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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
13
Army chiefs convene in conference amid uncertain Mexican situation with no immediate trouble expected, according to officials. Signals of caution noted as diplomatic channels monitor evolving events and potential regional impact.
Secretary Baker declined to reveal General Trevino's warning or Carranza’s response while Pershing asked for no reinforcements. Wilson discussed options, yet no immediate troop moves were ordered. A raid near Simento Texas prompted brief mobilization talk as border tensions mounted and the new federalization act looms.
In Today's Standard a collage of headlines notes rifts and social figures. Astor reportedly relinquishes a large fortune while army chiefs and Austrian-Russian tensions surface in a broader wartime context.
Washington June 17 Republican nominee Charles FE Hughes focused on choosing a chairman for the Republican National Committee. He narrowed the field to two or three amid calls from progressives and others. Possible candidates included William Hayward and Herbert Parsons, while Frank Hitchcock was largely eliminated. Borah and Hughes discussed campaign organization and the need for a nonidentifiable GOP figure acceptable to both factions.
Mrs John Jacob Astor plans marriage to William K Dick of Brooklyn at Bar Harbor Me. She relinquishes a 5 million life trust to remain her widow and it reverts to Vincent Astor upon her death. Dick and Mrs Astor, once childhood friends, have been engaged about two months.
Petrograd reports Russian forces have driven 30 to 49 miles behind Austrian lines on the western front, separating main Austrian groups between the Pripet. Brusilov aims to cripple Austrian forces, with about 600 prisoners and 10,000 wounded cited. Gains compare to 1915 German advances but threaten Lutsk Tarnopol region and threaten Lemberg as Rostok forest falls after hard fighting.
In Sioux City Iowa on June 17 more than 2500 telegraphers and related staff on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad voted 2660 yes and 6 no to strike if demands for shorter hours and higher pay are not met. The vote covers operators station agents and all Milwaukee system staff including tel ephone and tower operators and levermen. Announcement leaks indicate the strike would halt the entire Milwaukee system. a Monday meeting with general manager P Hart in Chicago is planned.
Great Falls June 17 Arthur Brugger of Havre and Miss Hattie Hudnut of Portland Ore were joined in marriage by telephone. The ceremony began at 11 o clock and finished after midday due to a line thunderstorm. Brugger works on building grain elevators and could not leave Montana while Hudnut stayed home until the wedding. The Rev Prentiss H Case of Havre officiated with the couple connected by wire.
Ari June 11 report says Sonora civilians are arming in preparation to repel a possible U S invasion. Officials note high local sentiment but strong control and extra military precautions. General Calles’ force in Sonora tallies 16 000 to 70 000, with most infantry in central and southern areas. Consul Lelevier says Calles guarantees safe escort to the border for foreign nationals wishing to depart.
New York June 17 The trial of Captain Hans Tauscher husband of Mme Gadski the opera singer for conspiracy to destroy the Welland canal in 1914 was set for next Tuesday in federal district court Hans von der Goltz also known as Bridgeman Taylor an alleged German spy will testify before the grand jury. Pension bill Washington June 17 annual pension appropriation bill carrying 158 063 000 passed the house today without a roll call.
Brownsville Texas June 17 Consul J Z Garza delivered Alfredo Ri caut's ultimatum to Gen James Parker commanding Brownsville that Carranza troops would attack unless the Anderson punitive expedition was withdrawn. US reinforcements including Twenty eighth Infantry and Third cavalry under Col A P Blocksom moved toward Naranjos to reinforce.
Waukegan Illinois June 17 Ten schoolgirls testified for the state in the William H Orpet Marion Lambert murder case Florence Russell said Marion spoke of Orpet and his temper Josephine Davis had suspected Marion feared Orpet engagement prompted threat to self notables refuted by schoolgirl witnesses In Ewing Nebraska June 17 Aviator Matt Savage killed when his plane stalled during a glide at 600 feet distance
Brownsville June 17 The second squadron of the Third United States Cavalry about 400 strong camps near 19 miles from Matamoros as Mexican townsfolk arm for possible developments. Lieutenant Newman leads pursuits into Mexico, engaging bandits near San Benito with bloodless skirmishes and a crossing at Naranjo. Consul Garza and Gen. Parker discuss the tense situation as U.S. forces continue the chase along the Rio Grande.
Columbus June 17 The American punitive expedition in Mexico lies on its guard amid reports that Gen Jacinto Trevino threatens action. Scouts patrol the Mexico Northwestern railway while American troops are redistributed to guard against surprise attacks. Pershing has full freedom of action and Detroit supplies are rushed to Namiquipa from Col Towns.
Paris Lune 17 11 15 p m dispatch from Havre reports the transport France collided with a torpedo boat destroyer in the English Channel last night. The destroyer was cut in two with the aft section sinking instantly while the forward part was towed to England. Some casualties and gaps are reported and the cause is unknown.
About sixty Mexicans gathered in Juarez plaza this evening to receive military instructions for possible invasion defense. Civil guards formed and moved through homes as El Paso prepared for any risk, while 400 extra troops arrived from Villa Anamada to bolster the Juarez garrison. Gen. George Bell of the American border patrol maintained orders as soldiers awaited development.
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