermin, hunger, and lack of fresh linen, blaming Austrian and Turkish authorities.
Dorothy Be. Haskell, 15, daughter of C. H. Haskell of Tacoma, fell into a crevasse on Mount Rainier around noon. A guide was lowered 100 feet but could not reach her. he could see her and at least one report says she was alive but unconscious awaiting rescue.
Salem Oregon August 12 1920 State Forest Wor ester Elliott asked Governor Withycombe to close the deer hunting season opening August 15 due to unprecedented fire danger until rains reduce the threat forest fires persistently endangering timber and livestock authorities fear a repeat of past losses.
The exemption appeal board of district No. 1 will meet in Helena on Tuesday to handle the heavy workload. The panel will remain in session twice daily until the selective conscription process is completed.
Washington reports a plan to regulate wheat, establish buying agencies at key terminals, and end futures trading. The food administration will hypothetically seize the 1017 wheat crop to stabilize supplies and prices for America’s forces and public, with licensing starting Sept 1 and a $2 minimum price not yet in effect.
An official statement reports German raiders killed 23 people including nine women and six children and injured 50 at South End near London. Bombs caused extensive property damage with about 40 bombs dropped. Rochford and Man mound Kent saw minor effects and no casualties.
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