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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
1
A brief Chicago gathering sees Progressives reaffirm plans to press their party platform across thirty four states. Delegates emphasize sustained advocacy and coordinated campaigns to advance reforms nationwide.
Chicago dispatch reports the Progressive Party executive committee session with George W. Perkins of New York stating the party will continue education and campaign efforts. They will seek a national convention date in an agreed location and avoid amalgamation with older parties while stressing tariff reform and a nonpartisan tariff commission.
Dublin reports police raided the Irish Freedom office, a monthly opposing enlistments and endorsing pro German sentiment. Copies on newsstands were confiscated and another similar paper’s distribution was halted, fueling renewed agitation in England.
London dispatch reports Belgrade evacuated by its garrison after Servian forces concentrated on a new defense line. Belgrade, poorly prepared for siege, was isolated and evacuated Monday night as Austrian occupation followed.
In today’s page the Standard reports Belgrade captured by Austrian forces and mentions various items including political inquiries, war dispatches, and local notices. The scattered phrases reference mob activity, Italy’s moment, protests by South American nations, and a captured general.
Washington probes Bethlehem Steel to learn if it planned to build submarines for belligerents. Charles M Schwab and executives offered oral positions, to be written later, amid debates over how far U S firms may aid war efforts without violating neutrality laws. The case hinges on whether shipments of parts or complete vessels constitute lawful commerce or contraband. Schwab had just returned from Europe with talks of war material contracts for Britain and possible discussions with Secretary Bryan.
London dispatch from The Daily Telegraph reports fierce fighting around Lodz from Nov 19 to 22 as German forces attempt to outflank Russians. The Russians hold the town with decisive resistance, suffering heavy German casualties while the populace prays for a Russian victory.
Vienna via London reports Belgrade fell to Austrian forces today as General Frank telegrammed Emperor Franz Joseph announcing the occupation on the sixty sixth anniversary of his reign. The message confirms Belgrade was taken by the Fifth army corps.
The case of David Lamar charged with impersonating Representative A Mitchell Palmer to defraud J P Morgan and United States Steel will go to the jury in federal court. Lamar’s counsel announced no defense and argued he violated no law by using the congressman’s name to gain a hearing. The government relies on Lewis Ledyard’s telephonic testimony from 1923 and Lamar’s statements. Lamar’s side contends no congressional duty or fraud occurred and that his intent was to align business interests with the incoming administration.
London reports in Pretoria dispatch that General Christian de Wet, famed Orange Free State commander, has been captured. He rose from burgher to commandant at Ladysmith and led forces against Cronje, later signing peace talks and holding a role in Orange River agriculture. One son killed, two reportedly surrendered.
Rome reports the Italian parliament will reassemble with 450 deputies and 800 senators in attendance. Premier Salandra will outline ministerial policy amid tensions from the European war, detailing military and naval preparations and measures to ease unemployment. Leaders are expected to rally behind the cabinet to show national solidarity before foreign powers.
Washington reports grave disputes among South American nations and belligerents in Europe prompting a Pan American Union governing board conference next Tuesday. Argentina Chile Peru Uruguay and Ecuador urged stronger neutral rights and exclusion of belligerent warships in American waters as Chilean officials warn Germany may push other powers to deploy ships within three miles of the coast. The Chilean government urged united action by all American republics while Britain and France previously asked U S mediation to enforce neutrality obligations with Ecuador and Colombia amid rising tensions offshore.
Eight submarines are under construction at Union Iron Works in San Francisco owned by Bethlehem Steel. The boats will be shipped in sections with unknown final destinations. Fore River Ship Building in Quincy Massachusetts, also Bethlehem owned, is reported to be building twelve submarines.
The Hamburg American liner President, once voyaging in the West Indies and docked in Havana since September, sailed last night without permits. Its destination is unknown, but it is believed to contact a German cruiser. The ship reportedly carries a small amount of coal and provisions.
The Associated Press notes Austria has occupied Belgrade while German leaders defend the war effort. Germany votes a large war credit and claims readiness to regain territory, as Britain and France reinforce fronts from Lampernisae to Lodz. Reports describe shifting fronts, Russian gains near Cracow, and renewed Allied efforts in the West.
Mexican capital faced a period of near anarchy as Gen. Francisco Villa and Gen. Emiliano Zapata arrived from north and south. Volunteers and troops restored order after a week of shock, police were dissolved, and mobs gathered near the National Palace as the city isolated itself and communications were temporarily cut.
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