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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1917
Page
1
Secretary Houston appeals to the women of the United States to cut waste at home to support the armed forces and feed and clothe troops. She urges thrift, garden production, canning, and careful storage to conserve food and clothing amid the national emergency.
A fragmented early 20th century newspaper snapshot lists diverse items across columns. It mentions crime cases, court actions, society notes, mining and finance, war stories, editorials, ads, and sections on religion and clubs, with many cross-references to local Montana topics and national events.
The Liberty loan drive accelerates with subscriptions surging to $311,687,000 in two days, New York alone reporting $58,000,000 and totals from states across the nation. In Butte, John Forbes, driven by mental strain after an operation, murdered his wife, wounded his mother-in-law, then killed himself at 1802 South Idaho Street, amid a backdrop of prior family tragedy and domestic strife.
Albert Waulter, 58, was arrested on a complaint by Harry Morton a former member of the Second Wisconsin Infantry who alleges Waulter disparaged President Wilson and the United States and urged cooperation to blow up munition plants near Chicago Waulter admitted being a German subject and reservist and said he had funds from a German society in Chicago but denied spying He was turned over to federal authorities for further questioning.
Washington May five two meetings today of senate and house conferees on the army draft bill failed to agree on key differences. They discussed maximum age for conscription set at 40 in the house bill and 27 in the senate bill. A compromise making the maximum not over 30 years is generally expected.
Amsterdam reports a Mainz riot tied to food shortages with 1600 demonstrators looting shops. Troops fired on the crowd, eight killed, 500 arrested as authorities clamp down. Also noting Prague and Bohemia paper suspensions in Geneva dispatch. In Minneapolis notes, potato crops in the south are large and shipments poised to push wholesale prices to 75 cents to $1 a bushel. An estimated 37 million bushels will hit the market within 40 days of heavy shipments.
The body of Patrolman George Connery, who disappeared after arresting two speeding suspects, was found by Minnesota National Guard troops near Fridley. Police suspect the two men murdered him to avoid arrest and further crimes. bruises on the head suggest a blunt instrument was used. An informant who refused to identify himself guided authorities to the scene.
Former secretary Balfour told the U S House of Representatives that peace and material civilization may threaten free governments. He warned of a power using knowledge to dominate world affairs, urging Western civilization to unite against this danger. President Wilson silently attended the remarks in a gallery.
Readable forecast notes a warmer trend in the southern area with Monday partly cloudy. It also indicates a likely drop in temperatures later, suggesting a cooler spell.
Berlin_reports detail a new battle north of the Aisne with General Nivelle's forces advancing along a wide front. French troops claim gains near Laon Cerny and the Ailette while taking thousands of prisoners. Heavy German losses and ongoing artillery duels mark the fighting.
The executive committee of the council of working men and soldiers delegates bans all public meetings for two days in Petrograd after yesterday’s disturbances. Soldiers are told to carry no arms and to follow only executive council orders while forbidding demonstrations in the streets.
May 5 amid reports from Petrograd that 2500 delegates voted with a 35 vote majority in favor of the government. May 6 Premier Loos said the provisional government declines to modify its note to the Allies and ministers are ready to resign if necessary ending any further note.
Discoverers found 90 dynamite caps with 30 second fuses in a basement at 315 East Broadway. Fugitives, likely German or Austrian miners, fled toward Boston as DoJ and city investigators probe the plot amid threats and stolen explosives. Authorities trace railside bombs at Miles City. workers fear damage from the 15 devices hidden in scrap iron piles.
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