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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
2
President Wilson will dine today with soldiers as part of his schedule. The President's last official engagement was a meeting with the Belgian minister of foreign affairs, held tonight amid ongoing concerns about events in Europe.
London officials prepare a two mile route for President Wilson with artistic street decorations. Venitian masts and laurel festoons will adorn royal crowns shields and archways to harmonize with architecture. Materials include 40000 feet of red cloth moss evergreens and six miles of festoons and pennants.
London December 24 A large force of workers rearranges the Old Guild Hall for a Saturday reception to President Wilson A dais is erected flags hung and the lord mayor will greet the president at the door The common council will assemble the town clerk will read the resolution of welcome and the president will reply before a luncheon at Mansion House Invitations are limited to 1200 attendees with 250 guests expected in the luncheon lineup The American embassy allied governments and war cabinet members are invited.
Manchester prepares for a major event as President Wilson arrives next Monday. He will be granted the freedom of the city and welcomed by the lord mayor, town officials, and a reception committee. Guards of honor and troops line the streets while residents hope for a league of nations address, though a speech is unlikely. The party leaves for London at 3 PM by special train.
Paris reports President Wilson sending condolences to Mrs. Walter H. Page on the death of her husband former ambassador in London. Mrs. Wilson makes personal and official Christmas calls leaving cards. The American peace delegation plans a Christmas holiday. Secretary Lansing will supervise his two sisters who have been doing war work.
Dublin reports the lord mayor called a special corporation meeting to award the freedom of the city to President Wilson. Across Ireland many towns adopted resolutions inviting President Wilson to visit.
London December 24 the lord chamberlain's office issued the ceremonial program for the president's visit. The party will cross the channel on the steamer Brighton escorted halfway by four French destroyers and the latter half to Dover by a British flotilla leader and six destroyers.
Before President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson depart Washington, Queen Wilhelmina extended an invitation to visit Holland. Wilson replied to the queen with an early December reply now published.
The statement expresses sincere gratitude for the queen's invitation and promises to consider and respond to the offer of hospitality. It notes the president and Mrs. Wilson will inform whether they can accept, while declining to commit immediately.
Carlisle England December 24 The Congregational church in Carlisle built by President Wilsons grandfather may host his address next Sunday The mayor and city corporation will vote the freedom of the city to the president and a civic luncheon is under consideration The presidents sixty second birthday falls on Saturday Documentation confirms the house and the Rev Dr Woodrow lineage
Paris reports that Rome will grant the freedom of the city to President Wilson during his visit. The city council adopted the resolution proposed by Prince Colonna, the city’s mayor, by acclamation.
Paris on December 23 reports President and Mrs. Wilson visiting multiple principal shops. The couple explored the shopping district together, a first for their Paris itinerary, having toured the city previously but not the shopping area as a pair.
Arrangements for President Wilson's visit to Manchester next Monday have been changed to allow a stop at the Manchester Royal Exchange, the hub of the cotton industries, providing a chance to inspect the area and meet local representatives.
Paris dispatch reports Herbert C. Hoover American food administrator and Edward N. Hurley American shipping board chairman visiting President Wilson by appointment. The visit centers on provisioning European regions facing severe or threatened food shortages.
Paris reports that on December 24 President Wilson paid a morning visit to French Premier Georges Clemenceau, signaling a moment of high-level wartime diplomacy. The encounter underscores ongoing Allied coordination during World War I.
Two million Russian prisoners are being collected by the Bolsheviks to form a new army. the initial group is returning homeward. Bolshevik taint raises concern of spread to Poland and Bohemia. Meanwhile Poland organizes its own force around General Pilsudski’s phalanxes and homeward Polish legions return with no Russian or German sympathies, seeking only to be left alone.
In Muskegon Michigan officials say Milo H Piper died by his own hand before solving the case of Frieda Weichman. Police report two or more people participated in her death and prepared to arrest a Muskegon man as developments continue. Piper was buried after private morgue services.
Mrs. Wuacere Roosevelt Jr., newly returned from France after 17 months in charge of women in leave areas, described how American YMCA workers improved unattractive military recreation spaces into popular playgrounds for soldiers. She was the first woman to enlist with the YMCA overseas and led the first Paris canteen.
Benjamin O Flower magazine editor and former president of the Menace Publishing Co of Aurora Missouri died in Boston today. He edited publications including the American Spectator the Twentieth Century the Arena and the American Sentinel.
Edward Fisher a miner living at 19% East Platinum street was shot by his wife during a domestic dispute about 2 am. Mrs Fisher admitted firing the shot and said he teased her about another woman. She remained calm as doctors said he could not live long. The couple had been unmarried for seven years.
The Red Cross mobilized aid for refugees near Paris at the Treudeau Sanitarium. Workers provided medical care for hundreds of girls, addressing illness, malnutrition, and poor clothing. Immediate relief efforts followed findings of fatigue and neglect among the children.
Serbian minister Dr. M. R. Vesnitch outlines a racially united Serbia under Wilsonian principles, opposing Italian claims to the Eastern Adriatic. He cites Yugoslav unity among Croats, Slovenes, and Serbs, defining borders with Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, and the Adriatic coast as key. He argues Dalmatian Slavs prefer Serb nationhood, and notes Serbia’s role in the defeat of Austria-Hungary and Germany.
A speaker declares that losses have been greatest here and questions the purpose of the sacrifices. The tone rests on resolve to defend rights and resist being deprived of the fruits of those immense efforts.
