Some Hot Talk Heard In House Tan Assault
A report notes heated discussion in the house amid a tense incident involving a tan colored assault event. No further details are provided to identify people or locations.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
2
A report notes heated discussion in the house amid a tense incident involving a tan colored assault event. No further details are provided to identify people or locations.
The house faced a dispute as Representative Gardner of Massachusetts attacked Germans during a munitions embargo debate. Wisconsin’s Stafford and Ohio’s Longworth, both with German American districts, denounced the remark as unwarranted. Cooper joined in criticism, though Stafford later apologized for implying Gardner’s Spanish war service.
An old advertisement urges immediate use of Scott's Emulsion for bronchial colds and coughs. It claims rapid relief by aiding healing of weakened membranes, notes absence of alcohol or drugs, and promotes consistency of the product for forty years. The copy includes exhortations to refuse substitutes and to seek early treatment.
A heated debate in the Massachusetts House centers on loyalty to the state amid wartime tensions. Representative Gardner faces criticism from Longworth and others for remarks about German Americans, with calls to avoid inflaming anti war sentiments. The discussion touches on munitions policy and neutrality versus intervention.
A New York meeting of the governor's defense committee heard critics of compulsory militia service proposals. Ella Root, Odell, former ambassador to Germany HMM, David Jayne Hill, and George Cortelyou questioned the measures as resolutions were sent to a subcommittee for revision and amplification.
Paris reports via Sofia the Narodni Prava telegram that after holidays King Ferdinand will visit Uskup Frtipe and Chrida and be crowned emperor of Macedonia at Monsailr. Greece unlikely to allow allied troops disembark at Kavain amid political tension.
Two German communications to the United States, delivered by Count von Bernstorff, propose indemnity for Lusitania victims and promise submarine commanders will avoid torpedoing noncombatant ships in the Mediterranean without warning. The messages, sent amid hopes of a final agreement on submarine warfare, also discuss investigations and potential prize-court proceedings if the Persia sinking is linked to German actions.
London January 7 The political situation eased after the government won a large majority on the first reading of the compulsory service bill. Labor leaders rebuked the Labor Congress vote as hasty while Arthur Henderson and others resigned from key posts. The bill likely passes Commons and heads to the Lords before month end with no immediate general election. Rumors center on Henderson’s replacement and Simon’s successor, with referendum as a possible alternative if tensions rise.
An Amen report exits with scant details on the ongoing Persia incident as officials and observers awaited fuller information tonight. No definitive facts or circumstances could be confirmed, leaving questions about causes and involved parties unresolved.
New York reports gunners from the Royal Italian navy manning two guns on the liner Giuseppe Verdi arriving from Genoa Naples and Palermo. Captain Luigi Vannoni notes daily drills after Palermo voyage and guns remain on board awaiting Washington reports.
Numerous travelers and visitors are listed in Butte, including Pert Knox from Dell, J H Clark from Dixon, H G Rodgers from Ditton, Mrs A A Marsh from Whitehall, A A Gilles from Helena, T F Walsh from Helena, RC Harkness from Helena, A Winters and Mrs Winters from Helena, Eunice J Edwards from Forsyth, Jam Anderson from Man, J P Swanson from Big Sandy, Walter Strassfer from Landers, plus notes on Patrolman Burns trial and Short Line agent A Shewo returning from Helena. Several watchers head to New York on buying trips and railway commission meetings.
In Seattle a laborer AA G Larson of Snoqualmie Washington, age 33, shot his wife and daughter after killing his wife in a hotel room today. The infant daughter and another child were injured. the baby was shot through the head and likely to die, while the other child survived with neck wound. Police theorize Larson was mentally unbalanced due to unemployment.
Reports from the Ohio river site of the Kanawha wreck say the body of Mrs Boegle of Racine Ohio has been recovered. Second mate C F Searson’s crew estimated 16 total aboard were missing after the Wednesday night disaster.
Butte reports December gains in postal savings deposits with 219 new accounts and a total of 3,200 active accounts on January 1. Deposits on January 1, 1916 reached 631,977, placing Butte high in the Northwest behind Portland, with San Francisco and Los Angeles ahead in the West. Spokane deposits are about one sixth of Butte’s, excluding bonds. December saw numerous withdrawals and a noted rise in account activity.
The text argues advertising can be localized and concentrated to reduce guesswork, linking dealer and consumer via daily newspapers. It invites manufacturers to contact the Bureau of Advertising, American Newspaper Publishers Association, 606 World Building, New York, for the book The Retailer and His Friends.
Washington reports the second Pan American Scientific Congress nearing final action on sections and proposals. The Jaw Section, crafted by the executive committee, is expected to address the new Pan American’s influential points. A White House reception for delegates and visitors marked the great social feature of the congress.
A mining camp at Junction Colgan, 40 miles southwest, was restored today when wagons from the town reached it via a newly broken trail. Heavy snow and high winds had isolated the camp for several days but no one was harmed and arrivals brought aid.
A fire last night caused estimated losses of about 9000 dollars to five Columbia business houses. Damage was reported by telephone as the causes and extent are investigated. Local authorities and fire department are assessing the scene and securing the area.
In Scott county district court Davenport Iowa a temporary injunction against the state dry laws was granted with no contest. A hearing will decide the permanent injunction as opponents prepare their case.
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