17 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
1
Quick action on Eliel bill advances primary law to public officials. JE is killed at once in the incident, prompting calls for investigation and policy review. The report notes swift parliamentary steps and references authorities assessing the event and possible implications for timing and governance.
The Montana legislature reports a close vote on a primary law question and notes several bills advancing to third reading. Proposals include compensation changes, a land board inquiry sidetrack, and saloon closures failing to pass.
The page lists varied items including a note that three Black men faced punishment, alongside brief mentions of ongoing legislative activity, diplomatic notes about a British guard ambassador, scarce food, railroads offering services, Whitlock remaining in Brussels, and regional stories from Butte and Anaconda.
The Frederick VII carrying Count von Bernstorff and his party of German officials reached Halifax harbor under heavy guard. British naval patrols and strict access controls safeguarded the liner as authorities arranged cargo examination and security measures for the former German ambassador's homeward voyage.
New York Feb 18 Measures to prevent a recurrence of the Presidents peace note leak were adopted at a special meeting of the New York Stock Exchange board of governors. The employment by exchanges and brokerage houses of newspaper men to obtain advance confidential information is forbidden. The rules committee noted some members employed newspaper men, referencing cases involving FA Connolly & Co and Hutton & Co. The House committee will consider action against FA Connolly for sworn statements.
The American boat train left London today carrying about 50 passengers mostly Americans for the outbound liner.
The United States railroads informed President Wilson that their organization’s resources are at the government’s disposal in case of war. Eighteen road presidents formed a national defense committee to work with the army’s four departments, under Wilson’s council for defense.
Berlin reports Brand Whitlock United States minister to Belgium will stay in Brussels in his diplomatic role. Belgian relief work continues under the men who manage its administration, with coordination from London via a February 1 dispatch.
Norfolk Va Feb 16 A warning to mariners that a large steel net like Britain’s anti submarine barrier is being placed at the entrance to Hampton Roads Rear Admiral McLean commandant of the Norfolk navy yard said about half the work is done The net may block the channel when finished a destroyer or naval tug will patrol to allow vessel passage by signaling at the buoys and avoiding approach without orders
At 1 AM a would-be safecracker was stopped by watchman Tom Harnois at the Empress Theater. The suspect fled through a basement rear door after placing putty in the vault and glycerin in the door cracks. The snatch attempt, of about 485 in cash and checks, led to police involvement and a description of a dark-clothed man, 5'10", seen near the scene.
Geneva reports Germany faces limited food relief with soup kitchens remaining possible. Experts see no substantial rise in crop production beyond 1915 levels due to shortages of bor fertilizers, nitrates, labor, and imported fertilizers, despite potential favorable weather.
Washington reports discuss the impact of ruthless German submarine warfare on the United States. President Wilson and his cabinet weigh arming American ships, port detentions, and economic effects while noting no final policy decisions. Britain declares a new danger zone north of Scotland to block submarine routes from German bases.
Paris reports Washington has warned Americans in Austria to depart the country amid mounting tensions. The notice specifies evacuation guidance and urges rapid compliance from U.S. citizens and officials stationed there.
In White Sulphur Springs February 180, Leslie Fairley Harrison Gideon and Henry Hall were executed for killing Michael Freeman. Deputies led them to the barn scaffold after a six minute period in their cells. The Episcopal minister Rev Hard remained with them overnight and prayed with them before the 1 20 p.m. procession to the gallows. The trap was sprung at 7 26. Dr A T Gillius pronounced Halt dead in 4 minutes 20 seconds Fairley died at 11 minutes 12 seconds and Gibson at 15 minutes. About 80 witnesses attended as the governor refused commutation and the men faced their end calmly despite hopes for mercy.
Report from Hermanas near the border west of Columbus says airplane scouts observed a large band of armed Mexicans four miles south of the boundary during a reconnaissance flight this afternoon, with Deming, N. M. Fed. 18-A noted.
The Sunday Standard promises closing days of Congress and the Montana legislature, the German crisis, trench warfare depictions, and submarine activity. It offers rich illustrations, cartoons, theater listings, sports, society notes, auto topics, and women's club items for readers of all ages.
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