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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
10
Publication data shows a 1917 edition by Public Ledger company with Canadian copyright and international rights reserved. The notice warns that infringement will be prosecuted.
The narrative recounts Gerard's notice as ambassador to Germany aboard the Imperator, his Berlin arrival, residence search, and the formal November credence ceremony before Kaiser Wilhelm II. It notes the palace, staff introductions, and his choice to wear a standard dress suit over a custom diplomatic uniform, amid Berlin’s dense diplomatic scene.
Paris Aug 27 The German imperial foreign affairs bureau notes accuse General Maurot of insulting German prisoner officers at Verdun saying he called them bandits and pigs tore epaulets decorations struck them and threatened to shoot them Maurot denies being in Verdun and demands to be sent to confront the accusers and secure apologies and a withdrawal of charges
Washington on August 27 Senator Sheppard presented to President Wilson a petition signed by all Texas delegation members in Congress calling for withdrawal of Negro troops from Texas. White House officials did not indicate possible action by the president.
Butte remains hopeful as industry stalls and a recovery is anticipated. Merchants and leaders like M. M. Donoghue and Phil Gillis express confidence that work and copper demand will bring Butte back to prominence, while observers warn the exodus will happen only if unwanted elements persist. Local undertakers say business is quiet, but discussions among energetic citizens are expected to spark a rebound.
The excerpt notes that despite unease the community in Butte stays resilient, with residents determined to continue living there. Strong local sentiment reflects perseverance and attachment to the city.
Canadian Army report from August 27 notes a period of quiet on the front west of Lens. Canadian troops consolidated recent gains, extended trenches to shorten the front, and built a compact line about 600 yards from the burned city area. Raiders figure in encounters. 3 more machine guns destroyed, 5 captured, totaling 43 since August 15, plus 21 trench mortars among the spoils.
Misses Emma S S and Katharine T Lansing sisters of Robert Lansing secretary of state depart Watertown New York August 27 to sail for France and join Red Cross work at canteen stations on railroad lines near the western front trenches for service.
In Chicago a cosmopolitan parade of the No 258s showcased six nations with 10 Americans, 2 Austrians, 1 Syrian, and 1 Chinese. The Austrians expressed eagerness to join action immediately and will waive exemption. A hotel bellboy in uniform led the contingent.
Astrologers warn of an unlucky day with adverse planetary alignments. Love affairs face deceit and fickleness across society, while soldiers may face treachery and leadership issues. Strikes among machinists or engineers are possible, and autumn brings national changes. Children need protection from illness. Virgo-born may prosper, others face family disappointment.
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