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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1916
Page
1
In a tense game, Hughes misses scoring chances as Clark cites cramps and battles through the final minutes. The contest remains undecided as both teams push for the late lead.
Champ Clark opened the Democrat campaign in Maine praising the congressional record and administration while criticizing Hughes speeches. He contrasted Hughes speeches with a strong Democratic record and rejected Republican claims of undiluted Americanism, urging support for the party.
A compact selection from Butte and Anaconda columns notes Hughes misses on a plate and locals seek to extend a power line. Saloniki advance, Democratic Women’s club events, and general news items appear alongside obituaries and court notes. Despairing rancher suicide reported among broader regional briefs.
Allied forces open a new phase of operations at Saloniks as heavy fighting erupts, while in Washington a Senate spat erupts over Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor. Senator Reed defends Gompers against McNamara links, and Senator Sherman vows a public debate if Gompers could win a Senate seat.
Six Negroes were hanged by a mob after being taken from the Newberry jail in Florida early today. Three men and two women were lynched, while another Black man was killed by deputy sheriffs near Jonesville following the death of Constable Wynne and the shooting of Dr Harris in Bel si Long. The mob action followed accusations they aided Long in an escape. In Berlin, the Overseas News agency reports the general election will be held in early October.
The long awaited general offensive has opened on the Saloniki front as Entente forces push along the Balkans and in Galicia. Russians advance into the heart of the Carpathians while Austrians retreat toward Chornahora as battles spread from Guillemont to the Meuse and Venice air raids intensify the war across Europe.
John D. Ryan and C. F. Kelley of Anaconda Copper Mining arrived in Wallace in the private car Butte. They toured area lines and left by auto with Harry L. Day, amid reports the visit related to extending Montana Power Company distribution into the Coeur d’Alene district and Beaver creek routes.
A tropical storm swept Laredo Texas from 6 PM to 4 AM causing extensive damage at national guard camps. About 9000 soldiers lost tent shelter as winds up to 80 miles per hour toppled poles trees fences and small buildings. Communication with the outside world was cut for hours but there were no reported deaths.
The German government admitted it torpedoed the Dutch steamer Rijndijk off the Ricilly Islands last April while carrying a food cargo from Rotterdam to Portland for Belgium’s resistance effort. Germany apologized and offered compensation to the owners, a Rotterdam shipping firm.
President Wilson has issued an executive order promoting Mire Myrtle M. Davis of England Arkansas to a post office position in Arkansas without examination. The notice, received here, follows the death of Mrs. Davis' husband A. A. Davis, a rural carrier, who was killed on duty June 10.
Washington reports General Funston recommends moving American troops out of Mexico. The suggestion, prepared for the Joint Commission on border issues, aims to shape the Mexican view and influence guarantees for security as the commission seeks terms from the Mexican government. Officials note withdrawal could affect negotiations and security assurances.
New York Aug 19 Mrs Douglas Borman of Baltimore ill with infantile paralysis at Rye home of her parents. Husband a nephew of late Senator Gorman said wife likely contracted the disease in New York. Health department warns parents away with children until danger passes.
New York Aug 19 seizure of 25000 dollars worth of jewels and the arrest of Hans Edward Thompson as the man behind a large smuggling scheme. Customs officials say Thompson acted as an agent for others and returned from abroad July 11 as a steerage passenger. he faces a hearing Aug 25 with $7500 bail. Further arrests are expected.
Washington reports that on Tuesday President Wilton will sign the oval appropriation bill backing the largest building program for the Navy. It covers four battleships for four battleships, new cruisers, submarines, destroyers and all other craft, excluding the four battle cruisers and ammunition ships. The ammunition ship will be requested from private builders.
The New York Herald will announce a price cut from 3 cents to 1 cent for its weekly edition in New York City and surrounding districts. The reduction takes effect on Tuesday August 22.
Washington August 18 President Wilken urged railroad heads to abandon arbitration as a strike looms over wage and hours. Holden of Burlington urged arbitration while noting eight hour day is impracticable. presidents considered delaying a decision, seeking broader arbitration and possible rate adjustments through the Interstate Commerce Commission. The meeting paused with views that a strike remains grave but may become unlikely as talks continue.
A garbled brief notes a wartime warning and a looming threat. It mentions the sound of crack and ominous anticipation as events unfold, with fragmented references to evils and a looming danger ahead.
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