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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

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Germans Feel We're Unfair Claims By Zimmerman Porpign

Zimmerman Porpign cites suspected partiality amid German complaints. He argues bias affected coverage and scrutiny, urging equal treatment.

Opposing Impressions on US Policy toward Britain and Germany

Berlin discussions reveal two German currents on US neutrality. Some say the United States favors Britain openly, others view it as neutral in spirit and action. The November dispatch intensified these views, with officials citing England’s submarine threats and German commitments to cruiser rules.

United States Great Britain Berlin Sayville Alfred Germany Associated Press Zimmerman Dispatch America Burgemeister Vormelle Dorita Hollandia

In Today's Standard Account on War Talks and Trials

Fragmented OCR text mentions Britain and Germany, Austrian cabinet resistance, Premier optimism, and high costs of peace talks. It references a parade frame ordinance, trials in Butte, and Alderson Rae, with a Canadian torpedo and mining, plus aviation roe. Thefragmentary source yields limited clear facts on events or dates.

Germany Murrayselty Butte Alderson Rae Ask Se Doar Navae

President Wilson Faces Delicate Peace Mediation Dilemma

Washington reports that President Wilson weighs the potential for peace talks with the central powers to spark a push for a league of nations to enforce peace. He has not yet decided on the U.S. course, awaiting the German message to be officially delivered and the entente’s reception.

Washington Wilson League of Nations United States State Department Trix

Fashionable people do not pay their milk bills

New York news reports Loton Horton president of a major milk distributor testified before the Wicks committee about winter residents who leave for Florida with unpaid milk bills. He said a milkman climbs about 824 flights daily and twice that when bills remain unpaid, and that some customers are followed to the country to collect. He quipped about urging his staff to haunt debtors, even to the grave.

New York Wicks Legislative Investigating Committee Loton Hor Florida

Industrial conditions no worse abroad after war ends

New York December 13 George E B Roberts former director of the United States Mint and now a National City Park officer told the Iowa Society luncheon that industrial conditions in warring nations would be no worse if not better after the war than before. He warned against concentration of gold warning that a surplus would isolate the nation from the rest of the world.

New York George EB. Roberts United States Mint National City Park Iowa Society Roberts

Chiefs orders to patrol in plain clothes and howl to deter crime

Minneapolis officials detail a police directive after a conference with Mayor Wallace G. Nye. Chief Oscar Martinson orders patrolmen to report freight duty in plain clothes and to hoot to kill in an effort to curb the current crime wave sweeping the city.

Minneapolis Wallace G. Nye Oscar Martinson

Fire Devastates Chugwater Town in Cheyenne Area

A blaze engulfed the town of Chugwater near Cheyenne Wyoming, 400 residents affected. No casualties reported as authorities assess the damage and begin containment efforts.

Cheyenne Chugwater

Officials Issue Letters to Ease Suspicion During Canada Tour

In Mandan North Dakota three railroad commissioners obtained social letters of introduction from Gov Hanna to ease a Canada tour. The papers claim they are innocent American citizens engaged in inquiry. The tour follows irregular meals long hours and harsh weather that affect railway workers health. Dr Leroy H Labbitt spoke at a Soo Line Surgical Association banquet with Dr James C Cavanaugh and Dr H M Bracken among other speakers.

Biamarck N. D Canada North Dakota Railroad Commission B. Hanna Commission Minneapolis Dee Leroy H. Labbitt Enderlin Soo Line Surgical Association James C. Cavanaugh Paul H. M. Bracken State Board of Health

Archduke Stephen Named Regent of Poland

Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria chosen as regent of Poland with possible future election as king. The Polish state council is expected to convene before Christmas. German commissioner Lerichenfeld and Zychlinski will represent in the administration. Stephen, 56, commands the Austrian navy and is a cousin of the late Emperor Francis Joseph.

Archduke Stephen Poland Warsaw London Charles Stephen of Austria Christus Lerichenfeld Zychlinski Charles Stephen Francis Joseph Russia

Austrian Government Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

Dec 14 Reuters reports Austria’s government has resigned. Emperor accepts the resignation and entrusts Alexander Spitzmueller to form a new cabinet. Spitzmueller, former minister of commerce, is to head the new Austrian ministry amid ongoing unrest.

