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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1916
Page
1
A note states that a resignation tendered to Prime Minister Asquith was not accepted, indicating ongoing political maneuvering. No further details are provided on the individuals involved or the exact date of the incident.
London reports a growing political crisis as Prime Minister Asquith urges King George to consent to reconstructing the government. War secretary Lloyd George is rumored to have offered resignation, while meetings at the premier's residence and talks with Bonar Law and the Marquis of Crewe continue amid uncertainty about a full cabinet collapse.
London dispatch citing General Callaris states Greek forces suffered 8 killed officers 26 soldiers and 3 officers 45 soldiers 4 marines plus 7 civilians wounded in Athens street fighting. French casualties include 2 killed officers and 45 marines. Queen Sophie supervising care for allied wounded. Also reports 150 British missing since fighting with few details on their location.
A high wind struck Helena at o'clock tonight accompanied by hail and lightning. All light and power lines were knocked out and the city remained in darkness for about half an hour. Crowds sought shelter as hail piled up to several inches in minutes.
Russians to seize Constantinople and recapture Chinahua City while Germans report minimal ground losses in Athens. Anaconda reports memorial services for Elke, with local Elks and butte notes. Factual items include 18 fatal sidewalk fall, runaway boys found asleep, non Catholic services, barber price cuts, mining and finance at Butte playhouse, and a hoard of classified ads.
Juarez Dec 3 official dispatches report Carranza troops under Murguia and Ozuna recaptured Chihuahua City after routing Villa forces 39 miles south. Telegraph lines restored, many Villa followers captured or killed. Some foreigners harmed, Chinese spared, Trevino and Murguin in city. Soldiers with ears cut and mutilations noted among remnants.
Yesterdays Duma session featured obstruction by extreme left members and a sensational speech by Vladimir Purishkevich of the Union of True Russians. He attacked the government and German influence, accusing officials of corruption and misuse of public resources, while noting disorganization delays in government influence and peace rumors.
The extract reports a Premier's demand to retake territories beyond the old frontier as Polish and ethnographic grounds are cited. In a separate note, Governor Whitman announced a five member committee led by George W. Perkins to study rising living costs and propose laws to lower food prices through economical distribution.
Paris reports a total embargo on Greek shipping in French and allied ports following attacks by Greek troops in Athens. The Greek government offered most artillery and munitions to the allies last month, but the move was not guaranteed. Troops clashed with French forces. casualties occurred and allied authorities warned of decisive measures to secure the situation.
Athens reports General Corakas, head of the Venizelist recruiting bureau, arrested and charged with inciting guerrilla warfare. He allegedly used the Hotel Majestic as a firing point on soldiers and civilians. Several soldiers testified Corakas paid 25 drachmas per man to desert to the Venizelists at Saltoniki. He likely faces abetting charges at trial.
Railroad workers arriving from the East report the Northern Pacific roundhouse at Dickinson North Dakota burned early today destroying eleven freight locomotives. The structure had been partially burned last spring with an addition added. the fire consumed the under portion of the old building.
Berlin reports little progress for German forces amid the Somme campaign with the heavy costs and renewed Entente strength. The writer notes the July to November battles draining Western powers, and marks the Domme offensive as a historic, severe Entente defeat shaping the continent.
Washington December 3 withdrawal from entry of 45000 acres of public lands in Colorado and 5000 acres in Utah including part of the Green River formation. Lands near railroad lines expected to be highly valuable as a fuel reserve for the navy. Shales yield petroleum and shale oil with 19 to 15 percent oil by refining. By products include elemental sulfur usable as fertilizer in large quantities.
The Entente Powers agreed to remove the representatives who had been in control of the Greek postal and telegraphic services. The action followed discussions in Athens on Saturday and December 2 with notices from Longon and December 3 at 10 15 p.m. local time.
Berlin reported by wireless to Sayville that a German submarine sank the 6000-ton French transport Wed with troops. The admiralty announced the loss, noting the vessel carried a sizable troop contingent.
Washington December 3 Speaker Park Representative Kitchin, leading the house, assured President Wilson of concerted action on railroad legislation. The president summoned leaders to discuss prioritizing the Adamson bill and other measures. House leaders promised effort to expedite passage by March 4 while economizing on other business. The conference also touched on embargo plans and inflation issues though not in detail.
Albany, N Y Dec 3 The murder conviction of Charles F Stielow for killing farmer Charles D Phelps was upheld but his death sentence in the electric chair was commuted to life imprisonment by Gov Whitman The case on the Phelps housekeeper Margaret Wolcott was not tried The confession of Erwin King that he alone killed Phelps led to reprieve reversals but King later repudiated his confession and the court set Dec 11 for possible execution
London dispatch reports that the Romanian government is established in the northern frontier region near the Russian front. Most ministers and congressional leaders have arrived at the new capital, and parliament will convene soon.
After a 1916 alliance disclosure confirming Allied rights to Constantinople, Russian forces push from the Danube toward Bucharest. German and Bulgarian troops retreat south of the capital as Russian attacks hit Transylvania fronts and Dobrudja, with captured prisoners and booty reported. The push aims to avert fall of Bucharest, though envelope maneuver by Central Powers continues.
New York announces formation of an organized boycott network to reach every consumer. Commissioner Hartigan says by January 1 a plan assigns at least one woman to each of 42 000 blocks to monitor and inform residents about prices of food items, enabling rapid boycott actions if needed.
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