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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1918
Page
8
Senators heard frank, often blunt testimony on a military air program with General Kenly pressed about Pershing’s call for fighters. Officials described rapid shifts in orders and the difficulty of meeting delivery promises, while noting differing cables and urgent requests from overseas amid scrutiny of the program and its leadership.
Samuel Johnson aged 41 beloved husband of Anna Johnson. The family has moved from 213 South Idaho Street to Sherman and Reed's parlors where the funeral will be announced later.
The text notes the funeral details for Mrs Martha Davies and expressions of thanks from the Davies family. The service is set for Sunday at 2 o'clock at the family residence 99 Silver Tow street with interment at Mountain View cemetery officiated by W J Vicus. Additional notices thank Ruth Chapter No 2 C E 8 and Miriam Rebekah lodge No 3 for support and flowers from Mr and Mrs Mos Brown and family.
The death of 60 year old William Killeen was reported last evening. His remains are at Duggan's undertaking parlors with funeral arrangements announced later.
Testimony before a committee reveals friction between the army and navy over aviation shares. General Kent and others note a strong navy claim to more than its share while Pershing’s requests for 18 to 20 thousand machines by July face authority concerns. Baker defends and Read criticizes Creel over information campaigns.
Major William Te Ream of San Diego, a flight surgeon with the British American Flying Circus, was killed when an airplane crashed near Effingham, Illinois while en route from Indianapolis to Lowia. Lieutenant Renner of Metuchen, New Jersey, suffered a severe leg fracture and internal injuries but survived. Other planes landed safely. this marks the second fatality of the mission following Captain James FitzIng corps’ death on August 14 near Cincinnati.
Washington notes announce four selective draft calls forming the first September draft to train between Aug 30 and Septe. Crowder orders 125,000 white men and 21,270 negroes for full service plus 40,503 white men for limited service to augment forces abroad and train camps. Cojeul captured as New Zealanders push toward Bapaume amid German Meuse withdrawals and trench fortifications noted near Dinant and Givet.
Washington August 24 Government railways under federal control posted a deficit of 58 989 000 in June due to back wage increases while earnings totaled 88 008 000. Operating income for the first six months of government operation ending June fell to 178 194 000 from 458 208 000 for the same period last year. The Interstate Commerce Commission announced the figures showing about a 20 million dollar loss in six months of operation this year.
Washington announces the plan to convert national guard camps into permanent cantonments has been rescinded after costs were found to outweigh benefits. Camp Shelby Mississippi permanent exit and related work were halted. remaining facilities may be authorized later as needed.
A steam pipe burst aboard an American transport docked in an Atlantic port, killing seven men and injuring others. Fourteen coal passers were in the auxiliary coal room when the blasts occurred. rescuers found seven severely scalded dead. Naval authorities offered no official cause or report.
Savannah Ga August 24 The wireless station on Shee Island tonight picked up parts of an eight point zero call from a weasel off the coast reporting Itwa by a submarine. The message was indistinct and the operator could not catch the sender's name.
In recent dispatches General March asserts American troops will deliver the goods and end the war by midsummer next year. Reports cite divisions repatriated from France, increased ranks, and high casualty assurances, while officers praise front line performance and German capture figures.
Whitehall August 24 aged 7 and 8 year old Fruesteinn eorKe Cock ler were swimming with others near the Milwaukee Bridge a half mile north of Cardwell when they disappeared in swift currents. Willie Steinmilter escaped. Mrs. David Ogan heard cries and tried to help with a pole but could not reach them. By 9 oclock tonight they had not been recovered as crews and grappling gear searched the river. The families reportedly came from Nebraska as sugar beet workers.
Whitehall August 24 construction on the million dollar sugar plant was halted for the season because of unfavourable crop prospects from lack of water early in the season. The project was over three quarters finished, yet no available water supply will justify commissioning. Arrangements have been made to have nearby lots taken by other plants in the state.
Report highlights American efforts to salvage clothing and gear from the battlefields and hospitals. Workers patch uniforms, boots, and hospital slippers from damaged goods for reuse by soldiers and refugees, emphasizing thrift, dignity, and the national supply chain amid wartime need.
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