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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1917
Page
1
The censor approves a peace plan drafted by German socialists for a Stockholm meeting. The formality of the 1S program is noted as part of the peace effort. World figures are expected to evaluate the proposal during the gathering.
German delegates in Stockholm outline peace terms favoring no annexations and restitution of colonies, plus recognition of independence for Finland, Russian Poland, Ireland, and other states. They propose friendly frontier adjustments, an obligatory international arbitration court, arms limits, and international control of sea routes.
The standard reports Part 1 notes Gensor guiding a peace program while other items include mining meetings, Russian messages, anarchist disturbances, a murdered girl body discovery, and various classified and sport notes.
Secretary McAdoo announced no part of the oversubscribed Liberty loan would be accepted and the issue would be limited to 2 billion dollars. He said allotments would be scaled to fit the cap, with final totals and decisions to be announced after reserve bank tallies. The campaign was praised for public support and widespread newspaper and foreign-language press coverage.
The mine situation in Butte remains unchanged with all mines to be down tonight except those closed due to a fire. They will start up tomorrow with the day shift. authorities and companies seek to arrest agitators. Preparations to protect workers continue as evidence links the movement to I W W organizers.
In Holdenville Oklahoma a mob of about 1900 people lynched Henry Conly a Black man accused of assaulting a woman Mrs Jesse L Burford identified him as the suspect earlier that week He was captured near Randolph and taken to Holdenville where he was identified before being hanged with the crowd dispersing afterward.
A massive explosion at the George C. Bagley Elevator in Minneapolis devastates the building and 20,000 bushels of wheat, endangers 20,000 nearby people near gasoline tanks, with estimated losses around 200000 dollars. Wheat dust is suspected as a cause as fire marshals probe. In Burlington, Italian war mission welcomed by 12,000 with patriotic demonstration.
Washington June 16 efforts to bring the river and harbor appropriation bill to a final vote failed in the house today and it will not come up again until the second food bill has been disposed of.
Petrograd reports the Soviet of Workers and Soldiers Delegates adopted a proclamation affirming firm opposition to any separate peace with Germany or Austria. The document warns that peace attempts would undermine allied revolutions and calls for Russia to seek a global democratic peace through international cooperation.
London reports German airships raided the east and southeast coast in the early hours. One Zeppelin was brought down in flames after a raid over Kent with bombs dropped and a coast town set ablaze. Official notes confirm two airships briefly interior, with damage and fire reported.
The body of 18 year old Ruth Cruger, missing Wadleigh student, was unearthed from beneath a bicycle shop cellar once run by Alfredo Cocchi who fled to Italy. Investigators, aided by Mrs Grace Hamiston, confirmed the crime and began extradition talks with Bo toga authorities.
The forecast for Montana calls for generally fair weather on Sunday and Monday with cooler temperatures on Monday and in the western portion on Sunday. Highs and specifics are not provided in the brief.
A large gathering at Gardens Resort drew attention as the All Russia meeting addressed international events. The head of the American mission stated the United States is fighting in a foreign context.
Report of a public meeting at Colum gardens ball park where miners and supporters discussed the new metal mine workers union. Speakers deny any link to the Industrial Workers of the World despite circulated TW W materials and protests from labor factions.
The Rt Rev. James McFaul bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Trenton for nearly 25 years died in Trenton New Jersey after a period of ill health. He was a noted writer on public questions and founded the American Federation of Catholic Societies. He helped unite the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Board of Erin.
June 16 via London reports Constantine has abdicated and left Greek territory. Allied authorities order arm surrender in Athens and at Piraeus posts threaten severe punishment for concealment. More allied troops land as a 4000 ton wheat shipment is being discharged and rains ease food concerns.
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