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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
Secretary Baker’s January statement to the Senate is noted as made good. The report emphasizes the financial and political context surrounding the funds for American youths and a focus on the intermediary role of international finance. The item reflects postwar budgeting and national service themes.
Washington May 8 More than half a million American soldiers have been sent to France, Secretary Baker announced. He said the January forecast for troop dispatches has been surpassed, declined to specify precise figures, and urged the press not to speculate. He noted no current shortage of machine guns or artillery and indicated ongoing weapon supply efforts and selective service impact.
The railroad wage commission proposes broad changes to salaries for December 1915 levels, suggesting some higher paid officials receive increases while others may be reduced or abolished. It envisions flat raises for many workers, with apprentices and those under 18 receiving lower boosts, and retroactive pay possibly totaling millions if adopted. Decisions expected within days, with caveats on overtime and standard workdays during the war.
Special Dispatch reports postmaster general Burleson challenged Colonel Roosevelt to name sources for his claim that the administration punished newspapers while others defended the war. Burleson called the assertion either true and discreditable or false and easily proven. he urged public judgment. Local fronts note Berlin reports local engagements near Dickebush lake.
The May crop report from the Agriculture Department predicts winter wheat production of 154,400,000 bushels, about 22,000,000 more than last year, signaling a potential third largest harvest but urging continued conservation. Separately, a German warning to neutral nations threatens fate for aiding the Allies, citing booty seized in France and Belgium, damaged churches, and plundered goods as appetite for vengeance grows.
Washington legislators and Provost Marshal General Crowder met with the house military committees to consider raising the draft age to thirty or up to forty. War department officials reportedly weighing changes while ministers from the law posts discuss potential conference. no firm recommendations were offered. In Europe, heavy fighting near Ypres sees German forces breach Allied lines at La Clytte Voormezeel with Haig reporting mixed results as the trench war continues.
American artillery in the Montsee area began firing for the first time in weeks as heavy German batteries rattled the line. Reports say guns were scheduled to open fire but delays occurred, with rising heat cited as a factor and Montrose identified as the target zone.
The May incident near Renbrook, west of Fort Worth, killed nine American gunners and injured seven. The unit from Camp Howze faced the blast from a three inch shell. Norman How and Captain Houghton were among those affected, with several killed or badly wounded. The explosion shattered nearby bodies and left fragments scattered.
Camp Jewish Tacoma May 8 1917 Maj Calvin White told soldiers that 98 of 100 will return after a year of warfare to ease fears he cited medical progress in the war saying only one German physician has benefited as the Red Cross work remained protected since 1915 he noted an Italian recruit from the latest graft is in the guardhouse after declaring he would not fight for his new country
Dispatch from Aton war press HQ, via Berliner Tagblatt, claims an Incan contingent and a Bohemian legion fought on the Italian front. It notes American numbers and service branches are uncertain. Congress is asked to approve 2.223835 billion dollars for coast defense, ships, and plant purchases.
European front brief notes German forces press toward Ypres and the railway link south of the region. Australian troops east of Amiens hold and push German positions while Americans in the Toul sector begin heavy artillery fire. Mosul operations advance to Kerkuk. aerial activity increases with reported American pilot involvement and several enemy planes shot down.
Senator Walsh of Montana petitioned President Wilson to use influence to speed action on a water power development bill. The Senate months earlier passed a measure for development in navigable streams and a House committee was appointed to review related legislation. In Mesopotamia, the British announced Kerkuk as the Turkian town 60 miles southeast of Slosah. the Turks withdrew leaving 600 men in Kerkuk hospital.
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