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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
1
Mrs Ohart receives a heavy penalty after a judge sentences her to five years for seditious remarks. The case highlights strict measures against dissent in the period, with authorities enforcing penalties on political statements.
Mrs Kate Richards O'Hare is sentenced to five years in Jefferson City for utterances at Bowman North Carolina that urged disobedience to military registration. Judge Wade cited post office and justice department findings labeling her an extremist and treasonous to American war effort.
In the day's edition the paper highlights a woman sentenced for sedition, the formation of an Allied naval council, a report that two million men are under arms, a federal director for railroads, and an ordered inquiry. Also noted are local notices, sport results, and various advertisements including school vacation for Christmas and church announcements.
In a brief wartime update, Secretary Baker outlines two million figures connected to war service. The fragment suggests an official statement or report, with emphasis on national mobilization and public reassurance.
Secretary Baker’s annual War Department report offers a historical review of the year, noting no detailed army plans and forecasting policy aligned with postwar needs. It highlights sending Pershing, the Rainbow division, Navy transport success, and growing mobilization, with emphasis on supply, drafting, and expansion of forces.
Washington reports grow that President Wilson may appoint a federal railroad administrator Monday amid debated options for government policy. Names discussed include Secretary McAdoo and Justice Brandeis, with Sew on track for a decision over who should lead operations and potential government aid in railroad financing. The discussion follows ongoing car shortages and rising coal and commodity prices due to wartime demand.
Washington Dec. 14 Congress extends its war prep investigations to the navy. The house naval committee will begin a general inquiry into naval affairs to scrutinize past and future expenditures and policies and to improve coordination with the executive departments. Hearings likely to be held behind closed doors. Secretary Daniels welcomed the action. Major General Crozier testified on delays in weapons for the army, noting shortages in rifles machine guns and light artillery. He defended that conditions will not hinder fighting capacity and training. The discussion highlighted limited machine guns for camps and prior use of charts instead of weapons in cantonments. General Creater stated cabinet efforts concentrate on European operations.
Washington reports copper producers informed the War Industries Board they can meet government needs. Labor conditions improved and overall output approved at 65 to 70 percent of total capacity. Some rise in production costs noted, but no price increase requests made yet. Key figures include Joseph Clendenning, F Kelley, R L Agasiz, J MacNaughton, P Toad, J Nelson, T Wolfson, and N Le Amster.
Seattle December 14 The Seattle city council voted five to three to reject impeachment charges against Mayor Hiram C Gill, indicating he will remain in office until his term ends next March The impeachment committee of civic organizations plans a meeting after Maj Gen Haene's order restricting Camp Lewis soldiers due to red light conditions was issued by the army authorities
Weather notes indicate fair conditions in Montana with warmer readings possible in the southwest. Partly cloudy skies expected Sunday with variable temperatures across the region.
A fragment reports on a naval council of allies with reference to the United States receiving something from Benson. The text is garbled but indicates international maritime coordination and a US connection through Benson. Names and precise actions are unclear due to OCR errors.
An Inter allied naval council is proposed with ministers of marine from the United States Japan Italy and other powers and chiefs of naval staffs to coordinate maritime operations. Vice Admiral Sims will represent the United States and Rear Admiral Funamoto for Japan. The council will meet in Europe under a permanent secretary to collect information and advise governments on naval strategy and execution.
Ottawa reports both sides claim victory as ballots close at 6 pm domestic boxes sealed for Ottawa counts. Soldier ballots sent to Paris London Ottawa for counting. polls open for four weeks in England Flanders Italy Macedonia Egypt Bermuda St Lucia and US. Union government managers foresee 25 to 87 seat majority. Laurier Liberal opponents predict at least 25 seats. Also Bolshevik foreign minister Kroezy announces Russian delegates empowered to negotiate peace if Bres-Litovsk armistice signed.
Premier Lloyd George warned that peace overtures to Prussia would betray trust as Russia’s policy risks enlarging the war. He urged Britain, France, and the Allies to prepare for continued fighting until American forces arrive, stressing increased sacrifices, manpower, and a mobile reserve to counter a revived German and Austrian drive. He tied Allied strength to American entry and warned against any peace-by-league notion.
Berlin reports that Germany received a government communication last September and that Britain would be glad to talk. The German note discusses Britain’s readiness to engage and references Mr. Balfour’s Commons statement. The account describes the choice between direct or indirect replies and the implications for German war aims.
Tomorrow's edition promises a rich lineup with Potash and Perlmutter on The Sugar Question and Over-the-Top Empty's How the Germans Scored One on the Western Front. Captured by Lieut Harvey Douglas offers a gripping tale of a wounded Canadian officer in enemy hands. Local scenes from Butte and Anaconda, plus holiday offers from merchants, fill the pages.
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