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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1917
Page
1
Secretary Maddo calls for a five billion dollar fund to support unspecified programs. The proposal aims to boost national spending and stimulate sectors tied to economic recovery. No immediate details on allocation or passage timeline are given.
Washington reports show extra funds for a second 500,000 man draft after the first, pushing war tax bills aside as senate finance committee awaits full departmental estimates. Secretary McAdoo cites near 6 billion in additional war costs and warns allies loan needs may extend beyond October.
Partly cloudy at night. Generally fair during the day. Data from Washington forecasts indicate light winds and no precipitation expected. Conditions are mild with comfortable temperatures.
In the Standard era report unrest grows as wage increases loom for miners in Butte while war headlines surge. Editorials touch on policy, labor, and regional concern as officials discuss evacuations and regulatory shifts.
German army headquarters reports units advancing from the Sereth river toward the wooded Carpathians across a 135 mile front in Galicia. Russian forces retreat eastward after battles near Jacobstadt and Dvinsk while some units refuse orders. Fresh fighting continues as patrols clash along the Dniester and Romanian lines.
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson ordered an immediate investigation of Senator McCumber’s claim that a Bow man North Carolina postmaster showed disloyalty. Burleson said no report had been received but will act once facts are gathered. He asserted loyalty actions will be taken as warranted and he will not spare postal staff.
In the House of Commons a £650 million war credit was approved, lifting Britain's total war outlay to £5.292 billion. Bonar Law warned of growing financial burden and urged U.S. entry to ensure victory, noting Allies and dominions already owe Britain over £1 billion in advances. He cited daily expenditures near £4,000,000, with recent savings due to year-start adjustments, and stressed Britain’s unselfish support for the Entente.
Washington July 24 The administration's food legislation faces a delay as Republican Leader Mann blocks plans to hurry the food control bill to conference He objects to a joint expenditures committee and demands a separate vote on the committee proposal The fight signals a partisan split not seen since the war session as administration leaders plan a special rule to force conference and deny Senate amendments
The Canadian Commons passed the conscription bill today in Ottawa Ontario. The measure now goes to the Senate where it faces a likely lengthy debate. The vote split largely along linguistic lines with English members mostly in favor and French members largely opposed.
Arthur Hendersimber of the British war cabinet, during a visit to Russia, warns that the Russian tragedy stems from the coalition government and the army and navy losing discipline. He says the relaxation of military discipline and political involvement hinder stable governance and that extremists await opportunity amid resumed offensives.
Berlin reports an artillery duel raging day and night in Flanders with unprecedented intensity. The German statement hints the British offensive is near and may exceed prior efforts. Secretary Baker confirms changes to American army unit strength, with divisions reduced from 24 900 to about 16 000 men each.
Substantial raises for underground workers in the Butte district were announced. The new scale starts immediately. all current underground workers receive the higher rate from July 1. Base pay for miners is $2.60 per day with increases tied to copper price. weekly pay begins Sept 1 due to system changes.
The newborn daughter of William and Eva Meter in Chicago died this afternoon after Dr Henry Haiselden refused to perform a surgical operation. The case closely mirrored the earlier Baby Bollinger incident which drew national attention when similar decisions were made by the same physician.
The Standard to publish Ge vi's diary style history in installments over six weeks starting Sunday August 5. The series will reveal Mr Gerard’s views on the causes of the war and his experiences as ambassador in Germany.
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