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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
1
In a heated Commons session Lord Churchill denounces the utterance as disgraceful and questions the propriety of the word traitor being spoken in the chamber. MPs debated decorum and allegiance amid a charged exchange on national loyalty.
London reports outline Lord Robert Cecil denouncing pro German rumors and affirming cabinet unity. He says a white paper will define Britain’s blockade principles, urging patriotic support and condemning attacks on officials. Walter Runciman and A J Balfour stress postwar trade planning and Germany's defeat.
British casualties in the Dardanelles up to December 11 total 112,921. Killed 25,279. wounded 74,291. missing 12,451. Sick admitted to hospitals 96,683. Officers and men accounted for include 1,609 and 23,670 killed respectively among officers and men.
A Reuters dispatch reports Gen Edouard de Castelnau, chief of staff of the French army, arriving in Saloniki and holding lengthy talks with French commander General Serrail. The arrival was announced and noted by press cables.
Copper sales reach forty million dollars in a single trading day. The report notes strong demand across industries and mentions price movements while highlighting market activity impacting miners and merchants nationwide.
London reports Henry Ford advised to stay in a sanitarium amid his peace mission. He may not sail for the United States next, possibly heading to Gjelo or Finse to rejoin efforts after health improves. Norwegian Premier Knudsen told American visitors that neutral nations are not ready for a peace conference, and any move must come from the United States.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted increases to railroads west of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and the Rocky Mountains on items including agricultural implements canned goods and boots and shoes. The rises range from 1 to 7 cents per 100 pounds, with some changes pending, and go into effect around January 31.
Fumes from an explosion of 11 tons of powder used in Brandy City Sierra county construction work caused three deaths and left five others未likely to survive. The canister burned releasing asphyxiating gas that trapped workers in a small building. The dead include E. Godfrey Jack Hayes Thomas Sadler. Superintendent E W Taylor of the Brandy City mine is expected to die. The dynamite was used to clear a 160 foot earth bank.
Berlin rumors claim the emperor’s cancer surgery would be required to save his life. A Rotterdam correspondent notes doctors issued a bulletin stating the illness stems from inflammation of cellular tissue, contradicting earlier reports of a cancer operation.
Washington reports that Great Britain has suspended issuing permits for any hospital supplies sent from the United States to Germany Austria Hungary and Turkey. The State Department acting with the American Red Cross sought withdrawal or modification of the order. Large consignments gathered in New York for central powers are being held in storage.
The la grippe epidemic sweeps the state with high death rates and widespread illness. Philadelphia reports 650 burial permits in three days, with about 15 000 afflicted. Schools close, factories slow, and many workers stay home. Camden, New Jersey adds 1000 plus cases as health officials urge sacrifices and avoidance of crowds.
The Imperial Film Exchange of New York files suit in U S district court seeking treble damages of 750000 against General Film Company Vitagraph Pathe Edison Essanay Lubin Selig George Kleine and Motion Pictures Patents Company alleging a conspiracy to ruin its business. The exchange enjoyed 1000 films 140 weekly customers and 56000 annual profit in 1910 before a 1910 bankruptcy petition and a drop to 20 customers and 250 weekly income.
The Butte police commission reports a split verdict on City Detective Ambrose. The majority of Dreibelbis and Riley find him guilty on the charges, while Ellingwood finds him not guilty. Mayor Lane will decide next steps after Christmas, with possible actions including dismissal, demotion, or a suspension.
Athens dispatch reports a Bulgarian detachment crossed the frontier under pretext of pursuing Serbians. A three hour engagement with Greek forces left Bulgars heavily defeated before retreating. Greece lodged representations to Bulgaria and Germany, with promises that the responsible Bulgarian officer would be punished.
A coroner's jury in San Bernardino verdicts that three attendants at Los Angeles county hospital severely beat Edward Furrey, causing his death after transfer to Patton state asylum. The case will be sent to the Los Angeles district attorney for possible prosecution.
Brussels dispatch says measures will terminate Belgium’s wartime moratorium with payments possibly in installments. Belgian press reportedly favors action, noting gradual payment as a condition.
Boston reports the largest one day copper sales in history with about 2.9 billion pounds sold for 20 cents a pound or more. The Anaconda Co moved 184.4 million pounds to the British government as part of a massive market surge led by major suppliers.
General Pershing on December 23 halted tramway traffic and closed the El Paso Juarez bridge. All Americans were ordered out of Juarez at 8 30 p m and urged to remain on the U S side while border patrols were increased. Juarez unrest over soldier pay led to temporary disturbance but was said to be under control.
From El Paso reports say Francisco Villa, after surrendering much of his army to the de facto government, plans to move southwest from Western Chihuahua and invade Northern Sinaloa with 2000 troops under Gen. Jose Rodriguez. General Obregon arrives and sets headquarters awaiting Carranza reinforcements.
Washington reports that American consular officers withdrawn from Villa controlled Northern Mexico will reopen soon after Villa's surrender in Chihuahua and Carranza gains. Vice Consul Goen has reached Durango and reopened the consulate. other officers will follow, with Chihuahua consul Marion Letcher awaiting instructions in El Paso.
Reports say French and German forces clash at Hartmanns Weilerkopf in the Vosges with both sides claiming positions and prisoners. Austro-Hungarian activity along Montenegro's Sanjak appears to have paused as the front stabilizes. Berlin notes Britain holds 300000 troops in Egypt and the U S seeks lifting or modification of shipping bans on hospital supplies to Germany or its allies.
London December 2 German forces retook Hartmann’s Wellerkopf with over 1500 prisoners, the only high activity on the western front. In the east fighting eased during a Christmas lull. Greece faces martial law debates as Germany eyes Saloniki by January 15 with Austrians pushing toward the port.
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