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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
1
A candidate launches an early start campaign push emphasizing rapid outreach and grassroots organizing. The effort focuses on building name recognition, mobilizing volunteers, and setting a brisk timeline ahead of potential primaries.
Charles E. Hughes will begin his presidential bid with a series of political conferences in New York City timed with acceptance telegram to Chairman Harding. He plans to meet Republican leaders from Chicago and connect with New York state figures to shape a campaign, including selection of a national committee chair and Hughes’s role.
Prime Minister Salandra and his cabinet resign amid a government reshuffle. The move follows mounting pressures and signals potential new leadership as the nation faces economic and diplomatic challenges. No immediate successor announced, prompting political maneuvering in parliament.
In Low London on June 11, Premier Salandra announced Italy's cabinet resigned after a failed vote of confidence following the budget presentation. A national ministry led by Baron Sonnino was proposed, with all parties invited to participate, while Salandra offered to remain in office during crisis talks.
The dispatch reports Montana Republicans and Democrats debating the 1916 platform. J Reno and Kremer of Montana predict the Democrats under Wilson will surge as Republicans face internal splits. Kremer argues Montana’s farmers and miners enjoy prosperity, making a party switch unlikely before election day.
Chicago date June 11 five men were mentioned as possible candidates for chairman of the republican national committee and manager of party affairs. Further details continued on page five column five.
In Today's Standard se. TItatian cabinet resigns fights to enter vigorous cam paign Democratis prepare at St. Louis. Some platform planks arranged. Mexicans try another raid Roosevelt's silence continues Anaconda news. Editorial notes and state items. Kremer makes hit in St. Louis and postal savings near a million mark. Teachers report on botanical research and President Wilson's history.
From El Paso and Juarez reports of June 11 warn of rising tension as to the anti Amnesty movement in Chihuahua. Anxiety centers on Americans remaining in the area and the meeting planned there. Communications along Mexican telegraph lines appear censored, with limited military dispatches and few messages. A border rumor cites General Jacinto Trevino concealing plans to flee when unable to guarantee safety for Americans. Five Mexicans crossing the Rio Grande fired pistols, causing a local stir, but no injuries were reported.
Senator W. M. Stone arrived in St. Louis with drafts of Democratic planks, some prepared by President Wilson, to be refined by the resolutions committee and presented to the convention. The platform aims to record party achievements and meet Hughes’ Republican indictments, with foreign relations as a key focus.
Oyster Bay June 11 Roosevelt reiterates he is out of politics and will not answer questions. His secretary will report on conventions as he stays at Sagamore Hill. Allies doubt he will head a third ticket and his stance on supporting Hughes remains unclear.
London reports British tally shows Germany up to end of May had 924,586 soldiers lost with 734,412 killed. Excluding naval and colonial actions, total of killed, prisoners and wounded reaches 2,424,686. May's German losses listed as 102,507 with 22,471 dead and 72,078 wounded.
Athens June 11 reports the British minister to Greece presenting entente demands to the Greek government to lift the blockade. The measures include partial Greek army demobilization already under way as a result of allied actions.
Washington June 11 Speaker Champ Clark pins the Republican split on Justice Hughes hope and Roosevelt. if Roosevelt accepts the Bull Moose nomination Wilson seems likely to win. If Roosevelt declines and backs Hughes the odds tilt further toward Wilson, Clark argues for steady precedent.
Chicago June 1 the body of John V Steger president of the Reger and Co Manufacturing company was found in a reservoir near Steger He founded the firm 25 years ago He typically walked Sundays to feed goldfish and likely slipped into the water Conditions critical San Diego June 11 Americans arriving from Mangan Mexico report Guadalajara district conditions critical and Mexican authorities fomenting anti American sentiment The lack of purchasing power of the de facto currency is cited as the cause
Russian torpedo boat destroyers sank thirteen large Turkish ships laden with merchandise off the Agatolian coast near Quessa on June 1 as reported by Longon.
A chaotic convention scene unfolds as Democrats press to renominate their candidate Wilson Wh amid renewed raids by rival factions. Party insiders push for unity while outsiders press for fresh leadership, signaling a tense political clash.
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention gather in St Louis for the nominating session with President Wilson and Vice President Marshall expected to win renomination. The committee discusses contested seats, platform drafting, suffrage support, and preparations amid reports of a party unity push.
San Antonio June 1 reports show tensions between Generals and Pershing. General Gavira gains authority to discuss military matters with Pershing while Frevino’s message copies move to department headquarters. The agreement aims to prevent clashes, with Gavira offered to Mexico City as Trevino’s messages reach Pershing. Officers receive word that protection may be extended to foreign residents, but hostility from Mexicans limits action. Withdrawal of Col Sibley’s force avoided attack by Carranga Army officers. a 1000-troop force was involved. Continued on Page 6.
Petrograd reports massive gains in Galicia Volhynia and Bukowina with 409 officers and 28000 men captured in one day plus 18,000 more prisoners from Techitskyn’s forces. Since the offensive began about 108000 prisoners taken and 80 guns, 13 machine guns seized.
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