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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
5
A custom bread board arrives with a sterling silver mounting. The bread is sliced as needed, reducing waste from over cutting. The handsome board doubles as a coaster or platens, making it a novel wedding present and a dignified addition to today’s table.
Dillon residents Mr and Mrs J J Morse spent Sunday in Butte. Dillon’s Abs Paul and Three Forks’ Ross visited here for a few days. Anaconda’s Emerick, Havre guest Calloway, Rudyard’s Afterbaugh, Virginia City’s Monaghan, Wisdom’s Montgomery, Anaconda’s Herdig, Townsend’s Doepher, and Dillon neighbors Ellsworth, Carroll, Schoenfeld, Sheridan, and Ternstein were noted as spending days in Butte. W B Mitcham inspected safety appliances on a Montana rail tour. Maxwell staff De Ligouri and De Lixouri arrived for a brief stay amid government‑order secrecy on expansion plans.
Yugo Slavs near the city gathered to discuss recruiting men for Serbia and aiding the Slav cause in the war. Speakers urged all home residents and Slavs to join colors or serve in any military branch, pledging loyalty to Serbia. A one hundred dollar reward was offered for proof of inferior service performance by local munitions supplier Mayer, now at 37 North Main.
An unusual report from Yakima Washington describes cider mill waste being given to dairy cows at Tieton. The effect left the animals drunk and largely unable to stand, staggering about after the feeding.
Leon Trotzky, once a prominent Russian political figure, had a past as an American motion picture actor. The note highlights his varied career path from cinema to politics.
Night actions report German bombardments at multiple fronts along the British lines. Shelling and gas barrages hit sectors near Lavieville Albert Arras Givenchy Hobecq and Dickebusch lake. A German raid near Givenchy and another south of Theoper were repulsed after exchanges.
War bulletins report a German attack launched at 4 80 this morning west of the recent fight area between Mondidier and Noyon. French forces, in a war protected zone, resisted as the battle continues. Between the Oise and Marne and south of the Ourcq the French made gains, capturing two woods and 200 prisoners after driving back German penetration. A German attack west of Rheims failed.
Washington dispatch reports American forces repelled German artillery and infantry efforts along a two mile front near Chateau Thierry. No signals of progress from other sectors. A separate note mentions a burning ship and Duchess Olga Romanov rumors.
General Pershing's daily casualty report names Montana soldiers killed in action Private Axel Peterson Miscottla Elliette Smith and Hardin wounded severely Private Andrew Blomau ver Sinpkine.
A government bulletin lists American naval and marine losses in action, noting two dead and ten wounded among Marines. It also details others captured or missing and cites the sinking of a British transport and the torpedoed Antilles. The report emphasizes relatively small casualty totals despite heavy engagement at Chateau Thierry and front-line duties.
Paris reports an official note that German offensives show signs of weakening as front lines shrink from 60 miles to about 15 to 18 miles on the southern sector. Observers say the term covering zone indicates limited gains, with attackers relying on shells and gas before entering the zone.
A Reichstag member describes the war as terribly serious and says his one hope is Americas involvement. He argues allies should rely on invincible strength and protection at home rather than foreign aid.
Washington reports the new Medal of Honor may be won only by Army officers and men showing personal bravery and selfless acts under orders. Distinguished Service Cross and Navy equivalents recognize distinguished service in action with nurses noted among those honored. The Medal may be awarded to those who show exceptional service in time of conflict with the armed United States. In New Bedford a captain pleaded with a U-boat commander after losing cargo but received a chance to proceed with his crew and $30,000 cargo of speoil unharmed. Cardinal Mercier and Antonio Salitalan noted among those proposed for academic appointments. sources cite vacancies at the Academy of Moral and Political Science.
MIE POSTAL SERVICE reports a successful inaugural air bridge between London and Paris. Aviator Lorsnat completed his third round trip in hours and 12 minutes before a return journey hindered by headwinds and air pockets. Amsterdam reports a widened military command unity from Germany Austria to Bulgaria and Turkey, with the central powers' supreme war council authorized to move troops. Savannah, Georgia claims Girl Scouts of America birthplace.
A Japanese freighter named Aikoku Maru ran aground on a ledge in a dense fog off the Pacific coast. It may slip into deep water. Rainier stood by as the Shipping Board vessel was left with coal and cargo after arriving for oil port, local merchants exchange reports.
London June 9 A Belfast steamship torpedoed while bound for Belfast port earlier tonight reached port after a perilous journey. Three crew members were injured as the vessel battled a crippled wireless plant and took on water, yet the crew managed repairs and signaled for help. Two tugs towed the damage vessel as it lay alongside for rescue.
In Minneapolis on June 9 members of the Telegraphers union met to discuss a possible walkout. They pressed Western Union to recognize the union, with plans for a larger meeting and potential actions across Twin Cities railroads.
Rome reports increased reciprocal artillery fire on the Piave front and coastal region. Allied aviators claim successful missions with several enemy planes downed as activity remains high along the Italian front.
The article reports about federal taxes due this week totaling over 2.7 billion dollars with more than 2 million in corporate taxes and 500 million already paid this year. It notes New York coverage and Salvation Army leadership and travel to France by a party of 14 workers as part of wartime efforts.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a decoration for a forge and a vague reference to France and the Second Marne. The legibility is poor with garbled terms like Snattle machine gun and Tetlean, offering no clear event, date, or named individuals to anchor a full card.
Reading of a wartime note describes submarine operations constrained to a narrow zone near Maryland. It mentions a few hundred square miles and a shipping lane as a key context. The text references Cape Hen and nearby waters, indicating restricted patrol within a defined corridor.
A Chicago war reporter describes a sight of a wounded officer who may lose sight, while his wife reaches Paris. The scene includes German arrests of thousands of Alsace Lorraine citizens and increasing resentment toward German rule. The Lorraine situation influences French sentiment amid the conflict.
Berlin dispatch says allied forces in the west near Noyon faced resistance and inflicted losses, taking some prisoners. General headquarters reports enemy advances were contained and plans remained intact amid the contested zone.
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