Sixty Perish Many Injured in Collision
At least sixty persons died and many more were injured in a collision. One hundred twenty nine people were reported in Indian hospitals following the crash.
23 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
1
At least sixty persons died and many more were injured in a collision. One hundred twenty nine people were reported in Indian hospitals following the crash.
Gary Indiana June 22 A collision between an equipment train and a Wallace Hagenbeck circus train killed one circus troupe member and left many burned. The known casualty list rose to six with eight bodies recovered, 129 people hospitalized in Gary and Hammond. Most victims were circus performers. 22 bodies were moved to Hammond for identification. Officials sought more casualty details as night work continued and reports of an arrest circulated.
Daily Standard reports war developments including German subs, a collision and injuries, and calls to boost war savings in Butte. It notes parade preparations, citizen celebrations, and societal notices while surveying county food regulations and local advertising.
Miles City on June 22 Marshall Serrano alleged deserter from the United States Army was arrested after applying to the Red Cross for aid to reach Butte. He produced forged credentials claiming service in France and was helped with a ticket and money before authorities found the documents fake. He admitted desertion and was taken into custody for trial by military authorities.
Washington on June 22 the national woman's party announced that fifty thousand dollars has been spent to gain ten additional senate votes for federal woman suffrage. In five years the party says it has spent 469015 fighting for the amendment which has passed the house and faces a senate vote next Thursday.
Associated Press dispatch from Army Headquarters in Northern Italy notes reports of explosive bullets used by Austrian forces. Italian soldiers wounded in the ongoing fighting show positive indications of such bullets, according to hospital directors cited by Captain Thwarts of the American Red Cross. Congress votes on a twelve billion dollar emergency appropriation to enable the president to call eligible draft-age men to service. Senate committee signals tentative majority to remove wine from prohibition considerations in the farm aid bill.
A telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder and Adjutant General Greenan directed a Montana draft of 4000 for full military service except quartermaster corps. The counties allotment lists show Blaine through Yellowstone with counts. Silver Bow exhausted and no draws from that county this time. Madison not quoted.
Washington reports from Rome confirm repulse of the Russian offensive in Italy. General March, chief of staff, says American troop movements to France have surpassed 100,000, with ongoing progress five months ahead of schedule. He notes U.S. forces exceed 700,000 shipped and 800,000 soon, while enemy holds firm on all fronts.
Kalispell Montana June 22 Florence Miller of Columbia Falls the first Montana woman tried for sedition was found guilty after a two hour jury deliberation. The case drew wartime tensions as witnesses recounted pro German statements and the jury returned a verdict amid a climate of fear over the West Front conflict.
In Salt Lake City a large group of metal workers walk off the job at noon after wage talks failed to meet a proposed daily decrease of one dollar. A committee of employees says a 50 cent daily increase has been offered, but workers report not all gains were accepted.
Billings June 22 J B Annin state senator from Stillwater county died in Columbus tonight after a hemorrhage. He was a prominent merchant and had served as senator from Yellowstone and Stillwater counties. He was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. He is survived by two sons in the United States Army.
A dispatch from a AC News report notes Charles of Austria may face danger amid unsettled conditions. Weather forecasts for Montana predict unsettled Sunday with western and northern areas turning partly cloudy by Monday.
A long cablegram from London is sent to the American embassy in Washington. It is signed by Konstantine Nabokoff, charge d affaires, and M. Stachovitch, ambassador to Spain, urging Wilson to intervene to prevent further Russian economic penetration seen as a calamity for the Allies.
A German desertion report claims German troops call American soldiers bad boys as U S troops press shelling and mop up gas nests in the Belle Wood. A willing prisoner says German conditions worsen, many would desert if allowed, while the Marne front remains quiet and snow covers the ground for the first time in history.
Patchy text notes a submarine loss described as great, with unclear destination details and garbled wording. No verifiable names, dates, or places are present to confirm specifics.
Washington reports June figures show about 900000 Americans shipped overseas with 100000 added in a week. General March cites Cantigny as a key early test of U S training and notes unity of command around General Foch as a major Allied achievement. A Dutch source says a Bulgarian commission travels to Vienna to discuss relations with Austria and Germany.
The report notes the Second Phase is expected soon as invaders continue efforts in France and Italy. British forces block Piave river advances while Austro-German plans face delays amid food shortages and war fatigue across Austria Hungary. A Vienna unrest and UK Hague commission talks hint at shifting alliances as Bulgaria weighs its stance with Germany.
Washington reports a historic July 4 launch push from American shipyards with at least 89 vessels totaling 439,886 deadweight tons, plus six hulls finishing in time. Yard-by-yard plans span Pacific coast yards to the East and Great Lakes, with Bethlehem Union in San Francisco launching the largest ship tonnage and Oakland and Seattle set for multi-hull completions.
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