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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1916
Page
1
An explosion occurred at a powder plant with several people injured. Officials from the plant and local authorities responded quickly to the scene. Details on casualties and exact location are being confirmed by authorities.
A Du Pont Powder plant blast at Jarney’s Point early today killed eight to thirteen workers and burned seven, with two men arrested. The Long Beach steamer, just leaving docks, was blown partly from the water but passengers were unharmed. Communications were cut, preventing confirmation as officials in Washington reported no further details.
Seattle faces a new water crisis as a large wooden main pipe from Cedar Creek in the Cascade Mountains bursts again, threatening supply throughout the city. The baradged failure raises fears of a repeat drought conditions, prompting officials to mobilize repairs and water ration plans.
Greece again protests Entente measures that it says worsen conditions by authorizing food supplies from Bulgaria. The Overseas News Agency reported the announcement.
A Berlin socialist committee adopts a resolution censuring 20 socialist Reichstag members for attempting to thwart the party policy by voting against war credits. The measure passes by a narrow margin as the Berlin dispatch notes the party's stance and the dissent in the Reichstag.
A Temps dispatch from Saloniki reports concentration of Austro German troops around Monastir confirmed while Bulgarian forces cluster at Doiran Struma and surrounding areas. Estimated five to six divisions mobilized across Mt Gievgell and Strumitsa.
The Standard reports a wide mix of events including Gallipoli evacuation completion and King's Edward VII sinking, a Du Pont powder works explosion, acquittals of New Haven directors, Swiss peace delegates, and various local notes. It mentions a robbery penitentiary lecture, New Year greetings, anti trust stance, and multiple crime, sports, and mining items with scattered named figures and places.
Wand VI of Brethsh King Navy reports a mine incident sinking a battleship. All crew are saved. The event highlights naval risks in wake of mining operations and the resilience of the fleet amid ongoing tensions.
A damaged report says the British battleship King Edward VII struck a mine in heavy seas and sank after the crew was evacuated. Admiralty confirms all hands were saved with only two men reportedly lost.
London reports two major blows to Britain in one day as Gallipoli positions are abandoned with minimal casualties. King Edward VII. battleship sunk by a mine adds to the shocks, while Turkish bombardments intensify near remaining Allied positions. No large advances on other fronts are noted.
Berlin reports the war office states German forces completed reconquest of trenches near Hirzstein south of Harte manne-Wellekopf. Twenty officers, 1,089 chasseurs and 15 machine guns captured. Paris notes French troops withdrew from Hirzstein summit following German hill capture.
Jewels valued at six hundred dollars owned by Lieutenant Commander William P Cronan U S Navy vanished from a trunk shipped from Overbrook Pennsylvania to San Francisco. Detectives with Wells Fargo investigate. The trunk was sealed when shipped and intact on arrival. The most valuable piece was a platinum brooch set with 19 diamonds.
Mrs. Fred Magee of Missouri avenue rushed a block to a neighbor for help after five of her six children and she fell ill from ptomaine poisoning likely linked to limburger cheese, fresh pork and canned tomatoes. The 4 year old Ulster, 9 year old Jeannie, 12 year old Louis, 16 year old David, and Roy suffered severe symptoms while the baby and father remained spared. The physician treated them and all but the baby recovered enough to relieve pain by Sunday morning.
New York January 9 Six of the 11 former directors of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad were found not guilty on Sherman antitrust charges after nearly three months of trial. Five defendants faced juror disagreement with an eight to four acquittal vote in one count. The jury was dismissed after 51 hours of deliberation.
A murder trial of unusual interest will begin in Providence as Mrs. Elizabeth F. Mohr and Cecil V. Brown and Henry Spellman face charges connected to the killing of Dr Franklin Mohr four months earlier. The state says Mrs Mohr hired the half-brothers to commit the crime prompted by jealousy. Dr Mohr, with secretary Miss Emily Burger, was shot from ambush on the night of August 5 and died after his car stalled.
Youngstown Ohio January 9 Following two days of quiet after the rioting Friday night preparations are under way to reopen the Youngstown Sheet and Tube plants in fast Youngstown and Struthers President James A Campbell says former employees reported for work to begin repairs with resumption of operations in a few days He denies use of strikebreakers Many workers fear for their families as terms of settlement are discussed by state official Fred G Croxton Twenty five thousand sightseers arrive by special trains from Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania to view the ruins
Mrs Christinia Maves a 31 year old wife of a teamster killed herself and her five daughters by turning on gas in the kitchen last night after sealing windows and doors. The children aged 2 to 7 were with her, the two youngest on her lap as she waited for death. the husband found the bodies.
Eugene Oregon January 9 Eugene Le Wallace keeper of the city parks fore was attacked and killed today by a deer from the city herd. No one saw the incident which occurred as he entered the deer pasture to feed the animals. Tracks in mud showed a desperate encounter with Wallace pushed down an embankment about 20 feet where his body was found.
The Fe rucian bark Canto, once reported lost by her agents, arrived at San Francisco in distress after sending calls for help near Cape Flattery. A heavy fog hampered the Snohomish cutter in locating the vessel, leaving two crew members unaccounted for.
London dispatch says Gen Sir Charles Monro announced the Gallipoli evacuation completed with one British wounded and no French casualties. Guns and howitzers mostly saved. 17 worn-out guns blown up. Naval forces aided, De Robeck credited for bombardment. Details note Turkiye defenses and Allied losses, with Asquith's earlier statement calling the Dardanelles operation a failure.
Withdrawal of British and French forces from Gallipoli in mid December ends a campaign begun to clear a sea route to Russia and Egypt. Thousands died in landings on the Turkish coast and bombardments. Fleet losses include Bouvet, Irresistible, and Ocean. The effort failed to break the Dardanelles.
A Constantinople report via Reuters Telegram notes Turkish forces seized a large enemy camp and nine guns at Gallipoli, while denying further heavy losses. London papers praise the operation’s success and credit to General Monro for the Allied retirement. The Russian parliament plans to reconvene January 28.
The Hague via London reports Switzerland will send five civilians to join Thericher neutral nations on a permanent peace board planned to form as part of the Plan peace expedition. Delegates from Norway Sweden Denmark and Hjotland join, with Americans led by William J Bryan Jane Addams and Henry Ford likely. The board aims to obtain expert peace advice, approach warring nations, and consider proposals. Meetings proceed in The Hague and Rotterdam with several delegates organized by Mme Trosika Schwimmer.
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