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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
1
District exemption boards are expected to speed job approvals with fewer barriers. Officials say streamlined processes will cut delays and reduce friction for applicants while maintaining oversight and accountability. Local businesses anticipate quicker permits and licenses, boosting projects and growth in the region.
Washington officials expect efficient work from district exemption boards as President Wilson acts to streamline selection for the national draft. The move aims to speed the process with fewer legal technicalities, while the 87 000 men of the first call are readied for examination. Local boards report 25 to 30 percent physical rejections, with many men seeking affidavit blanks for exemptions, though merits govern each case.
Helena reports Montana state board of health cautions merchants not to sell Burma beans until laboratories test them. Minnesota chemists are analyzing the beans amid rumors they may be poisonous and possibly shipped to the United States by German agents. Assistant director Frank W. De Wolf of Urbana, named to oversee a Bureau of Mines program, is introduced as a state geologist of Illinois.
Fragmentary clipping mentions censorship, Russian and German activity, Mexico, Butte and Anaconda notes, draft lists, Red Cross committee, sports and mining items, and land dealer notices. No coherent event or person details.
Washington July 20 The prohibition debate began in the Senate under an agreement for a vote Wednesday Senator Sheppard the author said prohibition by state or local action now prevails in an area equal to two thirds of the United States Weiz e that its roots are in the capital Senator Underwood opposed the resolution arguing that local authority would be taken away and federal power enforced He warned the liquor interests threaten free institutions and police regulation on an unwilling people The discussion continues on page 4 column 7.
Chicago July 30 The freight movement through Chicago resumed after an all night conference led to a settlement with switchmen of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The strike caused major delays as 19 railroads participated and union leaders agreed on preferential employment terms for new switchmen and wardmasters to be set by a joint board.
In Bisbee Arizona on July 20 deputy sheriffs deported Fred Hay Moore, a Los Angeles attorney, from the Warren district and sent him toward Columbus New Mexico. Governor Campbell confirmed the removal after Moore left for Douglas, noting Moore had admitted he represented the I W W.
Copenhagen reports German papers interpret Chancellor Michaelis remarks as either a clear denial of annexation plans or a cautious call for a moderate peace. Vorwaerts cites Belgium’s freedom as key, while others doubt Erzberger’s optimism about quick talks with Lloyd George.
The tide of the retreat in East Galicia shows signs of turning as loyal Russian units under General Kornilov resist valiantly with depleted forces. Austro German numbers force ground loss along the Zbruch river area while Rumanians and Russians push in the Casin and Putna valleys. The British artillery fire reportedly declines, and German guns concentrate on the Aisne sector where France and Britain face renewed pressure. The torpedoing of the Ariadne causes heavy loss to the British crew, and Lieut. Gen. Mason in Ireland issues a defense of the realm act restricting uniforms and weapons.
A July 30 report notes new American press regulations tightening voluntary guidelines. Prohibits mention of troop arrivals at European ports and removes old permissive cable dispatch allowances. Censorship rules become stricter with revised language and stricter penalties for detailed military movements.
Paris reports four hundred young children moved from a threatened town to safety as gas bombs fall from German aviators. Mothers struggle to provide care and the Red Cross has temporarily taken the children under its wing.
London reports the start of hostilities brought many deaths and over one thousand injuries from raids in the metropolitan area. The secretary cites that in the same period street accidents across the territory caused far more deaths and injuries. Western Sugar announces direct quotations to the army quartermaster corps as a war measure starting around September.
A partial report notes German activities in Mexico focused on propaganda and official operations. Details are scarce, with fragmented text suggesting coordinated efforts and press outreach during ongoing tensions.
Washington reports indicate U S officials fear German diplomatic activity in Mexico may affect the Carranza government. State Department notes point to German consular efforts and oil supply disruptions linked to unrest, with warnings Mexico could serve as a conduit for military information if German influence grows.
Reports from Chicago and Washington describe quartermaster activity and price tensions as $10,000,000 is set for clothing and supplies for Rockford Battle Creek and Chitticote cantonments. Separate dispatch notes German fat and egg ration costs, plus Kansas agriculture concerns and union actions affecting electrical workers and mine operations.
Maj. John B. Catlin Montana pioneer and member of the state constitutional convention died at his Missoula home at 80 after a long illness. A veteran of the Civil War and the Battle of the Big Hole, he had worked daily in his garden recently and had long served as Indian agent for the Blackfeet. He came to the territory in 1865 and spent most of his life in Western Montana, including as receiver of the Missoula land office when established.
Montana forecast for Tuesday calls for moderate conditions across regions. Winds light to moderate, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of isolated showers in southeastern districts. Temperatures hover around seasonal normals.
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