German View Is Necessary For The Public Record
A concise editorial note states that a German view is necessary for understanding the public record, signaling a focus on international context and sourcing in forthcoming coverage.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1917
Page
1
A concise editorial note states that a German view is necessary for understanding the public record, signaling a focus on international context and sourcing in forthcoming coverage.
Washington January 18 A statement of terms from Germany and her allies as comprehensive as the entente reply is the next move hoped for in peace negotiations Time left for Teutonic terms was unclear Wilson may act to open proceedings if no Teutonic statement appears Public sentiment abroad shows increasing gratification at the American note while allied bitterness toward the entente reply has eased Official circles doubt an early peace and expect renewed drive for war prosecution.
London reports an official British statement outlining the German and Austrian notes to neutrals. It asserts Germany started the war by rejecting a conference on July 27 1914, while Russian mobilization orders followed on July 31 1914. The note counters German claims about allied rights of small nations, citing Ireland, South Africa, Northern Africa, Russia, and Greece as examples.
Peace talks in Washington frame the day while Milwaukee headlines include a murder suspect in broker’s clerk case and lawson to testify. Other items cover Anaconda news, new Milwaukee station and streetcars, farm prices, court caveats, and estate care. Sporting, mining, markets, and ads fill the rest.
Stella M. Smith told police a night of horror preceding the fatal shooting of her husband John L. Smith at their fashionable Denver home. She said he threatened to strip her and Mil dred Moore, his stepdaughter, and that she shot him with his own pistol as he attacked again. Former husband W A Moore stood by her as authorities investigated amid a scene of overturned furniture and testimony of the struggle.
Charles E. Wonde, a cook, is held by police after firing three shots at Ella Johnson, who died hours later. Her mother was wounded as Woods claimed he meant to scare her with blank cartridges. He admitted presence but said the gun was loaded by accident while drinking.
Five Civilian automobile search parties with five days of provisions comb the sand wastes of Northern Mexico for Col. Harry G. Bishop and Lieut. W. A. Robertson Jr. lost in a desert rainstorm since Wednesday. No news yet. Mexican and U S authorities mobilize aid and cavalry units as pilots are believed to have forced landing about 100 miles south of the border.
Washington January 13 members of the house committee with power to compel witnesses resume their inquiry into rumors that advance information reached Wall Street on President Wilson’s note. They subpoenaed Lawson Baruch and other brokers and sought telegrams. contempt proceedings may follow if Lawson resists. The panel plans a broad inquiry aiming to expose possible escapes from contempt and to identify the source of the leak.
Washington January 13 Mrs Thomas J Walsh wife of the Montana senator has been chosen as grand marshal of the Women's Wilson union aiding in arranging the president inauguration March 5 Mrs Eugene Hoffman and Mrs John B Densmore of Montana serve on the floats and costumes committee
A war council of Francisco Villa's commanders is expected tomorrow at San Andres Chihuahua to decide future policy of the Villa revolutionary movement. A manifesto of Villa's intentions may conclude the meeting heralding a transition to a planned organized movement with campaigns including attacks on Chihuahua City and Juarez, troop movements northward, and disruption of rail and telegraph links.
Eureka California reports the cruiser Milwaukee ran ashore near Eureka after fog and heavy seas. Coast guards and Navy vessels fought heavy surf for hours to bring the crew to safety with no fatalities and only minor injuries. About 200 men reached the beach by dusk as breeches buoy operations continued.
Final arrangements for Col William F Cody funeral were made by Elks and Denver officials. The body will lie in state three hours in the capitol, guarded by national guardsmen and G A R. A rural school superintendent donated 47 buffalo nickels for a monument, one from each student. flowers were delivered to Cody’s sister’s home.
A Massachusetts petition bearing 16 282 names demands severance of relations with Germany unless the Bavarian deportations cease. The document, circulated by a committee headed by Moorefield Storey of Boston, was forwarded to President Wilson by the state department.
Philadelphia reports indicate a potential legal fight to stop Harry K. Thaw's extradition to New York on charges of kidnapping and assault against Frederick Gump Jr. The move spurs notice to Governor Brumbaugh for a hearing, while papers head to Harrisburg for the Thaw papers and related case of Arthur A.rower. Thaw slowly recovers.
Weldon H. Wells, former Kansas City broker's clerk, held in Huntington Indiana, faces a first degree murder charge in the death of Mona Byron Simon at a Columbus hotel. Wom en of the Columbus Woman's Christian Temperance Union held brief funeral services for the victim. Her body was sent to Pratt, West Virginia for burial near her old home.
Weldon H. Wells of Kansas City says drink may have clouded his mind and he might have killed Mona Simon in Columbus Ohio. Police deem his remarks a confession and expect Columbus detectives to proceed with requisition papers as Wells plans to return.
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