15 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
1
The Montana Legislature prepares to tackle pressing issues in a session set to address urgent problems. Lawmakers convene to discuss policy, funding, and governance matters affecting state residents and institutions.
Helena February 14 the fifteenth Montana legislature convened an extraordinary session at noon to dispatch the governor's program. The reading of the message drew applause as lawmakers prepared to amend rules and rush bills on sedition syndicalism and state defense, with talk of a brief but strenuous session.
London reports that the house of commons adopted the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne tonight without division. Debates covered food, quiz, brewing, and diplomacy. All hostile motions against the premier's address were withdrawn or rejected, marking their defeat for now.
Washington reports a nationwide dragnet for enemy aliens who fail to report holdings to the alien property custodian. A. Mitchell Palmer warned that holders of uncovered property face fines or imprisonment. The Schutte and Koerting plant in Philadelphia, a large automatic valve maker, was taken over as German-owned, valued at about $1.7 million, linked to Ernst Koerting of Hanover and heirs.
Three Indianapolis Republicans visited with Wil HL Hays new chairman of the committee, returning from the canal. John King of Connecticut A T Hert of Kentucky and James A Hemenway of Yan Hays received telegrams of congratulation from party leaders nationwide. Theodore Roosevelt praised the election. Hays said the national organization should not back any presidential candidate. He planned to travel to Washington and New York for talks with party leaders.
Paris February 14 Dolo Pasha was sentenced to death by a court martial after a 15 minute deliberation. Co defendants Porchere and Cavallinie faced lesser sentences, with Porchere given three years and Cavallinie sentenced to death though outside the court's jurisdiction. Outside, crowds cheered as the verdict was read amid bayonets and tense silence inside the courtroom.
Montreal feb 14 charred bodies of 38 infants recovered from the ruins of a nunnery fire that swept the west wing. officials fear the toll may reach 100 as thousands including nurses soldiers and elderly residents were evacuated.
Washington reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Blakeslee urged the Senate Post Office Committee to consider raises for rural carriers based on time mileage and mail handled. He cited inequities under mileage based pay and urged higher minimums for fourth and third class postmasters with pay tied to business volume.
A lightning bolt struck Pottery D quarters at 131th field arty near Camp Sheridan Washington. One man identified as VAL IDIER was killed and several others lured day, as Mantana Fair continued amid cold Friday and Saturday.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Austria Hungary Russia and Bolshevik foreign minister amid talk of a future conflict. It references Gore man headquarters and discussions on energetic literary measures against the Russians, implying rising tensions and potential escalation in Europe.
Washington February 14 director general McAdoo assigns a committee led by M Villielain of Baldwin Loromo Works to define few standard railroad freight car types. The move aims to reduce costs under government operation and harmonize future engine and materials standards. W H Pleasant of New York is named to supervise coastwise and Great Lakes shipping lines controlled by railroads.
In San Francisco on February 1 a $50,000 secured note from Isaac Kahn, a local broker, surfaced in the trial linked to an alleged Indian revolutions plot. Kahn testified the note was settled by either Leopold Michels or Harry J. Hart, who returned the funds in a cardboard shirt box. Hart stands as a defendant while Michels faced an indictment later dismissed.
Deputy sheriffs near Riverton late today seized two whiskey stills and hundreds of gallons of fresh liquor and mash as they traced the source of Seattle's illicit liquor trade.
Chairman Hurley issues an urgent call directing ship carpenters to resume work, asserting the strike will not endure. The stance emphasizes prompt restoration of shipbuilding activity and labor discipline amid ongoing labor dispute tensions.
An urgent telegram from Hurley of the Shipping Board urged eastern shipyard carpenters and Joiners to resume work. The message tied the strike to national mourning for American casualties and urged government wage boards to act, warning against paralyzing the shipbuilding industry at New York.
In Douglas Arizona on February 14 bandits are reported to be hours ahead of pursuers after a firefight near the Dragon Mountains. Thome Powers John Powers and Thomas Sistouay were killed during the escape attempt. Authorities say soldiers on border patrol have been alerted to watch for the group as they head toward the Chiricahua region.
Polson man on list W Wig Fenty sues over war losses while Americans killed in action include W H Earnes from South Sellingham Washington and J Stewart from Polson Montana.
American artillery joined French forces in a major Champagne raid between Tahuro and Mesnil as dawn broke. The operation involved six hours of bombardment with aviators aiding observation, yielding 160 German prisoners and advances into German positions to about three-quarters of a mile, despite difficult ground.
About 209 National Army soldiers at Camp Lewis Tacoma went over the top under barrage fire forming trenches with Rand renates machine gun and ride fire. An automobile drove into No Man's Land halted the attack briefly but the men pressed on and reportedly captured the German line amid cheers.
Amsterdam reports Count Czernin, Austro Hungairan foreign minister, will deliver a lengthy statement to the delegations of both kingdoms this Saturday regarding Brest-Litovsk terms. The Vienna dispatch notes high expectations for clarity on peace proposals and regional alignments amid ongoing negotiations.
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