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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
2
The government late today finished its evidence in the conspiracy case against 109 defendants. The trial, begun April 1, has lasted seven weeks with about 160 witnesses and a stenographic record of 18 000 pages. Formal motions will be filed tomorrow before the case proceeds.
Report notes a demand that the Russian Black Sea fleet join Germany against the Allies, backed by Ukrainian War Minister Maximolott. Soviet officials rejected the demand. Moscow sources say ambassador Joffe and Black Sea Fleet commander Sublin have been advised Russia will not consent.
Washington June 19 President Wilson is understood to have declined to actively oppose the Jones Amendment to the 11,060,000 emergency agricultural appropriation for the time being. He would prefer handling the prohibition in separate legislation but will not block final enactment if it does not delay the emergency bill or other vital laws. If it interferes with such legislation, the president might request its elimination.
The Associated Press dispatch from Italian Army Headquarters dated June 19 reports strenuous fighting around the Montello plateau and the Piave bottom lands near San Dona di Piave. Both Italian and Austrian forces concentrate efforts at these points, with most battles fought in the open and trenches largely unprotected.
The vice president urged support for Democrats who back the president and for party efforts aimed at winning the war. He asserted the Democratic stand is to prevail in the East, signaling a call to rally voters, with remarks referencing wartime strategy and national victory.
Washington reports that the government will soon ask the public to broaden war sacrifices to save fuel including electric lights and gas. Representatives from the fuel administration, the war industries board, and the shipping board have agreed that every phase of America’s war effort depends on final analysis and that visible fuel supply must meet war industries and households.
Washington June 19 Henry Greene leader of the Ninety first division at Camp Lewis Washington has been ordered to report to Washington No reason given by the war department tonight Brig Gen Fredei P Foltz has been placed in camp and at Camp Lewis temporarily Gen
Continued from Page 1. The report states enemy long range batteries fired today but were ineffective. Descriptions note shells burst along roads as part of battlefield activity with limited success by opposing forces.
AP dispatch from France reports American forces in the Woevre launched their first gas attack from projectors. British and Italian fronts see ongoing actions with raids, counterattacks, and shifting lines. German defenses held in several sectors while Austro Hungarian forces push near the Montello front as British and Italian troops repel advances.
Indianapolis June 19 A $50000 trust fund to endure for years and pay its income every 50 years for social welfare work is set aside in the will of Charles W Fairbanks filed for probate. The overall estate is valued at about $2150000. Ohio Wesleyan University receives 25000 and 50000 is directed to the Methodist hospital and Deacon's Home in Indianapolis. An annual income of 15000 goes to Mr Fairbanks daughter Timmons after prior bequests. The remainder goes to his three sons Richard Warren and Fred Fairbanks.
June 19 at Wilbur Wright aviation field near Dayton Ohio two aviators Lieutenant Patterson of Dayton and Lieut Leroy Swan of Norwich Conn were killed when their plane collapsed at about ten thousand feet Patterson 22 a nephew of Dayton manufacturer John H Patterson and Swan left a wife at Patterson Field their crash ended a swift nose dive after loss of control.
Pensacola Florida June 19 two naval reserve aviators Sylvester and A B Blair were killed when their planes collided near the navy air station. Both men had recently been sent from the Boston School of Technology to complete training.
The French government will announce tomorrow the establishment of a secretaryship for Franco American war cooperation at Premier Lemencs office. The department will be headed by Capt. Andre Tardieu, the French high commissioner to the United States.
City officials meet with bankers amid talks of a cash basis budget and revenue plans to cover growing debt. Attendees discuss warrants, garbage funding, and tax measures while 100 city workers walk out over cash pay issues. Fires, debris, and no garbage collection worsen conditions after storms.
Washington June 19 four war and navy department employees including C Waltman and Charles Waltman were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to double bill Morse Dry Dock for 187000 in repairs to the Canandaigua. The plan failed when a confederate in the dry dock offices alerted authorities. All four were arrested and bailed. Suffrage vote expected in Senate next Thursday. A director general order delaying cash only transport goes into effect in July with limited exceptions.
AF L Anka outlines actions against child labor rulings and urges President Wilson and McAdoo to halt transport of goods made by child labor. The meeting also planned election of officers as a special order of business for tomorrow afternoon.
Livingston on June 18 reports about 160 delegates arriving for the Montana Epworth League's twenty third annual convention. The opening program and reception are held tonight with a business session to follow. Tomorrow will feature the dedication of the league state service flag and officers reports plus round table discussions.
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