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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
In a rare move, diplomats from Canada entered careful undertakings to advance peace efforts. The scene widens as Pope Francis' latest mediation opens room for renewed dialogue, with pressure mounting for a concrete step forward.
Washington reports a diplomatic consensus that the papal peace proposal will not shift allied or American war aims, but a more substantial response is planned. Secretary Lansing and British ambassador Barclay discuss the matter as authorities weigh a careful approach to avoid widening rifts with Germany.
The British Front reports a morning advance in France and Belgium with Canadians seizing hill 70 and advancing northwest of Long. British artillery then pounded German positions all night with heavy explosions. The attack began at 4 25 o'clock as dawn broke and the front fell into a tense stillness awaiting further action, continued on page 11.
In Washington Aug 15 Senator Myers introduced a war time measure to curb I W W activity in Montana and the northwest. The bill would make disloyal or seditious talk about the government or war officials unlawful in presence of others and impose fines up to 5000 dollars or imprisonment on conviction.
Berlin and Copenhagen comment on Emperor William’s telegraph to President Wilson as exposed by Gerard memoirs. German papers fault the emperor’s unilateral foreign policy, ministerial responsibility, and delayed official rebuttals. Critics say disclosures damage German prestige and complicate Germany’s diplomacy in World War I.
Kansas City August 15 officials and labor representatives held a two hour meeting led by Frederick L. Feick of the federal labor department. Mayor Edward and street railway leaders debated a path to end the tieup but failed to set a date for tramway service to resume. Patrons faced long delays as cars and makeshift transport filled the streets and nearby routes.
The scattered text references a pope peace proposal and national topics. Other items include theatrical ads, a German years piece, general and military notes, and sections on mining, finance, and classifieds. Sporadic mentions hint at a late era newspaper page with multiple brief items.
In New York on August 15 Eth Hoot head of a special diplomatic mission criticized German propaganda and socialists in Russia. Theodore Roosevelt also spoke praising Russia's move toward democracy while warning against treasonous elements in America. The talk urged support for democratic government in Russia and against German influence. The visit aimed to reinforce faith in democracy amid war pressures and propaganda.
A fragment notes Uncle Sam reducing doubts about the wheat crop and preparations by a corporation to buy and sell at set terms. It mentions words binding America and Japan in harmony of purpose, signaling economic and policy dealings amid wartime context.
The Food Administration plans to take over the 1917 wheat crop if needed to stabilize prices. It forms a Wheat Corporation with a $50 million stake, controlled by the federal government, to buy and distribute wheat, flour, and related goods. Herbert Hoover chairs the group with Julius Barnes as president, and a 12 member price fixing committee will act as agents for the corporation.
Aug 15 district executive of the Illinois United Mine Workers Fremont district leader sent telegrams to 1938 local miners ordering striking workers to resume immediately under threat of expulsion. Action followed an ultimatum issued by state mine operators yesterday. Pactorifs may close. Alton factories on verge of coal famine as strike worsens water supply affected.
Montana forecast shows a mostly fair day with warmer temperatures followed by a cooler spell. Light winds and no precipitation expected, officials say.
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