27 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
1
An opinion piece warns that free speech should be restricted during war when excessive rhetoric harms national effort. It argues restraint serves unity and security, urging readers to weigh words against collective duty amid conflict.
Clarence Darrow testified in Chicago on December 26 that limits to free speech may be needed during war. He said he supported the war but acknowledged restrictions, while government lawyers presented socialist platform excerpts and antiwar pamphlets to probe potential effects on enlistments. Other witnesses described stock ownership, and editorials from Victor Terger’s paper were offered as defense. Discharges for 182 aviators and ground officers were ordered in San Diego today.
The page aggregates scattered local items including alleged larceny claims, a auditor-elect Porter departing for Helena, youths confessing to new crimes, divorce contest notes, a police auto collision report, a bombing school mention, a seven charge roll of honor, market and financial classifieds, soldier references, and Rotary pledges. Distinct entities are Anaconda, Butte, Helena, and referenced organizations.
The peace congress personnel is forming as American delegates express hope for early announcements and arrivals after the new year. Delegations from 27 countries will sit, with Great Britain France the United States and Italy each allotted five delegates. Belgium and Portugal may join the United States soon, while others arrive late. The United States is currently the only nation to have delegates on the ground. President Wilson may urge prompt start once personnel is announced.
In the chamber of deputies M Abraz announced France’s losses up to November for the current year totaling 1,071,200 killed or missing. Officers 31,300. men 1,040,000. Dead prisoners and missing 42,600 officers and 1,789,000 men. Men missing 3,000 officers and 811,000 men. Prisoners living total 1,800 officers and 438,000 men.
The Belgian cabinet council met Tuesday under the presidency of the king and adopted an electoral reform scheme to establish universal suffrage for the next elections, according to a dispatch received today.
In a snowbound harbor, ten warships led by the Arizona and Mayflower return from distant duty. Secretary Daniels and Admiral Mayo review ships near Liberty statue as wounded soldiers salute. Flags fly as pennants ripple, and the homecoming parade ends with a ceremonious salute marking the peace after war.
President Wilson pledged to American infantry in Chaumont that peace would preserve the sacrifices they had made. He spoke Christmas day with 10,000 troops, promising to safeguard ideals for which the U S entered WWI. The scene at Chaumont Headquarters contrasted with Paris in sincerity. Helena report notes Attorney General Ford criticizes Butte police for hindering moral improvements, citing poor cooperation with the county attorney.
Preliminary hearing for murder charges against Oliver Harvey follows a Monday fist fight that left two men injured. Lawyers Niles Arnold Swindlehurst prepare defense as funeral plans for C. M. Harvey proceed in Liv ingston. Banks close for burial day as Harvey’s Chicago brother and Helena official brother arrive.
London greeting as George and Wilson meet upon the train. In New York, over 10,000 sailors on shore leave from the fleet gather in the city for their first visit in a year, with crowds and dinners offered. About half receive furloughs of 10 to 15 days, while others stay out late for 40 hours of shore leave.
Heads of two great nations are cheered by a large crowd at Buckingham as government planners prepare for a highly anticipated royal clash. The scene captures a moment of global attention with security and ceremonial preparations under way.
Massive crowds line London streets as President Wilson arrives with Queen and King viewing a medieval style triumph. Two million people amid flags and cannons greet the U.S. leader, with 200000 packed near Buckingham Palace as the visit unfolds amid royal pageantry and civilian spectacle. Meanwhile Berlin warns troops and reports radical threats to topple the current government.
Exchange Telegraph reports in Copenhagen say German soldiers guard Berlin as sailors seize the Red Castle and block streets. Violence erupts across Unter Linden with battles at Potsdam guards and royal palace, casualties mounting amid chaotic unrest.
Berlin on Tuesday reports a clash between soldiers sailors and the republican guard arising from Otto Wels' decision. Details continue on Page 3.
On December 26 George and Albert Oline aged 32 and 9 years respectively died of influenza pneumonia at the homestead seven miles from Roy. Found by neighbor Joseph Lafontain, coroner Creel investigated noting illness began together, poor fire, open door, and no chance for help. The Olines were a well known Topeka family and relatives were notified.
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