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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
10
Battle updates report heavy fighting along a line southwest of Cherisy and near Ypres and Bullecourt. British forces regain most ground after early gains while counter attacks and air combats continue with numerous prisoners taken and several German aircraft shot down.
London reports a strong British advance south of the Souchez river, with many calling it the end of the Western Front lull. An AP correspondent notes most fighting was south of the river though a small post held north of it, and by dawn British forces seized aims including the power station southwest of Lens near Avion.
Paris reports heavy combat with extended bombardment in Craonne region. German attacks across La Bovelle Miette and Aisne sectors caused high losses, with prisoners taken and French counterattacks reclaiming trenches. Champagne surprise assaults were checked. Further reports describe German waves on Vauclere plateau, brief footholds in our trenches, and decisive French counteroffensives reducing enemy gains.
An uncertain trading session ends with no major moves as investors hold steady. Despite volatility, traders say portfolios remained intact and some added hedges to manage risk amid flat turnover across sectors.
Berlin reports heavy artillery duels in Wytschaete and lively activity between Lens and Queant. British attacks near Loos at the Souchez brook and northeast of Monchy were repulsed. Fighting persists southwest of Lens. Aisne and Champagne fronts described as generally slight. British air raids hit a camp near Etappe killing one French prisoner and injuring 91. RAF bombed railway works, depots, and camps. Enemies lost 40 planes in aerial combats. anti aircraft fire cited.
London June 8 The King’s birthday honors honor wartime service across fields. Maj Gen Allenby and Lieut Gen Munro gain titles. Viscount ven deceives receives St Patrick order. Poet William Watson knighted. Astor becomes viscount. Dewar and Flavelle made baronets. New knights include Roberts Aird Burn. Labour MP James Thomas made privy councillor. First labor knight commander of the bath, David Shackleton.
San Francisco June 3 A new venire of 100 will be on hand at the opening of the superior court here to morrow to secure four jurors for the trial of Rena Mooney charged with murder in connection with the prepared niges day Parade bomb explosion that killed 10 persons on July 22 1918. Eight jurors have been selected from about 200 men examined.
Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis of Plymouth Church Brooklyn and Lawrence Chamberlain an investment expert from New York addressed a large Spokane audience at the armory on the Liberty loan. They spoke of French and Russian front conditions and bond investments before leaving for Butte to speak again tomorrow afternoon.
Otto J. Klee and Charles A. Reiser lead advance party to Butte to front a Liberty Loan rally with Dr Newell Dwight Hillis and Lawrence Chamberlain speaking at the Rialto theater. The event, under Butte Chamber of Commerce, promotes the nation wide drive to raise 2 billion dollars by June 15 and emphasizes pledges from banks and manufacturers.
In Butte a man distributed anti draft pamphlets on Main Street near a saloon and was challenged by patrons. Patrolman Harvey warned him to go home, he left briefly then returned and was arrested. Four saloon witnesses named Keenan and McConnell testified. Heinze denied ties to the pamphlet circulation. The four men were held for federal officers as the penalties for agitation against draft include one year in prison and a $1000 fine.
Helena reports unpatriotic mail postmarked Chicago advising men to resist the draft. Federal authorities seized some letters of unknown origin. In Great Falls on June 3 mimeographed sheets with traitorous utterances circulated after dark. police and U S secret service agents conducted a search but no arrests were reported by midnight.
Washington June 3 Ruth Law will begin a ten day flying tour from Cleveland to promote the Liberty Loan. She plans to drop paper bombs over Middle West and Southwest cities bearing messages urging men and women to subscribe to the war fund.
In Boston on June 8 the Central Labor union adopted a resolution urging all AFL unions to refuse wartime admission to aliens of military age. The measure targets potential conscripts and echoes wartime security concerns.
Denver mourns Buffalo Bill as Col William F. Cody is laid to rest in a rock vault atop Lookout Mountain. More than 10,000 attendees travel by road and rail. Masonic rites guide the funeral with Knights Templar escorts. A 13-gun artillery salute and flag ceremony mark the close as relatives and frontier companions witness the burial.
Confederate veterans visiting for their annual reunion opened events with a service at Arlington National Cemetery. President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attended, receiving an ovation from the veterans. The Marine Band led the assembly as flowers were placed on graves, with services at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and General Joe Wheeler's grave.
Baltimore June 3 Pan-American Union director general Aly predicts the Americas will fight Germany within a year and the western hemisphere will be directly engaged in the war. He notes pro American sentiment in Latin America and the likelihood of united action within twelve months.
Mrs Hannah Skeffington widow of an Irish editor shot in Dublin Easter week gave a history of the revolution to a packed Butte Auditorium audience. She attacked Britain while noting Irish liberty. She said she faced imprisonment under the defense of the realm act and urged aid for Irish freedom. Father Hannan introduced her.
Funeral services for Robert A. Kelly were conducted yesterday from Sherman & Reed parlors under the auspices of the carpenters union of Butte and the Eagles lodge of Anaconda. Pallbearers included Tom Collins Joe Smith Peter Rasmussen Walter Layle John Ban ford and William Robertson.
Funeral services for Alcide Perron, who died from injuries after an assault, will begin at 9 45 this morning from Daniels Bilboa Undertaking rooms. Mass follows at Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock. J T Perron, his Los Angeles based father, was notified but could not attend.
Ten men were arrested late last night on a complaint by John A. Ruth accusing them of gambling. The arrestees named include Walter Wise Elliott Levy Sam Winner Eastpick John Widick Mike Stillman Mike Patrick Elijah Rodrick and George Sucick. Police conducted three raids at multiple locations.
Elizabeth J. Herlan of 438 Hopkins street died yesterday at her residence aged 39. She is survived by her husband Lynn S. Herlan three children her father and mother three sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Washington reports on German plans for a submarine base on Margarita Island near Venezuela were labeled false by Minister Dominic. He described German political influence talk in Venezuela as nonsense and said no circumstances would alter Venezuela's friendly stance toward the United States.
An unidentified well dressed man, about six feet tall, with a P tattoo on his forearm and a shield on the opposite arm, was found dying along the road three miles north of the Three Mile road house. He died at a hospital shortly after arrival. clothing, including a new hat and costly suit, showed no wear. Police pursue two theories: struck and moved, or struck by a car on the road. Coroner ordered body moved for identification efforts.
Kronstadt faced a political clash as Taimanoff issued a decree ordering the immediate arrest and dispatch of intoxicated sailors to the front. Lamanoff claimed his brother Peter, a lieutenant, was named commander of all sailors and marines. The Kronstadt leadership vowed policy on the war remains unchanged despite reports.
A Berlin dispatch reports the Aero nautical club will open a Zeppelin route from Hamburg to Constantinople for passengers and mail. The line will include eleven stations and requires about 40,000,000 marks in funding.
In San Francisco on June 3 the body of Australian boxer James Leslie Darcy lies in state beneath U S and Australian colors, adorned with flowers. a funeral procession by police and band will move him to a steamer tomorrow. Darcy had enlisted in the U S Army Air Corps before his death. The dispatch also contains unrelated fabric descriptions about lace collars.
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