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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
1
London reports a steady Allied advance on all fronts as the war effort continues to gain momentum. Authorities describe progress across multiple theaters and emphasize continued cooperation among allied forces.
London reports sustained heavy fighting on almost all fronts with the Entente making steady progress. German holds at Latsk stall, while British forces capture Contalmaison Mametz wood and Trones wood. Russians claim 271620 prisoners 312 guns to July 10. Austrians transfer troops from Serbia to hold Russians near the Italian front.
In today's Standard Page the War developments section notes Montana senators take aim at a copper provision tied to the Orpet case while other items report on theatre, education, and local events across the state.
New York reports 32 deaths in 24 hours and 195 new cases as intense heat weakens resistance. Health officials in federal and city agencies remain hopeful about containment through coordinated preventive work and public education on cleanliness. Dr Haven Emerson warns against panic inducing indoor confinement and urges keeping children outdoors for health. Additional cases emerge in Illinois and a statewide tally outside New York reaches 76.
Special Dispatch reports Senators Myers and Walsh will vigorously oppose the copper tax in the Kitchin revenue bill. Myers, ill but improving, aims to defeat the tax with support from western colleagues. Walsh, coordinating with subcommittee members, seeks adverse reporting and coalition buildup. Water-power legislation appears dead as conservation measures are postponed to next session.
State's Attorney Ralph J. Cady opened the second day of prosecution with evidence aimed at proving William H. Orpet murdered Marion Lambert. He cited Marion's letter to her Sunday school teacher and several circumstances suggesting she intended to attend events rather than harm herself, including her birthday party and planned meet with friends.
Russian torpedo boats have captured the German steamers Lissabon and Worms, a Stockholm report via Skellsten in Sweden said. The report cites a Swedish seaport on the Gulf of Bothnia as the source of the information.
New York reports William Kent of California has accepted to become president of the Woodrow Wilson Independent League. Organizers include Jacob Schiff Cleveland Dodge and John Crimming. A meeting is set for tomorrow for Kent to be formally named president.
The Progressive Party in Pennsylvania debated for three hours before deciding not to organize the state committee. Charles E. Hughes was favored for president and Roosevelt’s decline was endorsed for the nation’s good. In Chicago, the Midwest Theatrical Managers Association opposed a new war revenue tax on theaters, warning it would cost about 40 million dollars annually from amusement venues.
Nogales July 11 Adolfo de la Muerta civil governor of Sonora has declared Richardson Construction, an American firm with vast Yaqui valley holdings, an enemy of the Mexican de facto government and appointed a Mexican receiver for its interests. The holdings are valued in the millions and include irrigated land. Reports of Carrancista soldiers aiding American property persist at the border. Buildings on a gold mine near La Cobre owned by C G Keke were destroyed recently. Refugee movements continue as W Laughlin, San Xavier mine manager, is reassured by his arrival.
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce launches an open shop push after yesterday's right to enforce open shop doctrines. July 11 saw actions by the chamber order committees to clear freight backlog on the docks amid longshoremen and other union strikes. Members pledged 30,000 dollars to sustain the campaign, with a promise to raise up to 1,000,000 if needed.
Edward C. Righter of New Orleans won the grand exalted ruler post over Lloyd Marwell of Marshalltown Iowa at the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention in Baltimore. Other officers named include Esteemed Leading Knight Morris O'Dell Camden N J Esteemed Loyal Knight E R Ingersoll Seattle Wash and Grand Secretary Fred C Robins Dubuque Iowa. The floral automobile parade marked the first big event of Elks Week as Boston was selected for next year’s gathering.
New York July 11 a check for 10000 dollars was sent to Capt Paul Koenig commander of the German submarine and will be divided among officers and men The message notes the sum came from August York a local capitalist The payment was routed through Charles von Helmolt manager of the North German Lloyd Steamship company Also mentioned is a large German contingent trained and camped under Col W H Adelbiute.
The State Department contends the Deutschland was not a warship, with officials denying advance notice of its voyage. Navy and Treasury investigators examined the vessel, noting no torpedo tubes and no guns found. Captains Hughes and Koenig praised the ship as a fine German achievement while authorities debated its status and potential cargo.
Baltimore July 11 Capt Paul Koenig master of the German submarine Deutschland says he will leave port within 10 days. American naval officers inspected the Deutschland and reported it remains an unarmed merchant vessel not a warship. Germany continues plans to build an undersea merchant fleet including the Bremen en route to an American port to restore lost commerce and mail links with the east.
Douglas, July 11. Gen. Calles orders all volunteers to return home prompting a mass desertion of American mining and cattlemen from border districts. About 4,000 cavaliers demobilized from Fronteras, Cuebuta, Nacozari. 4,000 more to follow in Cananea, Magdalena, Hermosillo. Southward movement of regular troops begins. mining firm managers cautious on worker returns due to explosives embargo. Brig. Gen. Davis coordinates Arizona district and State Department.
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