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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1919
Page
1
A boat manned by American seamen was raided in the Tamesi River near Tampico. The attackers wore American uniforms and robbed the crew, causing tensions amid regional maritime activity.
Washington reports the July 6 seizure of nine U S sailors from the steamship Cheyenne near Tampico as the most serious attack on Americans in Mexico to date. The flag on the boat signaled official duty, prompting urgent representations to Carranza authorities and renewed warnings as U S troops patrol the border. Authorities seek fuller reports and investigation results from Tampico and Mexico City amid growing tensions and questions about policy shifts.
Thousands gather in a central square as London erupts in riotous celebration over news that Germany signed the peace treaty. The scene centers on a victory loan pillar with crowd energy surging around it while banners and flags mark the moment.
Washington reports indicate soldiers and sailors faced a mob angered by alleged assaults on white women. Several uniformed men were attacked and fled with minor injuries as crowds gathered in the downtown area after clashes in the Negro district. An additional report claimed a white woman and a Negro’s wife were attacked.
Professor Franz A Rust of Wisconsin University proposes a city beautification and scenic drive scheme for Butte Montana to attract tourists. He advises three or more circular drives linking mines with topographic overlooks, a Brown's Gulch Des Lodge route, and a Yellowstone trail connection. The plan aims for a five to hundred year development with modest costs.
A Montana union vote shows engineers and metal trades approving a wage referendum by wide margins. Tellers Charles Heb Bernard Doherty and J Penhall reported high turnout with two thirds in favor. May and upcoming votes in Great Falls and Anaconda reflect broad acceptance amid ongoing district referendums.
Kent Wilson departs the White House aboard the Mayflower for a weekend cruise down the Potomac and into Chesapeake Bay with Mrs. Wilson. They expect to return Monday morning. Thunderstorms sweep the Potomac as the president travels and spends the day in study aboard the ship.
Striking telephone workers of Portland Oregon Reno Nevada and San Francisco tonight vote to return to work Monday morning. Advices received here say operators in San Francisco were voting tonight on the matter of returning to work.
Wilson recommends permanent highest titles of service for Generals Pershing and Rha and Admirals Sims and Ben bow. House military and oval committees chairmen introduce bills to grant the honors.
Chicago records show a sharp rise in divorces as summer ends with couples citing strain of vacations and time apart. Officials report more petitions filed in county courts while observers note the trend reflects broader social shifts impacting marriages across the city.
The court case Bourquin v Butte and Superior Mining involves the Minerals Separation Co and projected payments from Butte and Superior of about 15 to 20 million dollars. Final decree anticipated weeks after Oct 27 as arguments covered what to include in New Separation. J L Bruce of Butte & Superior notes continued operation with the process despite the ruling.
Old Point Comfort Virginia July 19 The Pacific fleet begins its voyage with eight o clock anchor departure for the voyage toward mid Pacific Admiral Rodman leads the dreadnoughts destroyers and support ships heading toward Puget Sound Wash the main base for the fleet to be with supply fuel train submarines repair ships and many other vessels totaling about two hundred ships en route through the canal and toward new posts.
The piece details alleged price fixing by commission houses and trust-like behavior in Butte. J L Carroll and grocers are cited for selling below cost until a producer's output was bought up, forcing higher prices for trade. A Yakima producer, a Utah cherry shipment, and a commission arm are mentioned as examples of manipulating supply and margins. The report notes government scrutiny and ongoing practices continued on page 6.
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