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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
1
A strongly worded statement protests insinuations about the entity named Tonisement. The release asserts misrepresentation and demands correction, urging readers to consider the implication and seek clarity from involved parties.
London reports the foreign office published the text of a note to the American ambassador responding to U S complaints about British censorship of mails. It defends the system, cites two cases MacNiff Horticultural Co and Standard Underground Cable Co, and explains delays and tender timing while denying unsound insinuations about British practice.
Washington reports Great Britain's memorandum on mail seizures arrived at the state department and will be delivered to Acting Secretary Polk. The 1,400 word note confines itself to specific complaints and avoids the main issue between the two governments, indicating that only a readjustment of neutrality censorship terms will be deemed satisfactory.
In today’s issue a thousand reward is offered for the bomb maker. Reports of new British attacks unfold amid public indignation in England. Obituaries note Senator Patterson’s death and Mrs. McCall’s passing at Whitehall.
British forces begin a new offensive as Allied troops push forward on multiple fronts. Commanders signal sustained bombardment and rapid advances toward key objectives amid coordinated armor and infantry operations.
London reports enter prompt developments as Haig resumes offensive along the Somme from Posieres to Guillemont. Australians hold Posieres while battles intensify on both sides with heavy German counter-attacks. Prisoners, guns, and equipment captured. Russian and Austrian fronts show movements and gains amid widespread fighting along the eastern and Carpathian fronts.
London July 24 obituary notes the death of Sir William Ramsay eminent chemist at Beechcroft Hazlemere Bucks. Born Glasgow October 2 1858 he was knighted in 1902 and served as president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. He helped spark interest in radium with colleagues Collie and Patterson and discussed transmutation claims during a 1907 US lecture tour.
London notes wide unease as the US publication of a statutory blacklist triggers fear of extra legal reprisals. Neutral traders form an international union to resist belligerent measures, while smaller nations look for a lead from Washington amid broadened targeting of firms. The blacklist highlights many Japanese and other allied firms across continents.
Two men died and 20 were injured when a Milwaukee freight train loaded with harvest hands derailed 12 miles north of Tripp, Iowa. The wreck occurred today and the cause remains undetermined. The deceased are Clarence Sandquist of Geneva and J. Be Longmore of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Vienna reports Austrians in the Carpathian region southeast of Tatarov have withdrawn to the main Carpathians ridge under pressure from heavy Russian assaults. The move was announced by the war office.
Paris dispatch recounts the destruction of a German fortified work on the Somme front. A Bavarian officer, wounded and dying, described a 32-man garrison wiped out by bombardment and a collapse as flames engulfed subterranean cells. A German lieutenant descended into madness and killed his men before perishing.
Paso, Texas July 23. Reports from northern Durango say Garranzistas under Generals Kamon Garcia and Lares press the Villian toward the Nazas River with aim to capture the bandit chieftain. Coloma Dublan reports say ammunition shipments reached from Columbus and air squadron planes now prepared for service after climate tests.
Dallas July 28 A second Democratic primary will be necessary for the U S senator nomination to succeed Culberson. With returns from over half of 425 000 votes no candidate holds a majority, Colquitt leading Brooks Culberson Campbell Henry and Davis in order. Early results favoring prohibition amendment submission declined as more counties reported.
Baltimore on July 2 Cardinal Gibbons celebrated his eighty second birthday by endorsing universal military training as the best for America He spoke in strong health and urged training to safeguard the nation keep it at peace with the world strengthen manhood and fuse foreign strains into a patriotic whole He said order is the first law and order comes from all sides.
El Paso July 23. Firing occurred tonight at the Rio Grande boundary where Ninth Massachusetts Infantry outposts are stationed but caused no casualties. Guards claim Mexican parties opened fire prompting a sharp return volley. An earlier exchange was noted at the same spot last week.
Indianapolis July 28 The body of Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley who died Saturday night will lie in state in the capitol rotunda from 3 pm to 9 pm Monday. Governor Samuel M. Ralston urged the public to view the beloved author whose work celebrated common life. Funeral services will be private and held at his home Tuesday morning as thousands flock to the Riley residence to pay respects.
El Paso on July 23 Marry Spannell, held in the local county jail over the killing of his wife and Lieut. Col. MC Butler, U.S.A., in Alpine Texas last Thursday. Guards say Spannell showed long gazes at the wall and twitching hands, with plans for a preliminary examination Tuesday.
Deutschland remains alongside a Pa tapsco river pier, berthed days after completing her voyage from Germany. Officials say clearance papers have not yet been filed, fueling speculation that negotiations over insuring a cargo of gold are delaying departure. A trusted report claims small sacks of gold similar to the nickel cargo were loaded last Thursday, with extra guards added that day.
A blaze in the business district caused an estimated 250000 dollars in damage and a fierce explosion in a garage. The Southwestern Telephone Company plant was destroyed taking out all telephones. Sixty seven girl operators were rescued after a narrow escape.
San Francisco July 28 Mayor James Rolph Jr offered five thousand dollars for the arrest of the person who placed a bomb that exploded among parade crowds New details emerged from police investigations naming witnesses William Taylor and Preston of Richmond plus a union worker Harry Jones who described a suspect A separate bureau was created to pursue the culprit and Frank W Josefson remained in custody though not charged A second bomb-related note promised rewards and souvenir hunters gathered at the scene as investigators continued the probe
Denver mourns the passing of former United States Senator Patterson at his home in July. In his seventy seventh year, he had long shaped Colorado politics as editor, attorney, and Democratic leader. A Civil War veteran, he came from Indiana in 186? and built a fortune in Denver real estate. Survived by daughter Mrs. Ited C. Campbell of Denver.
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