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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
1
New York stocks plunged after Lloyd George's remarks on German peace proposals. Early gains gave way to one of the tensest trading hours as excerpts sparked confusion. Steel, chemicals, and war-era profit shares led declines up to 10 points with a late close rally.
A fragmented State Ledger page reports George rejects Germany’s proposal, Mullins as ex mayor of te dies, stock markets falter, and a district prohibition measure. It notes a Big Christmas tree funding, a Northern Pacific case, a saloon hold up, a murder capture in Canada, and a school board meeting. Also mentions tuberculosis clinic, Moore attending a national congress, vacation in Butte, and a Walkerville ice rink opening.
Native of Detroit and longtime mining executive Val Mullins led Butte during its era of intense political activity. He later moved to North Yakima Washington where he invested in real estate and hotels, and died of diabetes after eight years of illness. His son John R Mullings and health official sister-in-law attended his funeral planning.
The article reflects on Pat Mullins and his political career in Butte, noting the wealth he accumulated and the risks he took westward. It highlights his role in the 1903 conflict between the amalgamated company and Julius Heinze, and mentions Mullins as a mayoral candidate in 1908 who fell short by a small margin.
In Washington the Senate moved toward a final vote on Senator Sheppard's district prohibition bill. An Underwood amendment proposing a district referendum was defeated 38 to 35 in the committee, with plans for a separate vote later. A 54 to 15 change, allowing all persons regardless of sex to vote, was adopted before final action.
Boston, Dec. 19 vote keeps licensed liquor sales with 29,997 for and 48,115 against. In North Agass, Mass., another city goes no license by 1,694 to 1,596 after a long battle. last year the license forces won 1,741 to 1,567.
Washington December 19 wage increases of 5 to 10 percent for about 16 000 federal workers earning under 1 800 a year and 8 500 two year for each representative's secretary were provisioned in the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill passed to May by the house without a record votes. The secretaries now earn rent. An attempt to provide an extra stenographer for each representative at 75 a month during the session failed. The measure drew opposition from Representative Rainey who warned such raises would push the budget beyond 1 600 000 000 and trigger new tax hikes. Republican Leader Mann favored higher salaries as part of shared prosperity. The bill included appropriations for all nine subtreasuries. Sisson of Mississippi urged abolition of some offices as federal reserve banks made them useless while Secretary McAdoo noted some early treasury functions were necessary though future changes possible.
Secretary Baker testified before the House Military Committee supporting compulsory service as a means to national unity. He argued the nation must serve the county and that universal training reflects a common interest, while acknowledging the need to explore options with the Senate subcommittee. General Hugh L. Scott reiterated support for universal service and presented a mobilization report on the National Guard for border duty.
El Paso December 19 seven foreigners reported killed by bandits in Mexico arrived at Eagle Pass Texas. The group includes Dr Thomas Flannagan W A Scott Jacob Meyer W G Palmer American Edgar Kock acting German vice consul Julio Sender Swiss citizen and a man named Schaffer. They were en route from Parral to El Paso per telegram to railroad officials. Alfred Marquette of Bismarck North Dakota was acquitted of kidnapping 16 year old Anna Balzer.
In London on December 19 in the House of Commons, David Lloyd George, the new prime minister, flatly rejected Germany’s invitation for a peace conference. He insisted any terms require complete restitution and reparation, and warned against wooing Germany’s claims without full Allied consensus and knowledge of Germany’s proposals.
The premier opened his review by noting Prisons faced danger and that the country deserved unpleasant facts. He warned of a stern view ahead, saying the war was the greatest ever waged and the gravest since humanity began, with a destiny that depends on decisive national effort.
Paris December 19 Henry Berenger senator for Guadeloupe labeled the cabinet weak and slow, noting changes only in personnel and poor war material production. Briand defended the government, blamed past diplomacy for recent events in Athens, and recalled Verdun as a victory that energized supporters amid criticism of economic and military efforts.
A report from Halifax tonight states the American schooner William Mackies from Perth Amboy to Nova Scotia has been lost with all hands after a heavy gale. The fate of the vessel and crew remains unclear as authorities search coastal waters and await confirmation.
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