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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1918
Page
8
A Russian critic refutes rumors that Russian cadets deserted the Allies for Germany. He asserts cadets, including Milukoff and Vinaver, remain staunch enemies of the Bolsheviks and loyal to the Allied cause, condemning German efforts to smear cadet leaders and influence Russia.
Dr. Axe of Boise argues rationing could benefit all as people admit overeating and lack the will to self discipline. He suggests government rationing to enforce restraint while recalling a worn joke about aging appetite and shifting fortunes.
Dr Peter Roberts of New York urged English as the nation’s language and backed night schools for foreigners here. He called for deportation of non citizens who refuse to become American and cited language gaps as root of accidents and inefficiency. Local officials and company leaders endorsed civic Americanization efforts and discussed funding and governance.
A Brooklyn precinct investigates a vacant lot once a cemetery after a report of a murdered man. At the scene a body is found in northwest corner. upon clearance the clothing reveals a two century old skeleton with inked name Kaiser Bil. Investigation shows local youths dug trenches, reviving a long buried site.
Sergeant Bradbury at the local marine recruiting office explains that fidelity zeal and obedience favor promotion. He notes a four year service medal boosts pay and mentions three recruits told how to earn promotions before departing for Missoula headquarters. Davis Placer street machinist McDonald Olive street machinist Cavanaugh Platinum street truck driver.
Sergeant Dobriner reported a quiet day with only three enlistments but many inquiries. He said more recruits would be accepted pending medical exams. Charles K Bool and Henry A Fisher chosen cavalry. Mann of Glasgow and others entered the engineer corps.
Welsh church members plan a musical affair presided by Rev J C Hughes. The program features pianoforte by Mildred Jones and many local soloists and recitations including Helen Miller, Mrs Evans Jones, Miss Marguerite Davies, Gwendolen Owen, and others in an evening of entertainment.
Chicago's Julia Ward Clingen and Miss Bertha McEntee of Pittsburgh, visitor trustees of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association, depart Butte for Denver after a week of organizational efforts. They were feted with a Silver Bow club banquet, as three Butte branches joined with Centerville’s Batons for the farewell event. Senator W A Clark to speak at Mountain View Methodist church on Sunday night for war anniversary service.
Helena July 30 report to Montana council of defense details Silver Bow county council of defense delaying paving work in Butte. Opening of Galena street from Ohio to Oklahoma and East Park street from Arizona to Covert cited. County recommends resubmitting East Park paving to state council after business district work, contracts prior to May 1 1918. Official letter signed by Bow County Council Defense.
A Los Angeles man drafted at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, claims exemption on grounds of dependency of his second wife who is not his wife. He says his first wife obtained a divorce in August 1917, leaving an interlocutory decree and a remarriage months later while still legally bound. The board cannot favorably act since under California law the second wife is not truly his wife and cannot be married again until a year has elapsed.
In Chicago on July 30 the Association of Railway Claim Agents announced that government will take over directing all personal injury settlements. J H Howland spoke for W G McAdoo and a committee was formed to travel to Washington to formalize the new arrangement. The report also notes unrelated stray editorial fragments about calamities and a humorous exchange.
Aboard a hillside near Sergy the group of six American congressmen watched infantry clash as Entente guns fired and German shells cracked overhead. They lunched near Chateau Thierry ruins and heard shots in the pocket, then a Parisian woman guided soldiers to recover valuables including bonds from a basement cache.
AP reports at a dressing station on the Aisne Marne front a wounded German captain kept counting "one two three" under ether. Nurses explain German officers often talk in their sleep when anesthetized, revealing little. Also noted is the smallest hotel in Utah mountains, a log structure at 7000 feet with a combined hotel post office and quirky amenities.
Washington reports that General Pershing criticized the De Haviland bomber but asked for immediate shipment of many machines. Secretary Baker said the order was expedited, with over 400 shipped to France prior to the new request. A Senate subcommittee then opened hearings at Wright Field to probe the criticisms, examining aviation officers and planning further calls before closing.
In recognition of his victories over German aviators before being captured, Sergeant Thomas Hitchcock Jr. is promoted to lieutenant in the French service by General Petain for gallant work. He was last reported in a Bavarian German prison camp. the promotion comes to Major Thomas Hitchcock, Mineola Aviation Field commander.
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