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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
1
Readable fragments show Brand Whitlock referenced with number ten and a Belgian swap context. An Egyptian or European location Wien appears with a lone cryorship mention. Overall, text is fragmentary and lacks a clear reportable event or outcome.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Belgian papers under German censorship say United States minister Whitlock to Belgium will not return to Brussels. The news caused consternation in Belgium as German authorities allegedly sought his ouster. Secretary Lane King had earlier noted German officers regretted his leave and expected his return, a plan later said to change.
London reports the second phase of the Balkan campaign is developing slowly. After Serbia operations and Monastir occupation, the Bavarian army may press into Southern Serbia while Austria Hungary advances on Montenegro. Germans and Turks turn to Russia as forces move toward Bulgaria. Rumors place German troops toward the Gal ipoli peninsula but are not widely believed.
A mixed local broadcast of recalls and moral notes dominates the page noting I German attaches recall in a broader context with Tirana Whitlock not wanted in Bel sha. Ward's peace mission sails today. senator Clarks defeats Pomerene. A bank messenger and a bandit are killed. Sport news includes Mutte Ellis memorial service and a Milwaukee road test. Anaconda disease kills a cow. John J. Hammill dead. Federal court case. Hartwell and Harris guilty. 8 County hospital contract awarded. Divorce cases and city bonding plans. Church announcements and Goldberg cartoon fill ads.
Albany reports the fate of Edward McCall, chair of the down state Public Service Commission, tied to Governor Whitman after a six hour hearing by the Thompson investigating committee. McCall defended himself while the panel emphasized a stock ownership charge in Kings County Electric Light and Power. Whitman called the matter serious and left decision to Monday.
Rienzi C. Dickens, son of William H. Dickens the aged Longmont banker, was arrested on suspicion of killing his father with a bullet through the library window. Police found he bought a high powered pistol and ordered a silencer then received them by mail. Dickens claims innocence and says he was home with his children the night of the murder while his wife and other children attended a movie.
Little Rock Arkansas December 3 In a desperate engagement between a Sheriff's posse and bandits attempting to hold up the Iron Mountain southbound passenger train No 2 last night the sheriff was wounded and two bandits were killed according to Malvern reports this morning
In New York a bank messenger Allan Garaner and bandit George De Brosa died from bullet wounds after a late rush hour assault in the Fourteenth Street subway station aiming to steal a $1,000 bag. Walter Orleman wrestled a revolver from De Brosa. De Brosa was shot by Orleman and felled by a patrolman as he fled.
Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas wins the Senate president pro tempore role after a 28 to 3 caucus vote over Senator Pomerene of Ohio. Clarke’s victory splits the caucus over the ship purchase bill and cloture moves, with several notable defections and abstentions recorded.
London reports confirm the British government has requisitioned American transatlantic steamers Hocking and Genesee from the American Transatlantic line. The move risks a strong protest from Washington over seizure without prize court action.
Edward B. Trafton was found guilty in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 3 in the U S district court for robbing 23 stage coaches in Yellowstone National Park on July 24 1914. The jury deliberated under half an hour and sentencing was not yet set. He testified denying his presence in the park and challenged government evidence.
Ottawa reports the Iradian domestic war loan rising from 50 million to 100.9 million with bids exceeding 108.09 million. Finance Minister W J White says 190 million in bonds will be offered, 50 million for recruiting equipment and sustenance of Canadian troops, while the rest funds munition and supplies.
McEnnis Ring, an American mining man and storekeeper at Cos Sonora, reported Villa troops operating south of the border. He said other Americans were robbed and imprisoned, and he was dragged by a Mexican horseman with a rope around his neck while soldiers fired at him. The raiders then returned to Cos and robbed and killed a Chinese merchant.
Delegations led by Senator Walsh of Montana and Governor Kendrick of Wyoming urged Secretary Lane to open 1.1 million acres of the Crow Indian reservation to homestead settlement in Southern Montana. Crow leaders Plenty-Coos and Curly Bear opposed the plan, saying preservation is self-sustaining. Indians will get another hearing later.
German attaches report mass withdrawal of peace mission personnel with departures expected today. Information indicates coordinated pullback affecting liaison teams and monitoring posts.
New York reports Henry Ford plans to send 140 guests including 63 peace interests and 64 reporters to Europe aboard the Scandinavian Hine steamer Oxcar 1 bound for Christiania with stops planned at Sweden Denmark The move follows approval by Mr Bryan and President Wilson and aims to mediate an end to the European war while Allies and neutrals watch closely.
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