14 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
1
Policies approved with no radical changes expected from President Wilson. The administration signals steadiness in approach and plans to implement the outlined measures without upheaval.
President Wilson returns to the White House and plans to push major domestic and foreign policies, with no cabinet resignations expected now or next March. Discussions touch on Mexican relations, submarine warfare, tariffs, and the 1916 congressional outlook as the administration aims to finish general legislation.
county taxes coming in slowly and divorce cases noted alongside a variety of general news items. The page includes mixed briefs on local governance for holiday observances, legal topics, and community notices with editorials and cartoons.
Paul Danner, a Harvard graduate and lone American aboard the British steamer Arabia, describes the Nov 6 sinking in the Mediterranean. He says the ship received no warning before a sudden explosion and periscope sighting at 11:20 am, with 437 passengers and crew saved except two engineers who died.
Washington argues over interpretation of the Mann act before the Supreme Court. The case tests whether the act covers only transportation for commercial immorality or any immoral purpose, with Caminetti Diggs and Hays as appellants challenging the scope. The Justice Department contends the law bans interstate transport of women for immoral purposes regardless of intent.
Chicago reports Horace Jackson retired Chicago Board of Trade member feared dead as blizzard rages in Minnesota. He has been missing since last Thursday, and relatives await word as search continues in harsh woods.
Extreme cold in three days forces nearly all Anaconda Copper Mining mines to shut. Smelters at Anaconda and Great Falls could not handle frozen ore, while High Ore, Mountain View, Mountain Con, St. Lawrence, Moonlight and Belmont remain in operation. About 18,000 workers affected as copper price stays above 20 cents a pound and demand peaks.
New York November 13 The starch trust representing about 80 million dollars in aggregate capital was adjudged guilty of unfair methods of competition under the Sherman anti trust law. A plan for its dissolution was ordered filed with the federal trade commission within 120 days by a final decree in the government suit brought by Judge Learned Hand. The Corn Products Refining Company and allied concerns were enjoined from continuing unlawful practices but may operate at prices and methods in good faith to meet fair competition. The decree calls for division of Corn Products Refining assets to achieve lawful harmony and allows further action by receivership if necessary to dissolve the unlawful combination. The decree alleges the trust aimed to monopolize starch glucose grape sugar and derivatives and even threatened Royal Baking Powder to pressure competitors. It cites below cost selling to force independents from the market and claims attempts to raise eastbound glucose freight rates to hurt rivals.
New York November 18 The danger of a nationwide railroad strike persists as railroad managers and four railroad brotherhoods representing 400000 workers fail to agree on how to apply the Adamson eight hour law. The sticking point is the mileage system of compensation and the parties fear evasion, with the strike order still in effect and potential further meetings uncertain.
Berlin circles grow pessimistic about Berlin Norway relations after Amsterdam dispatch says Norway’s reply to Germany’s note on submarines is unsatisfactory on all points of principle. It reports Germany will press Norway again to concede on the submarine question amid tense diplomatic exchanges.
Spokane report at a conference shows Northwest representatives told attendees that within ten years Pacific manufacturers could supply half of the United States lumber. The discussion noted current production and demand trends, with southern and central regions unlikely to meet future needs, necessitating increased Northwest and West Coast mill output beyond half of present consumption.
In St Paul the Hughes lead over Wilson narrowed as votes totaled 233 to 178, with a gain of 44 over the previous tally. County auditor reports reached the Secretary of State Schmacht, more results expected tomorrow as the state canvassing board prepares to begin. Day W Lawler and Kellogg allies report the national committee appointed observers to monitor counting.
Chicago investigators probe railroad records to see if shipments of foodstuffs were withheld to create artificial shortages and raise prices. District Attorney Charles F. Clyne said the evidence may be presented to the grand jury next Thursday. books of several railroads have been in government hands for a week.
Ottawa reports Gen Sir Samuel Hughes has resigned as Canadian minister of militia and defence after long running disputes with Premier Borden over policy and administration. Tensions rose over British army rifle supply, command structure, and oversight of Canadian troops in England and France.
Allied forces report British gains along the Ancre front from St Pierre Divion to Serre. Beaumont Hamel and St Pierre Divion taken, with trenches seized at multiple points. Prisoners estimated between three and four thousand. fighting in Romanian and Macedonian theaters continues with Teutonic advantage.
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