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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1916
Page
1
A sweeping influenza outbreak spreads from coast to coast, causing widespread illness and high tolls. Health officials warn of continued transmission as hospitals brace for cases and communities implement protective measures.
Washington reviews a ten year national defense program built around Monroe doctrine preservation. Army and navy strategists warn of combined Asiatic or European attacks on Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Plans push for a two-power standard navy and mobilization to defend Pan American unity while Congress considers expanded military spending.
A tense national outlook follows the president's return as two powers may unite for an attack. A sweeping influenza across the country prompts protective measures in aviation and government response. Montana reports a major failure while Persia notes eleven more survivors and two ships sunk.
Two men at St Luke's hospital offices pointed revolvers at cashier Miss Mary Tobin and seized a cash box containing about 5 000 dollars on pay day while 30 nurses watched. The monthly payroll totals around 9 000 dollars with about 2 000 already distributed before the robbery. The assailants fled in a car. El Paso Texas
Washington reports informally grouped Latin American diplomats and Chilean Ambassador Suarez Musica, president of the Pan American scientific congress, discussed coordinating work. Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont urged Pan American unity for defense, claiming heavy aeroplane fleets could patrol long coasts and deter war, with air links envisioned between the United States and South America.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena Jan 2 A petition in bankruptcy the largest sum in state history was filed in U S court here. Bitter Root Irrigation lists liabilities 5 326 448 assets 2 302 008 with 1 121 953 secured. Major creditors Ravalli county 12245 J W McKinnon 35000 First Trust and Savings Bank Chicago unknown security 976 009 plus 29280 interest. Other creditors reside in Philadelphia New York Chicago. Notes from land purchasers 42828 pledged for advances. Freeman Shoe Co of Kalispell also petitioned for bankruptcy with 3500 claims. Weagavey treasurer said reorganization will start immediately. new company to refund bonds. This is the first step in reorganization under four million debt.
Tokio reports a Jiji Chimbo announcement that a squadron of Japanese warships will sail for the Suez to protect shipping. The armed cruisers Kasuga Tokiwa and Chitez are named for this service following the sinking of Yasuka Maru and Konkoku Maru in the Mediterranean in December.
London reports from Malta that eleven more survivors of the steamer Persia have been landed, including Lord Montagu. The group also includes Robert M. McNeeley the American envoy at Aden, with Italians and Britons among the rescued. A separate note from Gibraltar says Edward Tose left the Persia at Gibraltar bound for Spain. A Cairo dispatch mentions jewels of the Maharajah of Kapurthala valued at 4 million dollars were aboard the Persia with the Maharajah and his suite planning to join at Port Said.
New York January 3 one dead and 11 missing after an explosion wrecked the Aztec engine room at a Brooklyn dock. Ten injured, many trapped below decks, with fears more drownings as seawater flooded the room. Fire crews labored for hours to recover bodies before draining the ship.
President Wilson sails to Washington to assume direct control of foreign affairs amid the Persia sinking crisis. Reports from Alexandria and Cairo, plus consular dispatches, sharpen questions of German submarine actions and potential U S policy shifts on armed merchantmen and international law.
London reports two British steamers lost with around 100 survivors. The Glengyle, of Glen line Glasgow, 9395 gross tons, valued at 225000 pounds, built 19 54, sailed Shanghai November 25, routed via Suez. Master Captain Webster. All on board saved. ship sunk. The St Oswald also reported sunk in the Mediterranean.
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