19 Aug 1918
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
1
After a degree ceremony at the new Knights of Columbus building in Butte a 1,200 member gathering joined 500 for a banquet in the gymnasium. Key speakers praised patriotism clergy and President Wilson while noting service sacrifice and unity in this wartime period.
Washington reports that total money in circulation reached 5.559 billion dollars, up 700 million from last year and 75 million from last month, averaging 52.44 dollars per person. The figures reflect currency in circulation rather than overall wealth or credit resources.
London August 18 Lithuanians demand the right to name their own king and refuse to recognize a German appointment. An Amsterdam dispatch says General Ludendorf is awaiting a solemn protest from the Lithuanian diet against any move to name a king unacceptable to the Lithuanian people who threaten revolt if such action is taken.
The Cologne Gazette prints a telegram from the emperor to the burgo master of Frankfort expressing deep sympathy for the misfortune suffered by the open town after an enemy attack contrary to international law. It asks the burgo master to convey the sympathy of the all highest to the victims' relatives.
Police surprised ten men in a rear saloon room at 219 North Main Street shortly before midnight. They were charged with vagrancy after a card game was halted. poker chips were seized as evidence. Names listed include Tom Welch Harry Sharp Jack Henderson and others. Sharp carried over $3 000 in cash and bank certificates.
A wartime column salutes Navy sailors guarding convoys and sinking U-boats. The account recalls a destroyer crew bragging of a successful hunt, dropping ash cans and a bomb to cripple a French cruiser, and the enduring pride in bluejackets and their deeds.
The French sector divisions held the line against German attacks on the Avre and at Thiescourt, earning credit for their ardor despite lacking glory and reinforcements. German artillerymen faced grenades and complained about hastily trained reinforcements sent to bolster batteries.
London reports that British troops west of Armentiers advanced 1 000 to 2 000 yards along a four mile front between Vieux Berquin and Bailleul and gained ground southwest of Merville. Outtersteen village was captured with 400 prisoners. An advance occurred between Chilly and Fransart north of Roye.
Paris reports spirited artillery activity between the Avre and the Oise and Aisne rivers with two German surprise attacks in Champagne repulsed in today’s official war office statement.
Paris reports spirited artillery fighting between Canny sur Matz and Beuvraignes with French forces taking 400 prisoners south of the Ancre river in today’s actions.
On the Vesle front the American army opened Sunday by firing a large number of shells north of the Vesle as German heavy guns replied until daylight. During the day American and French shells averaged two to one against the enemy. Saturday night patrols advanced to the enemy’s barbed wire and trenches on the hills but found no German infantry.
In France the American forces advanced at Frapelle despite 2,500 enemy shells and a German raid repulsed by American artillery and automatic fire. Nearby in Woevre an American patrol saw lively fighting, and one soldier, wounded nine times, carried a wounded comrade to safety.
In France during ongoing fighting the British Army patrols push forward on the Somme front as lines are continually pressed. The report notes continued activity with small gains and sustained pressure from opposing forces.
American women face more maladies from nerves as war work increases high tension. Eye strain from glare and rigid posture worsens health. Rest eyes, wear smoked amber lenses, and avoid staring at airplanes to prevent optic nerve issues.
British forces report ongoing day by day operations with no counterattacks on new positions for three days, intensified bombing of enemy lines, and gas projectiles used at Bray. London dispatch notes aviation update for Aug 17: German aircraft inactive, five enemy planes and a balloon destroyed, three British aircraft missing, and thirteen tons of bombs dropped.
Dr E W Buckley supreme physician of the Knights of Columbus reports from the western front that American troops have brought a spirit of victory abroad. He notes General Pershing Mangin and Clemenceau confirm the surge, while German prisoners display a contrasting attitude. A 15 year old German captive said his mother made him surrender at the first opportunity.
Paris reports Spain calls its note to Germany an ultimatum after the sinking of Spanish vessels. Madrid via A. B. C. cites that any German ship interned in a Spanish port will be seized for each Spanish ship torpedoed. The protest emphasizes honor and demand for satisfaction.
Tokio reports troops called out in nearly every major city including Maizuru where about two thousand workers are involved, signaling broad unrest across the country. The stirring anti government action reaches key naval facilities as authorities respond.
In Nagoya a mob of about 30,000 disrupted activities at the porcelain hub as soldiers fired on the rioters. At Kobe troops and police used sabers and bayonets to quell disturbances, reflecting widespread unrest.
Amsterdam Aug 18 The Vienna Neue Freie Presse brands as pure invention the report that Premier Husarek is drafting a plan for converting the Austrian monarchy into a state federation The paper denies he ever considered far reaching concessions to the Czechs in Bohemia and says he is bound to his predecessor’s promises on Bohemia’s district division
General Diedrichs, commander of the Czecho-Slovak forces in Siberia, presents a memorandum to allied representatives urging rapid aid on a large scale and an advance on Irkutsk. He warns that if the Allies reach Irkutsk within six weeks, Western Siberia could be lost to the Czecho-Slovaks, leaving Russia at German mercy.
An American front line corporal serving as a sniper in France has tallied six German kills in three days. He crawled to a tree to neutralize a German sniper causing trouble and also picked off three others at a trench junction about 500 yards away.
Freimdenbliatt recounts a meeting at German headquarters with Emperor William and Charles of Austria stating that on major war and peace issues there was complete accord and no differences remaining.
Investigations continued after a riot at Camp Merritt New Jersey on August 18 left two Black soldiers dead and eight others wounded in a clash with two military police amid reports of gunfire and chaos overnight.
The text advises short breaks during work to relax muscles for five to ten minutes to reduce stress from wartime duties. It argues these rest periods strengthen health and prevent nervous breakdowns by keeping nerves sane and rested during demanding conditions.
In Japan reports describe Breau involved in a 15 serious incident with police and infantry. The newspaper warns editors that rice riots news is forbidden to publish, and emphasizes censorship of related coverage.
Tokyo reports food disturbances intensifying with violence. In Osaka riots injure passengers as tramways suspend service. cavalry and police disperse crowds, 25 officers and rioters hurt, 500 arrested. Kobe warehouses burned, rice stores looted. cabinet allocates 5 million to rice distribution. The emperor donates 3 million yen to the national rice fund. Streetcars distribute rice in Tokyo districts. press praises the emperor while criticizing the government for late relief.
London reports from Tien tsin dated Friday describe Japanese rice riots as the worst outbreak against authority in years. Rioters employ extreme violence including dynamite and arson. Separately, Huntington Virginia groups plan to salute soldiers in khaki, per local note.
The funeral of the late Thomas Heimes will be held Tuesday at 9 o'clock from the family home 1600 North Main Street. A high mass follows at 9 30 at St Lawrence's Church and interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
M. J. Walsh Co funeral directors and embalmers located at West Park Street advertise automobile equipment services with phone access.
Funeral notices list names Bridget Healy Kate Shea Fritz Benneche and David A Bailey with services at homes churches and cemeteries. Healy family 6 Clear Grit terrace and St Marys church Holy Cross cemetery interment. Shea at 231 West Quartz street and St Josephs church interment Catholic cemetery. Benneche Daniels & Bilboa chapel interment Mountain View cemetery. Bailey remains sent to Knoxville Tennessee for interment from Daniels & Bilboa parlors.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.