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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
1
A synopsis of Carranza's communications outlines a conciliatory Mexico note reflecting a diplomatic approach. The document notes tentative moderation in policy and a call for peaceful resolution amid regional tensions and foreign pressures.
Washington July 4 General Carranza’s reply to Washington notes on the Mexican border was sent to Secretary Lansing via ambassador designate Arredondo. The embassy synopsis portrays a conciliatory tone and signals readiness to mediate but lacks a specific declaration on American forces. Officials doubt whether the note meets President Wilson’s demand for a formal statement of policy toward expeditionary troops.
In today’s Standard Page 1 the city of Butte hosts a grand celebration with thousands visiting. The issue notes note from Carranza, parades, dances, and a Fourth of July mood. Also reports on Anaconda, Elks events, and Wilson’s labor temple dedication.
From Press Camp in France correspondents relay vivid scenes of the Northern France offensive. Soldiers toil through dust and heat while peasants call for news. British and German wounded share fields as a British colonel sleeps in a German dugout amid the advancing line.
Robert Lansing urges Governor Hiram Johnson to ask Californians for moderation in treating Mexican citizens amid the Mexican crisis. He cites complaints of assaults on Mexicans in border states and says calm conduct could ease hardships and help Americans in Mexico.
July 5 program lists a Mine sightseeing trip at 10 80 a m a 1 30 p m Elks See ing Butte car at hotels 2 p m cow boy relay races at Elks grounds 2 15 p m Butte vs Spokane league baseball 8 p m theatrical show 7 30 p m Dr Carver diving horse act final appearance 9 p m Missoula Elks minstrels and farewell ball at Columbia gardens
Berlin reports German headquarters in France describe seven days of bombardment using field and long guns with poison gas. The Somme front from La Boisselle to the Somme saw trenches demolished and retreats ordered, Fricourt Mametz Curly abandoned, while British French Belgian forces launched a massive offensive with vast munitions.
London reports Major Baird of the aerial committee in the House of Commons says demand for flying machines at the front is enormous. He notes up to 24 aircraft crossed to the field in a single day as evidence and cites cross misuse by both sides including a British machine found in a German hangar and Germans unwittingly returning a new Fokker.
The Central Conference of American Rabbis adopted a resolution urging the president, his council, and Congress to exert every effort to avoid war by a rising vote at the July 4 session in Wildwood New Jersey.
A squadron of French aeroplanes visited Sofia this morning and dropped bombs on military buildings, according to a Reuters dispatch from Saloniki.
The page lists Elks Lodge prize winners across categories Best Decorated Building Best Decorated Windows Best Decorated Automobile Greatest number in line Best appearance in uniform Most unique in line Best musical organization Smallest Elk in line Tallest Elk in line Oldest Elk in line Elks from remote lodges Best entertainers and Big brother movement with judges E W Fisk Leopold Beck Exalted Ruler McKenzie D J Charles William Davey
A wireless dispatch from Bucharest reports Russian cavalry patrols crossed the Carpathians and entered Hungary, as of July Tendon 68 at 42 59 a m. The dispatch confirms movement into Hungarian territory.
A vast Butte parade drew thousands for a grand patriotic celebration led by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the State Firemen's association. Veterans from the Grand Army of the Republic and orphans from the state home received ardent applause as the human flag formed by children moved to The Star Spangled Banner and America. The procession included sheriff, police, governors, judges, Elks lodges from Lewistown and Helena, Serbian societies, Woodmen groups, Camels band, and many other organizations marching from Granite to Park streets in elaborate order.
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