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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
1
Senate committee debates limits on government control amid calls to aid the poor. Lawmakers weigh proposals affecting welfare programs, oversight, and fiscal responsibility as public pressure grows for stronger protections for vulnerable citizens.
Washington July 19 The administration food control bill nears final Senate form after a 60 to 16 vote approving a joint conference amendment to limit government control to food feeds and fuel and to vest authority in three salaried members. Amendments on iron ore fertilisers and Hoover designation fail amid party cross‑currents.
The report outlines changes in the draft plan as authorities push forward under wartime measures. It notes government limits and registration of all workers, with emphasis on maintaining mobilization and war readiness. The piece also hints at broader military and economic actions shaping the home front.
Six hundred members of the Tutte Miners Union No. 1 heard a call from Tom Campbell's Metal Mine Workers union to abolish the International Mine, Mill and Smelter Men’s union. The meeting denounced Campbell’s group as funds were refused and the 600 pledged to join the regular miners union. Two unions clash for district control as the Montana Metal Trades council negotiates a wage scale for metal trades. The conference ended with recommendations to accept the new wage agreement. rustling-card modifications were promised to be published after Tuesday.
Denver July 19 Federal mediators say they can avert a miners strike in the Leadville district but warn 1400 melters and 1000 other workers may be laid off. Within two weeks 8500 mine mill and smelter workers could be idle, per Charles H Moyer head of the United Mine Workers. Governor Gunter says federal mediators hold jurisdiction and state action awaits their discharge.
In Bisbee Arizona a mining town hearing investigated 118 applicants for work amid I W W tensions. A naturalized miner was released after witnesses and banker vouching for character. an American I W W critic was allowed to stay then leave. Others left camp as hearings closed. The event spurred a local loyalty league plan to Americanize labor.
The new chancellor reiterates commitment to submarine warfare and total war mobilization. He states Germany will continue the blockade and starve Britain, hoping America would help neutrals end the conflict, but peace talks failed and the submarine campaign intensified.
Superior Judge Boyd Tallman signed an alternative writ directing Puget Sound Traction Light and Power to run its street cars for three days. The writ pauses Monday at 10 am if not complied, and follows a strike by the company workers as tensions over wages rise. The petition by Corporation Counsel Caldwell aimed to avert a receiver but the company faced no representation at the hearing.
Fragmentary wartime notice reports a British attack in Duc seas with officer detachment and naval authorities confirming action in territorial waters. No further details or precise locations are clear from the readable text.
Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for unsettled conditions in Washington Montana with variable winds and possible showers. Temperatures expected to range mild to warm, with cooler nights and localized gusts near coastal and valley regions.
Philadelphia July 19 Captain Max V Thierichens former commander of the seized German raider Pring er Friedrich refused to plead when indicted on smuggling and Mann Act charges. The court directed a plea of not guilty which he entered. Trial set for September as counsel argued to preserve rights under international law.
Washington reports a revised draft plan abandoning a two stage 1 through 1,000 and 0 through 10 system. Instead 10 263 numbers will be drawn at a time to cover the largest district, with about 19 500 drawings and a 19 hour process. Public numbers will be announced as drawn, with officials detailing the new single draw approach and the staffing for drawing and announcement.
Fragmentary report notes fighting across the Rio Grande with Mexican conflict lines and American lumber industry mentions. Unclear details due to damaged OCR and missing names or dates.
Sixteen women sent to the workhouse for participating in a suffrage demonstration at the White House accepted pardons from the President and were released after serving two days of their 60 day terms. At headquarters the women were hailed as martyrs and a dinner planned continued the picketing. A clash between Malon e and Whitaker sparked tension as prisoners departed.
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