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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1915
Page
9
European military experts weigh early German fortifications amid ongoing debates on defense strategy. Analysts discuss potential implications for regional security and military posture, outlining projected timelines and strategic significance.
The Associated Press reports sparse official news as German troops move toward the Warsaw front while observers note possible western front activity. Submarines sink ships, a German battleship may have been sunk, and Rome readies for Zeppelin raids. Serbia seeks funds to continue operations. Montenegro joins with Serbs and Herzegovinians.
London observers discuss the German reply to the American note calling it an amazing offer with terms described as impudent and hypocritical. Public focus remains on England’s large war loan as subscriptions continue by mail amid hopes the general subscriptions will grow.
A compact, era style notice reports an early German operation and the capture of Mexico City by Carranza forces. It notes reactions in German papers and touches on mining, society, and page advertisements typical of a 20th century newspaper brief. The fragment references include horoscopes, shrine activities in Butte, divorce cases, and rural school notes.
Dr van Dyke states in New York that the Dutch government backs Wilson policy and will mobilize strongly if neutrality is violated. He believes Holland can mobilize about 250,000 troops and will defend its rights as a neutral nation, aligning with the United States. He frames Dutch mobilization as a defense of neutrality and independence.
In Watsonville California on July 1 William J Bryan spoke to a large crowd in the city plaza. He said war is awful but not the worst and urged that the United States seize its unique opportunity to set an example for the world, warning that losing it would be worse.
Justice Charles B. Hughes refused Becker of New York an application for a writ of error to the United States Supreme Court. Becker, condemned to be hanged the week of July 29 for the murder of Herman Rogenthal the gambler, was denied on the ground that no substantial federal question was involved.
A small wrapped cartridge about six inches long was found by a policeman under the Pennsylvania railroad bridge. The wrapper bore the inscription White House Washington D C explosive, and a fine filament of copper wire surrounded the cartridge.
In Fineville Kentucky striking coal miners employed by Continental Company walked out for a ten percent wage increase. The mines have operated non union. Strikers gathered at the courthouse and applied to join the United Mine Workers of America.
July 10 report says Gen. Pablo Gonzales has occupied Mexico City as Carranza officials inform American consuls. Earlier, Monclova in Coahuila was reported taken after a pitched battle with Villa forces fleeing. Vera Cruz dispatches note Red Cross not needed there, wages rise, and food sold at half price to the able to pay while free to the poor.
President Wilson and family escaped injury after a minor collision near Newport New Hampshire as a small car bumped their auto while slowing for a horse. Mrs Helen Woodrow Bones and Mrs Norman Galt were shaken but unharmed. a secret service car trailing behind arrived to assess the scene.
London reports three ships sunk by German submarines. The steamship Clo presumed Traitan and the Norwegian Nordans were torpedoed and sunk today. The British ship Ellemore was shelled and torpedoed off the Cornish coast. 21 crew were saved except for a Norwegian fireman killed.
The Kirkoswald sailed from New York on May 2 bound for Marseilles amid reports that bomb makers were active, as authorities tracked increasing plots of sabotage during the period.
Paris dispatch reports Germany’s Lusitania note offers no concessions acceptable to Washington. The Berlin proposition to allow safe American passenger ships with reporting and signs, plus a non contraband guarantee, is rejected. President Wilson maintains a principle of international law and humanity, signaling no compromise that would threaten U S sovereignty.
An epistle from Pope Benedict to Cardinal von Bet Unger and Bavarian bishops published in diocesan papers asks God to curb the evils of the bitter war. The pope hopes joint prayers will bring a craved-for peace that allows Europe's people to prosper.
Anita Baldwin McClaughry daughter of the late F J Baldwin announced she will petition Alameda County Court next week to change her name to Anita Baldwin. She was recently divorced from Hull McClaughry.
Rome reports say German Zeppelins moved to the Austrian Adriatic coast to cross Italy and reach Rome. The pope ordered lights at the Apostolic Palace dimmed and instructed removal of protected artifacts. Rome authorities set signaling posts on mountains and Monte Martino to repel airships and conduct night tests.
Washington reports May saw exports to Germany dwindle to under 100 dollars as overall U S trade shows a $298 008 00 rise in exports and an import drop. The 11 month analysis notes large gains in crude foods and animals and increased shipments to France Italy and Britain while Germany and Austria volumes collapse. The report estimates U S country balances favoring the United States at $108 ss 6.
Chicago witnesses including Aben B. McLeod E L Revington and W J Cannon testifying at the western passenger rate hearing said reduced fares since 1907 hurt other freight and that low fare states show fares lower than the East where railroads with higher rates gain from population density. A birthday party event for Cape per will be held next Wednesday for Topeka children under 16 with theaters hired for entertainment.
Washington officials take a grave view of Germanys refusal to meet US demands over the sinking of the Lusitania. President Wilson quietly weighs options after telephonic talks from Cornish NH. A formal German reply text due tomorrow will prompt cabinet deliberation on possible actions and the stance of neutral rights on the high seas.
Petrograd reports a major German redeployment from Galicia to the Warsaw line as Austro-German wings near Krasnik retreat northward. Russian observers note activity along Praasnysz and Bohr Oryex fronts seen as precursors to an assault on Warsaw. Optimism grows that Austro-Hungarians may be driven back to the Carpathians.
Berlin papers evaluate Germany’s reply to the American note on Lusitania and submarine warfare. They largely approve concessions intended to preserve neutral relations, while avoiding what they call partial disarmament. Newspapers highlight hope that the United States will recognize the sacrifice and seek peaceful, fair dealings.
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