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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
1
President states the United States has crossed into Mexican territory and explains the peace pact with Germany does not create a legal obligation to use American forces to defend any nation's territory or independence. The remarks were made to interrogators as part of ongoing discussions about wartime diplomacy.
Extract from President Wilson's statement to the senate foreign relations committee notes widespread shutdowns and costly operations across mining and manufacturing. Copper mines in Montana and Alaska stay open at high loss, zinc mines in several states operate at half capacity, and lead, cotton, and oil supplies are strained due to blocked trade channels amid wartime.
President Wilson told the senate foreign relations committee that the League covenant imposes no legal duty for U S military action to defend other nations, though it may create a compelling moral obligation. He described the covenant as fostering comradeship and protection while maintaining final peace or war decisions with Congress, and noted implications for Japan's Shantung promise and Rhine troops. The discussion touched on German reparations, Yap, and reservations as Versailles negotiations continued.
British forces reportedly destroyed the Bolshevik battle cruiser Petropavlovsk and the Andrea Pervosyan along with a destroyer in the Gulf of Finland during an engagement Sunday. Kronstadt reportedly burning as allied forces press operations near Petrograd, while Kolchak forces face setbacks at Cherbinsk front.
Washington August 19 repeal of the daylight saving law passed the house over President Wilson's veto by seven votes beyond the two thirds. The measure now goes to the senate where supporters claim a majority.
Aug 18 telegrams from Mexico City foreign office state that relations between Mexico and the United States are tranquil. Pacific Fleet reports say the fleet anchored near Santa Barbara, California, on Aug 19.
Aug 19 East Helena with 2,700 people was swept by a major blaze destroying 29 businesses, 18 residences, and coal hay storehouses. The loss nears 200000 with two blocks of Main Street wiped out and two gasoline tanks exploding. Helena sent aid. fire crews faced falling wires and a dust storm.
Smoke and ash blanketed Butte after fires spread near Missoula Maiden Rock and Mount Powell. Witnesses report 800 to 1,000 acres burned as forests muster extra crews under Ranger Steele to head off the blaze while residents faced darkness and falling ash through the night.
Archduke Joseph agrees to resign as temporary dictator of Hungary after socialist opposition but stays on briefly as regent amid peasant and reactionary protests. Food blockade threats loom as anti Jewish movements surge. Romanians lift requisitions in principle after Allied generals demand ceasefire.
Aug 19 Missoula region faces a major forest fire sweeping into Spring Gulch and the Rattlesnake valley. About 200 firefighters deployed as winds threaten ranches within miles of the city. Montana Silver Fox plant and Jacob Curry’s ranch destroyed or badly damaged. Fire rescues include Mrs. Mark Poe and her children from near Effinger bridge. Firefighters battled flames in Spring Gulch, reports indicate more properties may be burned farther north.
Washington readies for future border emergencies as U S troops move swiftly. The Eighth Cavalry crosses into the southern republic in pursuit of outlaws who held army officers, with plans to add scouts to the mission.
Washington reports outline a swift troop move with cavalry, machine guns, and airplane guidance to pursue bandits who held aviators Davis and Peterson for ransom. General Dickman will direct the hot trail operation as troops cross the border from Texas to the Mexican frontier.
U S cavalry troops spread along Mexican country south of the Rio Grande combed the mountains for bandits who held Lieutenants Peterson and Davis for ransom. Rain hindered trails, aviators scouted the Phlire Olinage district, and six bandits were seen by the lieutenants. Pursuit continued with no contact by day’s end.
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