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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1915
Page
1
An official observer report from British headquarters dated January 9 concludes that heavy explosive projectiles and artillery dominate modern warfare. It notes that allies have closed the earlier inferiority in firepower, that artillery now acts as the chief destroyer of enemy resistance, and that aerial observers reveal trench positions for precise bombardment.
Secretary Garrison writes to Senator Chamberlain arguing for a bill to maintain the mobile army at maximum strength with an officer lift and higher enlisted ceiling. He cites a total force of about 10,628 with Philippine scouts, and 1.44 million enlisted now, claiming the increase would train officers for war time while keeping continental forces modest.
A compact summary of the day's Standard page items notes England's response to an American note, a quiet Sunday on battleground plates, irrigation losses, mine workers planning to buy a coal mine, Taaho official indicted, Irmans evacuate the heavy sector, and various city and state mentions including legislative gossip, Anaconda news, charity efforts in Butte, religious figures, theater, gunman bluff, child welfare ads, and a busy year of reforms with local notes on literacy, hotel prospects, library records, and engineering reports.
A historical dispatch notes a lull on Sunday as armies pause operations. Commanders assess front lines and supply routes while soldiers rest, awaiting further orders. Military leaders emphasize vigilance and continued readiness in uncertain conditions across theaters.
Jan 10 dispatches report mixed Western Front activity with heavy artillery and mining, while French advances push along the Aisne valley and Champagne. Russian efforts near Mlawa falter, Turkish forces threaten Kara-Urgan, and Goeben rumors circle shipping and Italian stance in the East.
The war office reports heavy weather hindering operations in the western theater. Flooding spans 80 metres in places. French attacks near Soissons and Mercery are repulsed with heavy French losses. 600+ prisoners captured. Turnhaupt increases booty to two officers, 42 men, and one machine gun. In Argonne and near Apremont Toul, battles continue with gains in some sectors. Low Alsace sees only minor engagements and a French attack at Lower Aspach is repelled. Russian advances south of Mlana are repulsed. The weather remains poor and the eastern front remains unchanged.
Fort Smith Ark Jan 10 United Mine Workers of America offered 429000 for the holdings of the Bache Denman Coal company in the Hartford valley Arkansas. The deal, expected to close within days, would end disputes between the coal company and miners and drop the company suit for damages against the union and local unions in Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas. Creditors of the Bache Syndicate are said to have approved the plan with federal receivers in charge of several subsidiary companies.
A Telegraaf dispatch from Brussels notes a bread riot at Marcinelle in Hainault province where crowds gathered at the town hall and windows were broken. Police restored order with some difficulty and bread was later supplied to the populace.
Advices received say Villa forces defeated the troops of Generals Antonio I, V and Maciovio Herrera in a three day battle at Saltillo that began early Friday morning. The report credits a decisive victory to Villa and his command.
Boise Idaho Jan 10 Jan 11 Wallis former state pure food inspector and president of the National Pure Food Commissioners association is jailed for failing to furnish 8000 dollars bonds for appearance on indictments covering five counts returned by the grand jury. Wallis was arrested in Salt Lake City and brought back without extradition papers. The charges include appropriation of public moneys embezzlement and false certification each a felony with a potential 35 year penitentiary term. Wallis and State Auditor Huston indicted together likely to be arraigned tomorrow. Indictments stem from funds appropriated to enforce pure food laws split into three parts with one fund used for expenses that should have been borne by another.
Amsterdam Brussels dispatch reports Liege court martial sentenced Gustave Fite and Lieutenant Fille to life imprisonment for aiding 350 Young Belgians to reach Holland and join the Belgian army in France. Fite reportedly asked for death, claiming dislike of imprisonment. He and the Burgomaster Max of Brussels are confined in Glatz Prussia.
London reports claim German forces evacuated Lille and Dunkirk was bombed by a dozen German aircraft. Havas dispatch notes limited damage with few casualties as pilots reportedly aborted raid due to uncertain conditions. Times notes German planes over the channel but did not press the attack. Rio notes no confirmation of a naval battle between Invincible and Von der Tann off South America.
Washington reports Britain's preliminary reply to the U S demand for improved treatment of neutral commerce by the Mellish fleet was released. The note signals Britain will discuss the principles of freedom of neutral trade and seeks to clarify practice under international law while continuing cordial relations.
Reports received by Rev Godfrey Schilling of the Franciscan Commissary general say hundreds of missionaries and religious workers in the holy lands face starvation as Turks expel them from Armenia and Upper Syria. Their convents at St Savior in Jerusalem and Nazareth remain under Armenian control.
The French government issued a statement declaring that German prisoners will receive the same treatment as French prisoners, in retaliation for Germans holding French surgeons and nurses. Expatriate medical workers will be freed in proportion to French prisoners released in Germany.
The U S House rejected Representative Stouts amendment to the Indian appropriation bill authorizing 500000 for Flathead irrigation. Secretary Lane denies Crow reservation distress claims, cites improved conditions under new officials, and notes leasing and cattle purchases boosting Crow finances. He defends fair water charges and says land consolidation concerns are unfounded.
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