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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
8
A damaged note reports a sack of flour linked to a Baghdad temple entering the open market. The story notes the sack as a costly article with a high price tag, tied to Shriners’ Red Cross fundraising.
The Shriners plan another Agare campaign to raise funds for the Red Cross using a flour sack valued at $4,160 from Algeria temple Helena. The sack has traveled from California to Alabama and beyond, raising $2,888.08 to date, with campaigns planned in Salt Lake City Detroit Louisville and Norfolk. Mrs. C Beehe leads ticket sales at Anaconda North Main Street headquarters with workers wearing Shrine attire.
Survivors report a German U boat spoke to a seaman from Jacob Jones in German after torpedoing the United States destroyer. The man was on a raft and answered in German, prompting German crew to lift him into the conning tower before the submarine submerged.
Panama announces war on Austria and begins interning Austrians in cooperation with canal authorities. The zone is cleared of Germans and Austrians under President Wilsons order.
Reports today indicate Florida Citrus Exchange was not damaged by the storm though light damage occurred to some wege tables in distribution areas. In Los Angeles Broughton of Anaconda described the Hotel Los Angeles as affected in California.
John A. Long sues A. J. Stolbers for $25,000 alleging false arrest in Butte on December 30 damaged his reputation and future prospects. He claims no probable cause existed and seeks damages in district court. Other suits include Silver Hill Milling vs Ranish and Tweed for $127.28 and a $3,000 judgment appeal in Harrington vs Mutual Life Insurance.
Rear Admiral David W. Taylor, head of the bureau of construction and repair, reports an enormous naval building program. More than 100 vessels amid dreadnoughts and submarines. ships expected for 1918 service already in European waters. Billions in contracts, facilities fully utilized, with accelerated construction yielding results.
Astrological reading notes Uranus as a negative influence in the early hours while the sun brings a beneficial aspect in the evening. It warns of dangers from large gatherings and aviation misfortune but predicts future achievements for a congressman and high officials. The night favors gifts and endorsements from influential people, with a focus on political ambition.
London dispatch reports Foreign Secretary Balfour stating Germany sent a September communication via a neutral channel offering peace talks with Britain. Britain said it would receive any proposal and discuss with Allies. Germany gave no reply. City tied up as Fort Smith power strike leaves industry paralyzed. appeals for relief to Washington and state capital unanswered.
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