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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item references a presidential campaign push with phrases about fighting and political action. The readable text hints at a campaign slogan or message but lacks clear names, dates, or places. Further context is required to produce a precise summary.
President Wilson plans public addresses and meetings with Senate and House leaders to push for army and navy expansion. He will lobby despite opposition from pacifists and Congress debates, while Garryon and Daniels plans are cited as best available. Washington speech day saw broad backing for defense buildup.
Mrs Binghampton N. Y. aged 102 died in the city today after claiming in a prior interview that a pickle diet kept her healthy. In London a foreign-office report said no confirmation of German-sourced Greece developments was received, suggesting the reports are unfounded.
A terse notice reports two bandits killed during an exhibition event. Authorities confirm the incident occurred as crowds watched, with no further details released about suspects or motive. Local officials pledge safety reviews and ongoing investigation.
At Juarez Mexico Jose Rodriguez and Miguel Baca Valles, Villa leaders, were executed and displayed on a station platform as examples to deter banditry after attackers killed 18 mining men near Santa Ysabel. Aque Cisneros and Elimeio Almeida faced related actions, with authorities promising harsh measures for those aiding Villa.
In Montana officials faced a clash over the adopted county record system as Attorney General Poindexter warned clerks their unnumbered pages violated the law and could lead to removal. He noted a bound, numbered book is required and that the 100 page format may not qualify as a proper record. Silver Bow county has used the loose unnumbered pages, drawing official scrutiny and debate.
County Attorney Canning and Sheriff Henderson led a coordinated raid arresting 15 men and 1 woman in Butte last evening. Bonds set for Stephen A Brown of Postal Telegraph at 15000 and William Fischer at 17000. The 51 000 total bonds reflect extensive poolroom operations and alleged telegraphic race information to bookmakers. Attorney General Poindexter pledged support for prosecution and oversight of telegraph company involvement.
London dispatch reports Dr Karl Kbnnecht, once stripped from the socialist parliamentary committee, commanding Reichstag officials to delete his name from socialist party rolls and insert him on the no party list. Three Ford peace party reporters seek American embassy permission to land at Falmouth. embassy says apply to Washington.
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson were entertained tonight by Secretary of State and Mrs Lansing with cabinet members, supreme court justices, and other officials present. Tomorrow night a ball will honor the president and his wife with the South and Central American diplomatic corps in attendance. Washington reports later note a senate vote 35 to 73 on a Philippine self government bill translating prohibitions on intoxicants and habit forming drugs into law, with native beverages exempted.
The steamer Ryndam has arrived at Gravesend. Passengers who did not land at Falmouth will remain aboard per official instructions. None were injured.
Maastricht newspaper reports two Zeppelins shot down north of Rheims by French gunfire and said to have fallen within German lines. In Mexico City Paul Gonzales, commander of the Carranza forces, issued a proclamation tonight threatening strikes and stating 1.
County commissioners assessors and surveyors meet in joint sessions at the Auditorium to discuss taxation of livestock delinquent taxes uniform bank valuations and state veterinary orders. Committees on taxation of livestock timber and other property prepare recommendations to secure fair taxation and guide the convention proceedings.
Tocay's Standard Municipal League covers President Wilson's tour in several estates to promote a preparedness program. Includes notes on Mexican bandits, arrests, and submarine investigations. Also reports on Butte municipal league, Welrick appointment to the board of charities, and various war and mining items.
The treasurers, meeting with County Treasurer Harrington, named officers for the coming year. Emanual Fisch of Lewis and Clark county is president, E. I Stackhouse of Sanders vice president, and John J. Harrington of Silver Bow secretary treasurer. They plan changes in their department including district seal use and bearing district numbers, and will hold tax payments for three days before issuing receipts to protect against bad checks. Attorney General Poindexter and State Examiner Magraw will address them, with recommendations to the legislative committee forthcoming.
Montana state conventions of county officers opened in Butte with delegates from across the state. Officials and city leaders gathered to discuss city and county governance, street paving, lighting, parks, and funding, amid political activity and social events like theater outings and a banquet.
A modest small woman, Mrs Carter, becomes the sole woman treasurer in Montana to attend a county officers meeting. She has shown capability in a three month term, impressing Musselshell Democrats and others with her diligent, quiet service.
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