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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
1
A German warship was sunk after the British fleet overtook it at sea. The engagement left the defender overwhelmed and sent to the bottom, according to coastal reports.
British dispatches report the sinking of the Scharnhorst Gneisenau and Talprng by Vice Admiral Sturdee near the Falkland Islands. The Nürnberg was sunk after trying to escape with the Dresden in pursuit. Reports claim the Dresden may be cornered in the Strait of Magellan, with insurance rates affected by the naval blows.
Brig. Gen Tasker H Bliss arrived to assume command in a border town where most houses show bullet holes from Mexican fire. Bullets narrowly missed Bliss as he inspected a bomb proof, with shots crossing the boundary near an immigration station. Despite quiet on the Mexican side, bullets rained into American territory injuring and killing several people along the line.
A Berlin official statement reports Emperor William's health improving with a relaxing catarrh and normal temperature, indicating his condition has stabilized. The bulletin notes progress and reduces concern over his illness.
The edition notes another German warship sunk and reports on various wartime items including political trials in Butters, trench progress, and obituaries. It mentions pay demands by enginemen, mining congress activities, and a range of society notices from school health reports to parent teacher meetings.
The United States warned Provisional President Guttieres and General Carranza to stop troops firing across the border or face U S retaliation to defend American territory. A similar message went to leaders at Naco across from Arizona. Three batteries were sent to Naco to deter cross border fire. The tone was clearly defensive not aggressive, with no intent to invade Mexico.
Congress and the House naval affairs committee hear Secretary Daniels defend a two battleships per year program and predict an international disarmament conference after the European War ends. Gardner accuses the administration of blocking his probe into military and naval conditions. He also faults coast defenses for lacking ammunition if war breaks out today.
Testimony before the federal commission on industrial relations alleges that Judge Jesse G. Northcutt, counsel for coal operators, pressed to control strike actions in the Southern Colorado coal fields. Adjutant General John Chase cited his constant attempts to direct decisions, while Major Boughton and Major Van Cise refused to reveal secret investigations into the Ludlow battle without higher authorization.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Sereno E Payne of New York died suddenly of heart failure at his apartment at 11 15 tonight. The 68 year old congressman, active on the Ways and Means Committee and author of the Payne Aldrich tariff, left a son Will Payne and no known family nearby. He had long been a leading Republican figure in the house and had just been involved in key tariff and finance debates.
Washington reports a weekly drop in copper exports due to war related shipping difficulties. For the week ended December 5 exports totaled 1 007.55 dollars, down 20.75 from the November average.
Dover dispatches report German submarines attempted to enter the admiralty harbor at dawn under heavy rain. The bombardment lasted about half an hour with 200 shots exchanged. Unconfirmed rumors claimed some subs were sunk. Dover, opposite Calais, is a key England France port with a fortified harbor completed in 1909.
French mayor Clarenor Smith stands trial on charges linked to delayed progress in Butte. Authorities allege improprieties and mismanagement amid city duties, with jurors selected to determine guilt or innocence. Local officials stress transparency as proceedings begin.
Clarence Smith the mayor of Butte was charged with criminal libel in connection with an attack on Otto Pufahl a decorator during occupancy of Butte. The defense questioned witnesses including Amy Edmunds editor. The case hinges on alleged libel and prior conflicting statements. Eight jurors will render a verdict under jurisdiction of justice courts as four witnesses testified.
London reports uneasy Britain as news from Poland remains scarce. German forces retreating east open room for Allied advances while Russian and Austro-German clashes unfold around Lodz Cracow and Mlawa. Servians win a major Austrian defeat and the South African rebellion nears end amid Turkish prisoners.
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