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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1917
Page
1
Helena dispatch describes the Montana House under pressure as 135 bills piled up for printing and final adjournment nears. Clerks race through daily readings while lawmakers push for swift actions, calling the process ragtime amid chaotic committee loads and late sessions.
Partial scan of The Standard Pa with items on bills in legislature, a claim of a wife about a sheriff’s death, guardsmen demobilization, and various brief items from state news to local building, crime calendars, Boy Scouts, real estate and sports. Also mentions war in Europe and market notes.
Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States and his party remain aboard the Frederik VIII in Bedford basin Nova Scotia under guard by naval craft. Officials say no passengers may land while the ship is in port as authorities deny reports of planned removal.
F W Stiles general roadmaster of the Spokane division on the Great Northern died in a local hospital from injuries suffered when a falling derrick boom struck him at Highland west of Spokane this morning He formerly served as roadmaster of the Cascade and Marcus divisions of the Great Northern railroad.
Feb 17 report from W L Crawford a Dallas cattle man says Villa traveled with trusted agents to Mazatlan then boarded a ship and has been at sea for three weeks Three versions of the tale say he fled his followers to return with news that would shake their ranks Mining men and government agents report no direct word on Villa’s whereabouts in weeks.
Six steamships set sail for European ports from New York today with no passengers aboard. The Noordam, a Dutch-American liner, led the group toward Rotterdam but diverted to Halifax for British authority examination. Other vessels included Roman Prince, Texel, Marnegro, Mouro, and Nelsingborg, with Verdi turning back to Liverpool and anchoring off Quarantine.
Washington reports the demobilization of the national guardsmen on border duty begins with General Funston directing the immediate drawdown. About 63,000 guardsmen will depart, while 60,000 regular troops remain from Brownsville to Yuma. Pershing's expedition units are reassigned, El Paso hosts the division commander, and the move is stated as unrelated to the Germany crisis. Ambassador Fletcher carries memoranda for Mexico talks, including responses to the Hachita killings and other US demands.
Special dispatch notes a man named Russell, linked to the 12 year old Park County Sheriff Young killing and Deputy Beller wounding at Springdale, now accused by his wife of another Montana murder. Police pursue connections to a Chicago case as authorities weigh old charges.
Special Dispatch reports from the meanaria Billings dated February 17. Thirteen years earlier George Young served as sheriff of Park County. The dispatch notes a long tenure in local law enforcement and references past events tied to his term.
Paris reports Americans arriving from Berlin via Berne and Pontarlier say Hartwig Devisen and wife, born in Germany and long-time residents of Laporte Indiana, are detained at Pontarlier until their American citizenship can be confirmed. Ambassador Gerard notes Devisen is not in his party, and French authorities will decide their status while they remain detained.
British troops captured German positions along a 1.5 mile front near Grandcourt and Petit Miramont on the Ancre front, reaching 1,000 yards into enemy lines. A second German position fell along a 1,000 yard stretch as 1,895 prisoners were taken in Mesopotamia efforts.
Queretaro Mexico Feb 17 American Ambassador Henry Fletcher arrived and was met by Colonel Barragan and Garza Perez. He will continue to Mexico City likely tomorrow and present his credentials immediately after arrival.
Washington February 17 senators attacked provisions of the administration espionage bill granting the president sweeping authority to prosecute foreign agents. Senate leaders indicated that some drastic sections might be modified before passage.
In court, Captain Charles A. Polack testifies that he received orders from the German government to render the Kronprinzenin Cecilie unseaworthy. The ship, seized in Boston and shipped to lenders in London and Paris, faced damages claims of 2,301,000 dollars after machinery tampering halted navigation. The case, appealed from a lower court, resumes March 3 for damages assessment and possible ship sale.
Swiss reports from February describe a cautious German public stance toward peace. A minority hopes for terms seen as honorable, while a larger faction fears dismemberment or territory loss. Observers note internal pressures and a debate over accepting a moderate peace.
Washington, Feb 17. President Wilson discussed with Senate members the possibility of asking Congress before March 1 to grant broad powers to defend American life and property from German submarine activity. He hinted he may delay action to avoid war while noting the urgent need to protect American interests if a crisis arises after adjournment. Reports from Berne and Beirut said diplomats warned of potential German reactions and refugee movements.
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