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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
1
A Saturday tornado ripped Kemp City apart causing widespread destruction. Local residents reported severe damage to homes and businesses with emergency crews sorting debris and searching for survivors amid continued weather warnings. Authorities urged residents to stay clear of unsafe areas as recovery teams mobilize.
A Kemp City tornado destroyed twelve business houses a two story hotel and 60 homes killing several including a doctor and wife while a two year old child survived with minor injuries. In Denison Texas a child died in a home collapse as winds threw debris. A Des Moines area tornado damaged outbuildings and homes with no reported fatalities.
London reports a potential major engagement near Bagdad as 4000 German troops are expected in June per the Times Bucharest correspondent. The note mentions 12000 Austrians present, Turkish weakening at Constantinople, possible reinforcements to Asia Minor, and a large force near Marash northeast of Alexandretta amid entente concerns.
A sweeping disaster narrative reports a tornado devastating Kemp City while snipers strike Americans. The piece notes broader war and crime items, with updates on Russian cavalry in Mesopotamia and local incidents, plus reflections from Librarian Davies and a saloon mystery closure.
London May 21 report a force of Russian cavalry joined General Gorringe on the south bank of the Tigris amid Mesopotamian operations. The British say the enemy vacated a right bank position while the Russians drove toward Sapnayat and Dulailam ridges, raising questions about a possible crossing and ties to the Baghdad railway. The surprise move is likened to the Marseilles landing in audacity and swift movement in Asia Minor.
The Waite murder trial begins with John Peck of Grand Rapids testifying against Dr. Waite for killing his father-in-law. Waite’s defense cites insanity and two personalities claiming one drove the crime. Mrs. Clara Waite of Grand Rapids is listed as a witness with the defense silent on strategy. The case runs through the initial days as jurors are seated amid heavy publicity.
Miss Ella May Harris, a former teacher missing since May 5, identified in Portland as the woman found in Columbia Slough near Portland. A note to her sister cited not selling her body for money, and she had stated she could not bear her burdens and planned self harm.
Paris May 21 reports the death of George Boillot an automobile racer and air ace killed in battle with German planes. He reportedly brought down one German aircraft before a bullet ended his heart. Boillot earlier served as a chauffeur to General Joffre and won grand prizes in the 1912 and 1913 automobile tours of France.
Swiss papers from Bern report Clemens Del Prueck’s resignation as vice chancellor and interior minister prompting speculation Gottfried von Jagow will retire as foreign minister. Prince von Buelow, former chancellor, is said to become foreign minister.
Paris May 21 Corporal Kiffen Rockwell of Atlanta Ga a Franco American airman is proposed for sergeant promotion after forcing down a German aircraft near Hartmans W on May 18 He will be decorated with the military medal Victor Chapman of New York is proposed for sergeant promotion for pursuing a German machine over the aviation camp William K Thaw of Pittsburg is proposed for a citation for pursuing a second German machine his gun jammed near the 3 200 yard range Rockwell engaged the enemy at close quarters and forced the German craft down amid flames near the German trenches near Astholz Chapman and Thaw then pursued the retreating Germans.
Berlin reports that a British submarine used the German flag to lure the German steamship Trave from Swedish waters. The Trave, a small vessel, headed for Swedish waters and was sunk last week in the Baltic. Her crew was rescued.
Saratoga Springs May reports detail debates on the churchs stance toward worldly amusements. Proposals from both majority and minority committees will address card playing dancing and theater going with possible retention of prohibition or alternative approaches. Also active are elections for church bodies and a temperance society headquarters move. William J Bryan will speak tomorrow at the temperance anniversary event.
With 60 percent of votes counted in a May primary, Charles E Hughes leads all rivals by about 18 000 in a field that includes Be Cummins and Thurman Burton. Roosevelt garners negligible support for the Republican nomination while Wilson dominates Democratic returns with Marshall defeating Major in Missouri.
A Sherman fisherman reports three men died and two power boats were lost in the surf at Sun Ree Bay near here today. Rescue crews saved four others who were pulled from the water by fellow fishermen.
United States troops clash with bandits near Temosachic and Yaqui Indians threaten Cavalry as forces advance toward the border. Reports from Marathon and Boquillas describe border skirmishes, fortifications and reinforcements while Springfield officials pursue a public funds embezzlement case involving Patrick Hart.
The Rev. Edward Anderson, longtime associate of John Brown and wine outbreak era figures, died at age 78 in Quincy on May 21. A private who rose to the mark of chaplain, he served as an associate of the Grand Army of the Republic and is linked to Civil War era recollections.
Seward Alaska May 21 Following 68 days stranded on a barren island near Cook Inlet Capt Charts Hansen and E H Mitchell survivors of the wrecked launch Success arrived on the steamer Admiral Farragut. Campbell and Larson, the others aboard the launch, were drowned.
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