Hollanders Issue Appeal to American People for Belgians
A wartime appeal calls on American citizens to aid Belgians. The plea stresses urgent relief and unity as the Belgian crisis deepens, urging donations and support for humanitarian efforts.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
1
Neutral Nations Urged to Lead in End of Belgian Suffering
An appeal dated December 11 from Dutch officials urging the United States to take a leadership role among neutral nations to stop the German cruelties in Belgium. The letter, signed by President Niemeyer and Secretaries Delafaille and Walch, calls for collective action to end the atrocities and slave trades described along the German frontier, promising sympathy from neutrals if the U.S. leads. It stresses the urgency of decisive intervention, citing the plight of Belgian families and the wider war impacts on Northern France and Western Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Twe
Germany
Belgium
Hague
Netherlands
France
Russia
Western
Europe
United States
Anaconda News Highlights and Local Events
A condensed page of Anaconda items notes political and military headlines from Europe, local deaths including Mrs. L. J. Lester of Anaconda, and police and court notices. It lists revival services, Salvation Army work, bar association events, and miscellaneous items like a musical treat in Butte and a general news roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigium
Rumania
Bnows
Mra
L. J. Lester
Abaconda
Darby Ray
Pracy O'Rourke
Supreme Anaconda News
Anaconda News
S—Raitorial
Butte
Milwaukee
John Groeneveld
Cabin
Salvation Army
Bar Association
White House
Violation of German Pledges Tied to Sinking of Marina
Information at the state department points to a clear cut violation in the sinking of the British ship Marina with six American lives lost. Berlin to receive evidence as courtesy. Arabia case being reviewed for possible U S action. Officials say the Marina was torpedoed without warning while carrying horses and freight on the open sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Marina
Berlin
United States
Arabia
Great Britain
Germany
Mediterranean
Evi
Lan Sing
Sussex
Belgian Deportation Tragedy Sparks American Aid Appeals
New York reports the Belgian deportations by German forces deepen sorrow as authorities and civilians seek aid from America. The Carnegie Hall event will feature Elihu Root Alton B Parker James M Beck and Rev Manning. In Washington the New York court ruling voids the Long Sault Develop ment franchise for a St Lawrence river power project and hands a loss to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nivelles
Belgium
Olereyme
United States
America
Carnegie Hall
Elihur Root
Alton B. Parker
James M. Beck
W.T. Manning
Washington
New York
Long Sault Development Company
St. Lawrence River
Supreme Court
Sister of John D. Ryan in a Critical Condition
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports John D. Ryan president of Anaconda Copper Mining Company rushed from New York to Denver after learning his sister Mother Agnes Gonzaga head of the Order of St. Joseph's was in critical condition at St Joseph's Academy in North Denver. She had taught at St Patrick's School in Denver years ago and was on frequent travels from St. Louis. The family may assist her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Denver
New York
John D. Ryan
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Agnes Gonzaga
Order of St. Joseph's
St. “Joseph's Academy
St. Louis
Mother Gonzaga
St. Patrick's School
Cabinet to stay intact as Wilson plans second term
Washington advises that nearly all of President Wilson's cabinet will remain in place after March 4, with possible shifts only for a few. McAdoo, Baker, Houston, and Gregory draw most attention as departures are discussed, while Burleson Lansing Daniels Wilson likely stay. Houston’s leave of absence as St. Louis university head may continue. Baker’s move to justice is possible if Gregory resigns. CY McCormick could head the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Gregory
McAdoo
Houston
Baker
Burleson
Lansing
Daniels
Redfield
Washington University At
St. Louis
Department of Agriculture
Department of Justice
CY Mccormick
Demfate National Committee
War Department
Four German Planes Shot Down In Verdun and Champagne
Paris reports four German airplanes shot down yesterday by French forces. Two fell on the Verdun front and two in Champagne according to the war office. No details on casualties or aircraft types are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Xoon
Verdu Front
Champagne
War Office
Wireless Call For Assistance Off New Jersey Coast
The US transport Sumner bound from Caton to New York sent a wireless call for help off Marnegat New Jersey at midnight. Several steamers including Mohawk City of Montgomery Themistocles Lampasas and Fl Cid answered. The crew reported the ship seemed to be near the beach though darkness prevented sighting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Sumner
Coton
Marnegat
N. J
Caton Des Fied
Weber
Coast Guard
Mohawk
City of
Supreme Court Rules ICC Lacks Authority Over Tank Car Orders
Washington December 11 The Supreme Court held the Interstate Commerce Commission lacks authority to force railroads to ship Mish woll tank cars to shippers. The ruling upheld a Pennsylvania Railroad challenge against ICC enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Upreme
Pennsylvania Railroad
Supreme Court Upholds Patent Infringement in Mineral Separation Case
The Supreme Court affirmed Judge Bourquin's ruling that the Minerals Separation patent for ore concentration is valid and infringed by James M. Hyde. Hyde, a former company employee, used the process at a Montana site for Butte & Superior, prompting injunction and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Washington
Supreme Court
United Ate Peath
Ntheircult
Minerals Separation Company, Ltd
Minerals Separation American Syndicate
James M. Hyde
Bourquin
Reme
Hon Syndicate
Latma
Bourguin
United States Patent Office
British Patent Office
In Equity
Montana
Hourquin
San Francisco
Astralia
Chile
Butte & Superior Company
Sult
Supreme Court decision hits Minerals Separation stock in Butte
The U S Supreme Court ruling favoring Minerals Separation impacted Butte & Superior, driving its stock below 69 dollars as local holders faced uncertainty about the decision’s long term effects. J L Bruce of Butte & Superior commented that full text of the decision was awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Minerals Separation
Butte & Superior
JL. Bruce
Tutte & Superior Company
Invasion Reported in Romanian Theater by Allies
The text claims Hungarian and German troops crossed near Heceanu between Bucharest and Buse, advancing 36 miles with no rivers to cross to the Bugea. It notes Romanian resistance waning, several thousand Romanians captured, and wider fronts updating with ongoing artillery actions, entente advances, and tense Greek developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lne
Rumania
Jalomitee
Heceanu
Bucharest
Utd
Iportant
Buse
Busea
Bugea
Teels
Romania
Ploodit
Berlin
Joffre to be retired as Petain to lead Allied forces
Washington reports indicate General Petain will succeed General Joffre as supreme commander of Allied western front forces. Britain already concentrates war management in a small council. Briand and other ministers work toward forming a five member cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Great Britain
Washington
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Petain
Verdun
Joffre
England
McMatin
Briand
President Wilson to Veto Literacy Test Measure
Washington December 12 The immigration bill passed by the Senate faces a possible Wilson veto if the literacy test is retained The president who vetoed a similar bill early in his administration is under pressure from advocates of the legislation to withhold his veto despite slim majorities in both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Billy
Seston
Wilson
White House
Clever
Tutt
Ita
Congress
Revolution reported in Cyclades islands Greek group
Telegraph dispatches from Athens report a revolution breaking out in the Cyclades group of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. The news arrives amid tension in the region as observers await fuller details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.ondon
Teles Grams
Athens
Cyclades
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Bress
Asia
Texas
Prt Sengers
PNT
Aration Company
Tutte & Superior
Wrevtern Mining Companiee
Ting
Cerna
Serbia
Mong Entente
Ain
Teutonic
Sthodbot
Monastir
Entente
Fata
Galicia
Allied Forces
Pptain
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