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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
2
An unnamed narrator frets over introducing Major Grantland at a Sunday reception. A phone call with Mrs Gray triggers a planned but embarrassing task to assist at the event while preserving distance from the celebrated speaker. The scene blends social tension with anticipation of public recognition.
The narrator recalls gossip about Dicky's crash and heroism, the secrecy surrounding it, and the lingering tension from a past bond with Captain Grantland. She contrasts his gallantry with her husband Dicky and notes how memories of the young officer color present social interactions and her feelings.
Camp Lewis Tacoma Wash January bulletin warns discharged soldiers against not carrying discharge papers at all times. Many men absent without leave or deserters claimed they were discharged when stopped by authorities. Soldiers lacking papers risk arrest to prove status. Boards of officers will be formed to examine officers who wish to remain in the regular army. Rating of candidates will be reported to Washington. The exam is not final. further boards will assess fitness before commissioning.
London Jan 1 Amid war service praise British honors may elevate Feld Marshal Ha l and Vice Admiral Beatty to peerage with possible monetary grants. Generals Horne Plumer Ryng Raching ton Birdwood Allenby noted for elevation. grants of money recalled for Roberts and Kitchener after prior conflicts. Beatty reportedly to receive full admiral rank.
A brutal cold snap spreads from the West to the plains with zero to subzero readings. Nebraska and South Dakota report 15 below in Winner and Long Pine. Deadwood reports a blizzard. Northwestern rail lines blocked by snowdrifts. Denver endures its coldest New Year’s Day in years as trains languish amid heavy snowfall and frozen temperatures. Los Angeles citrus districts see low marks yet minimal fruit loss beyond young lemons.
A 12 year old girl went to Mercer Street police station early today and handed the lieutenant a revolver saying she had killed a man who had attempted to assault her at her home while her parents were away. Police investigations apparently substantiated much of her account.
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