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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
1
Clerks vote against striking, signaling conservative gains within the union. The result implies a political shift favorable to management positions and reduced labor action potential. The decision affects bargaining dynamics and future negotiations amid ongoing labor tensions.
Nearly two thousand workers face unemployment as strike talk rises. Secretary Wilson may be asked to investigate the lumber business. Telephone service is disrupted and 7000 workers are affected by a city wide shutdown. Union leaders fear both radical and conservative elements, while the street car company pays off metermen and conductors and demands badges and numbers. The Silver Bow Trades and Labor council moves toward a federal inquiry into yard lockouts and halted building operations.
In Today's Standard Hughes signals persistence as progressives split. No clerks strike vote taken while tensions rise with Lodge possible tie to colonel. Tornado in Arkansas prompts warnings and ongoing political chatter.
Justice Charles E Hughes presented the American flag to the honors graduates on the National Cathedral school lawn. He declared the flag stands for America first, undivided allegiance, national unity, equal rights, and the duty of each generation to uphold patriotic sacrifice and enlightened opinion. Senator Matlin of Virginia attended the address.
Chicago June 5 All of the Montana delegation except Eugene Carroll and Jacob Albright are in Chicago. If the absentees arrive in the morning the delegation will organize at 11 oclock, otherwise adjourned until they arrive. Senator Dixon arrived today and offered no forecast. Montana headquarters will be opened at the Sherman hotel tomorrow with delegates registered there.
A June tornado outbreak across Arkansas leaves fifty nine killed and over a hundred injured. Judsonia and White County report 28 dead and 50 injured. Heber Springs 18 dead. Cabot 5. Hot Springs 4. Morriston 1. Greenland 2. Garland County sees darkened streets as four die and several injured. North Arkansas severely hit with entire towns affected. City of Hot Springs reports power outage and widespread destruction including Oaklawn area and Majestic Park.
June 5. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts engages with Roosevelt supporters in both Republican and Progressive camps. He says he will nominate and back Walter Weeks while he remains pledged to Weeks. Meetings with Roosevelt adherents and other figures are described as efforts toward harmony, with Lodge expected to nominate Weeks and maintain his pledge.
Paris June 5 report on Fort Vaux front near Verdun describes German infantry attacks from Damloup across a ravine. First ranks fall as French rapid-fire weapons cut gaps, with carnage saturating the ground for days and officers deeming the butchery beyond imagination.
Campaign managers for rival candidates face a difficult setback as Hughes maintains a commanding surge. Analysts say the front runner’s momentum complicates future debates and coalition moves. Local supporters rally behind Hughes as polls show narrowing gaps.
Delegates gather amid pro and anti Hughes sentiment as Roosevelt supporters push for candiate unity. The split between progressives and conservatives complicates attempts to control the convention dynamic and whether Hoover Hughes or Roosevelt can emerge as a favorite.
Conflicting reports from the Progressive National Committee meeting in Chicago show a split over nominating strategy. Some leaders favor delaying action while others push for awaiting Republican moves and possible joint nominations with Roosevelt as discussions continue.
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