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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
9
In Coeur d Alene Idaho on December 5 the Day family suit began in district court to reclaim a sixteenth interest in the Hercules mine. Mrs Cardoner allege s she sold her stake for 370000 in October 1916 under misapprehension of value and that the mine’s full value is 20000000. Dividends of 922727 are cited. defense denies fraud.
Mio Janeiro December 5 decree authorizes signing an agreement with France for use of 20 former German ships totaling 249 500 tons. France will place 110 000 000 francs at the disposal of Brazil and will purchase 2 000 000 bags of coffee plus Brazilian agricultural products valued at 100 300 000 francs.
In France on December 5, Col. EB M House and the Americal mission with General Pershing and Viscount Northcliffe inspected the American army. House said he would inform President Wilson that the energy fitness and enthusiasm of the men far surpassed expectations.
In St Paul and Minneapolis, union leaders voted to adjourn a mass convention amid talk of a general sympathetic strike in support of carmen. Federal mediation was sought from Secretary Baker while Governor Burnquist resisted arbitration and saloons remained closed as guards patrolled transit hubs.
Washington reports health conditions across national army and guard camps improved overall in the week ending November 30. However deaths from pneumonia increased to 134 guardsmen and 39 draft men, with nine guardsmen and 15 draftees dying from meningitis. Total weekly deaths were 164 guardsmen and 79 draftees.
Bismarck ND December 5 jury empaneled for the sedition trial of Kate Richards O’Hare in the US court. Witnesses largely from Bowman where remarks about the mother of American soldiers prompted the indictment. Mrs O’Hare sits with her attorney, Judge Wade of the Iowa court resting.
German planes were brought down on Monday by French aviators as part of ongoing aerial actions near the Meuse. The war office announces active artillery engagement and renewed fighting in the region.
The article reports Senator Newlands proposing a plan to centralize federal power over railroads, prompting swift reaction in both Senate and House. He arranged a conference with President Wilson to receive executive recommendations, pledging decisive action if needed to ensure efficient railroad operation and adequate capital.
Washington December a informal understanding set for a December 18 vote on national woman suffrage and a December 20 vote on nationwide prohibition constitutional amendments. Most members in both houses back the president's push to focus on war legislation, but the House faces a strong push for action on the acts and domestic measures before the holiday recess.
Spokane Dec 5 The U S district court quashed the mandamus sought by Montana liquor dealers to force Northern Pacific company to accept liquor shipments from Montana to Washington The court ruled the express company is not in default until it refuses transportation of liquor with a Washington county permit and no tender has been made The Reed amendment issue was not involved according to an attorney
Boston reports Clemens A Haass a Milton resident and close associate of Count von Bernstorff was arrested for violating the enemy alien act. Federal officials seized two baskets of private correspondence and cited German propaganda activity and unauthorized travel to New York Washington and Maine along with possession of firearms. Washington notes Hoover appoints a committee of retail brokers to aid in food administration goals. JoH H Schaefer of Davenport will chair as a volunteer assistant.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve increases the discount rate by about half a percent across most of the 12 banks to discourage inflation and stabilize business conditions. The New York bank sees different adjustments, with varied rates listed for 16 to 60 day paper and agricultural notes, while several regional banks hold or alter specific rates.
Amsterdam dispatch reports intimation of Germany planning to compel youths aged 16 and 17 to enlist, urging immediate join of the Juvenile Defence to support the war effort as the great struggle among nations continues.
Five masked robbers struck the Stockmen's Trust and Savings Bank in the Stockyards district, stealing $10,000 or more. The president and seven employees were herded into a back room while the bandits fled in an automobile after battering the safe and cash boxes.
In St Paul Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, defeats Rene Deltas in the eighth round of a scheduled ten round bout. A left to the stomach ends the fight after Leonard, the lighter man, controlled the action from the start, driving Delmont into a corner before delivering the decisive blow. Local welterweight Bly Whelan KO's Johnny Nove in the second round of the card windup.
New York December 6 with 12 teams remaining in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Nine teams had covered 1 801 miles and one lap at midnight while the other three were one lap behind. Frank Kramer retired with a swollen knee. Madonna teamed with Ege after Sello quit, now one lap behind the leaders. Also reporting wrestling results from New York with Stranier Lewis of Lexington and Charles Popinhill of Bohemia among winners in international action.
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