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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
1
The governor outlines reforms on taxation and economy and calls for a change in primary law while noting adjournment in memory of Colonel Roosevelt. A memorial to soldiers is mentioned along with statements on unrest and the absence of a red flag policy and a single language approach.
Helena dispatch details early debate on League of Nations with Governor Stewart urging unity against anarchy. Reports compare British plans by Smuts and Bourgeois with U S aims for a simple working framework embracing all nations.
Washington officials report a plan to unite private rail management under strong public oversight. The Interstate Commerce Commission would expand to regulate broadly, while the secretary of transportation would coordinate traffic and extend joint use of terminals. The ICC would still adjudicate rate fairness. The plan contrasts with McAdoo's five year extension proposal and seeks to end private operation only under public direction.
Frantic report outlines formation of a Wa Veterans group to unite navy and marine veterans. Speakers denounced Bolshevism as red threat while urging lawmakers to support veteran aid. A Friday meeting, chaired by I. P. Sanders, prepared by a committee to organize returned soldiers and sailors in Judge Dwyer’s courtroom.
Telegraphic items note Butte justices to hear a sale case and a line up against Bare. an Anaconda section reports local events. And a Siberia contact is mentioned alongside a Butte boy. Also included are profiles, crime notes, and a weather forecast predicting fair west, colder northwest, and much colder east by Thursday.
Wisconsin senator La Follette spoke in the Senate criticizing the dispatch of American troops to Russia and disputing Bolshevik support of the Soviet government. He asserted have evidence suggesting pro German bias and demanded full disclosure before the American people. The discussion touched on Allied forces in Archangel and the scope of U S involvement.
Herbert Hoover cables the Food Administration detailing central Europe and the Balkans where meats fats and milk are severely short. He notes millions of tons of foodstuffs valued at about 359 million dollars are needed to last until the next harvest. He warns of impaired health and rising child mortality among populations aided by American relief, with danger of Bolshevism spreading in cities.
The Roosevelt family prepares for tomorrow's simple Episcopal funeral at Sagamore Hill with Vice President Marshall representing the president and dignitaries such as Henry Cabot Lodge and Charles Hughes attending. The casket will be moved to Christchurch for a 12 45 service and Mrs Roosevelt's decision on sealing the coffin remains undecided. Messages of condolence arrive from Cuba and others as Captain Archibald Roosevelt coordinates with relatives and officials for the solemn ceremony.
In New York on January 7 a longtime figure known for residing in a town famed as Theod ere Roosevelt’s home is deeply moved tonight. Citizens focus on the simple but significant life tied to the era and its memory.
The proclamation by President Wilson notes the death of Theodore Roosevelt from Sept 14, 1901, to his home at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay, and honors his service in civil affairs, the Spanish American War, and as president. It orders United States buildings to fly at half staff for 80 days and mentions funeral arrangements and national tribute.
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