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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented report claims President Wilson alone can prevent a railroad employee strike by rejecting arbitration. The piece warns that delay could lead to bloodshed and mass casualties, underscoring the gravity of the labor impasse and national stakes.
British forces continue a six week bombardment that devastates German trenches and villages near Pozieres and Bapaume. Reports say the assault exceeds prior offensives in intensity with heavy shelling, aerial bombing, and grim German losses as Australian and British troops press through the line toward new strongpoints.
In today’s Standard Page, mentions on the question of greatest slaughter on the west front, munitions tax cuts, Allied advances, Anaconda news, and local items including a murdered woman in Butte, a boy killed by a car, and other primary notes. Catholic picnic a success and various state, mining, and librarian reviews are listed along with ads and sports.
Asneville, N.C. Aug. 13. The dam at Lake Toxaway collapsed after being weakened by recent floods, sending artificial water over 580 acres at an average depth of 20 feet. No lives were reported lost. The rush threatened western South Carolina towns including Anderson, Valhalla, Pickens, and Seneca counties as warnings were issued along the river valley toward the Chattooga river.
The Democratic Senate caucus ended a five hour debate by approving a 5 percent munitions tax and a 6 percent stock license tax on corporations to offset revenue losses. It kept a 10 percent net profits tax on munitions manufacturers and taxed materials used in war materiel, while plans to remove several stamp taxes faced strong opposition from Southern and Western senators.
Washington reports the $209000000 revenue bill dominates Senate discussions as appropriations for the session soar past prior highs. With the ship purchase bill approved and naval expansion likely, total congress spending may approach $1.7 billion, setting a new record amid robust defense and public works programs.
Washington reports that charges by Charles E. Hughes over Daniel E. Finn's appointment to succeed Henry N. Clapp as assistant appraiser of merchandise in New York drew a sharp retort from Secretary McAdoo. He called Hughes pettifogging and warned that the Clapp issue was an unfortunate setback for Hughes.
Petrograd reports the Austrians ceding the Stripa position with General von Bothmer in full retreat. Russian General Letovitzky advances on the right and Scherbatchett closes on the left, aiming to trap the retreating force. Nadvorna seizure strengthens Letelihtsky’s left, isolating the Austrian army in Southern Galicia.
A copy of El Nacional in El Paso reports unrest in Mexico City with Gen Benjamin Hill commanding federal district patrols to break up striking electric lighting and street railway workers. It notes several shots were fired and riots ensued, reflecting broad discontent.
Rt Rev J B Brewer bishop of the Blentins disesse of the Protestant Episcopal church is reported in critical condition at St Peters hospital after a month of illness Physicians say the end may come but he could live several days his condition stemming from old age and complicationsោង
New York Aug 18 general strike threat looms as representatives of railroad workers and managers travel to Washington. President Wilson cancels engagements to mediate a dispute over an eight hour day and overtime pay. Mediation boards report workers refuse arbitration while urging a peaceful settlement before any strike action could paralyze commerce nationwide.
Allied forces pressed in multiple theaters during a weekend advance. British troops moved 300 to 100 yards on a near mile-long front northwest of Pozieres and trenches were captured northwest of Bazentin le Petit. French gains south east of Maurepas extended footholds on hill 109. Meanwhile German counterattacks pushed back Russian forces in Galicia near the Sereth. Turco-Armenian fronts show Turkish retreats and disputed British cavalry pursuits near the Suez region.
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