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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
3
The article contends Kaiser is blamed for troops faults as the Zeitung asserts the government lacks decisive liberty to rule with needed power and promptness to prevent the nation from drifting toward anarchy under autocratic rule.
Berlin reports under the Spartacus group raid on police HQ on November 21 freed 49 inmates, including 28 thieves burglars and five criminals. Vorwaerts notes deserters are allowed to form meetings and demand. German attitudes persist in calling the army undefeated and sing Deutschland Uber Alles despite setbacks.
Fragmentary line notes that privileges may be restricted by conditions prevailing in Germany, hinting at policy or social constraints shaping access and rights amid the broader national context. The readable fragment preserves emphasis on the influence of prevailing conditions on privilege.
Berlin reports a decisive battle to eliminate partisan politics in soldiers and workers councils across Germany. Soldiers demand equal representation on governing boards or convoke a national assembly, challenging the current government structure. Fellow leaders of social democracy seek a unified national platform as troops return spark protests and clashes with Spartacus followers. two killed, up to fifty wounded.
The Official Journal lists Fourth American brigade under Harbord and Sixth Division under Catlin plus the Sixth machine gun battalion cited for repelling a violent enemy attack and driving an offensive advance capturing Bouresches and Belleau Wood. Other honors include the Thirteenth Regiment under Butts and the Thirty-eighth Regiment for steadfast action on July 15, with recognitions to Max Staub Louis Kenneth Avie Mor Thomas Hitchcock and ambulance sections.
Partial OCR lists Lieut John, company structures, and infantry units with missing details. Likely notes on 111th Infantry and Company A 1th regiment under Lieut Cedric C, but the data is garbled and not all names or units are clear.
A public demonstration is planned in Great Falls for the evening of the 16th. The event precedes a larger meeting with speakers and an endorsement of the assembly, focusing on national railway negotiations and potential government ownership. Local committees will handle details and organize the event.
A telegram from Samuel Unter Was to Senator Overman asking to appear as a witness before the Senate committee investigating the German pope Kanda in the country. He says he will be in Washington Tuesday or may submit a statement for the record and protests the use of the committee records for publicity and misrepresentation of loyal citizens.
In San Francisco the milk commission meeting hears experts say milk remains essential in the diet. They note prices rose 88 percent in four years while infant mortality declined. Dr Charles F North of New York states farmers lost money before 1914 but now may profit yet lack needed help.
President Wilson met today with Secretary of State Lansing and White House aides in a conference during his trip. They discussed the league of nations and the British platform as part of ongoing diplomacy. The President sent a wireless greeting to visiting editors and to the soldiers, praising their sacrifices and welcoming them home.
Police broke up a riot in Poston on December 8 as about 100 disruptors from a mass caused chaos at a gathering of the Italy labor mission to America. The disturbance began when Bolshevik supporters cheered, refused to stand for The Star Spangled Banner, and threatened an Italian band, prompting officers to intervene.
Four suspects arrested here recovered all but about 150 dollars worth of four thousand dollars in furs stolen from a Seattle fur store on Thanksgiving morning. Three suspects were in a car carrying the furs and one man allegedly drew a revolver during arrest.
American ambassador David R. Francis arrived in London from Scotland. His condition improved after illness and he will undergo an operation here within a few days, signaling a pause before resuming duties in Russia.
British reports on wartime corruption accuse a Turkish official of profiteering amid Allied actions near the Dardanelles. The piece cites wealth tied to property in Switzerland and calls for accountability. Also noted are clerical appointments, a suffrage demonstration planned in Washington, and local casualty notices from American and Canadian postings.
A report describes a man who forced pallbearers to move vehicles, led hymns, and presided over a funeral with aggressive, showy behavior. The text claims he attends poor people's funerals to inject showmanship, and the narrator notes the subject’s change in demeanor after a discovery about his conduct.
Vienna reports that Germany recently delivered more than 10,000 tons of flour to Austria. A separate note from Ensign A. G. Hudttot mentions he has been in Hutte a week, suing his parents, and was seen off by friends at the station who presented him with several wives.
A fragmented poem references Osborne as a hale man who died from inanition while pursuing a final ambition. The text blends garbled lines, with chaotic repetition and stray phrases like life becoming a silly song and a canker, leaving unclear context or attribution.
The funeral for Robert Winsor was held at St Law Church with interment in Italy Cross cemetery. The family expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy shown during illness and after the death of their beloved wife and mother.
The list records funeral arrangements for multiple deceased individuals. John Howards’ remains will be moved to Daniels and Tilden parlors for later interment in Chicago. Other notices include Shirley Duane, Marent Koempel, Reagan, Nick Will, Mcleod, and Robert Larson with funeral times, locations, and pending interment plans at Daniels Bilboa, Tanner Wilbon, and Mount Moriah.
The body of Jace Williams lies at Whites parlors awaiting funeral services. The Rev Mr Chapman will officiate at the 10 o clock Tuesday morning ceremony.
Fragmented obituary items note the death of Stevanich Joseph Franke a 9 year old, Wilbur J Harris 18, and others from Hamilton Mendervillen Spokane and Portland with remains to be forwarded for interment. Multiple family relations and locations appear in doubtful OCR.
The notice details funeral arrangements for Paul Adams and Bryant with services scheduled for Monday and Tuesday afternoons at Mount Moriah and Titchards, led by Rev Woite. Interment planned at Smma with obituaries or memorials noting rockers and local scenes.
JOHN SHEA aged 47 died yesterday at the family residence 1024 Waukesha Street. He was born in Michigan and came to Montana 30 years ago. Survived by his wife and 18 children. Remains at family residence with funeral notices to appear in later papers.
The funeral of Mrs Margaret Hanratty Witt will be held Monday at the family residence on East Bare Street at 10 o'clock. Interment at Crowe's Place later. time to be announced. Remains of Juan V are to be laid out at Parlor 6 with time to be announced.
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