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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1915
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference a Senate probe with no objection noted. The readable portions mention a probe and Senate involvement, but details are unclear and names or dates are not provided to confirm specifics.
Helena January report notes three Republican senators Dwight Edwards and Grande win unanimous Senate vote to form a special committee to audit all state offices bureaus and commissions. The panel may summon witnesses access records and report by Fortieth day on efficiency and economy of administration and necessity of each entity. The session also discussed appointing a chaperon for female legislative employees amid debate over conduct and protections.
A chaotic summary notes widespread destruction as an earthquake rocks many towns. The report mentions rising casualties, disrupted services, and ongoing rescue efforts amid chaotic aftermath. Additional brief items touch on political shifts, crime cases, and local notices, reflecting a broad Front-page snapshot of current events.
Beaufort North Carolina reports five deaths after the private yacht Julia exploded from a gasoline fire near Pimlico. Six aboard. only one escaped. Victims include W. Murray president of Picamont Trust Co Burlington NM and Mrs G P Dodson of Norfolk VA. Mrs Murray and two crew members perished. Murray swam to shore. Yacht left Norfolk for Beaufort Wednesday. 42 feet long with capacity for four persons.
Washington officials announce prompt prosecutions for illegal wheat price increases after war era disruptions. Att General Gregory says investigations follow guiding instructions to district attorneys. Separate report from Tacoma notes Edwin R Scott of Raymond sentenced six months for threatening Count von Bernstorff. he admitted writing two letters with threats.
A night meeting of State Savings Bank depositors and creditors unanimously backed removing Receiver Williams. A permanent depositors association formed with George B. Sypher as chairman and Beatrice Bray secretary treasurer. The group seeks a Butte resident as new receiver and a court petition to remove Williams and appoint a new receiver. Several speakers criticized the current administration and loan practices, citing poor security and high expenses.
In New York on January 15 police found dynamite and nitroglycerin enough to destroy blocks in the room of George Cesare a former Columbia student held on a charge of tampering with a valuable microscope. A fellow prisoner heard his fears of catastrophe. The setup resembled a scientific lab with documents showing his knowledge of high power explosives including an electrical fuse offered to the government for 100000 dollars and plans for submarines and underwater torpedoes.
Report notes an ongoing campaign death toll attributed to Russian actions, claiming no decline in fatalities. Another army size cited as 4 million reinforces the scale of the conflict and human cost.
Soviet dispatches report Russian cavalry advancing in northern Poland along the Vistula, reaching the Skrwa river as German forces in East Prussia retreat. Grand Duke Nicholas may deploy a new army to threaten Mlawa and Warsaw, while Turkish fronts and Azeri province moves hint at widening war efforts.
Rome reports a catastrophic earthquake that demolished hundreds of villages in southern Central Italy. Thousands died or were left homeless as fires and freezing conditions worsened the toll. Efforts spread across ruined towns with troops and officials aiding rescues and preventing looting. The disaster prompted suspension of conscription in the damaged zone.
Washington reports that the United States warns Gen Venustiano Carranza of serious consequences if he seizes foreign owned oil plants in Tampico. Secretary Bryan says foreign firms fear forced closures and heavy taxes amid a Mexican decree restricting operation without state consent.
Despairing families dig frantically in Avezzano after a disaster in Italy as rescuers and onlookers search for survivors. Many built mounds of masonry amid wreckage, with only rare reunions bringing joy. Count Filippo Resta survived though nine family members were buried. An officer found $300 and papers showing travel from the United States in a dead man’s pocketbook. Continued on page 2.
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