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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
1
A formal petition for closure is placed in the Senate as Simmons leads the tax bill. The measure aims to advance legislative action, with the petition signaling exhaustion of debate and move toward a vote.
Washington Aug. 29 The senate moved toward a war profits clash after disposing of publishers tax provisions and opening debate on the war tax bill. Senator Simmons led, proposing an increase of war profits levy to 1.06 billion, with broader rate changes. Debate centers on closure, with measures to tax war profits and adjustments to second class postage rates under consideration.
In Today's Standard TEE 0. Beans explains rustling card and related details. The report hints at transportation issues, a Fargo peace meeting possibility, and other state and district news including court cases and local notices.
A conference 18 warns that the transport system is disorganized and may break down completely by November. The claim emphasizes looming disruption across routes and services, urging immediate action from authorities and operators to restore reliability and prevent widespread delays.
In Moscow a third general sitting outlines severe denunciations of losses of control over operations, rail workers’ demands threaten transport collapse by November, and officials warn of dire consequences on front and country. Leaders urge restoring discipline, limiting soldiers committees, and granting the commander in chief unreserved authority amid shifting loyalties and vanished respect for leaders.
The People's Council of America seeks a meeting site in North Dakota with Fargo likely chosen. Governor Frazier assures constitutional rights and police protection if they meet there. Delegates traveling from New York plan to go to the chosen convention site, with Milwaukee open to hosting but unlikely.
Washington August 29 The administration soldiers and sailors insurance bill was favorably reported by a house committee with Representative Parker of New Jersey the sole dissenter opposing the optional insurance feature. The bill lowers the maximum jeopardy for officers and men and outlines dependents compensation.
Washington officials report a prolonged wheat price committee session failing to fix a 1917 crop price. Chairman Garfield says all considerations are under study as representatives of growers push for a higher price. When decided the plan goes to President Wilson for White House announcement. possible two figures considered if deadlock persists. Senators Curtis McCumber Sterling Kellogg joined President Wilson to discuss general Wheat country conditions and supply demand based pricing.
A weather notice forecasts cooler conditions for Washington with cooler temperatures on Thursday afternoon or night and a further cooldown in the south Friday.
Washington observers note President Wilkow moved swiftly on a major matter prompting surprise among entente governments. They expected slower diplomacy and delay, yet the president’s decisive action suggested a motive to influence the Moscow Russian convention and to project strong state patrimony.
Washington report shows 141,543.80 in gold and silver produced in the calendar year 116 in the United States and Alaska, with state by state totals led by Colorado and Alaska and notable outputs from Nevada and Montana as gold and silver outputs are detailed by mint and survey figures.
In Spokane Washington on August 2 three men pleaded not guilty after being indicted for failing to register under the selective draft law. Earlier today others pleaded guilty and were sentenced in U S district court to terms from one day to six months.
Premier of Canada faces caucus pressure as Sir Robert Borden offers his resignation. The cabinet and party factions respond, signaling potential leadership changes amid ongoing political tension.
Ottawa reports Conservative leaders resented Premier Isoraen's push to bring Liberals into a wartime coalition to support conscription for 100,000 reinforcements. Sir Wilfrid Laurier declined, prompting further negotiations with English-speaking Liberals and Western Canadian leaders to rebalance cabinet seats. Western representatives urged leadership changes to back a vigorous war policy while keeping Quebec’s French-Canadian stance. The caucus outcome pointed toward a straight party election in Canada next.
L C Evans chief counsel for Anaconda Copper Mining company told Butte chamber members at the Palace hotel that labor disputes stem from early hiring practices and the rustling card system. He defended the company against Rankin’s criticisms and argued the IWW links misstate the situation while praising Montana’s record and stressing proper worker screening.
London reports an uptick in British shipping losses last week due to mines and submarines. Eighteen vessels over 1600 tons sunk, plus three under 1600 tons, with no fishing ships sunk. Arrivals 2629 and sailings 2480. most sinkings occurred late in the week.
In Calgary two Eskimos from the Bloody Falls district faced a murder verdict after Sinnisiak confessed to stabbing Father Leroux and the group then allegedly shot Father Rouviere. The court granted leniency efforts in Ottawa while Sinnisiak was acquitted in Edmonton and the second trial moved venue. Police had hunted the Northwest Mountains group after a prolonged northern search.
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