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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
1
Indignant protests from Congress and business firms fail to halt the fuel order. The fuel administration, led by Hoover, maintains the plan to restrict fuel use for ships and essential industries. Lawmakers debate legality and future action as ships, plants, and routes face shortages and emergency controls.
According to Samuel Gompers workers are described as sufferers and he urges maintaining a loyal stand in support of labor efforts and rights. The statement highlights the ongoing labor movement rhetoric and appeals for solidarity and perseverance.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Tabor, declared that workers will bear suffering while a five-day suspension is not the West's way to meet the situation. He urged all industries to return to eight-hour days during the war and pressed employers to cooperate to avoid needless hardship.
Serious Illinois report notes captains of industry preparing for six days and nine days of suspension while seeking modification of the coal order. The National Association of Manufacturers wires President Wilson and officials urging changes to ease impact on production and prevent widespread shutdowns.
A chaotic telegraph roundup notes an order issued despite delays and a dynamite mail threat to govern reports. Governor Holshevikt signals arrest for Teutons and a jailbreak mishap in Butte are mentioned alongside a divorce case and French packing box usage. Market reports and copper sales feature in the anxious dispatch.
A new corporation named Natural incorporated plans to issue 109 dollar shares and operate in all business fields. While developing oil and gas lands, it aims to secure control of natural gas, with interests in the Butte and Sweet Grass Hills regions. The company envisions pipelines and lighting lines extending from Helena toward northern Montana as operations expand.
In a January 17 session the House rejected conscription for Ireland by a 136 to 48 vote. The debate touched Asquith’s broader man power measures and the need to keep home manpower in check while maintaining ships and front line forces. Auckland Geddes stressed caution. Lloyd George pledged government continuation amid urgent wartime needs.
Secretary McAdoo announced the first financial step for the third Liberty loan tonight. Treasury certificates of indebtedness totaling 5400,000,000 were set near four percent and payable April. Subscriptions will be received by rescue banks at par, with payment due as specified.
A fragmented report notes British loss of destroyers and a debate over Russian stance and territorial rights. The piece hints at imperial regime rhetoric, people’s will, and debates on reform, with mentions of Berlin and dates in early 20th century context.
Geneva reports from South German newspapers alarm over rising bigamy in 1817. Acquittals and lenient sentences prompt claims authorities condone crimes. Accused cite shell shock and affairs. some men claim multiple marriages help the nation’s future. Eleven cases tried in Cologne and Munich last December. deceived wives rarely prosecute.
A bomb intercepted at the Ferry post office in Sacramento was linked to a package addressed to Governor Stephens. The dynamite sticks were intended to explode at his home while he slept upstairs. investigation followed raids on the Industrial Workers of the World headquarters in Sacramento.
Paris dispatches report a social group in the chamber of deputies once led by Joseph Caillaux passed a resolution urging that justice and truth govern all questions involving persons or parties. The text argues the judiciary must be free from politics and passion to serve the country’s higher interests. The papers note Luxburg-Hernstortt dispatches cited Caillaux reportedly using similar language in distant talks.
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