Reuter Amsterdam Vienna Alexander Spitzmueller Herr Spitzmueller Commerce Kreditanstatt Zkh Asmasal

Final action on immigration bill delayed by senate

Washington December 12 final action on the immigration bill was deferred to allow committee review of an amendment led by Senator La Follette. The measure would exclude those who advocate destruction of property, while arguments noted other bars against anarchists and risk of denying entry to worthy foreigns.

Washington Senate la Follette United States Thay Kossuth Garibaldi

German Peace Offer Fails to Spark Strong Optimism

Berlin reports caution from leaders as Germany offers peace terms. Despite successes in Romania and a seemingly impregnable front against France and Russia, press optimism remains muted and the Entente allies show only slight hope for immediate negotiations.

Berlin London Germany Romania France Russia

Premier Lloyd George Attends War Council Meeting

London reports prime minister Lloyd George presided at a war council meeting. He vows to steer the nation through the crisis as he undergoes medical rest for a day or two. Medical officials ordered complete rest to recover from illness.

Lloyd George London

Steamer Merchants and Miners Collide Beached at Thimble Shoals

The Mer chants and Miners’ were Powhatan bound from Baltimore and Norfolk for Boston collided with an unidentified steamer in the Lower Chesapeake bay. Beached near Thimble Shoals to prevent foundering. Four crewmen and 14 passengers injured. Coast Guard cutter Yamacraw evacuated them to Newport News or Norfolk.

Norfolk Powhatan Baltimore Boston Chesapeake Bay Coast Guard Yamacraw Newport News

Vote of Confidence Follows Optimistic Speech by Premier

Paris reports the chamber of deputies adopted a resolution of confidence in the new government after Premier Briand spoke on the German imperial chancellor's peace proposal. He warned allies to beware of temptations to split the alliance and asserted that France would not abandon its duties in the war effort. The chamber also outlined a plan for war organization, a war committee, and high command changes, with Briand expressing cautious optimism about victory being achievable.

Paris Chamber of Dep Brian Imperial Chanceller France M. Briand Hrinnd Paul Deschanel Cham Teon Hriand Chamber of Resolution War. Com Gal Snk Rumania Chamber

Twenty miners killed in Kansas coal mine disaster

Pittsburg Kansas December 18 Twenty nine miners died and seven were injured in an explosion late today at the Reedy and Ryan coal mine in Stone City fifteen miles southwest of Pittsburg. State mine experts have not yet reached the scene to determine cause. The south part of the mine bore the brunt while north drifts remained largely clear.

Pittsburg Kan Reedy & Ryan Stone City Here North Drifts

Note of Explanation on Sinking of a Vessel

Washington reports a German note of explanation responding to an American inquiry about a ship sunk on its last voyage. The note discusses registry transfer, ownership, and liability for damages, with investigation to follow.

Washington Germany Quest Manila

London Lloyds Rep Says Blockade Extension Aids Allies

A London Lloyds representative states that extending the blockade helps allied fleets and sustains maritime operations. He emphasizes coordinated pressure on enemies and the need to maintain economic disruption to support overall war efforts.

London Lloyd's Rep

Von Papen linked to funds gap in 1918 trial tale

In San Francisco dated December 13 Captain Franz von Papen, once German envoy candidate, was cited by Louis J. Smith as a possible money source during a 1918 case on alleged neutrality violations. Smith reported Crowley sought funds via Von Papen, and a San Francisco consulate contact attempted to secure an expense claim for a motorcycle among other items.

England Lord Cecil London Times Robert P. Houston Houston Hawkins Drake Nelson Copenhagen San Francisco Des Franz von Papen Washington United States Louis J. Smith Reaaonsul Frane Bopp Smith C. ©. Crowley New York City Crowley von Papen Crowe von Schack

Definite Proposals Are First Peace Offer Heard

Berlin reports that Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg described definite proposals from Germany and allies for peace terms. The discussion emphasized that acceptance would shape outcomes for the conquered as a favorable move for Germany. The Reichstag speech drew applause with limited dissent from Count Westarp and allies.

Berlin London Claus von Hethmann-Hollweg Germany Oppson Reichstag Fredrich "von Westarp

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