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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1918
Page
22
The author argues strong leaders from 1912 may not match today’s demands and urges picking war-active figures. It notes hints that Ryan backed Clark in 1912 and speculates Bryan’s waning influence in the next Democratic nomination.
The Montana attorney general says peace officers must enforce the law in Butte just as in the rest of the state. He commends Sliver Bow county's attorney Mr. Jackson and calls for loyal cooperation of all officers to end winking at infractions including prohibition gambling and prostitution.
The article reports David Lloyd George’s overwhelming reelection and a vindicated coalition government with a negligible opposition in Parliament. It notes Sir Alexander SPENt as a strong rival and highlights returning soldiers as rising political power across allied nations.
Friends float a possible Clark candidacy for the Democratic nomination in 1920. Clark neither confirms nor denies. he did not authorize any declaration and knows nothing about it. Many who backed him in 1912 now feel Wilson’s path was better for the nation and the wartime era.
Former President Taft writes in the Standard praising General Crowder and noting disagreement on Crowder sharing four star status with Pershing March and Bliss. Secretary Baker’s proposal would let existing four star generals keep their rank for war time and Congress would decide on Crowder’s future rank.
Lord Northcliffe in the London Times backs appointing impartial tribunals to hear war crime cases and refer defendants for trial in their own countries. He argues these tribunals could serve as first instances to deliver stern justice while peace processes transform into a new super national system.
A syndicated column argues rationing will extend past the war and world basins must settle economics. It envisions international commissions shaping frontiers and laws, while noting President Wilson's Europe role and praise for U.S. soldiers. It mixes commentary on Germans, Kaiser, and postwar rebuilding with satirical asides about cabarets and politics.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls reading a three column Lincoln image in a southern newspaper in Atlanta. The dialogue notes admiration for Abraham Lincoln and reflects on southern perceptions of his greatness amid the Civil War shadows.
The column reflects on Prohibition era changes in Butte with humor about greeting What'll you have and how to socialize without酒. It envisions sociability through meals and gifts, argues moderation, and urges optimism about health, wealth, and shared community.
In a 1918 public letter William Howard Taft argues General Crowder deserves a higher military rank for leading the Selective Service and exemption boards. He contrasts Crowder’s civilianate work with field commanders and urges congressional action to honor Crowder alongside Pershing.
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