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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
A tentative progress declaration was completed by a committee, outlining preparedness measures and future steps. The document stresses ongoing coordination among agencies and calls for continued public engagement to ensure effective implementation.
The Progressive party outlines a year of decision with a platform stressing naval strength, a standing army of 250,000, universal military training under federal supervision, and full political suffrage. It argues for national defense, international law, and conservation while framing the issue as one of men over words.
In the issue, a preparedness theme is noted with progressive overtones. Reports mention German entry into British affairs, demonstrations in Chicago, and a witness with three wounds. Kehoe returns from the East as Good Government Club plans a Helena meeting alongside numerous local briefs and ads.
London reports British trenches through Hooge captured by German forces after heavy artillery bombardment east of Ypres. Australian troops entered German trenches near Bois Grenier and prisoners were taken. Allied raiding, trench mortar activity, and shelling described around Ovillers Har Bouchez Loos Neuve Chapelle Lievin and Loos.
Berlin reports Fort Vaux, part of Verdun defenses, captured by German forces after a French garrison surrendered. An attempted relief on Tuesday failed, with 700 French soldiers captured unwounded.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Chicago dated June 7 reports Montana Republicans leaning toward re electing Tom Marlow as national committeeman for the term beginning this week. The Montana delegation may defer choice until after the presidential nominee is chosen, with potential unit voting if a rule allows delegation authorization. Senator Dixon stands alone in opposing Dr Lanstrum while Fletcher Maddus lacks support.
At Rock, Ark, June 7, a mass casualty tally lists seventy nine killed and four hundred injured across Arkansas in a destructive tornado series. Sixty dead are white. Widespread devastation reported as communications restore. Officials expect property losses exceed one million dollars. Heber Springs and Cabot relief appeals noted. Little Rock board of commerce sends nurses and fundraiser setup.
London dispatch reports Commander Shimomura, naval observer for the Japanese navy, perished when the battle cruiser Queen Mary was sunk in the North Sea after a naval action. The official statement confirms his death alongside other casualties from the engagement.
Washington June 7 The administration seriously considers a proposal to General Carranza that the United States and the Mexican de facto government submit their entire relationship to an International Commission for settlement and guidance.
Chicago June 7 three contesting delegations from the District of Columbia denied seats by the national committee at a hearing last week failed to overturn the verdict on credentials. District will be without representation in the convention.
An anti American protest in Chihuahua City ends with a military crackdown after demonstrators attacked the American consulate and foreign club. Troops guard the consulate while order is restored. Aimed at U S policy to keep troops in Mexico, not individuals.
Berlin reports from June 7 that newspapers largely praise Earl Kitchener for his organizational skills while offering mixed assessments of his wars. The Lokal Anzeiger condemns some tactics as exploiting civilians, and the Taglische Kundschau admires him yet notes he never praised German policy despite respect for his conduct.
Seven steel coal cars derailed one mile east of Armstead when a car jumped the track. No crew injuries were reported.hobos hiding nearby escaped unharmed. A man clung to the beams as a car turned over, and helpers dug him out unhurt. The Short Line trains will be fed up for ten hours.
Washington June 7 preliminary outline shows the Democratic platform backing the administration's aim to keep the United States at peace while defending neutral rights on the high seas. It praises actions in Mexico after the Columbus massacre and supports the Monroe Doctrine and Western Hemisphere trade. The tariff plank is said to reflect an unpublished 1914 letter from the president about testing duties by the industry affected.
San Francisco June 7 The Pacific coast district board of the International Longshoremen's Association announced no cessation of the strike until union demands are met. Employers had considered returning to work during mediation efforts by Deputy Immigration Commissioner White, but the plan is to be ignored. The water-front employers union threatens to employ strike-breakers to resume operations at major ports.
A Berlin dispatch reports that the Reichstag has passed the new war credit of 12,000,000,000 marks. The approval follows steps through the budget process and is slated to support wartime expenditures.
Chicago June 1 news recall a surge of political chatter predicting Justice Charles Evans Hughes will win the Republican nomination sooner than expected. Leaders report delegates already leaning to Hughes, while Roosevelt supporters push a separate ticket. Progressives may draft Roosevelt Johnson if needed, with talks delaying formal nomination to build a consensus.
Telegram from former senator Jackson of Marsland urges Roosevelt to attend the Chicago convention immediately. The message argues that national interest requires unity among Republicans and promises support from mayors to secure Roosevelt's presence and privileges at the gathering.
Convention delegates discuss a joint peace plan and possible cross party moves. Roosevelt faces opposition as progressives consider backing a candidate other than Roosevelt if Hughes is chosen, with a later potential cross party withdrawal.
The Republican National Convention in Chicago opened with a two hour session at the Coliseum and a lengthy keynote by Warren G. Harding. Temporary chairman Ray mond Robins set up the organization as delegates braved cold rain and packed aisles, with demonstrations erupting after Theodore Roosevelt mention and marching around the hall.
Oyster Bay June 1 Colonel Roosevelt refrained from public statements yet intimates say he opposes Justice Hughes for the nomination. Supporters believe if Hughes is named, Roosevelt will run himself. They deem Hughes’ so called speech as mere Fourth of July rhetoric and see it as weak on core issues.
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