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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
1
Missoula July 13 A field agent warns the outlook is extremely serious as the summer drought drives the lowest crop conditions on record. Spring wheat acreage was the largest ever seeded and may yield about 43 percent of normal. Total production across main crops drops sharply with hay and minor crops also in poor shape.
July 13 at Chaumont France the American expeditionary force headquarters moved from the city as General Pershing, with Major General Harbord and staff, left under drumbeat and a mayoral proclamation. Crowds of men women and children reached to shake hands while others touched Harbord.
New York July 13 August Brow Secretary of the International Seamen's Association said the Shipping Board's plan to ease wages by about 10 percent for vessel workers would not end the strike by marine engineers firemen and stokers in effect since Thursday. The eight hour day remains a key issue with the unionists demanding preference for union men in employment. Engine room workers will pursue a similar stance toward the board's action.
Local sports notes cover ongoing prep events and notable performances. Includes brief mentions of team standings, player progress, and upcoming schedules relevant to Butte area schools.
Trustees acting on William Boyce Thompson’s bequest plan a recreation center in Thompson park near Butte. Two contracts: landscape engineer Harry G. Loftus to map springs, canyons, and future park expansion. Henry W. Howell to design a central administration lodge. Water system development aims for pure spring water across the park.
A committee sub panel probes public funds mismanagement linked to spruce production and Pacific coast railroad contracts. Frear of Wisconsin chairs the inquiry. Affidavits allege cost-plus awards went to inexperienced firms, wasting large sums and using dishonest methods to secure fees.
Across Montana and Idaho four new fires were reported in dry district conditions. Closest to Missoula the extreme dryness was noted with fires near Nine Mile and Black Pine, while others appeared near Javes Peak and Ten Mile Canyon in Selway and Selena forests. Fire crews prepared six mile trail lines. no fires reported dangerous though demanding. Selway fire may take days to reach. In Chicago, De Valera drew a 30,000 crowd at a park rally, urging Irish independence and recognition.
King Ferdinand of Romagio seeks Princess Yolanda as part of a royal dispute over Crown Prince Charles. Charles wed Miss Zyzis Lambri without the king’s consent last September, triggering discipline and reports he would resign the throne rather than renounce his wife.
Brest July 18 Robert Lansing American secretary of state arrived from Paris at 11 this morning. He boarded the Rotterdam steamer for a return voyage to Washington and was to sail in the afternoon.
Washington July 1 General conferences between the President and members of both houses will begin at the White House. A number of appointments have been made and a wide range of topics may be discussed. No appointment had been made for the President to receive anyone tonight. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is considering the peace treaty and the League Covenant. The President, with Mrs Wilson, attended services and took a long motor ride in Maryland.
Longview Texas July 13 martial law was declared in Longview and Gregg county following race trouble sparked by a Friday morning fight between white men and a Negro. A Negro man was slain early today after resisting arrest. No further disorders were reported today.
London July 13 King George telegrams Major it commander of the R34 congratulating the crew on their unique transatlantic voyage noting the record flight and royal commendation for the wartime airship mission and its pioneering achievement by the crew and nation
Paris July 13 Francisco Leon de la Barra former provisional president of Mexico says United States intervention would likely complicate Mexico’s situation rather than improve it. He comments on Paris dispatches about possible American action in the southern republic. In the same report Amocistes note a disrupted transportation strike settlement and renaming of lines is expected Monday after a 12 day suspension.
Paris plans a forward shift in schedules as the giant R-d4 voyage proceeds without mishap. The return parade marks a peaceful advent with celebratory events and orderly turnover of the old town as scheduled.
In Paris crowds celebrate peace with open streets and bands playing as a naval holiday parade nears. In Norfolk the R 34 airship lands after a 75 hour voyage from Britain, crew greeted by soldiers and officers, band music, and a brief welcome on the field.
Washington July 13 a mass meeting in protest against the League of Nations has been arranged by supporters opposing perceived state policy. Speakers include Ken Johnson and Missouri Democrat. The event seeks to mobilize opposition through a large gathering tonight. The wording reflects fragmented OCR text but preserves the protest theme and key figures.
New York July 13 Armistice anniversary to be national observance by the American Legion the national organization of veterans Plight Across Continent Washingto squadron July 18 three of six De Havilland planes to make weight up the coast then across to the Atlantic coast left Ellington field Houston Texas air service announced today joined by three other planes for San Diego to fly to Seattle before starting eastward
The obituary notes Brigadier who served in the Civil War and in Indian campaigns as well as the Spanish American War. He retired in 1904.
Berlin July 13 Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador writes that American policy should back the League of Nations as the path to a lasting peace. He argues Germany can join a world order that checks imperialism and binds peoples across frontiers, noting the United States must lead in such a league and socialism is unpopular there.
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