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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
1
In a tense session the jury remains hopeful as the defense seeks to undermine the strongest claims in the Mexican raid case. Prosecution arguments face renewed scrutiny while the administrator weighs total opinion and potential obstacles.
Indictments accuse Wolfe von Igel former secretary to Von Papen and Dr Walter D Scheele of conspiring to smuggle 720 mg oil billed as fertilizer from Hoboken New Jersey to Germany aboard the Esrom. The cargo allegedly funded an anti Allied fire bomb plot. Von der Goltz passport ties to August 24 1914 and Genoa voyage.
President Wilson’s letter defending Louis D Brandeis for the supreme court was read to the senate judiciary committee by Chairman Calhoun. The president dismissed charges as unfounded and propelled Brandeis as independent from selfish interests despite no vote or timing set.
A May fire in Kiona Washington devastated the Kiowa business sector burning the general store hotel garage and warehouse owned by Kelso Bros with losses estimated at about 50000 dollars. Firefighters fought the blaze through the day but containment was incomplete. Local authorities investigated the cause as the exact origin remained undetermined.
A fragmented scan of items across the issue notes torpedoed ships, the Mexican situation and a German consul in Baltimore. It lists Congress envoys bound for Europe, Anaconda mining and regional news, a winter wheat crop report, a divorce case, a theatrical club in Butte, a war summary, Mike Barty sent to prison, federal court cases, rising shoe costs, Oregon Prohibition, and various state notes with advertisements and cartoons.
The 13,000 ton White Star liner Cymric, in freight service, was torpedoed by a German submarine. Reports place the attack near the west coast of Ireland with the ship afloat and steering toward an Irish port. Crew numbered about 100. no passengers. Cargo included war munitions and 1,800 cases of cartridges. Captain F E Beadnell commanded. no word yet on passengers or final fate.
New York May 8 delegates and alternates to the Democratic National Convention to be held in St. Louis will occupy the main floor of the Coliseum exclusively, announced by national committee chairman Witla F. McCombe. Visitors will be restricted to spectators only in designated areas with seating for 11,000.
New York May reports say the third conference to settle the marine engineers strike failed as employers’ representative noted engineers would not recede from demands. About 4,000 armorment workers, independent of the Manufacturers’ association and who have won union demands, returned to work, with more expected to follow.
In Cheyenne Wyoming a Republican convention delegation telegraphed support to the party's presidential nominees while the Senate amendments to the army bill failed. The Senate rejected raising the standing army and the federal volunteer army as proposed. A nitrate plant amendment was substituted by Hay's committee without a recorded vote. The Wilson administration faced criticism as delegates pledged support to national convention nominees.
Washington May 8 Supplies for Red Cross war relief in Europe topped a value of more than one million dollars in the first 19 months of hostilities. About three quarters came from popular contributions with the rest bought with Red Cross funds.
E M Herr, president of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing, refused all demands of the no-attikers and warned the men to return to work by tomorrow or apply individually for employment. He said the company had been liberal with wages and conditions, citing a 10 percent advance less than three weeks earlier.
Special Dispatch to the Standard May 8 body of James Bird long missing since January in the Blackfoot country was found Saturday by MV Ryan foreman for the Tigri company. Bird, 67, from Lincoln area, identified and to be buried in Mikeur cemetery near Helena. Survived by a wife and two sisters, all of Helena.
Mrs Carri Chapman Catt spoke in Minneapolis on May 8 at the Mississippi valley suffrage conference. She argued that forming a national women’s party is unnecessary this year to gain enfranchisement and urged stronger state organizations and better cross state teamwork.
Frost swept Yakima region on May 8 damaging crops in Hemmet valley. Growers report losses with fruit groves and Strawberries severely affected. Officials say yields could drop as percent figures vary by area and crops. Local farmers assess impact and plan salvage measures.
Rotterdam dispatch says Emperor William sent an autograph to Pope Benedict urging a conference with the King of Spain for immediate armistice terms. The move aims at peace without surrender. Entourage from Bavaria and Saxony arrived in Rome amid papal talks. Cardinal Gasparri noted for the Vatican.
Cheyenne reports Carlisle a Wyoming cowboy reached a trial date after alleged confession to robberies of three Union Pacific trains on the Wyoming division. The case centers on a capital offense and Carlisle faces severe charges.
Secretary Lansing informs Ambassador Gerard that the United States accepts Germany’s declaration of abandonment of unrestricted submarine warfare and will enforce the altered policy to protect neutral rights. Washington rejects any condition tying U S rights to other nations and states American conduct remains independent of German or any other belligerent actions. The note emphasizes that Germany must honor the new rules at sea and that disputes over past submarine losses will be settled without U S government compromises.
A family of four died and five others were injured when a house in Warroad Minnesota was destroyed by fire Sunday. D A Inman aged 5, Mire Inman his mother 92 Nancy Underkoffer a sister 80 George Inman 20 were among the injured. The family was asleep when the blaze broke out. A separate Grant county rabies outbreak reported as cattle and other stock were bitten by dogs and coyotes.
The Connecticut progressive party delegates at New Haven vote to back Theodore Roosevelt for the national presidential nomination. The convention action instructs delegates to vote first, last and all the time for Roosevelt.
London dispatch says former German chancellor Prince von Buelow was summoned to Emperor William's headquarters. The telegram notes the visit is of great political significance and may influence ongoing negotiations or events. The report comes from the Exchange Telegraph company via The Hague telegraph service.
President Wilson and First Lady, with Secretary McAdoo, visited a circus tonight. A cheering crowd of several thousand watched as the party relaxed front row, shared a bag of peanuts, and joined in the holiday atmosphere.
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