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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
1
A baffling disease prompts warnings as authorities urge action to halt the spread of paralysis. Public health officials track cases and emphasize hygiene, vaccination where available, and prompt medical care to vulnerable groups amid rising concern.
Washington August 17 plans for a more vigorous campaign to prevent the spread of infantile paralysis were made at a conference of state health authorities with officers of the federal public health service. Resolutions will be adopted to check the disease, with experts admitting the cause and transmission remain unknown. Uniform regulations for interstate travel were urged, and committees were appointed to propose methods for control and statistics. Eleven thousand cases were reported in 38 states since January 1, with many cases rural rather than urban.
In a chaotic day the Standard reports on political maneuvers abroad and at home, including campaign plans to combat paralysis, a 2-sport note, and a Burke plea. It notes battles fronts, bond talk for summer preacher schools, and a clamor over advertising, finance, and rising building gains.
Washington Aug 17 A bond of 130000000 to meet extraordinary government expenditures due to the Mexican situation was unexpectedly recommended to Congress by the Senate Finance Committee with Treasury Department concurrence. The report on the 205000000 revenue bill urges the issue to cover Mexican costs and anticipated shortages for the 1917 fiscal year.
An official decree in Mexico City requires all foreigners seeking to acquire public lands, timber lands, or water rights to renounce treaty protections and be treated as Mexicans. They must file a formal declaration with the foreign relations department, and no exploitation permits will be issued until compliance. Existing proceedings pause until declaration. four months to act, or petitions are considered withdrawn.
Savannah Ga Aug 11 Rex RB wodnell of San Bernardino Cal was elected grand worthy president and Burrato N . of ??? was chosen at the 1917 convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Henry J Lemeecke of Saginaw Mich named grand worthy chaplain over Harry E McVeigh Cincinnati. Other officers listed include Frederick Hughes New York grand worthy vice president secretary Joamph eo Era on ORIO and Dowling from DANosche York treasurer John gonauctor Charles E Fener etc. delegate lineup from multiple states announced with secretary’s report and final adjournment anticipated.
William P. Clough, chairman of the Northern Pacific board, died at his New York home. A homerer and former railroad executive, he served on Lee's staff during the Civil War era. The report notes prior roles and ties to Northern Express. Gasoline prices fell another cent in New York, per The Standard Oil Company announcement.
The Livingston session of the Methodist conference discussed a proposed summer school for Methodist preachers and Bishop Cooke's push for statewide temperance. Ministers pressed for prospect echoes in Helena and a summer session at Wesleyan University in Helena. Reports highlighted gains in district work and church property recoveries across multiple towns, while Francis Ashbury’s centennial address urged universal church service coverage.
Aug 17 report from Temps cites a renewed German merchant ship campaign after a Feb 10 German note claiming armed merchant ships are not peaceful. It notes three days of gunfire raids by an enemy submarine against Italian ship Plata and says allied captains will continue the same course despite Captain Fryatt's death.
New York August 17 the possibility of another strike by the New York Railways company diminished tonight as both sides showed willingness for further talks. The core dispute centers on the phrase without prejudice in the reinstatement clause. Carmen argue that the stipulation was violated by dismissals. The company says layoffs were for operating efficiency and includes some with disciplinary issues.
Chicago Aug 17 Railroads and shippers face one of the worst freight car shortages in history this fall and winter. A Railway Age Gazette review warns of radical changes in industrial and transportation conditions. The Aug 1 reports show the largest gross car shortage and the smallest net surplus, with potential serious trouble if cars are not handled with care and efficiency.
New York Central Railroad announced a perfected method to detect hidden flaws in steel rails, reducing rail breaks from one in 00 rails to one in 142,000 on its lines. The process, led by Plimmin H. Du Tey after 40 years of Dudley’s work, uses reheating plants at rail mills to remove interior fissures. Accidents from broken rails in 1918 totaled 3,246, with 205 killed, 7,341 injured and nearly $4 million in property losses.
North West of Bazentin, British forces repulsed six determined attacks on the German trenches. Official War Office statement reports Teaty losses to attackers. British captured about 100 yards of German trench positions in the same area.
Washington reports middle officers and railroad chiefs met to discuss the eight hour day while managers resisted concessions. President Wilson aimed to arbitrate with a two sided commission. Congress signs indicate possible intervention as tensions rise and plans for a formal conference solidify.
The front reports a halt in major actions after weeks of intense fighting. Western front fighting centered on the Somme with German attacks repulsed and British gains near Bazentin. Eastern front quiet aside from sporadic Austrian and German activity. Italian operations around Trieste explained as precautionary. Austrian seaplanes raided Venice with minor damage, per Rome.
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