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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
1
The oil and coal leasing bill advances after a Senate vote by a narrow margin. Supporters say it promotes energy development while opponents warn of environmental risks and fiscal costs for the public.
The Pittman bill to regulate federal oil and mineral leases moves through the Senate with key changes to limit holdings, require royalties to the government, and curb monopolistic control. Provisions on naval lands and public land withdrawal were debated, with amendments adopted and some sections rejected as the measure nears final action.
Shanghai January 7 The China merchants Navigation Company's steamer Paochi of 1048 tons sank near Histon Satiarstay after hitting a reef. The accident prompted city officials to inspect safety measures and discuss rescue plans. Local authorities report no immediate details on loss of life but emphasize maritime safety reviews.
A scrambled OCR page from The Standard lists diverse items across sections. References include a constitutional rap by Alley Storm, leasing bill politics, Argentine fleet notes, divorce cases, explosives permits, War news, theater finances, prayer editorials, arrests for burglary, soldier detention, Montana price data, state news, market reports, horoscopes, class ads, sports night, Anaconda items, and ministerial association meetings.
A German press document leaked to the SIS Department outlines wartime controls on publishing. It claims newspaper owners are told what to publish and how, with police ordered to punish infractions and to identify originators of untrue reports. The report contrasts American wartime prep and German fear of U.S. capacity.
Washington hosts a House vote on the federal suffrage resolution as critics from the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage and former Senator Henry A Wise Wood challenge the measure. They warn women may gain office and threaten military and judicial balance, while suffrage leaders defend facts and press on despite militant protests and public demonstrations. Roosevelt’s telegrams amid a crowded docket accompany the opposing view in today’s briefs.
Chicago on Jan 7 reports a surge in shoe prices as dealers cite leather shortages for military use and rising costs of materials. Prices range from $9 to $20 for men’s shoes amid talks of supply delays and inflated labor and freight costs. Meanwhile a blizzard aftermath leaves streets blocked and deliveries uncertain, with 2000 workers mobilized to clear snow and many trains and milk deliveries disrupted.
London reports a war office summary showing British captures total 114,544 prisoners and 781 guns, with losses at 28,379 prisoners and 106 guns. western theater accounts for most figures including 81,31 prisoners and 581 guns captured. Palestine 17,648 prisoners and 108 guns captured. Mesopotamia 15,944 prisoners and 24 guns captured. No guns lost outside the western theater.
Turbulent forecast summary notes cloudy conditions with winds from the east and south for Tuesday. Wednesday looks unsettled with generally poor conditions and potential failings in earlier predictions.
Two railroad workers named Coto and Drakem were killed in a collision on the Spokane, Port Townsend and Seattle line near Fairbridge Wash. A freight train struck the earlier wreckage, demolishing the site. Conductor Fuller, a brakeman, and others were reported injured.
Tattimore Ma January 7 The track and agricultural exhibit buildings at Laurel Mil were turned over to the war department today and 109 engineers are now at the Cantonment established there. More will arrive as the heating plant is installed and necessary changes are made to the buildings. Miller became mayor of the city at noon today despite court actions. Action on the injunction against Miller was delayed as attorneys for Martin Krueger argued.
On the west front the draft airguns boom is reportedly unflawed. The Kreme Court of the Land declares that it is construction day and night intensity at Illery Dupls, and is still ongoing despite uncertainties.
A national court opinion rejects unilateral force, affirming Congress power to declare war and raise armies. The discussion centers on the Selective Training and Service Act and pending conspiracy cases tied to enforcement. Names like Alexander Berke Becker and others are cited in sentences about sentences and indictments related to draft law violations. The document also touches on wartime fronts, the Verdun area, and Bolshevik Russia as context for the broader war discussion.
The comptroller of the currency issues a Jan. 7 call for deposits data from banks, railroads, boat lines, and street railways to gauge liquidity for Liberty Bonds. Officials in Washington and treasury agencies will collect details on bank loans, security of bonds, and interest rates. North Dakota reports no year end call due to postage fund shortage.
Fragmentary report notes objections raised against Von Kuhlmans amid a Sunday afternoon session with the Tagestatt and Feichstag majority parties. Details unclear due to damaged text.
Daly Bank chairman Charles J. Kelly defends Liberty Loan value, urging holders to redeem bonds at par or above with no loss to Silver Bow county residents. He asserts bonds will be honored through Daly Bank and local agencies, stressing patriotic support and no need for fear of market fluctuations.
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