German tide rolls on through Russia demand peace parleys
In North and South the Ad Austrian Socialists hold wild advancing Teuton hosts are demonstration in the unopposed Reichsrat.
22 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
1
In North and South the Ad Austrian Socialists hold wild advancing Teuton hosts are demonstration in the unopposed Reichsrat.
A sweeping report from Associated Press describes the German advance in Russia. Berlin delays capitulation, and Soviet resistance grows with new western fronts and planned guerilla warfare. Austrian actions push for peace with the United States as Reichstag protests erupt.
Delegates including William Taft Frank Lowden and Stanwood Hochman gather in Chicago to launch a national service effort under the National Security League. They urge Americans to suppress dissension and prepare to face German attempts at peacetime compromise, framing the struggle as humanity’s sacred cause.
From the American front in France the artillery duel persists day and night. The enemy fires more shells yet causes little damage to American lines. American shells regularly hit key enemy positions when observation is clear, though ground haze sometimes limits accuracy.
London report quotes Viscount Milner warning that free nations face danger as Russia falls and German military power seeks dominance. He argues the issue is Prussian militarism versus the allies, and that unity of democracies and a single allied front could secure lasting peace.
The Associated Press reports British forces gained a secure transfer of front near St Quentin, with French troops and heavy batteries moving smoothly to allow British units to occupy the line. London notes air and artillery activity under the new air council, detailing September enemy destruction and Allied bombardment efforts.
Montana State College debaters defeated Gonzaga University with two Montana wins and one Gonzaga, James R. Condon and Camille J. Reasemier for Gonzaga upheld the affirmative on restoring Alsace Lorraine to France, while David Grey and Sidney Sutherland for Montana held the negative. Washington report notes President Wilson approval for the Federal Railroad Administration to study street railway power and related utilities and possible rate increases to ensure financial stability.
Madison Feb 21 The struggle for power to appoint a successor to the late United States Senator Hastings ends in near defeat for Governor Philipp as the Senate votes down a resolution granting appointment powers. Assemblyman Otto’s writ for a special election on April 2 passes Assembly 80 to 10 and moves to the Senate, where it is billed 17 to 13. The governor hopes the Senate will reconsider, arguing the measure is directory not mandatory.
The forecast calls for rising temperatures with a warmer trend expected Friday and into Saturday. Skies may remain partly sunny while night lows ease into mild ranges. Residents are advised to plan for warmer daytime highs and continued light winds.
Washington reports a looming U S food shortage likely to last about 60 days. Food Administrator Hoover warns the situation is the most critical in history with depleted stores in major consuming regions. Rail congestion and export limits worsen supply. calls for increased rail movement and farmer grain releases. Shortfalls hit cereals and meats, with potatoes spoiling. Hoover warns the next two months will be the most critical period in U S food history.
London reports forty five German ships heading for coal as Rev tailed by Petrograd correspondent Trotsky likely to resign. German delegation chief Hofman says occupancy of Reval within a week. dispatch notes advance eastward in Russia amid peace terms confirmation and Lenine Trotsky government stability.
Former county attorney Felk ner Haynes announces that Judge Srum expressed pro German sympathies. The call urges witnesses to come forward with details of disloyal statements tied to the judge's conduct.
An examining committee questioned Rosebud County residents about Judge Crum of Montana’s Fifteenth Judicial District. Witnesses described Crum as expressing pro German sympathies and opposition to the draft, while Hanes recounted shifts in wartime attitudes. The hearing adjourned after a lengthy session with more testimony slated for the next day.
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