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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports an expected winter wheat crop of 765 million bushels, far exceeding prior records. Farmers planted 49.0 million acres after a favorable season, with a guaranteed price of 2.20 per bushel spurring increased effort. If spring conditions hold, total wheat production could surpass one billion bushels, eclipsing 1915's mark.
Washington reports indicate Pancho Villa plans a demonstration in Northern Mexico to gauge U S government reaction to renewed operations. Officials say Villa aims at Chihuahua City or a border town, and has gathered much of his previous following, sparking concern among northern Mexican towns as the United States monitors developments.
Special Dispatch reports in Helena on December 16 th e supreme court affirmed the verdict in favor of Annie Matoule against Jerry Sullivan for 1750 dollars covering washing board and related services over nine years. From Butte courts the decision upheld district court denial of a writ of certiorari in Hall v Peterson et al. The Missoula county school district 28 division injunction was denied and the Jefferson county suit P P Roberts v Sinnott on contract also affirmed for the plaintiff.
Felix Gomez is acquitted of the murder charge after a trial that concluded amid widespread public attention. The verdict follows days of testimony and jury deliberations in the county courthouse.
Boston reports optimism from Secretary William C Redfield of the Commerce Department at a business readjustment conference He outlined government plans to expand foreign trade through high production good wages and placement for veterans He cited thousands of wounded veterans already finding work and discussed sending workers abroad to boost trade while promising careful ethnological study of global trade needs to guide US industries
Washington reports scattered results from the opening of the Red Cross annual Christmas roll call. Berks county in Pennsylvania led by going over the top in this week’s campaign as whirlwinds sweep many chapters. Officials aim to enroll millions beyond the existing 22,000,000 members. Philadelphia challenged Washington to match its target of 70 percent of 2,500,000, and the capital city accepted.
Miles City December 16 20 business men approve a $75000 national guard armory memorial for Custer county men who served in the great war. Plan calls for a county tax levy and, if needed, a legislative bill to make the funding feasible.
Washington Dee 16 Chairman Hays of the Republican National Committee issued a call for a meeting of the committee in Chicago on January 10 to discuss the general situation and to lay plans for the future.
Berlin dispatch reports that Dr W S Solf has resigned as imperial secretary of foreign affairs and his resignation has been accepted.
Paris reports President and Mrs. Wilson rode through the Bois de Boulogne in an automobile this morning. The pair were observed in a casual vehicle during a public outing in Paris.
Amsterdam December 16 Poland severed relations with Germany according to a telegram received in Berlin from Warsaw.
The Senate discussed disputed sections of the war revenue bill led by Smoot of Utah and Simmons of Massachusetts. A 36 to 15 vote kept the finance committee amendment refunding taxes to those showing net losses. Debate focused on the net loss provision amid Republican and Democratic factions, with expectations of passage by Christmas.
Amsterdam Dec 16 The Telegraaf reports that former German emperor William Hohenzollern has refused to quit Holland despite official protests. He was informed that his departure would greatly please the Dutch government and prevent serious difficulties for the country.
Paris reports British Prime Minister David Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour will arrive in Paris next Saturday or Sunday as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements.
Montana forecast calls for generally fair skies on Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer conditions on Tuesday. Highs expected in the 70s across valleys and 80s in southern districts, with light winds and low precipitation chances.
In Chicago on December 16, testimony in Judge Landis court details Victor Berger’s role as editor of the Milwaukee Leader and his push to republish anti war editorials. District Attorney Clyne reads extracts showing Berger insisting on printing the platform. Witness J E Harris notes Berger took blame and sought pro ally editors while urging Berlin news sempre.
Rome report says Pope Benedict may abandon a long standing rule and leave the Vatican grounds. Observers note recent incidents fueling belief he will not remain within the Vatican as protest against Rome’s occupation.
Spokane Washington city commission passed an ordinance prohibiting the use or display of the red flag today despite protests from a socialist leader. The action reflects municipal enforcement of political symbols amid ongoing local tensions.
Denver reports Governor signs bone dry law as crowds gather at express offices to secure liquor shipments from neighboring states before midnight. Law takes effect at end of day, prompting extensive last minute activity and filings.
Amsterdam reports Kiev, capital of Ukraine, occupied Saturday by directory troops with the hetman abdicating and the cabinet resigning. Order is being maintained by directory forces and German units.
Rome reports in the senate that during the war the Italian army suffered 15 600 officers killed and more than 320 000 officers seriously wounded, according to the minister of war.
General Pershing cabled the War Department that nearly complete casualty reports from expeditionary forces should reach Washington by December 20 for deaths and by December 27 for severely wounded. He noted 40,440 unreported casualties under verification as of December 14, including 8,?90 killed in action, 275 died of disease, 353 accidentally killed, and 39,371 severely wounded, with duplicates not reducing the total.
Paris reports that between official calls and visits the president handled affairs much as in the White House. He carried on business by telephone, while the American peace mission prepares to begin preliminary work. Joseph C. Grew will helm official announcements with Ray Stannard Baker and Maximilian Foster as assistants.
Paris date reports President Wilson will leave Paris on Christmas Eve to reach American General Headquarters and dine with American troops at the front. The note suggests a Christmas dinner on German territory near Coblenz with occupying forces.
A mass meeting in Copenhagen honored President Wilson with a welcome resolution adopted and accepted by Hugh Grant Smith counsellor of the American legation. Many prominent people attended and great enthusiasm was shown.
By the Associated Press in Berlin on Sunday December 15 Count Ernest von Reventlow in the Tages Zeitung says the German people must pay any price the United States names as a condition for resuming their position and relations with the world. He comments on President Wilson's trip to Europe and implies heavy terms.
Paris reports arrangement of arrivals for President Wilson meetings with leaders from Great Britain France Italy. Fremier Orlando and Sonnino to arrive Thursday while Lloyd George and Balfour may reach Paris next weekend. The four powers will confer briefly, with an initial meeting at the French war office, then leaders to depart for Christmas holidays.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson will meet King Victor Emmanuel during his Italy trip. The Italian monarch sails into Paris next Thursday, offering the first sovereign to president encounter. Wilson may call on the king at the Italian embassy after arrangements for the meeting are set.
The president received the great gold medal of the city of Paris in a city hall ceremony after addressing Adrien Milhouard the municipal council president. Mrs Wilson was presented a diamond brooch with an enamel dove during the event.
London newspapers feature President Willson’s Paris address as their main story with detailed descriptions of official and personal exchanges. The coverage emphasizes the significance of the address in ongoing diplomatic efforts and public reaction in Europe.
A distinguished French guest delivered an address at city hall amid arranged ceremonies. The president replied, expressing that the people of the United States shared sorrow for France and Belgium, and that liberty and justice unite free peoples in opposing the central empires. The speech emphasized common ideals and the deep moral stakes of the war.
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