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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports the Czecho-Slovak forces in Siberia restoring order and overcoming German and Austrian POW opposition. U.S. policy remains neutral on internal affairs but may aid economic rehabilitation. 100,000 trained Czecho Slovaks are now in effect.
A committee representing the American Federation of Labor and the nation committee on prisoners and prison labor urged President Wilson to endorse a bill before Congress. The measure would authorize employing prison labor for producing war supplies and for government purchase of those supplies.
Undated war lead reports eyes on France as German forces prepare a renewed push while Albania sees French and Italian gains against Austrians. Indications of a possible Macedonian offensive aim to draw Austrian and German troops from heavy fighting elsewhere, with mixed actions along the Marne to Aisne and in Albania. American aviators operate near Thierry as Russia remains cryptic after Count von Mirbach’s assassination. Austrians retreat slightly in the Brenta Valley and Asiago plateau.
Washington July 10 The Interstate Commerce Committee favors the house resolution authorizing the president to operate telegraph telephone cable and radio systems during the war. Support for the emergency measure grows and leaders expect quick passage with a vote called for tomorrow. If debate lengthens, officials may move to push the wire control bill aside.
Eight miners trapped in the Redemption mine for thirty hours were brought to the surface at 3 o clock. They walked out to grateful relatives as rescue crews in short relays worked through eighteen feet of rock to reach them. Names of those rescued include Herbert Mach Peter Stephens Mueller Harry Hannien Samuel Mackey Robert Johnson Gust Johnson and John Lutey with several other workers and officials credited for efforts.
London reports a German raid on the Belgians with a park near La Panne hit by 60 bombs. An ambulance park and a villa housing women repairing linen and making bandages suffered heavy casualties, with many killed and wounded. A Western Union telegraph workers’ meeting began as delegates pledged loyalty to the company and government amid tensions.
Fragment discusses industrial war efforts and distribution policy. Mentions acceptance of returns, discontinuing copies, and official advertising requirements. References shortages and mandatory checks, with emphasis on state orders. Entities are unclear due to damaged text.
In July 10 dispatches, Howard Elliott is named to succeed M Hannaford as head of the Great Northern Railway. Elliott, chairman of the executive committee of the Northern Pacific, will leave Lew Haven & Hartford where he has served as head, while C W Tunn and Thomas Cooper are elected vice presidents.
Paris reports from Basel quote Count Behrendorff urging peace through shared Sacrifices and condemning late release speeches as shameful. The vice president counters that confidence in government is unshaken and that victory cannot be dragged away. The majority remains convinced of eventual triumph.
In the Today's Standard summary odd phrases hint at miners and airmen, road work stoppages, and a blast scare near Seattle. Reports mention doctors discussing war problems, a possible drowning, and a roll of honor in Anaconda, with calls for more workers to join service.
Reports from Associated Press describe sustained British air superiority over German forces. British squadrons conduct continuous bombing raids east of the mines, targeting railways and airfields with high accuracy while inflicting heavy losses. A pilot scored direct hits on German trains near Hermines and destroyed tracks, followed by a machine gun sweep of seven more trains. Antiaircraft defenses and low-altitude bombing define the air war as crews press an unrelenting offensive. Weather forecast notes cooler conditions for Montana and surrounding areas into Thursday and Friday.
War dispatch notes that German divisions remain able and disciplined under Prince Rupprecht with strong physique. Australians, Canadians, and London units are praised for raiding, terrain control, and keeping Germans on alert near Somme and Arras.
Brewers face limited coal as Fuel Administrator Garfeld confirms supply will only cover existing process needs including malt. The July 3 order to curb fuel for beer and near beer stems from Wilson committee plans to conserve raw materials, food, labor, and transport for wartime.
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