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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1917
Page
1
A historical look contrasts current frontline strategies with those from a year ago, noting shifts in tactics, troop movements, and command decisions across key theaters. The piece analyzes how leadership and geography influenced outcomes and morale.
News digest from Associated Press notes Christmas 1917 finds major fronts mostly quiet. German and Austrian forces push in Italy while Allied armies advance in Mesopotamia and Palestine under Allenby. Bethlehem and Jerusalem remain in Christian hands as peace talks frame but end remains unlikely. British casualties through the week total 18,919 with prior weeks lower.
In Congress, the T. G. Newlands deal collapses as the proposed arrangement faces sudden opposition and is struck down, leaving political maneuvering and leadership questions in its wake.
Washington December 24 Senator Francis Griffith Newlands of Nevada died of heart failure at his home after an illness of a few hours He was 69 and had served in the House and Senate He was active on transportation and interstate commerce issues and chaired the joint committee on transportation problems and the interstate commerce committee
Senator Newlands dies at age, with tributes flowing from colleagues and constituents as the chamber mourns the long service of the Nevada statesman. The report notes his leadership during wartime policy debates and his role in national finance.
The passage recalls a senator revered as the foremost expert on transportation and waterway development. As author of the Newlands act he shaped arid West land improvement through water projects, earning high regard in the senate and likely in Congress.
Ten thousand metal trades unionists in the San Francisco bay region face a likely strike after the two major employers’ groups rejected a 10 percent wage demand, on top of a 31 percent lift granted by the federal shipbuilding wage board. Shops to stay open, says California Metal Trades association. A Friday strike could run until demands are met or defeats are assured. A telegram from the federal aircraft production board urged deferral during the talks.
Frank L. Carey of the food administration grain corporation announced from New York that current breadstuff stocks can satisfy U S needs for five months even with a 50 percent rise in flour exports to allies. He noted about 1 million bushels of Pacific coast wheat have been shipped to Minneapolis mills and daily shipments continue with millers receiving apportionments. Carey warned the West may need 8 to 109 million bushels more wheat before season's end.
A Knoxville street car carrying 214 passengers ran away in a tunnel in Pittsburgh on Christmas Eve. The out of control steel car left tracks, struck a telegraph pole, and crashed into a confectionery shop, killing 14 instantly and injuring many more. Hospitals report some expected to die. nine women, one child among the dead. Identification of victims proceeds slowly.
Sydney Dec 24 Further returns from the referendum have increased the vote against compulsory military service and the defeat of the plan is now beyond doubt. Premier Hughes has made no statement thus far, but there is evidence of opposition to his continued leadership of the nationalists.
Amsterdam Dec 24 four Teutonic powers have agreed to reply jointly to the Russian peace proposals. The dispatch from Brest Litovsk says the reply will be delivered tomorrow.
Ottawa canadas casualty list for today includes H. N. Wilkinson of Dallas Oregon among the wounded. The report comes from Ottawa Ontario dated December 24.
Rome reports that a new German peace move may be near. An expected Christmas Day declaration by Emperor William could present peace proposals, though it is unclear if conditions will be explicit or if this is another maneuver to shift responsibility to the Allies.
The forecast for Montana calls for generally fair skies on Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. No significant rain is expected and conditions remain mild across the state.
Seattle Red Cross membership rose to 85000 as of December 24 and campaign managers projected reaching 100000 by Christmas night in Seattle Washington.
A Petrograd court conducts the third trial concerning a Kentucky cabinet member. The case draws attention to political and diplomatic tensions as testimony unfolds and verdict considerations loom. Local observers note security measures and media scrutiny surrounding the proceedings.
Petrograd December 24 Countess Panin formerly minister of public instruction in the Kerensky cabinet was tried by a popular revolutionary tribunal and convicted of misappropriation of public funds. She was sentenced to imprisonment until the funds are returned and to public censure. The defense argued her charitable and educational work and that she would restore funds to the constituent assembly.
Waler B. Reid, suing Charles W. Morse for 150000, alleges in a supplementary bill that Morse and his wife sought Taft influence for release from Atlanta prison. Reid says he blocked schemes involving Robert Taft and Justice White, and that a verbal contract covered 1909 to 1915 with about 13400 in advances.
Rome dates Dec 24 Pope Benedict sends Christmas greeting to the American people via the Associated Press calling for the time of strife and suffering to be met with Gods unceasing love and steadfast courage He asks children to pray for peace and protection for their loved ones and the world.
London reports 13 919 casualities for Dec 19 to 24. Killed or died of wounds include 208 officers and 2 714 men. Wounded or missing total 837 officers and 10 160 men.
The latest figures show a sharp drop in British casualties. Week ended December 18 recorded 17,976 losses, down from 23,356 for December 11 and 28,822 for December 4, indicating improving conditions over the period.
Washington December 24 The White House urges speed in administration after Gary Redfield told bureau chiefs to forget prewar methods and remove red tape. The note warns that delay is the Kaiser's ally and calls for stamping papers with receipt day and hour to trace responsibility. Secretary Redfield orders immediate stamping and refuses to sign unsigned documents.
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