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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1916
Page
1
Readable text reports a delay action over a holiday affecting relations between the United States and Mexico with a new deadline set to Wednesday. No further context or specifics available.
A brief, fragmented note highlights a large drive labeled Spectacular Is Big Drive, pointing to a promotional event or campaign with unclear specifics. The readable text emphasizes the scale of the drive and its bold branding without providing concrete details.
Washington notes growing impatience over Carranza attitude toward American troop intentions in Mexico. Senate military panel eyes a large army funding boost while battles surge on the Somme with British and French gains and heavy German counterattacks.
In Today’s Standard Part 1 the front page highlights a strong offensive start abroad and pending Mexico actions set for Wednesday. Fort Stewart reports new tax proposals while local crime and accidents appear near the city.
Col umbus New Mexico July 1 American cavalry patrolling three miles south of here were fired upon from the Mexican side and returned the fire at a point known as the Southgate. The shooting occurred as a small patrol watched the border area near a former Carranza customs guard gate. Investigating officers believed several Mexicans fired the shots. Phoenix Arizona July 1 The Arizona supreme court declared unconstitutional the initiative measure adopted by voters in 1914 providing mothers old age pensions.
Helena dispatch reports censorship at Camp Stewart as a troop train may leave by Sunday night. The Second Montana, about 1000 strong after 210 rejected for medicals, plans recruiting stations in Montana to reach war footing and mobilize here before sending recruits to the border to join the regiment.
An official inquiry found a black powder bomb exploded in a smoking car at Sixteenth Street station, aiming to cripple the Western terminal at Oakland mole. The train ran late, delaying the blast fail to trigger the mole. John H. Wilson of San Francisco suffered a fractured pelvis and was moved to his home.
New method claims high success in treating tetanus by injecting tetanus antitoxin directly into the spinal cord. Department bulletin cites declining lockjaw deaths from Fourth of July injuries with 21 in 1899 down to 3 last year.
Washington reports a general revenue bill proposes a six member non partisan taxi commission and new taxes to raise 210 to 225 million. The plan increases individual and corporate income taxes to 2 percent with a rising surtax and adds a munition receipts tax for gun powder explosives cartridges and firearms manufacturers. The bill aims for passage by next Saturday night under a special rule.
London reports a major shore offensive with Allied forces advancing in northern and southern sectors. French and British troops cooperate to capture Montauban and nearby Curly village as German trenches suffer leveling fire after days of heavy bombardment.
London reports heavy fighting along the Somme to Ancre front with British forces capturing a labyrinth of German trenches seven miles wide to a depth of 1000 yards and the villages of Montauban and Jametz north of the Ancre. Two thousand German prisoners taken. heavy casualties noted as action continues.
Dispatches describe a shift in press policy as correspondents broadcast cheerful reports of British artillery and mining progress. The text notes German puzzlement at new tactics, while signaling that Britain’s army has transformed into a formidable force ready to yield fruit with allied support.
In Waukegan Illinois on July 1 the Orpet murder trial returns to the coat evidence scene as witnesses challenge three white spots on Marion Lambert’s overcoat believed tied to cyanide poisoning. Testimony from coroners and the undertaker conflicts with prior accounts while school friend Dorothy Mason reveals private remarks from Marion.
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