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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
2
War report describes front lines in old trenches behind the mire erected before July 1916. The area remains strongly garrisoned and German traps persist. A British officer’s body found in Aveluy wood bore a German grenade attached to the wrist, set to explode if moved.
Ribecourt six and a quarter miles southwest of Noyon has fallen to French forces. Washington reports American aviators conducted raids on railroad yards at Conflans, Longuyon, and Dommary Baroncourt. General Pershing's yesterday communique was released by the war department.
London reports twenty one German planes brought down and nineteen driven out of control with six British machines missing after aerial engagements. British and American squadrons co operated to destroy six enemy aircraft near hangars. Australians report advances against German positions between Bray and Etinhem and clearing Cateaux wood. Haig confirms German evacuations north of Albert and minor fighting along the Somme Lys and Vesse fronts with repulsed counterattacks.
Reuters dispatch reports Aug 14 that French forces contest Thiescourt massif and St. Claude Ecouvillon farms with slow gains. North of Gury Germans hold old trenches but make no ground as they retreat into fortified positions. Mustard gas fills the air as French advance against thinly held lines without tank support, yet seize dominant battlefield positions.
Zurich dispatch cites Munich and Dresden papers reporting 74 Czech soldiers executed and widespread arrests amid raids in Bohemia. Hungarian garrisons are reinforced and weapons confiscated. Munich papers warn a minor incident could trigger a general Bohemian uprising.
General Pershing's night communication says a patrol in Lorraine conducted a successful raid and took prisoners. In the Vosges a hostile raiding party was repulsed, and artillery activity along the Vesle was noted with no further reports.
British forces gained ground at the apex of the Lys salient with a slight advance east of Meteren and new patrol lines east of Vieux-Berquin south of Meteren, according to Field Marshal Haig's official statement.
New York reports the British government fixes bar silver at 48 18-164 an ounce to stabilize the East Indian market. The U S price for pure silver is set at 1 dollar per ounce, roughly matching London.
Washington August 14 The $500 million issue of certificates of indebtedness closed yesterday and oversubscribed. Total subscriptions will be known tomorrow and another issue of certificates will likely be announced by the treasury tomorrow.
Paris reports a crown council at imperial headquarters with Chancellor Hertling, Dr Helfferich, Ambassador Helfferich to Russia, Admiral von Hintze, Field Marshal von Hindenburg, and General Ludendorff. They discuss the allied advance on France and the Russian front with possible west and Russian policy decisions. Helfferich may not return to Russia after the conference. Eichhorn murder sparks unrest and unease among leaders.
President Wilson urges Red Cross volunteers to continue serving under the proposed draft ages 18 to 43. In a letter to Henry P. Davison he warns against chaos if draft selections bypass voluntary enlistment and stresses the Red Cross as a vital aid to armed forces and suffering peoples. Davison worries the new manpower bill could trigger a rush to recruiting stations.
London reports Premier David Lloyd George sent felicitations to Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and the officers and men of his command. The imperial war cabinet conveys warm congratulations for the allied triumph in the third battle of the Somme and heartfelt thanks to the troops.
Buenos Aires reports President Trigoyen asked congress to pass legislation to appropriate 80,000,000 pesos to enlarge the Argentine navy. The move aims to boost maritime defenses amid regional tensions.
Two British prisoners who escaped after the Marne fight reached American lines north of the Vesle after seven days of arduous travel. They described German prisoner rations of three quarters of a pound of potato bread a pint of thin soup and hawthorn berry coffee, with similar but larger allowance for German soldiers. They claimed beatings and poor care for wounded prisoners, and that hospitals treated only those who could not walk.
Intelligences officers of the department of justice, deputies of the United States marshal's office and Fresno county and city officers are investigating a series of big fires in Fresno and vicinity. Losses total about 1,250,000 dollars. The latest blaze destroyed two large planing mills.
