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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
1
In the House of Commons MPs vote on a peage resolution but the measure is killed amid laughter and taunting. The scene features debate over the fate of the proposal with no passage or formal approval. The episode ends without approval and with a public sense of theatrical display.
London July 26. In a Commons debate James Ramsey MacDonald led a pacifist resolution urging peace and alliance terms aligned with Russia and a broader conference. Speakers including Mr Trevelyan and former premier Asquith argued for peace without conquest, stressing Allied aims of freedom and the inclusion of the United States and Russia in future talks.
War credit may reach ten billions. Peace move is squelched. Arrests of undesirables being made. To vote Wednesday on prohibit Theatrical. Telegraphic news. Sports news. News of the state Anaconda news. Work for boys at the front. Plans for new highway land men on trial at Great Falls. Kelly dead.
Senate to vote next Wednesday on a national prohibition amendment. Supporters seek two thirds to approve and send to the House, while opponents consent to a calendar clearing vote. An amendment would require states to act within six years on the constitutional change.
In London July the Sinn Fein member Ginnell was suspended by the speaker after refusing to obey a ruling. He accused the government of sending secret service men to discredit Sinn Feiners prompting uproar as he warned bombs would be found if searched. The house adjourned as Ginnell was escorted out. In Minneapolis three deaths and six prostrations marked a 84 degree day, the year’s hottest.
Washington July 26 estimates show the new war budget may exceed 10 billion dollars with 1 billion more likely from other sources. Senate finance debates tax versus bond funding as McAdoo favors higher taxes. Committee aims to total about 7 billion for immediate needs. 5 billion could be spent this year.
Washington July 26 Senate passed the annual rivers and harbors appropriation of 27 854 000 by a 60 to 1 vote. Critics called it pork barrel legislation during war time. The only dissenters were Borah Brady Kenyon La Follette Smith of Michigan Smoot and a mix of Ashurst Gore Kim Pomerene Shaforth.
The national socialist party executive committee announced that delegates will be sent to the aged countries conference in London in August and to a socialist conference in Teaselay. Adolph Germer, secretary, said notices were sent to local committees to begin delegate elections at once.
Paris reports intense bombardments and heavy fighting at many front points. The war office says French troops regained some territory lost during the night to German forces.
Athens reports a historic shift as parliament resumes popular rule ending autocracy. King Alexander abstains from the throne speech amid dynastic tension while deputies applaud a new regime aligned with the Entente. Residents in festive dress witness a decisive political transition.
In Pittsburg on July 28, delegates proposed raising a $1,000,000 fund for war relief at the Moose convention. Col nsevelt delivered an oration on “Americanism” this afternoon.
Montana forecast shows hot conditions with highs near record levels. Frayed by warm air, Friday afternoon looks hot while a cooler weekend is expected with gentle relief.
Petrograd reports the provisional government will restore the death penalty on all Russian fronts to curb disorder and deter traitors. Courts martial will be composed of three officers and three soldiers under swift supervision. Premier Kerensky argues this move is necessary to secure immediate safety of the capital and revolution, despite threats to pacify or inspire terror. Aimed at quelling mutiny and insubordination, the measure follows disciplined suppression orders and official inquiries. Slacker convictions and home guard appeals add to wartime tension across provinces as farmers fear crop threats similar to wartime tactics.
Chicago socialist mayoral hopeful George Koop was held to answer by a United States commissioner on charges of violating the conscription act. He denied claims of exemption and testified his father came to the United States to escape military service. The case grew from a circulated antiwar magazine displaying a coffin and urging action before war. A medical student faced related charges for seditious signaling while a priest and pastor faced threats case.
In Butte Montana unions push for wage talks and vote on an agreement with Anaconda Copper. Engineers plan to accept a majority backed deal while carpenters refuse a one dollar per member boost. Miners report variable shifts and rising worker counts as factions debate next steps and possible direct action.
London reports a German submarine near the Azores sank the Norwegian steamer Hanseat. The Norwegian foreign office says the vessel disappeared after being torpedoed, with limited details on casualties or cargo. The incident adds to wartime danger amid ongoing naval operations in the Atlantic.
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