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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
1
British and French forces halted their westward offensive, with both sides shortening assault efforts as operations cooled. Military commanders cited weather, supply concerns, and tactical reassessment shaping the pause.
Reports say German forces gained ground on the northern Galician border while Russian forces press in Turkish Armenia and the Austro-Hungarian front. British casualties are listed at two thousand killed and five hundred prisoners. Anglo French attacks exceed 200000 men on a wide front near the Somme as German lines retreat in places. Floods hinder advances along the Dniester and in the Brody region as Austro-Hungarian troops withdraw under pressure.
London reports a Berlin statement placing more than 202,000 French and British troops in action along a 27 mile front north and south of the Somme. Despite heavy combat, no major shifts in positions are noted as of today.
In today’s issue readers see Hanly named as promition nominee on the west front alongside reports of a mysterious motive for a killing involving a naive Mexican. The edition also notes public library snorts and various city notices.
Alpine Texas July 21 mystery surrounds motive of Harry J Spannell hotel manager for shooting and killing his wife and Lt Col M C Butler during a car ride. Spannell held in county jail then moved for safekeeping. investigators found no clear motive as Colonel Butler recently promoted and popular. Spannell, 30, was born in Hazelton PA and married Mrs Spannell, 20, a renowned beauty in Texas.
The Senate approved a three year naval build program including 4 dreadnoughts 4 battle cruisers and 38 other ships totaling 315 826 813 with 45 857 588 more than House total. It caps a push for 137 vessels costing 8 680 180 576 and sets enlistment up to 74 500 navy and 17 400 marine corps with emergency strength increases.
A Washington Post editorial denounces the copper tax provision of the pending revenue bill as unconstitutional and unfair. It argues copper is not a munition ingredient and warns the senate should remove the tax to avoid discriminatory taxation and avoid burdening refiners, alloyers, and munitions makers.
Early reports indicate an official US course in Mexican affairs may be announced today. Officials and diplomats with IGE WHITE AND are expected to outline policy goals and coordination steps with Mexican authorities.
At the convention in York July 21, Dr. Landrith of Nashville was nominated for vice president and J Frank Manly of Indiana for president on the prohibition ticket. Hanly led on the first ballot, 410 votes to 181 for Sulzer amid energetic demonstrations and objections. The platform urged referendum and related reforms, with party factions and delegates reacting as tensions over candidates and strategy persisted into the night. A separate preliminary meeting in New York considered a five member committee to plan procedures and possible Washington talks with President Wilson, as organizers sought broad support and to counter blacklist fears amid boycott talk.
Washington July 21 inquiry begun by the state department asks why certain firms are listed in the local blacklist for trading with the enemy. London confirms discussions with Ambassador Page as complaints from concerns prompt the inquiry. The action follows Britain placing about 100 firms on the local blacklist amid indignation, with further steps awaiting state department findings.
A fragmentary wire service style note from July reports rising costs in Ireland. It cites higher prices for staples such as sugar and butter and a general increase in the cost of living beyond normal levels.
The Sunday Standard blends features on summer scenes and pleasures with coverage of The presidency of the United States and the Wilson Hughes Roosevelt debates. It includes infantile paralysis science notes, front line and home front war tales, and sports, auto world, theater, fashion, and social events.
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