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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
1
Pershing commander's address faced a direct threat as a warning about moving his porch drew attention. Police investigated the message while officials weighed potential security steps and public safety concerns.
Gen Trevino commander of the Carranza north army told Gen Pershing that any American troop movement from current lines toward the south east or west would be a hostile act and prompt warfare. Reports from Brownsville Ignacio El Paso and Laredo describe bandit activity and precautionary measures along the border as US forces pursue the bandits and ready to repel any cross border action.
St Louis June 16 leaders of the Woman's party and the National American Woman Suffrage Association denounce the Democratic platform as inadequate and vow to resume their fight in Congress for national suffrage. Miss Ann Martin says they'll give the Democratic Congress one more chance to pass a constitutional amendment or face a new struggle. They claim the preamble favors no clear national endorsement and warn of a strong campaign if opposition continues. Also reports on Allied conference talks to strengthen the blockade with ministers noting potential intensification and improved efficiency.
New York June 16 George W Perkins progressive leader says negotiations underway to restore good feeling between progressives and Republicans after conferences with Colonel Roosevelt and Gov Whitman. Hughes returns to Washington and considers who should lead the campaign with progressives seeking influence.
Delegates report 5 ordered and a 500000 strong strike vote planned if no accord on shorter hours and higher pay is reached. Leaders say the situation is serious but not hopeless as long as talks continue and workers may still vote in July.
San Antonio reports overnight dispute involving General Ricaut and General Funsion over bandits blamed for attacking American troops. Ricaut regrets the clash and notes no warning was given before potential cross border actions by orange forces targeting troops.
Fragmentary text mentions political figures, protests, a Hughes event, a conference in Butte, Anaconda news, an editorial on Parryman’s acts, youths charged with breaking windows on East Park Street, and various section cues including sport and mining news with ads.
Ara Wauke an Frank Lambert the mother of Marion Lambert testified as a witness against William Orpet the university student charged with her daughter's murder. She described Marion as very happy and contradicted testimony from Marion's friend Josephine Davis about a February incident. Toxicologists discussed the potassium poisoning timeline while lawyers for Orpet examined the evidence and delays in sending the coat for analysis.
York reports Lieut Robert Way jailed eight years in Atlanta for plotting bombs on ships. He admits writing to President Wilson to be deported to Germany rather than imprisoned, hoping to restore himself by life for his country. He cites harsher punishment would follow than prison.
The Democratic convention adopted the platform approved by Kent Wheeler after a three day struggle over woman suffrage. Walsh of Montana and Hollis of New Hampshire led the reading of the platform as supporters pressed for the suffrage plank to stand. Debate focused on extending the franchise to women state by state, with energizing clashes as Pinman and Stone defended the majority line against anti administration factions.
The platform defends Democratic policy at home and abroad, contrasting it with Republican failures. It highlights banking and currency reforms, Federal Reserve influence, and the creation of a Federal Trade Commission to curb monopolies, plus tariff adjustments for revenue and consumer fairness. The document pledges self constructed legislation and adherence to pledged goals.
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