A collision near the corner of Galena and Arizona streets at about 10:30 last night injured Detective James Larkin and several passengers including Police Lieutenant Mike Dwyer and Detective James Casey. Both cars suffered heavy damage as officers and a reporter were en route to a reported shooting. Rampou's car and the police vehicle bore extensive damage and two passengers in Rampou’s car were unharmed.
Havana December 24 The question whether Food Administrator Andre should meet Carlos Mendieta editor of El Heraldo and a congress member in a duel has been submitted to a tribunal of honor The duty is to examine evidence of Mendieta being a gentleman qualified to demand satisfaction from Andre The duel arose from a letter to the King in which Andre accused Mendieta of cowardice in the February 1917 revolution Andre and Mendieta previously fought a duel with Mendieta wounded in the arm
Two antitrust suits filed in federal district court accuse the Associated Billposters of the United States and Canada and affiliates of monopoly and restraint of trade. Plaintiffs W. H. Rankin Co and Charles A. Ramsay Co seek treble damages totaling 1,010,000 dollars for alleged 1910 to 1918 actions harming independent billposters across the United States and Canada. The complaint cites a 1916 Illinois decree dissolving the combination, yet claims its influence has grown and independent billers have dwindled.
Washington December 24 The nation faces Christmas Eve with a mood of peace amid four wartime Christmases The Red Cross reports every American expeditionary force member will receive a Christmas box President Wilson sends a message from France praising the troops and urging lasting peace worldwide The public reflects confidence in just settlements and cooperative self government postwar efforts
The British government told the Commercial Cable company it may assist Western Union in handling traffic from Great Britain while its service is interrupted. The condition is no American control, denying Burleson’s authority. William J. Deegan of Mackay interests calls the move a rebuff to American cable control.
Coroner's jury discusses the death of Oliver M. Harvey after a fist fight with J. M. Swindlehurst on Livingston main street. Prosecutor Niles plans to file a first degree murder charge against Swindlehurst, with Fd Jones to advise as county attorney.
Secretary Baker refused to grant blanket amnesty to 300 or more conscientious objectors held in military custody for refusing army work under the draft law. He said cases vary greatly and each must be judged on its merits as a government commission studies the issue.
Seattle dispatch reports James Bogan 23 of Nome a private at Camp Dodge Iowa captured a seat in the Alaska territorial house. Official returns confirm the democrat won under the slogan If he is good enough to fight for you he is good enough to represent you.
Ten thousand soldiers surround a decorated living Christmas tree as Christmas festivities begin at Camp Lewis. Special trains bring 1,400 troops from Camp Eustis and other locations. Many soldiers depart by road to Tacoma and home, with some remaining for leave later in the week. Convalescents from overseas, about eighty, are expected to arrive from eastern ports.
Russian advices to Reuters say 3205 detainees are in the Krestpitentiary in Petrograd under Bolshevik rule. Included are 350 bourgeois, 87 monarchists, 270 socialist democrats, 211 socialist revolutionists, 42 social communists, 6 anarchists, 85 Bolsheviks and 661 with no definite party.
Remains of Mrs Sophie Anderson aged 54 lie at Daly Shea parlors with funeral notices to follow. Card of Thanks from Mrs William Cloonan and family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and High Ore mine workers for sympathy and flowers.
Paris reports that William G. Sharp, the American ambassador to France, bid farewell to President Wilson and departed for America due to a brother’s severe illness in Ohio. Robert Woods Bliss will serve as charge d affaires in Sharp’s absence.
The funeral for the late Mrs. J C Baker will be held tomorrow at 11 am at the family residence 650 South Jackson with Rev C G F Chapman officiating. Interment follows at Mount Moriah cemetery. The family thanks friends for kind acts and floral tributes during the illness and after the death of Gwendolyn. special thanks to Dr. Cook. Mr and Mrs Cc H Goss and family.
Joseph Richards Inc Warrington Richards president and manager of Funeral Directors and Embalmers located at 416 10 South Montana Straat with phone 307 listed in the directory.
An international bureau established in Paris coordinates United Kingdom United States France Italy and other groups to present a joint declaration of peace principles. Leaders expect consolidation of English and Italian societies under Sir Edward Wey and plan to harmonize views on compulsory arbitration armament limits and economic penalties for war.
Paris reports that Arthur Henderson, British war cabinet figure, will convene an international socialist meeting at Lausanne Switzerland on January 6. The Populaire cites Henderson as acting for Britain’s working classes and says he is coordinating with Camille Huysmans and Henri van Kol.
The funeral for the late William Dee aged 48 will be held tomorrow morning at 9 at the family home 44 West Center Street then proceed to St. Lawrence's church for mass at 9 30. Interment will follow in the Catholic cemetery.
The remains of the late Mrs. Mary Keegan are at the family residence 617 South Wyoming street with funeral time to be announced later. The remains of the late Emil Sioguist are at Walsh's parlors pending arrival of his brother.
The notices list Hugh K Campbell 43 Bert Miller 31 Lillian Storey Charles J Clark John S Saunders with remains at Daniels and Bilboa funeral parlors. Funeral announcements to follow as arrangements are completed or pending further instructions.
Daniels and Bilboa Undertakers and Embalmers advertise at 125 West Park Street Bette with phone numbers 888 and residence 4317W Ageto and Carriage Equipment offered.
The remains of Henry Bergquist aged 48 and Elias Peterson aged 50 lie at Sherman and Reed's parlors awaiting funeral arrangements to be announced.
Local funeral business listing for Sherman and Reed Undertakers and Embalmers at IS1-185 Mast Broadway with contact numbers 57 and 58 offering automobile and carriage equipment.
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