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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
1
Third Liberty Loan subscription results place Butte among the top cities. The drive raises more than twice the quota, signaling strong local support and mobilization for the war effort. Local leaders praise volunteers and emphasize civic duty.
Fortys percent more bonds issued for the county than in the first drive. The city alone increases its allotment, and Silver Bow county sees a doubling of funds. The report details the distribution among individuals taking bonds, highlighting greater participation in the second phase.
The report lists final loan figures with Butte ranking third nationwide. It notes total subscriptions across the Libs Ego fund, the Tow county total of 97,000, 14,564 subscribers, 209 percent of quota, and 6,758 subscriptions by women totaling 1,465,850 dollars. It also cites Butte’s allotted quota being 2,100,000.
Final figures from the third Liberty Loan campaign in Silver Bow county place Butte at third among cities in this class. City subscriptions reached 4,343,330 with 14,564 county subscribers and a 209 percent quota attainment after deductions for railroad company subscriptions. Women workers led by Mrs. Hesler and Mrs. Renick contributed heavily.
John Shaffer of Miles City leads point winners on University Field during opening day events.
The House adopted the conference report on the draft bill rejecting the ministry and medical student exemptions and removing the volunteer sea credit amendment. The measure awaits Senate action, while divisions over 21 year old registration and credits for voluntary enlistments were discussed by Rep. McKenzie Rep. Cannon Mondell Shallenberger Dent and Crowder.
A terse note reports a ship constructed in twenty seven days by Naira Co. It mentions wooden hull and a quick build, with fragmented phrasing indicating a rapid manufacturing claim. No further details on location or specs are provided.
AP dispatch from the French Front describes German efforts under crown princes to destroy Amiens as a strategic terror attack. Bombardment, incendiaries, and 680 aerial torpedoes devastate the city, with 12 civilians and many more wounded or displaced as authorities evacuate 120,000 refugees. In separate action, British and French forces clash near Scherpenberg and Kleine Vierstraet, amid heavy bombardment and ground fighting along the Ridge Wood.
Former influential officials aligned with Von Moltke press renewed agitation against Field Marshal Von Hindenburg over Western Front orders. A rift reportedly grows between Hindenburg and crown prince versus Von Hertling and Von Kuehlmann. Emperor's stance reportedly tilting toward Hertling amid wartime deliberations. British report notes German forces failed a planned assault in Flanders due to allied artillery and inadequate reserves.
London May 9 The Lloyd George ministry won a notable Commons vote 203 to 108 on Asquith's motion for a special committee to probe charges against General Maurice. Asquith accused the government of delays, while Lloyd George defended official records and disputed claims of misrepresentation. The debate touched on manpower, combatant status, and British line extensions in 1918 amid broader war cabinet policies.
Washington reports that a Justice Department inquiry into aircraft production is underway and a Senate military inquiry is about to begin. Secretary withholds action on three Signal Corps officers for examination by a military court over aviation program ties amid graft and disloyalty charges. The defense urges a military tribunal while Attorney General Barron leads a Justice probe. Senate moves to authorize broader investigation into the Aviation program and the Manufacturing Aircraft Association's control of patents and licensing.
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