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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
9
Fragmented ad item lists celery salt for seasoning and home made marmalade jars. The readable text shows low prices and small quantities alongside assorted kitchen goods in a damaged ad snippet. No clear date or business name available.
Government lawyers read letters from the IWWs Wards files at the trial of 112 members before Judge Landis. The documents show large expenditures in the Middle West, a million stickers ordered, and anti sabotage pamphlets. Letters discuss wage deals with the Farmers Nonpartisan League and concerns over home propaganda and liquor spending by workers.
London reports Prague under siege proclaimed by police with military garrison reinforced. Crowds in Bohemia shout Long live Wilson Clemenceau and Lloyd George as German allies denounced and Jugoslavs urged to depart. Theater closes amid street rioting and patriotic songs at the railway.
Washington reports President Wilson completed the reorganization as his first act under the new war government law. An executive order divorces the air service from the signal corps and separates producing and operating aircraft from other duties. The move aims to readjust military departments for the war. The Supreme Court meanwhile upheld The United Shoe Machinery Company in its antitrust case and approved its legal structure including the contested tying leases.
In Washington on May 20 Congress and Secretary McAdoo did not reach agreement on whether to pursue revenue legislation at this session. The debate centers on how the government should raise funds amid ongoing fiscal pressures.
The account recalls Private Steadman in uniform recounting a Canadian officer’s remark that the American army is “just a straw.” He notes the officer’s proud praise of U.S. resolve despite the taunt and mentions Captain Cameron, then in the United States on a recampaign, as part of the anecdote.
The senate confirmed Victor Weber as wast Master at Deer Lodge succeeding a deceased official and Hudolph Peterson as postmaster of hadyard after a resignation. George Krauss of Swan Lake was commissioned as first lieutenant in the medical service. A German lone soldier warned by Americans shouted Kamerad and was found to carry grenades. Good Will is valued in Bangkok as the Banwkes Datty newspaper changes hands for 158000 with most for good will. Philadelphia Frankfort high school allows girls equal voting in athletic affairs.
In Walker residents report dealers in serapiron and scrap metal operating openly. Mayor warns of ring targeting boys and young men stealing wire coils and pieces to fund illicit trade. Authorities say the scam is spreading and that further steps are needed to halt the thefts.
Funeral arrangements announced for Sed aged 28 with services at the family residence and interment in a local cemetery. Also noted is the passing of Daniel Leary and burial details at nearby churchyard.
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