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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1916
Page
1
Congress will stay in session to pursue an early adjournment. Lawmakers appear set to finish unfinished business and depart the capital in the near term, signaling a planned end to formal duties ahead of the break.
Washington reports new railroad strike threats prompting possible legislation as Congress debates the emergency revenue bill and defences for war munitions tax while adjournment plans lag. Senate leaders push the revenue measure with amendments by Underwood Phelan and Overman, aiming to complete the program before adjournment. House schedules action on the deficiency appropriation bill and shipping measures as the crisis tests legislative resolve.
Democratic state committee announced tonight that Selway of the Republican central committee would join party leaders to urge county election officials to count the vote for United States offices promptly. The result may be printed in Wednesday morning editions after the August primary election.
Dolan age eight and a servant Mire were murdered in the Philippines by native robbers according to a cable. Peter V. White Tomb, a brother living here, notes William Whitcomb was in government service and had been in the Philippines since 1898, with relatives in Pender, Nebraska.
Today’sStandard reports Joint session updates and Italy’s war declaration against Germany. Lawmakers to remain at work, warnings issued to Anaconda and city officials. Notable notes cover Butte figures, a pastor’s departure, and a teacher association effort.
Andrew G. Dani, 67, a retired businessman from Butte, Montana, was found dead in a San Diego baseball park on the eve of his planned wedding to Miss Rebecca McCray of Le Rule. Friends cite unclear reasoning for his act. Dani reportedly had substantial property holdings and had planned to move north soon. His wife Dahl died in San Diego about a year earlier.
The report states Italy declared war on Germany from Aug 25 or Aug 28 following moves to aid in the Macedonian front and tensions with Germany. It notes Italy’s shift from the Triple Alliance, prior neutrality, and ongoing Allied diplomacy seeking a unified approach to the war. The dispatch references Stefani agency communications and the role of Prince von Metternich diplomacy, with broader implications for the European theater.
Several telegrams announcing the death of Andy Dahl were received in Butte yesterday. One telegram hinted the death may not be by natural causes. The San Diego lodge requested to oversee the body and funeral. Dahl, long known in Butte, had built wealth and later retired to San Diego where he owned an apartment house. He and his wife had no children or known relatives in Butte. His stomach troubles and prior operations sparked initial speculation about the cause of death.
Reports from Chihuahua City say Villistas captured the town of Satevo in the state south of here after a six hour battle with a 200 man garrison. The town was founded by the outlaws and the defenders evacuated due to lack of ammunition. General Jacinto Treviño was not with the outlaws according to reports.
Berlin reports that after a lull on the northern end of the eastern front the Russians launched a night attack across the Dvina near Tienhewaden forty miles southeast of Wika and Friedrichstadt ten miles farther up the river. The attempted crossing failed according to today’s dispatch.
British forces struck at night along the Somme near Bazentin Le Petit and advanced about 200 yards capturing a machine gun, with heavy fighting reported in the area according to the war office.
The Cologne Gazette via Overseas News reports the German merchant submarine Bremen is now United States bound with a cargo of dyes. The note reflects early 20th century shipping news and Lloyds-reading trade updates.
Telegraphs from Rotterdam state the British government informed the Dutch that from mid August every British merchant ship is being armed. Ship captains have received strict orders from the British admiralty to use their armament against ships of enemy countries.
Eleven racing autos piled up on the track during a 100 mile race at Recreation Park Kalamazoo Michigan. Two men were killed and eight others injured. Driver Tack Peacock and mechanician Marion Arnold died in the hospital after Peacock's car led the turn skid and struck the fence. A pileup of ten cars followed as others crashed into the overturned vehicle.
Helena Aug. 27 Residents urged by Montana board to take precautionary steps for the next two years due to infantile paralysis fears. Officials warn the epidemic may originate east and strike the Middle West, urging community-wide hygiene and early symptom protection to prevent spread.
Bolre Idaho Aug 27. Mark A Lufkin Davis Meloy and Ralph Guselt jailed in St Anthony on charges of plotting to abduct Rolan Harriman the 1 year old son of Mrs E N Harriman widow of the late financier and railroad builder. Foreman on Harriman summer ranch received a letter signed by two men proposing kidnapping and ransom. Police say both Lufkin and McLeoy confessed though Cusettatously denies knowledge. Mrs Harriman and Roland were to visit the ranch Aug 18 but trip canceled due to threatened railroad strike.
Washington August 27 plans for a joint session to hear President Wilson ask Congress to intervene in the rail strike threat were discussed with Senator Kern and Secretary Lane. Negotiations with railroad executives and the Brotherhoods pursued arbitration and an eight hour day, with Congress possible if talks fail.
Mrs G E Parks a Columbus telephone operator who stayed at her post during Villa bandit attack last March received a silver dining service and a fold watch from the New Mexico chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She slept in the office when bullets struck the building with her year old child beside her and remained until Thirteenth Cavalry troops rescued her.
New York officials report that major steel and meat packing firms nationwide are organizing for improved wages and working conditions. The announcement, made today by rank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, signals rising labor demands across key industries.
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