This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
1
Insurgents of the resistance party rally in support of renewed action as the capital braces for possible storming. Clashes flare in regional centers with tensions running high and government forces mobilized nationwide.
Reports from Paris Madrid and Lisbon describe street fighting and mutinies as revolutionary forces seize control. Proclaimed government to be presided by Joao Chagas with ministers named Fernandes Costa Duarte Lelle Brabillo Telles and Paulo Falco. Banks and city authorities are seized while foreign ships move to protect citizens.
In today’s Standard the revolt in Ix row Nk and allied successes are reported alongside praise for a major naval review. Washington remains optimistic on the German situation as Marines head toward Mexico.
President Wilson arrives aboard the Mayflower for the Atlantic fleet review in New York after a rough voyage from Washington. He will attend a parade, dine at the Biltmore, and head to the Wyoming flagship for a ceremonial sail near the Statue of Liberty. The visit includes meetings with Admiral Fletcher and city officials and a Tuesday morning fleet salute. A Hamburg telegram notes the Swedish steamer Rivera seized en route to London.
The Associated Press reports heavy fighting along the southern British line from above Ypres to below La Bassée with marked Allied gains on a two mile front. Belgian allies repelled German counterattacks at Steenstraate while French forces bolster positions north of Arras and in Champagne. German sources say attacks north of Ypres and at Steenstraaete and Het-Sas were repulsed. The Russians prepare a stand on the River San in the east.
London May 16 The King refused to accept the resignation of Signor Salandra and the premier and his whole war cabinet remains in office. This, it is confidently believed here, foreshadows the almost certain continuation of Italy’s participation and support for the Allied war effort.
Washington May 16 without word from Ambassador Gerard on German attitudes and the recent American note, Washington attached importance to diplomatic intimations Germany might suspend attacks on merchant ships while the United States pressed for unrestricted foodstuffs passage. European diplomats said arbitration or retirement by diplomacy could be offered, with Germany agreeing to curb submarine warfare during talks.
Geneva reports 1.7 million Italian troops mobilized as Austria confiscates Rothschild and other families’ property amid Italy’s entry into the war. Allied plans hinge on Thursday chamber actions. Western front sees heavy fighting as British and French push toward German positions near Ypres Arras and Labassee, while Austro-German advances threaten the San river and a potential new major battle looms in the Vorone? region.
Radio dispatches say American ships including the Raleigh and Yorktown are in Mexican waters near Guaymas and Manzanillo. Reports claim Yaqui Indians near Esperanza have retreated to the Yaqui valley while Americans prepare defenses west of the area.
A robbery at the Butte theater occurred around 10:40 as two gunmen entered the manager W. J. Swarts office with guns drawn. They forced Swarts and staff to surrender cash from the desk and safe while the show continued. the men escaped after a brief chase, leaving about $618 taken from the desk and safe in view.
New York May 17 The Anchor Line steamship Transylvania passed safely through the war zone near the British Isles and arrived at Greenock Scotland this morning London time. Officials of Cunard line announced the voyage of the Transylvania under its chart.
Home in calm after official word that Premier Salandra will remain head of the government. Demonstrations favoring war spread through Milan Florence Naples Messina Bologna and Palermo with clashes at Bologna between pro and anti war factions. Austrian envoy and German ambassador held talks as frontier tensions rise with Teal and Austrian troops reported on the frontier.
Portland May 16 The Kime press chain of vaudeville theaters formerly run by Sullivan and Donal dine and later owned by John W Considine is set to be operated by Considine again. Telegrams received in Portland indicate Considine, now in New York, plans to run the circuit starting May 22.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.