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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1918
Page
1
Two days of re restriction produced clear results across multiple placements as officials noted marked changes in access and activity. Local authorities reported widespread adherence with noticeable reductions in crowding and improved compliance in key areas.
Washington reports the first two days of the five day fuel restriction show a steady coal flow to famine stricken East districts. Officials say transport improvements and shipping board aid will speed coal movement to waterside consumers. The embargo on open top fuel shipments reduces passenger train service while keeping essential plants running.
Washington reports wholesale storage creamery butter prices fixed by the food administration. New York price 47 cents per pound for the season ending in about two months, Chicago price 45 and a half cents until Feb 1. Stable prices at the two leading centers are expected to guide national pricing.
In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers of America voted overwhelmingly to ratify the Washington agreement of October 6. The pact sets penalties for contract violations and remains in force through April 1, 1920 unless ended earlier. The decision, urged by John P. Whitehter, ties to the wartime fuel crisis and faces opposition from Alexander Howat.
A dispatch from Berlin reports Prussian chamber of lords endorses the emperor of Germany’s sole authority over war and peace. The resolution calls the government to respect this constitutional right upon concluding peace, reflecting the political and economic interests tied to the nation.
A dense page shows telegraphic news, war summaries, advertising sections, and society notes. Items mention Zeppelins fate, war savings stamps, and a drive by the War Council alongside automotive and apartment ads and a women’s page.
Washington plans to melt 150,000,000 silver dollars held by the treasury to supply bullion for export to allies and to settle trade balances. The move would also withdraw $1 and $2 silver certificates from circulation and replace them with reserve notes. Affected by wartime silver demand, the policy aims to stabilize values and support production and exchange with Allies under a tentative plan.
Buenos Aires reports a German note protesting the confinement of Count von Luxburg in a hospital after his detention on Martinique. Argentina sent medical certificates saying close guarding is necessary due to mental condition and refused Germany’s demand to recognize Count Donhoff as honorary secretary.
London and other towns saw large food demonstrations as queues formed for Sunday roasts margarine tea and butter. In Hrith Kent about 2000 workers marched to the local food office as shops ran dry and many struggled to obtain meat amid widespread shortages.
Jan forecast fragment shows unsettled conditions with limited clarity. Expected light to moderate clouds and varying temperatures across regions. થશે
A report from Petrograd on January 19 records a clash over peace terms as socialists and deputies push for a broad conference of Entente allies to define war aims. M Tehernov of the social revolutionaries argued Russia could aid the fight by pinning German forces to the western front, despite disarray. The assembly faced interruptions and protests from Red Guards as troops and demonstrators swell near the American quarter.
In oxrad Friday Jan 18 the scene around the assembly palace saw Bolsheviks opposed by social revolutionists. M Tehernoff, agriculture minister in the Kerensky government and right revolutionist nominee, faced opposition as the opening of the assembly was delayed by registration disputes. A social revolutionist presided while the banner of Bolshevik laws loomed amid worker and soldier delegates demanding Bolshevik measures.
Petrograd dispatch notes Bolsheviks heavily outnumbered in the constituent assembly voting last night. Bolshevik demand for authority of the workmen and soldiers government failed 7 to 146. A one hour recess for a party conference led to continued debate and looming action as leftist deputies faced dispersal threats and cautioned measures amid a tense night.
Reports from Stockholm dated January 19 describe new demonstrations in Austria. Socialists demand the right of self determination for Rus nations and Poland Lithuania and Courland to vote freely on state form and allegiance. A resolution by the meetings opposes imperialist terms and urges democratic peace without annexations, criticizing bourgeois press and urging central powers to offer peace without coercion.
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