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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
1
A British ship provides strong lenses on distant shores as observers note capes and views from close range. The report highlights shipboard observations and the tactical posture during a tense encounter.
Norfolk July 25 a British cruiser steamed into lower Chesapeake waters near Cape Henry without warning and anchored near Fortress Monroe for about an hour before returning outside the three mile limit. Naval officers filed a report to Washington while officials said there was no violation of neutrality or navigation rules and noted entry without warning is unusual.
Captain Paul Koenig of the German submarine Deutschland explains delays in Baltimore due to circumstantial controls and unissued clearance papers. Radio inspectors and customs officials impose authority, with Caamus away and seals unbroken until authorized, leaving departure postponed.
Amsterdam reports a fine of 5,000,000 marks was imposed on the City of Brussels for celebrating the Belgian national festival last Friday. The directive came throughLondon, noting the Echo ele source.
Darrow campaigns against prohibition in Montana and affairs in Ireland show strain. A sermon at the gospel tent, divorce cases, burglaries, and horoscopes frame a busy local page. Night school for foreigners endorsed and mining news highlight the state scene. Latta demands mortgage protection in tomorrow's ads.
New York July 25 The United States Steel Corp reports its second 1916 quarterly results showing total earnings of 81 126 048 and net income of 71 380 222 with a surplus balance of 47 964 535 after regular dividends. An extra 1 percent dividend on common shares is also declared.
London July 28 reports the Somme battle ongoing since Saturday midnight with stubborn fighting. German troops reportedly moved from Verdun to reinforce near General von Hindenburg's lines. British and German actions describe limited progress and continued heavy resistance amid shifting frontline positions.
The American International Corporation led by Charles A. Stone and Frank A. Vendell pursues global trade dominance with $50 million base capital. It funds China contracts and Uruguay water works while preparing markets for postwar expansion. Milton S. Harrison reports the intense Western-western Western focus on American finance and the shift of world markets as Europe heals.
Fernie British Columbia July 25 the Fernie coal miners who struck yesterday will return to work tomorrow morning pending negotiations to settle the War bonus dispute. Negotiations will begin at Calgary on Thursday. The six week dispute centers on a 10 percent War bonus sought by miners, while employers offered 3 percent immediate and 2.5 percent later. The strike surprised many despite the prolonged tension.
San Francisco July 25 information shows 350000 railroad trainmen across four brotherhoods voted overwhelmingly for a strike. Balloting supervised by railway officials in the United States Canada and Mexico indicates more than 90 percent participation, with official counts due August 1 in New York.
Wisdom Montana July 25 Jack Garry of Butte aged 28 was fatally burned near here when clothes ignited by a campfire. Despite efforts of friends he suffered extensive burns and died shortly after the flames were extinguished.
Seattle July 26 John P White international president of the Unity Mine Workers of America expressed hope that American miners would never again suspend work for a great strike but would adopt the conference method wherever possible He spoke at the biennial convention of district No 19 of the United Mine Workers
Sherman of Illinois to Gay was chosen chairman of the Republican committee which will notify Charles Warren Fairbanks on August 10 of his nomination for the vice presidency. Senator Borah, previously selected, cannot give the notification speech due to prior engagements. Kansas City reports 97 degrees. Des Moines records 98 degrees.
Kennett California July 26 an unexplained fire broke out tonight at the Mammoth mine where miners had settled a strike today. Hundreds of volunteers fought the flames with dynamite used unsuccessfully. The blaze threatened the entire settlement including machine shops bunkhouse and boarding houses as Mammoth residents raced to defending the town three miles away. Firefighters were sent from here tonight to aid.
Lewistown reports contractor D J Burke received an invitation from Milwaukee to bid by August 7 for a 2 1/2 mile line from Grass Range to Winnet plus two miles of side tracks. Work must be completed by November 1. Potential bids may include feral hide as payment.
Mrs Frances Lane stepmother of Frank Knox Lane secretary of the interior died today in Washington at age 80. A brief notice notes she ran a small dairy prior to her death and identifies her as Barbara Cat his relative. A separate item reports President Wilson issued an executive order granting free rent and fuel to federal employees in the Panama Canal Zone.
A harsh decree orders Mexicans to be sent into the interior of their country. The measure labels a bandit island as the source of danger and mandates removal by authorities.
Gen. George Ball of the El Paso military district received assurances from Gen. Francisco Gonzales in Juarez that the island near the river will be depopulated by Mexican authorities to prevent renewal of firing along the international line. Villistas on the island will be removed to the south side, with Mexican forces ready to act to curb bandit activity. Provost guards and national guard units were deployed in San Antonio amid street disturbances and an investigation into a soldier shooting.
Washington July 28. Democratic leaders in the Senate press the White House for swift passage of a mild child labor bill. The president urges action this session as lawmakers voice caution on work limits and labor protections.
Albany reports 19 new infantile paralysis cases bringing the state total to 256 for the 24 hours ending today. The department notes two deaths in the same period, with fatalities rising from the epidemic peak.
Cleveland July 25 Federal officials ordered all attempts to reach the twelve bodies entombed in the waterworks tunnel until tomorrow due to highly explosive gas. Rescue teams suffered fatalities, and recovery depends on pumping out the gas as investigations into the blast begin.
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