Census style figures list 3 424 languages or dialects worldwide with regional splits of America 1 624 Asia 937 Europe 587 Africa 276. It notes English spoken by over 150 million, German 120 million, Russian 909 million, French 60 million, Spanish 55 million, Italian 40 million, Portuguese 30 009 000.
C E Jackson of Dallas Wyoming surrounds his ranch with a rabbit proof fence and stock with goats and rabbits. He raises rabbits on goat milk and reports they thrive and grow large. He expects to profit greatly from the venture amid wartime meat shortages.
A speaker asserts America must provide manpower for the war effort while not sacrificing its own capable citizens. He emphasizes continuing to put every nonessential man into fighting roles and warns against misinterpretation that the United States would be used to relieve allied forces. He stresses vital truth for the alliance and the refusal to rely on American soldiers for English defense.
A striking new cable service debuts exclusively in Montana, signaling a notable communications development. Local residents gain access to enhanced connectivity as providers roll out this unique offering within the state.
The Central Presbyterian church held a crowded reception for Rev. George W. Thomas and George S. Gruber as they depart for YMCA war work. Gruber recently joined the church and has acted as assistant scoutmaster, while Thomas will resume training at Camp Kearny before heading to San Diego with family. The evening featured readings and music, and a purse was presented to Thomas by G. H. Stafford.
Mr. Gruber and the Rev. Mr. Thomas delivered fine addresses to friends and acquaintances gathered to bid farewell as denominational workers leave the community. After refreshments, a time of handshaking and exchange of compliments concluded the entertainment.
Sol Genzberger received a cablegram from his son Earle N. Genzberger announcing his safe arrival in England. Earle was a promising Butte attorney before joining the service and is now attached to the 816th field artillery.
The War Labor Board opened hearings in Washington on August 14 addressing the conflict between union press feeders and Chicago employers. Levy Mayer, counsel for the employers, argued that any increase approved for press feeders would extend to allied industries, signaling a potential nationwide impact on the printing industry.
In Cheyenne on August 14 the day’s six furlong opener saw Milton Robbe win with Rooster second and Certain Point third in 1 16. Maud Smith captured the five and a half furlongs, Maconde was runner up and Sofia Belle finished third in 1 09. Knight of Pythias took six furlongs with Gordon second and Lone Star third in 1 15. White Shields won five and a half furlongs, Fining placed second and Mineral Jim third in 1 09. The fifth race covered one mile with Stanley S&S noted as winner.
In the program Naoma Walton won the five furlongs at Pleasanton with Pleasanton Belle second and Felicitor third finishing in 1 02. Little Leonard captured another five furlongs, Castoma placed second and Alice Carr third, time 1 02 4 6. The earlier race saw Won finishing first with Insurance Man second and Larkin third in 1 44.
Mrs Levi P Morton wife of former vice president and governor died at Ellerslie Rhinebeck after a month long heart illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Church of the Messiah Rhinebeck.
Reports from Rhine districts confirm both submarines that engaged the Justicia off the north Irish coast have returned. The White Star liner Justicia, serving as a British transport, was sunk July 19 after a 24 hour battle with German undersea craft.
Washington report says Thomas G Masaryk president of the Czecho Slovak national council sent a message to Arthur J Balfour British secretary for foreign affairs expressing appreciation for Britain's recognition of the Czecho Slovaks as a nation.
Washington August 14 The War Industries Board extended the expiration date for maximum prices on Douglas fir lumber logs from September 15 to October 15 keeping control in place as demand and supply factors shift.
Washington reports sixteen Chicago boys decorated by King George for valor possibly from the Hammel action on July Fourth. British orders had kept some American troops out of the line, but Australian and other American troops later advanced together. American casualties were counted while some wore Australian uniforms in dressing stations.
Six people died and many were injured as a severe electrical storm lashed Eastern Pennsylvania on August 14. Two men were killed near Wilkes-Barre and heavy property damage was reported amid the bolts and vivid lightning.
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