Russians Score Major Victory in General Erement
Report from the front describes a significant Russian success led by a general named Erement as forces gain advantage and advance on the battlefield.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
1
Report from the front describes a significant Russian success led by a general named Erement as forces gain advantage and advance on the battlefield.
London dispatches report from Petrograd that all five Austrian armies may retreat with Lemberg in danger. A 100 mile breach allegedly opens the front, with heavy Russian artillery decimating Austrian detachments and forcing large losses, possibly 200000.
Official dispatch states Lutsk in Volhynia and several Austrian positions fall after a new offensive. It notes 38 officers and 11,000 men captured yesterday, with additional prisoners and weapons seized along the Stripa and Tkwa Styr lines.
Ottawa reports Maj. Gen. Sam Hughes says about 6000 Canadians have fallen in four weeks of fierce fighting around Sanctuary woods. He spoke while presenting colors to men in the field.
A blaze at Durango City prompted emergency response with twelve individuals reported saved. Officials investigate cause as residents and workers recount moments during the incident. The incident appears in the Anaconda news roundup with related editorials and local notes.
Resolutions from the Republican convention committee assert the party’s stance on Union and American rights, urge neutral foreign policy, defend a strong, consistent foreign policy, and condemn Mexican bandit outrages while backing peace through a world court and protection of citizens at home and abroad.
Readouts from the Republican convention show a back and forth over woman suffrage. The plank shifted from rejection to conditional approval, endorsing suffrage as a principle but allowing each state to decide for itself.
El Paso reports the American consulate at Durango City Durango was destroyed by fire during anti American demonstrations. Rioters torched the building after dragging the flag through the area.
Royal Navy reports that one warrant officer and 11 crewmen survive the Hampshire sinking off Orkney, while bodies recovered in Edinburgh include Lieut. Col. C A Fitzgerald, private secretary to Earl Kitchener. The loss of Earl Kitchener and staff is noted.
London newspapers report a mounting crisis in Greece as Allied powers consider strong measures. Editors foresee demobilization of the Greek army and possible sea blockage that could threaten Greece and its island possessions.
New York June 3. Judgment for 4 254 830 against the Western Pacific Railroad company in favor of the New York Trust company was entered in federal court today. The amount covers defaulted interest on a 25 million bond issue. The suit, now in receivership, was not defended.
Special Dispatch reports Tom Marlow was re elected as Montana's Republican national committeeman for a four year term beginning Saturday. He won seven of eight votes in the delegation, with Frank Lusk casting a proxy for his wife. Ex Senator Dixon supported Marlow and pledged active cooperation. The Montana delegation elected on the convention floor after rules committee guidance. No votes were cast for Lusk.
A rear end collision between two elevated trains in New York prompted a grand jury probe. One person died and 16 were injured as flames and smoke hampered rescue work. The third rail hindered firefighters while rescuers carried victims down ladders to ambulances and hospitals.
Customs inspectors at the international bridge in El Paso Texas were ordered to permit no American to enter Mexico from the border tonight until further notice. No reason was provided for the telegraphed instruction from Washington.
Republican and Progressive conferees adjourned after a two hour session reporting progress but no unanimous decision on a candidate. Both sides planned to report to their conventions in the morning with three ballots likely in the Republican forum and possible further talks if no action.
Delegates from states including New York Ohio and Wisconsin shape the GOP platform and contest the Roosevelt nomination while a suffrage protest erupts in the hall. Lodge reads a state backed plank and the crowd reacts to votes on the platform and motions.
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