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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
9
Samuel Gompers says labor men should sit on all exemption boards under the selective service law to avoid injustices to workers. He argues soldiers are needed to prevent employers from pressuring for higher wages and exploiting conscription to shield poor working conditions and pay.
London reports two of five hostile seaplanes sighted by a Dover patrol were destroyed by British ships. An admiralty statement says a drifter engaged the group. one plane was destroyed and its pilot rescued by another enemy plane, which was later sunk. The remaining three escaped.
Washington reports approval of Fort Worth Texas Fort Sill Oklahoma Deming New Mexico Linda Vista California as camps for national guard mobilization. Petersburg Virginia cantonment site revoked. Little Rock Arkansas Louisville Kentucky Battle Creek Michigan and San Antonio Texas added as cantonment sites for the new army. Supreme Court set aside federal decrees upholding Washington state law on employment fees.
General Pershing and United States Ambassador Page dined with King George V and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. The king invited the enlisted men in Pershing's party to visit the palace on Tuesday.
Petrograd reports that Cossack delegates to the congress of peasants at Kukban have pledged energetic support to the Provisional Government, signaling strong loyalty and potential backing for its policies.
London May 30 Allied Press Correspondence Kilts may replace trousers for civilian dress under serious consideration across England government advice urges one hue to save dye costs A ligation expert notes kilts avoid pressing and endure long after generations Physicians say kilts keep the warmth around the stomach and allow freer movement Newspapers like the Liverpool Post back the idea citing fashion and practicality The presence of Selish troops has boosted civilian interest while new trials in electricity plowing in Europe suggest electricity as superior traction power.
Lord Northcliffe has accepted the post as head of the British War Mission in the United States at the request of the War Cabinet, succeeding Arthur J. Balfour who returns to the Foreign Office. His duty is to coordinate the British missions with Entente Allies and American and Canadian governments. He has previously traveled to the United States and Canada.
London reports multiple American vessels sunk or damaged by German submarines off the French coast and near Gibraltar. Magnus Manson, 1,751 tons, torpedoed after crew evacuated. Askild, 2,264 tons, sunk with crew rescued after near-miss shellfire in a collision of ships and a French destroyer. Gypsum Empress abandoned. four crew drowned, others landed at Gibraltar. Dirigio, 1,? destroyed May 21. Captain J Urquhart and 20 crew arrived aboard St Paul. John Ray drowned. Unconfirmed report: Belgian relief commission cites Norwegian John Bakke with 2,000 tons wheat en route Rotterdam.
London June 11 government to convene a 101 member Irish convention representing all walks of life. It will be chaired by an elected or government chosen chair and include county councils bishops and moderators from churches, Dublin Belfast and Cork chambers of commerce, and political parties. Government will nominate 18 members from leading Irishmen. Sinn Fein and other United Ireland groups to gain seats.
Washington reports 74 American sailors captured at sea will be treated well and provided with adequate prison camp conditions. The United States government has arranged through Switzerland to supply the men with extra food and necessities.
In the ninth federal reserve district the Liberty loan drive began today with organizers pledging not to fall short of the allotted quota. Despite a large remaining balance to salve, indications suggested the final push would complete the needed subscriptions across the district. Subscriptions must be in by the Minneapolis rank today with the campaign closing Wednesday in Santana and Thursday in other states.
Washington June 11 The interstate commerce commission will wrap hearings on a 15 percent horizontal freight rate increase tomorrow after western carriers and shippers present arguments. Counsel R Walton Moore argued that railroads face an emergency from Adamson eight hour law and rising supply costs.
Joel Vainio faced multiple complaints heard by Judge Lynch. The proceedings reveal his wife left him in Minnesota and later claimed not to be the father of their child. The decree awarded a divorce and child support, with details about alimony and attorney fees, including a $750 request.
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