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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
1
Two men were wounded in an incident attributed to R V Lake described as a railway pieman scene. Police report unclear motive as details remain sparse and investigations continue.
In Powell County Deer Lodge a Jensen Mercantile store shooting left merchant Mr Jensen and housekeeper Mrs Swander wounded. Lake, a Northern Pacific worker, is suspected. he fled after the incident but later claimed innocence. Both victims were hospitalized. injuries are serious but not life threatening. Lake’s gun was found at A R Day’s house, with Day stating Lake did not borrow it.
Fragmented Dateline style notes report a series of political and social items. Mentions a presidential figure criticizing opponents, conflicts over peace efforts, and local incidents including a streetcar collision and court cases. Includes war related activity and public notices.
Associated Press reports Austria faces widespread strikes and public discontent as food scarcity and ongoing war push the cabinet toward resignation. The crisis, driven by a general wish for peace, reflects bitter public pressure and unrest across the country.
Long dispatch covers McAdoo testimony on railroad control principles and the push for a rational postwar legislation. Debate centers on when to return roads to private owners and how to fix rates, with figures claiming heavy returns for Burlington. Reports also note Vienna censorship, peace terms, and Texas capital prohibition vote results in Austin.
President Wilson denounces Lena Chamberlain's New York speech as an astonishing distortion of the truth. He defends government reorganizations and war measures, praises Secretary Baker, and rejects claims of widespread inefficiency, asserting the administration’s policies and war effort are sound.
Washington January 21 1916 President Wilson issues a night statement urging strict Sabbath observance by all men in military and naval service. He calls for minimal Sunday labor and stresses reverent conduct, aligning with Lincoln era sentiments and divine Providence for guidance and protection.
The outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday in Montana indicates no decisive change in temperatures. Minimal variation expected with steady conditions across the state.
Washington January 21 Senator Stone a veteran Democrat fired a long prepared speech attacking Republicans for their conduct of the War and labeling Theodore Roosevelt the most seditious man in America The Senate galleries were crowded as Republicans prepared replies and the clash stretched for hours with interruptions and accusations of partisanship Leaders warned of possible further outbreaks as adjournment ended the day Senator Stone defended his position while Penrose Roosevelt and others argued for their right to criticize and support the administration The scene drew laughter and warnings of disorder from Vice President Marshall and payments with witnesses later set in a court of political debate
Copenhagen reports say the central powers will end peace negotiations if Bolshevik foreign minister Trotzky does not accept their terms after returning to Bree-Latovsk on January 29. The Berlin press also notes Chancellor von Hertling will address the Reichstag next Thursday amid talks with foreign secretary von Kuehlmann and party leaders.
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