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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
1
Allied forces push toward coveted territory in southern Poland as Trutons hammer their advance. The campaign concentrates on securing strategic towns and lines, with heavy fighting reported across key crossroads and supply routes.
Austrian headquarters report allied forces advancing in Southern Poland toward the Choim Lublin Ivangorod line. Russians retreat from multiple positions amid challenging dikes, sandy terrain, and wet weather, with officers in short supply and artillery shortages hampering resistance. Desperate fighting continues near Czernowity and along the Shukowina frontier as Archduke Joseph Ferdinand’s Austro German army presses toward Lublin and Ivangorod.
In today's Standard item a father plans to deliver ransom for a note while reports from Germany and Bayonne touch on war and aviation topics. Local items include police activity, divorce notices, a parade, and assorted court and mining district notes amid scattered public notices and ads.
Washington reports patents issued for an aerial torpedo boat to attack ships in protected harbors. Rear Admiral Fiske describes a monster aircraft carrying a white head torpedo that, five miles out, dives to water level and releases the weapon to speed toward an enemy ship at over 40 knots. The craft would threaten fleets inside landlocked harbors and defend by altitudes above fire.
Willian F. Jong of Pittsburg was elected president of the Laundrymen's National Association at the final meeting in Portlana arc July 22. Cincinnati was chosen to host the next year's convention.
Washington waits for Berlin reactions before deciding next diplomatic steps. The note to Germany will be delivered by Ambassador Gerard and released to newspapers Saturday. Officials say it marks the final stance on German violations of neutral rights and potential congressional action. Concurrently Wilson weighs a second note to Britain on the order in council and interference with American commerce. Early indications suggest a cautious approach pending Berlin’s reception of the warning.
Chicago July 22 Christian Bertsche a self confessed fixer admitted he bribed police to protect criminals and hoped for immunity from revelations. The witness testified that Bertsche’s saloon cashed checks for policemen and city workers totaling about 25 000 dollars monthly as part of corrupt dealings with the police.
New York July 22 Sheriff Kinkead swore in 80 deputies to guard Standard and Tidewater plants amid a strike. About 6,000 to 7,000 workers were out, with 1,500 believed actually on strike. Tidewater denied a strike, saying workers were laid off for protection. Standard Oil said no strikebreakers were imported and urged a return to work for favorable recommendations. IWW efforts to address strikers failed as Frank Tannenbaum was heckled. General Sadler reported no Bayonne troops needed unless the situation changes.
London reports no British ships sunk by German submarines in the past week ending yesterday. The period marks the first since the war began with no losses to British shipping from submarines, cruisers, or mines. During the week 1,328 vessels over 1 ton each arrived at or departed from UK ports.
Italian forces in the Gorizia theater press the attack on Podgora Sabotino and Monte Santo positions. From Gradisca and Mormons they push toward the Carso plateau while holding Plava against Austrian assaults. Forts on Podgora crown the ridge and trenches weave across the slopes as both sides clash.
Idaho Falls July Empey plans to deliver six thousand dollars in gold to a desperado for his son Ernest Empey who is held in the mountains north of town. The exchange is set for Long Canyon near the Idaho Wyoming line at midnight Saturday. Ernest, a 15 year old rancher, was kidnapped last Saturday night after being stopped by a man armed with two revolvers during a drive to his ranch. The ransom note demanded eight thousand dollars and spelled out the delivery method. E S Empey said he believes the situation is under control and regrets the publicity. He fears the paid money could be exploited if wired openly to the bank. He fears the kidnapper may kill him if the money isn’t delivered.
Denver July 22 That a gang of highway robbers now active in Yellowstone and linked to the abduction of B A Empey of Thal Falls Idaho contemplate kidnapping Joseph Smith head of the Mormon church officials say. J W Melrose voices opposition to O Sampson of the Department of Justice. Evidence reportedly gathered for federal grand jury at Cheyenne Wyoming.
New York July 22 The lawyers of Charles Becker former police lieutenant sentenced to die next Wednesday for instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal the gambler Shite disappointed at Governor Whitman's answer to Becker's appeal. They held conferences seeking corroboration for Becker's claim about a $4000 fund raised by east side and Harlem gamblers to influence Rosenthal to leave the city.
An archbishop Jamies E Quigley of Chicago died in Rochester New York and left property valued at 75000 to immediate relatives. Probate actions were filed locally today and estate details include both personal property and real estate.
A City considers relocating to a new courthouse site as officials confer on the project. Leaders meet to discuss implications, funding, and timetable for potential transfer.
City officials and county commissioners met at Butte city hall to discuss moving city offices to the courthouse and using the new county jail for both agencies. The plan aims to cut upkeep costs, with total annual savings projected around 35,000 dollars split roughly 20,000 for the county and 15,000 for the city, contingent on bond election approval and city council action.
Bayonne New Jersey saw continued clashes between Standard Oil of New Jersey strikers and guards. Three deaths have occurred since the dispute began. Sheriff Kinkead sought troops and federal mediators as 1,300 workers voted to present a wage demand for arbitration.
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