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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
1
An unclear note indicates ongoing questioning of lawmakers and an additional inquiry or hearing, with details obscured. The fragment suggests political scrutiny and internal debate without concrete outcomes or names.
Helena notes report a failed effort to amend a measure that would establish music in cities under fifty thousand. The house defeated a motion and the committee then tabled the entire bill amid a broader day of notices and several other measures, including payroll trimming for employes and various amendments pending in both houses.
Boston attorney Whipple is selected by the inquiry committee to serve as counsel. The announcement follows a long deliberation process as the panel narrows its choices for legal counsel. The committee aims to ensure proper handling of testimony and legal procedures during the inquiry.
The House rules committee selected Boston trial lawyer S J Whipple to counsel the peace note leak inquiry, a move that followed a heated Democratic struggle over Untermyer’s retention. Mrs Ruth Visconti is slated as the first witness, with further hearings postponed to Sunday morning to allow counsel. The inquiry now looks to extend into Wall Street stock manipulations, amid denials of Baruch meetings and Lansing statements.
In a condensed column from The Standard, Kenley briefs the taxation committee on current fiscal measures. The piece notes legislative doings, prep for 1M in Wilson policy, and references to German policy, labor protests, and education matters.
In San Francisco on January 1, prosecutors allege an anarchist plot led by Mooney of The Blasters aimed at overthrowing property rights and destroying government, citing The Blast and recent bomb deaths to show motive, with Berkman and Fitzgerald named in a prewar conspiracy and warnings to the White House.
Washington plans a national tribute to Admiral Dewey with a 1 PM service in the Capitol rotunda. Senate and House committees arrange an escort of naval marine and military forces for the procession to Arlington. invitations extend to the president cabinet supreme court justices and diplomatic corps. Vermont will be represented by Governor Graham and the state delegation.
Washington estimates show American farm products valued at 18.449 billion dollars in 1916, the highest in U.S. history. Despite lower crop output, high prices pushed total value above 1915’s record by over 2.6 billion and more than three and a half billion versus 1914.
London dispatch reports farmers and press criticizing Britain's plan to call up half the skilled agricultural workers for army service and replace them with sedentary workers and women under military terms. The decision follows talks with General Nivelle and Field Marshal Haig, and may revive Ireland’s involvement debates while arguing for home food production.
London reports Swiss newspapers describe masses of German troops near Basel and say the Swiss general staff believes an invasion of Switzerland is contemplated to free Alsace from French forces. In Chihuahua, fighting continues near Santa Yaabel about 15 miles west of Chihuahua City, per southbound passengers.
Helena audience hears C F Kelley vice president of Anaconda Copper Mining Company argue mining taxes are misapplied seeking lower levies. He details mining value from claim to mill, asserts property taxes distort value, cites state deficits and compares company contributions to wages, freight, and taxes. Kerr of Montana Power to speak next.
In Oklahoma City Jan 18 two teachers Nellie M Bunn and Wilma Bicaieiemtraalas were shot and killed. No witness to the killings. Suspect John Couche, brother of Bunn, later fled but surrendered to authorities. Police report he threatened relatives and mailed letters to Mrs Gough. Wife and daughter were mentioned in context of the case. police pursue further details as investigation continues.
London reports that the Prussian diet praised a stronger war push and expanded submarine activity. Speakers, including Paul Breitenbach, Dr. von Heydebrand, and Dr. Carry, urged victory and condemned peace terms while pledging unity behind the Kaiser as the war intensified. Discussions touched on Poland and church education in a broader political frame.
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