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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
1
A House committee recommends adoption of the Omnibus Prohibition measure amid nationwide calls for reform. The panel argues for strict nationwide controls while opponents warn of unintended economic impacts and civil liberties concerns.
The U S House Judiciary Committee unexpectedly voted to recommend a constitutional amendment forbidding the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes in the United States. The move sets up debate on the Senate floor and calls for two thirds majorities in both chambers for ratification as Prohibition advocates hail the development.
An assorted telegraphic and page one collage noting prohibition trends in Britain, profits vanishing for certain groups, H-3 prisoners deemed safe, a torpedo boat reportedly arriving in Germ Paris, local club meetings, and various court, society, and advertising items.
A Shelburne report says the Canadian torpedo boat Grilse limped into the harbor after a storm with several crew injured. Six crewmen are missing and presumed dead, while the ship's officers and others survived.
Eureka Cal December 14 Five of the crew of the United States submarine H-3 were brought ashore on a breeches buoy tonight after being trapped in the wreck since dawn. The remaining 19 men and two officers followed within the hour. Lieutenant H R Bogusch reported the boat rested on a sandy bottom and could be refloated with minor damage while two injuries occurred. Commander W B Howe requested a tug from Mare Island for salvage. The H-3 had earlier run aground near Point San Sun in 1915 and twice more on a San Diego trial in 1916.
Fargo North Dakota December 14 a northeast wind drove snow at 40 miles per hour as Eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota faced the season s first blizzard. Trains ran one to six hours late and the temperature sat around 12 degrees above zero with a forecast of a fall in mercury as winds shifted to north.
Washington December 14 The immigration bill with a literacy test for admission of aliens passed the Senate 64 to ? The measure already passed the House in the last session and now goes to conference. Three Republican dissenters Brandegee Colt and Du Pont and four Democrats Rusting Martine Phelan and Reed voted against it. Senators Smith Hardwick and Lodge named on the conference committee. President Wilson likely to veto again over the literacy test, with a two thirds majority needed to override.
Omaha, Dec. 14. Five wild horses sold for 10,000 each, filed today against the Omaha Land and Investment Company and the Omaha Livestock Company by the Sioux Falls D. D. in a government case. The government alleges about 1,000,000 was obtained from phantom horse sales on the government reservation in Coconino county, Arizona.
Duluth Minnesota December 14 with 100 members already signed up the Duluth Domestic Women’s Union is advancing an organizing drive. IWW organizers aim to include all women in the city who earn their living as domestic workers in this effort.
London reports a supplementary estimate issued for the army. It provides for an additional million men of all ranks to serve during the current year.
Bo Nar Law asserts the new ministry remains firm on policy as no shift occurs. Officials emphasize commitment to current directions amid ongoing discussions with allies. The statement underscores stability despite recent administrative changes and external pressures.
In Parliament Andrew Bonar Law unveils a 400 million pound war credit while reaffirming Asquithian goals of substantial reparation and lasting security. The scene at Westminster shows old and new governments clashing over war costs and a tentative peace proposal amid a crowded chamber.
Washington December 14 suffrage advocates won a partial victory as the House Judiciary Committee reported the Susan B Anthony federal amendment for consideration without recommendation. A new campaign will push for a special rule to bring the measure before the House in January. The committee vote 11 to 8 showed some supporters within a hostile body, while opponents warn a floor defeat would settle the issue nationally for years.
Thomas Conley, longtime driver between Gregson Springs hotel and the railway station, was thrown from a bus late last night. The vehicle struck a fence. Conley, about 60, died from a broken neck. Coroner and undertaker took the body to Butte. He left a son and daughter in New York, notified.
Louis S Smith the government chief witness faced persistent cross examination in the Franz Bopp case. He admitted immunity promises and travel with a woman not his wife after receiving funds from the German consulate. The defense failed to force more on the British consular aid allegations.
In St Paul on December 14 flames swept a sewer tunnel endangering six workers who were forced to walk toward a manhole while flames enveloped their bodies. Police saved the men but all suffered burns to face and hands. doctors say heavier clothing likely prevented fatalities.
Paris report states German forces about 40 000 strong attacked Lassigny near Paris in a large offensive timed with Von Bethmann Hollweg note. French three inch guns and machine guns checked the assault, heavy shelling followed, reserves were suppressed and most attackers fell after stiff resistance.
In Washington on December 14 Representative Young of North Dakota introduced a bill to erect a government flour mill and bakery in the capital. The aim is to show the real cost of bread by public demonstration and analysis.
Copenhagen reports at midnight that returns from the referendum indicate a majority favor selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The dispatch notes the count as of midnight, with confirmation through London channels.
London December 14 reports in the house of commons that Thomas MacNamara, financial under secretary for the admiralty, announced the admiralty had it under earnest consideration the matter of arming merchant ships for defense.
Berlin reports French troops advanced on both banks of the Meuse in the Verdun region this evening per the war office, signaling a new offensive move in the ongoing battle.
Washington reports arrival of German and Austrian peace notes and hints the central powers proposal may be examined rather than flatly rejected. A mix of neutral powers and U S officials weigh how the United States might respond, with Congress considering a concurrent resolution opposing mediation.
Washington December 14 speakers at the American Civic association convention stressed the economic value of good roads. Herbert Quick of the federal farm loan board cited improved highways raising farm land values and aiding rural credit, while Horace McFarland of Harrisburg Pa noted World War I era civic progress driven by civic duty in the United States.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Senator Myrs office received a telegram from St Mary's hospital Rochester Minnesota stating the senator is recovering from gallstone surgery and expects to reach Washington around January 1. The operation was described as successful and resolving a long standing trouble.
Washington reports progress on a $20,000,000 omnibus public buildings bill at congressional conferences between house rules and public building committee members. The rules committee may meet tomorrow to consider a special rule to expedite the bill after the holiday recess. The measure was reported last session but faced opposition.
A volatile stock market day driven by Teu tonic peace proposals and fragile conditions led to dramatic declines across major issues. Bears and margin calls sparked heavy losses, with rails relatively steadier as United States Steel and others fell sharply, wiping out hundreds of millions in paper value.
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