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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1918
Page
1
The Commercial Telegraphers Union reports a strike of key Westing Union telegraph workers with leaders citing unresolved pay and working conditions. The date cited is July 8 as the planned action, signaling a coordinated disruption across major lines.
J Konenkamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America, announces a strike against the Western Union Telegraph company to begin at 7 am July 8. Grievances include reinstatement of about 00 employes and enforcement of a June 1 national war labor board decision. The movement involves 5000 of 20000 telegraphers, with support pledged from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Washington reports at Hampton Roads that twenty survivors from the Biship Dwinsk torpedoing, sunk east of the Delaware cap on June 18, were found. Of 148 crew, 23 remain missing and among the survivors is Lieut. Rost P. Whitemarsh U.S. N.
In Chihuahua City on June 20, reports say German wholesale hardware firms had long operated in Juarez, Casas Grandes, Santa Rosalia, and other towns with German consuls among their managers. Revolutions looted and burned outlets, wiping out branches except the parent store, and the U.S. blacklist now bars supplies and deters Mexican buyers from dealing with these firms.
June 30 report says Private Alvin, 19, stationed at Fort Casey with coast artillery, arrested in Portland for the murder of Seattle taxi driver Milton Raymor near Redmond Washington. Police say Adams confessed after being told fare of 7 60 dollars, claiming he lacked the nerve to reveal he had no money.
Associated Press reports on June 23 as American forces in Alsace probe No Man’s Land. Patrols clash frequently with Germans attempting to fix unit lines. Grand Rapids men Sergt Dewey F Slocum and Corp John Phillips and Private Newton Bell from Muse Mills Ky held fast after being cut off. Bell killed four enemy. others matched with strong fire as Germans sent artillery support but Americans withdrew and rejoined their platoon.
Fragmented page item notes war developments and a telegraphers strike, with mentions of Austria Gehman and design disputes over Mexico. It records a Bolshevik reply, a dead mine foreman Grimes, a student view on wartime association mergers, and scattered references to advertisements and Anaconda news.
Louie Wesel, director of the food administration sugar and price divisions, arrived in Billings to discuss state wide sugar distribution with J. F. Logan of Great Western Sugar refining. He stressed cooperation by manufacturers and consumers and predicted universal compliance as July 1 begins a new rule requiring sugar certificates for all sales except private consumers, due to beet and cane crop shortages and limited shipping from Cuba and Hawaii.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Field Marshal Ara von Straussenburg, Austro-Hungarian chief of staff, warns that Americans arriving on the Italian front will disrupt his view of Allied losses. He doubts American resilience and says the army’s loyalty endures despite propaganda.
Washington reports the army casualty list shows 71 names with 11 killed in action 3 died of disease and 45 wounded severely plus 1 prisoner. The marine corps casualty list lists 45 names with categories including killed in action wounded severely and missing in action.
A large official reception was held to honor the arrival of American military contingent and ambulances in Italy. Crowds formed outside the barracks where Americans are housed as the procession moved through town. The whole city paused as locals cheered and lined the streets to welcome the visitors.
Amsterdam June 30 Emperor Charles orders Premier Von Seydler to press on with the government. Poles resist concessions and refuse to back the provisional budget or war credits. Czechs and South Slavs vow to oppose any German‑leaning government while Ukrainian nationalists rally to support their party.
A Pacific Port report notes an imperial Red Cross commission led by Prince Yoshihisa Tokugawa arrived for study of Red Cross relief practices and potential Japanese cooperation. C K Katsu, Dr A O Ninagawa, and other members join in welcoming officials and plan to investigate Allied relief activities. weather forecast mentions Montana cool spell and southeast cooler outlook.
The Bolshevik foreign minister in Moscow issues a formal note in response to protests by the British, French, and American consuls at Moscow. He condemns Czechoslovaks as not allies and urges allied powers not to delay condemnation of revolutions interfering in Russia's domestic affairs.
The Associated Press reports Lieut Sidney Ellevald of Grand Rapids Michigan received the French war cross for carrying a wounded man from the first line trenches. Sergeant Cunningham led a ten man patrol to reconnoiter and was ambushed as he tried to cover his men. He was shot in the breast and arm, then crawled back over the parapet after firing his pistol and collapsing in the trench as Germans were driven off.
The veteran South Carolina senator and naval affairs chair is at home with his left side paralyzed and doctors doubt his recovery after a severe recurring brain bleed since last Thursday. The incident follows a troubling period and raises concerns about his health and duties.
Although the text is fragmented, the report describes American forces near Chateau Thierry and along the Marne preparing for potential engagement. It notes German troop movements, aerial activity, enemy machine downed, and the expectation of forthcoming combat as US artillery and defenses intensify.
Washington reports no major breakthroughs on the Chateau Thierry front despite increased German artillery fire and air activity along the Marne. Raiding parties and patrolling occurred at multiple points, with American troops holding positions and inflicting minor enemy losses. Germans shell lines around Clarembauts Marette woods and Torey region as patrols advance near Vaux and Touresches.
Fragmentary wartime dispatches describe Italian forces repelling a northern assault while expectations mount for a major push along the Piave. General Diaz faces a likely heavy blow from the enemy as mountains and key positions draw attention.
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