07 May 1918
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
1
Czernin conveys to the ruler that peace terms with Romania require a strong stance. Assurances and stern resolve shape the approach as Hun demands loom. The message hints at a decisive posture and potential concessions for early settlement.
Speaker O Connor delivers patriotic talk highlighting broad interest in the plan as people from all classes become familiar with the idea. Instances cited show growing subscription support across communities as awareness spreads.
Late last night the county board reported the war relief funds met a new standard with pledges totaling over $2,000 for the coming year. Miners and unions supported the effort, with locals describing broad participation and explanations overcoming opposition. A Finlander pledged $2.50 monthly and a miner $20 monthly, while wage earners accounted for most contributions. Trustees praised the response and vowed the funds would aid war relief without shortchanging other drives.
London reports Count Caernin delivered a drastic verbal ultimatum to King Ferdinand of Romania during a February visit, warning that failure to meet terms could lead to deposing the royal house. The central powers would occupy plains between Austria and Tulcaria if Romania refused, prompting clandestine negotiations and a formal note a week later.
Washington May 6 extra shifts of printers were set to work today by the bureau of engraving and printing to supply Liberty bonds to subscribers promptly and deliver all bonds within two weeks. About 14 000 000 bonds already have been printed and more than 10 000 000 000 have been distributed through the country by the treasury. Secretary McAdoo announced that allotments would be made as in full accordance with the right reserved when he opened the third. The total subscriptions tabulated by the treasury as of tonight reached 4 500 000 000 and nearly a billion more probably will be reported before the total is announced. The governor of Washington spoke at a patriotic rally in Juneau, asserting the Pacific Northwest is turning out ships and airplane spruce and predicting Alaska statehood. In Hot Springs Arkansas Jeannette Rankin addressed the fourteenth illennial convention of the general Federation of Women’s clubs on the theme At the it with the women. Nance Georgia 6. Two men Josephine Alvaron and Faucher were executed by court martial today.
Structural Ironworkers in the Rocky Mountain district including Montana Idaho North Dakota and Utah elected a district council at a Carpenters Union hall meeting last night to regulate wages and unify compensation. C W Mitchell Butte was named president with Ray Reardon Anaconda vice president and F T Etheridge Great Falls secretary treasurer. J J Turner Anaconda H Randall Great Falls and H H Smith Butte were named executive board members as the war chest plan was approved while funds will be handled by F E Carlson.
Representative Sinnott of Oregon urged the wool committee and the car service commission to order scouring of all western wools before shipment. The plan could save several thousand cars annually, removing grease and dirt from about two thirds of western wool. The car service shows interest and is considering the proposal, with Sinnott to press the issue with Railroad Director McAdoo to justify the plan and free cars for other freight.
Helena May 6 Attorney General announced a formal probe into a kidnapping case involving Miles City residents accused of abducting Non-Partisan League organizer JA McGlynn from a Miles City restaurant. The action cites lawfulness of state vengeance and asserts constitutional rights to free speech and assembly while warning treasonous rhetoric will be punished.
Washington reports Gutzon Borglum charged that camouflage was deliberately planned by a group running the air program. He said the aero department is rife with profiteers and cited hundreds of millions in contracts and a cost plus treasury drain. He claimed repeated investigations found no denial of his charges.
Miry Marke rie Cookson of White Sulphur Springs narrowly escaped death in an undertow off Ocean Beach in San Diego. Eighteen men, mostly soldiers, were swept out. Cookson rescued the victim, pulling them to safety before they were unconscious. She was not severely injured.
The United States circuit court of appeals ruled lands in Montana surrendered to the government in 1864 by the Crown Indians were not government property but held in trust for the Indians. Ash Sheep company claimed ownership after placing 7,500 sheep on the land, a ruling reversed from a prior trial that favored the sheepmen. The decision aims to preserve the sheep company’s right to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions, with a temperature change expected.
Reports from Minneapolis and western states indicate favorable crop and business conditions. Directors discuss inflation risk and rain forecasts while farming regions highlight prosperous cattle and grain markets. In Arkansas and Missouri women club nominees are named for upcoming biennial convention. A warehouse fire in St Louis damages storage facilities and a state teachers law prompts school attendance enforcement. Arizona and New York cases explore court actions and Lusitania anniversary prayers occur with American forces participating.
Allied forces report American troops under shellfire near Montdidier in France, with Australian and Canadian units active on the British front. Australians near Morlancourt advance, Canadians in Arras southwest sector defend key villages, while broader front unrest and potential renewed fighting loom.
Unusually large next contingent reported from Helena and Butte with 483 men allocated to the city. Silver Bow expected to provide 251 as part of the statewide call. Local boards in Silver Bow and Butte await official quota figures and express confusion over fluctuating totals.
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