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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
5
An advertisement notes cuff buttons that stay in a soft cuff, easy to put in and remove, yet secure. Highlights silver, filed, and solid gold options with patterns from $1.50 to $20.00, promising Hallmark gold options as latest patterns and good values.
Leys Jewelers and the Hallmark Store advertise watch inspection services led by G N in the local shop. The notice lists offerings for jewelry care and optical accessories, promising expert inspection and repair guidance.
Officials of the department of justice cooperating with Texas and Louisiana officers conducted a rigid investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed the Entire plant of the Orange Maritime corporation on the Louisiana side of the Sabine river. The plant valued at 1 000 000 and three and one half 2 200 ton schooners valued at 225 000 each were damaged. Two men were arrested including a Swedish subject. Charred bodies of two men were found. The fire started shortly after 2 o'clock this morning and was checked by light wind and favorable direction before reaching the yards of the International Shipbuilding company.
Butte Mining Company announces Dividend No. 4 of twenty five cents per share on 430,000 outstanding shares. Dividend payable July 28 1918 to stockholders of record at close of business July 12 1918. Transfer books remain open. F R Kennedy secretary treasurer. Amsterdam Berlin telegram notes fresh war loans totaling 15 billion marks.
A transport carrying seven thousand Americans is said to be on board as battles rage. Five hundred submarines are reported destroyed on the opposing side, indicating a major maritime engagement with heavy losses and high tensions between forces.
Passengers aboard the Transports liner describe the destruction in European waters. Five German submarines were destroyed by British transports and American and British destroyers. The 436 ton freighter Orissa, part of the convoy, was hit and sunk by a submarine while bound for the United States. The Orion, ballast bound for the United States, was also sunk by depth charges.
Allied forces launched a bold attack with air support over Hamel and nearby villages. Australian and American troops advanced through German positions, taking prisoners as bombs dropped by planes scarred the field. Reports describe heavy fighting, gas clouds, and rapid German collapse amid flag signals and celebrations of allied strength on French soil.
Premier Jed George congratulates President Wilson on 100 ships launched in the United States. In Vladivostok, diplomats report quiet scene as Czecho Slovak forces assume control after disarmament and occupation of government buildings. A local ad notes a $4100 reward for proving mainsprings are not best, and an jewelry business advertises relocation to 37 North Main Mayer.
George Starovich and five other car occupants were injured when a vehicle driven by John Starovich veered off the road and struck an ear. Several residents including Mrs. John Starovich were hospitalized as helpers rushed to assist.
In Paris on July 4 a historic scene unfolded at the lune can chamber as the American ambassador and officials met. Lord Derby presided over discussions about the war claims and indemnity.
Disjointed wartime notice reports Italian forces in lagoons and advances in France. It notes Austrian and Turkish actions with unclear references to Sirena Valley and Hornary fronts. The report mentions failed efforts to regain Hue and American actions, with Tuesday night timing.
An Associated Press dispatch describes a dawn surprise attack by Australian forces during the July 4 operations near Villers-Bretonneux on the Somme. The report notes heavy damp conditions, disrupted lines, and Australian advances impeded by updated German defenses amid intense fighting.
London reports detachments of American infantry aided Australian forces in capturing Hamel. American units establish camp, sleep in tents, receive Red Cross kitchens, with a hospital to be set up within a week. British forces in France seize over 1500 prisoners at Haine. Lieut. Frederick T. Clements, an American flier from Hicksfield Fort Worth, killed when his plane crashed at Camp during a Fourth of July celebration. home address listed in Readville, Massachusetts.
The funeral of the late Joh Wit will be held at Daniels Funeral Chapel and proceed to church for rites. Interment to follow in the Oaks cemetery. Also announced is the death of Lulu River atari, died in Francisca Cal on Wednesday.
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