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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
11
A compact report notes Teutons maintaining strong defensive lines across the front as momentum steadies in a period of resumed fighting. Officials emphasize disciplined lines and coordinated artillery support sustaining the position amid shifting patrols.
Russian Austro-Hungarian clashes in East Galicia end January 15 after heavy losses on a 19 mile front. German and Austrian reports note Russian reinforcements and aim to relieve Entente pressure in the Balkans. Greece remains focal with rumors of passports to central powers and possible Allied landings near Corinth. Air and artillery duels persist across Europe with mines, bombardments, and ongoing assaults in the Vosges and Caucasus.
In Ottawa James Lougheed, government leader in the senate, said Germany desires possession of Canada if victorious. He claimed German spies compiled exhaustive records on Canada’s resources and that Germans in the U S would aid a seizure, with troops landed on Canadian shores and territory crossed to prevent such a contingency.
The Boston Financial News reports strong doubt among oil circles about Wyoming funds entering the spotlight after Cushing and Humble fields. A Ferris bill may expand entry to Tan, adding 1,500 acres to disputed Midwest lands, with Wyoming’s vast oil potential and looming spring rush cited amid fluctuating local output and rising demand.
London Jan 18 The second day of the military service bill debate in the house of commons focused on Taielted Kitchener's view that the bill would supply all needed manpower to win victory. An amendment to include all youths 18 was defeated and Sir John Simon's plan for tribunal proof of single men was rejected by a large majority. Also mentioned: Premier Asquith opposing the amendment on principle. Rome Jan 17 Neutral allied ambassadors to Serbia met in Brindisi as representatives arrived in Rome to discuss the situation with Italian officials.
London January discussion at the War Office with Lord Derby on recruiting and compulsory service. He pledged the nation will have enough troops to force a victorious outcome, and vowed a peace ensuring no future war. He cited strong support, noting recruits from three sizes, and praised soldiers' return when needed. He highlighted global enlistment and patriotism as redeeming war features.
In Washington the House passed Ferrin stock raising homestead legislation while the administration conservation measure remains in progress. Consideration of the good roads bill was postponed and the agricultural committee favorably reported a bill on bonded grain and cotton warehouses. Representative Sherwood of Minnesota introduced a bill to provide for 500,000.
Fragmentary notes show a legislative session adjourning at 4:35 pm and resuming at noon Wednesday. Mentions needed to adopt prohibition measures and a pending move toward Philippine self government. No clear names or dates provided.
London January 19 A Labour member of parliament for Shoffield Walton Crawford Anderson published the text of a bill to conscript wealth as a reply to Premier Amuith's military compulsion plan. The measure would seize unearned income during the war and place it in a government trust with modest allowances for maintainers of the funds. In a related report, an explosion aboard the submarine E-2 at the New York navy yard is blamed on a generated spark and an Edison storage battery, with five dead and nine injured.
The Butte Ballaklava mine reports a new ore body with 24 feet of solid ore averaging 3 percent copper. General Manager Joseph Manwaring notes expectant drift work, plan to open quickly, and a production rise from 190 to about 330 tons per day. Shaft to 1 800 level planned after initial winze work. Stock traders show activity with prices around 28 to 34 per share.
The Scots Scandinavian members of the Ford peace mission have received permission from the German government to return their homes by way of Germany. The Telegram reports from The Hague via Reuters. The London dispatch notes the development as part of ongoing efforts toward pacific talks.
A Times report notes Colonel House, President Wilson’s personal representative, has gone to the continent and will confer with Ambassador Page in London before traveling to Paris. The dispatch mentions his forthcoming meetings and prominent offers under consideration.
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