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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

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Diplomatic Move Clears Way for Mexico Post Assignment

Officials announce planned posting to Mexico as full diplomatic relations with a southern country are set to resume. The move signals renewed ties and broader regional engagement.

Diplomatic Move Aims to Reopen Mexico Relations

Washington reports plan to resume formal diplomatic ties with Carranza government. Ambassador-designate Fletcher will carry strong protests over new constitution provisions against foreigners. Pershing’s expedition continues withdrawal as Villa activity is spotted near Colonia Dublan. Palomas lakes camp set for troops.

Fanza Pershing Rio Grande Washington Mexico United States Carranza Henry P. Fletcher Fletcher Wilson Lansing York Vera Cruz Queretaro Eliseo Arre Dondo Columbus Paso Texas Palomas Lakes N. M Twenty-fourth Infantry Clumbus Colonia Dublan

Addressing Juror IX in Spanell Case Nears Closure

Attorneys addressed juror IX in the trial of Harry J. Spanell for the alleged wife murder in Alpine Texas on July 20 1916. Another message was delivered this afternoon and a third will follow tonight with four more hearings scheduled for tomorrow. The evidence phase is nearing its end before the jury retires.

Harry J. Spanell Alpine Texas

Cummins Fears Complications in Appeal to Discuss

Senator Cummins spoke in Washington urging discussion of a disputed issue amid concerns about potential complications. He warned lawmakers of possible delays and emphasized the need for careful consideration before action.

Senate Debate on Wilson Peace Plan Sparks 1920 Clash

Washington January 20 The senate debated President Wilson's world peace address for hours before leaders tabled Cummins resolution to set aside time for general discussion. Senators Hitchcock Williams Lodge Borah defended and attacked the plan, warning of a world power and loss of sovereignty.

Washington Wilson Senate Cummins Hitchcock and Williams Foreign Relations Committee Cumming Martine New Jersey Lodge Borah United States Peace League Hitchcock America League League of Nations Monroe Safa Ne Thim Nebraska

United States Steel declares extra dividend record

New York Jan 30 The United States Steel Corp reports earnings for 1916 far surpassing prior records. Directors boost common stock by 1 percent as part of the fourth quarter 1916 payout, with total 1916 earnings reaching 333.6 million dollars and a 8½ percent total common dividend for the year.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Sinking Laurentic Sunk by Mine Off Ireland Coast

London report states British auxiliary cruiser Laurentic of 14,892 tons was sunk off the north coast of Ireland by a mine. Twelve officers and 109 men saved. many rescued only half clothed as a gale raged and survivors endured hours of exposure after boats drew into the vortex.

London Admiralty Laurentic White Star Line Ireland

Eskimo Becomes First In New York Naturalized Citizen

Mene Peary Wallace, brought to the U S in 1890 by Rear Admiral Robert E Peary from an Arctic expedition, renounced allegiance to Denmark and received his first citizenship papers in New York. Formerly of Etah North Greenland, he was adopted by an American named Wallace after arriving.

Kimo New York Mene Peary Wallace Robert E Peary Denmark Wallace Etah Greenland Naturalization Bureau

Old-Time Tariff Debate Develops Over Measure

Washington reports a revenue bill to raise about 260 million dollars via higher inheritance taxes and excess profits tax plus 10 million dollars in new debt. Republicans attack the admin plan as deficit driven by preparedness costs while Democrats blame Mexican emergency and argue levies shift burden. Fordney leads GOP questioning excess profits tax, Longworth backs critique as harming American industry.

Washington House Treasury Kitchin Fordney Ways and Means Committee Republians Germany France Russia Villa Longworth

Ambassadors and Bills Highlight Montana News

In a day of state affairs, Ambassador Fletcher is ordered to Mexico while the Senate debates a peace message. Anaconda news covers copper district activity, mining markets, and bond issues. Other items note a teacher pension proposal, postal cases, and a rising divorce filing alongside local society and sporting notes.

Fletcher Mexico Senate Olympian Dakota Steel Corporation Congress Denis Sion Bill Anaconda News of the State Anaconda News Edstorial Montana Power Installs Wireless Bannack Gold Mining Company Ssue

Westbound Olympian wreck near Aberdeen causes injuries

Reported wreck of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul westbound Olympian train No 15 near Roscoe South Dakota. Fifteen aboard injured, one critically. Dispatches say cars and two engines left rails in heavy snow, observation car and sleeping car remained. Blizzard conditions paralyze northern state rail service with limited hope for tomorrow.

Aberdeen D. S Roscoe Tone Doctors Nuraos Gorter Chicago Othr Treck Eamne Moston Mont South Dakota Missouri River Milwaukee St. Ul Mitchell

Unusual Temperature Split Across U S Seen

A historic weather anomaly produced over 100 degree gap between readings in the southwest and north west. Texas reported highs near 86 above while regions near the Canadian border in the Rockies plunged to well below zero.

Washington Weather Bureau United States Texas Rocky Mountains

Sugar Is King Telegrams In The House Put On Record

Telegrams are in the house and sugar is king becoming the bone of contention in the proposed eight. The statement outlines a dispute over control or priority for an eight item plan with sugar as a central issue.

Sugar Eight Hour Debate In Helena Becomes Bitter

In Helena Montana the sugar industry dominates an eight hour labor bill debate. Higgins seeks to strike sugar factories from the measure while opponents argue for limits. Yellowstone and Crismas of Carbon condemn factory conditions and wage profits, with J Alder Taton of Yellowstone defending workers’ interests.

Higgins Jose Standa Helena Billings Higins Oke Jalder Taton Yellowstone Demet Crismas Carbon Ald Montana Carll Demel Hamilton

Trains Blocked by Prolonged Snow Storm Across West

Lake City reports a Bear river canyon slide blocking two trains from Logan Utah and Portland Oregon. North of Ogden, Salt Lake City rail service halted until 300 feet of snow is cleared. Bear River canyon slide paralyzes traffic. schools closed. rural districts report frozen injuries. Wyoming Union Pacific lines blocked for seventh day. tailroad cars slowly pass. dynamite used to clear ice jams. Bitter cold sweeps Billings and Lewistown with subzero readings. Kingston records 21 below zero. Livingston shivers at 21 below.

AD Resort Wyo Union Pacific Wyoming Rock River Hanna

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