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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
1
King Ferdinand ordered Romanians mobilized and reported he personally took command of troops, signaling a decisive shift in military leadership and strategy. The move comes amid rising tensions and calls for stronger defense measures across the region.
Reports from the Carpathians describe renewed fighting as Romania and Entente interests converge while German and Austrian forces clash and Greece wavers. In California, Governor Johnson leads by uncertain margin with results expected soon as Booth predicts a close race.
Waco August 28 State Banking Commissioner John Patterson who was shot yesterday at Teague Texas while posting a notice closing the Farmers and Merchants bank at that place died tonight. T R Watson president of the bank and his two sons were released on bond yesterday awaiting the outcome of Patterson s wounds.
The item reports the death of Joe Bradley and a political rally or event in Pointe, tied to primary season. It notes implications for local party activities and candidate momentum amid a busy election scene in the region.
New Haven Railroad announced it would refuse freight not deliverable before 7 a m on Sept prompted by looming railroad strike. Alberta T Hardin of New York Central indicated the president would arrive from Washington and embargo plans would be discussed. other lines similarly weighing actions amid constitutional questions and potential eight hour day enforcement.
Chicago officials report trouble relocating vehicles amid ongoing access issues and disrupted rail ties. The note mentions western rail lines and cites continued obstruction, with further details continued on page 18 column 4.
Berlin reports the emperor dismissed Gen Erich von Falkenhayn and appointed Field Marshal von Hindenburg chief of the general staff. The dispatch notes Von Hindenburg’s staff will be chosen and mentions Von Ludendorff aiding his eastern campaigns. Romania’s possible decision and German hopes are cited as context.
Rear Admiral Pond reports the armored cruiser Memphis was driven ashore by a heavy sea near the San Domingo lighthouse and will be a total loss. Twenty sailors drowned returning from shore leave in a motorboat. The Memphis, built in Philadelphia, had a long service history including relief duties in Europe and the Mediterranean before being renamed from the Tennessee.
Berlin reports a cool public reaction to Romania's war declaration against Austria Hungary and the German recall of a Bucharest minister. The German note notes Romanian prisoners but Berlin papers note a sense of not sleeping. Rumanians in Berlin press the legation for word, while the Greek Balkans and Kavala situation are briefly cited.
Athens on Sunday night witnessed a pro entente demonstration at the former Premier Venizelos residence. About 50,000 people attended as a committee was formed to present Venizelos resolutions to King Constantine. The resolutions warned that if the people are not heard they will choose a course to minimize ongoing ruin.
Former Premier Venizelos, via Associated Press, said that Bulgaria would not withdraw from Kavala. He noted that Bulgarian assurances appeared unreliable and predicted continued occupation. The remarks reflect ongoing tensions in the region as Allied reporting transmits the statements.
Petrograd reports Romania’s entry into World War I as a sign of eventual Allied victory. Russian officials see a front union and improved position for General Barrail as troops shift from Saloni. London dispatch notes Dresden riots and agitator arrests amid political tensions.
Historical records describe an armored cruiser with 14,500 tons displacement and a top speed around 22.27 knots. The vessel cost roughly 6.15 million dollars and had a crew of about four officers.
Robert Fay a former German army officer convicted of conspiracy against the United States escaped from the federal prison in Atlanta with fellow inmate William Knobloch. Fay and Knobloch were at the prison for eight months and 18 months respectively after sentencing in New York. They left while claiming to repair arc lights, prompting an alarm and a statewide search near Avanta outskirts.
Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic convene in Kansas City for the first public meeting of the annual encampment. Gov Capper and Mayor Edwards welcome, with Capt Elias R Monfort and eight affiliated leaders replying. Officials expect 25,000 visitors, many women, joining the parade and business sessions tomorrow.
In South Carolina Gleage leads in early Democratic returns with Manning Cooper Blease scenario unclear as a second bid looms. Michigan sees Townsend likely renominated in a scattered Republican primary with Dieckema Sleeper and Leland close contenders. no clear Democratic ticket forms.
Early returns from Montana's primary indicate tight contests for U S Senate with Pray edging Edwards, while Stewart leads Romney for the Democratic nomination. GOP gubernatorial and congressional races in Helena show Cooney, Galen, Hawaras close behind Hale as votes trickle in from scattered precincts.
Washington Aug 29 President Wilson laid the railroad strike situation before Congress and urged legislation to avert a strike set for Sept 4 An arbitration proposal from railway presidents failed and negotiations were broken He held a Capitol conference with leaders urging brotherhoods to rescind strike action while rail heads prepared for a walkout and orders limited shipments Continued on power column
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