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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
16
London diplomats expect Britain to declare an actual blockade replacing existing orders in council to strengthen legal position. Neutral observers note increased economic pressure on Germany from Britain’s campaign in Holland and Sweden, diverting goods that might have reached Germany.
According to Stanford professor Walter Fisher, Tai Shan atop Shantung holds the world’s oldest place of uninterrupted worship. Historic pilgrimages began in ancient times with kings seeking celestial contact, evolving from altar worship to revering the mountain’s spirit, later shifting to the Lady of Tai Shan as Taoist influence grew.
Washington July 6 An amendment to the navy appropriation bill proposed by Senator Oliver would restrict an 11 million dollar appropriation for the government armor plate plant. The change requires private manufacturers to grant the federal trade commission full cost investigation access and to enter into contracts with prices deemed reasonable by the commission.
Marshfield Oregon July 4 rancher John Kootni father of eight was killed by accidental gun discharge from his 14 year old son. The youth had been putting the firearm away after a hunting trip when it went off. The incident occurred as a flashlight article mentions a high carbon filament temperature.
Berlin reports that a central powers submarine returning from the Mediterranean was shelled on May 27 east of the Balearic islands by a large steamship of unknown nationality at about 10,000 meters. The submarine did not stop and no damage was noted. The announcement was issued by the admiralty.
Commercial houses are urged by the government to save their old correspondence as material for paper mills. One large house that formerly burned about 500 tons of old letters each year is now selling them.
London reports that the Frankfurter Zeitung notes the advance on Peronne is only the start of the battle. It says British forces will try to profit from Loos experience, with reserves likely to impose a heavy task on defenders.
Willis A. Calkins of Abington, a large chicken raiser, hired an expert from Boston to pick chickens. The man arrived about 10:80 in the morning, stopped to eat dinner, and by 6 o'clock had 100 birds picked.
A Lowell Massachusetts bank recorded a five dollar note with a back inscription praising a baptism. The handwritten message says the bill is broken to celebrate the baptism of the finest boy in the world and wishes happiness to the holder and the present owner.
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