16 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1914
Page
1
England and France join with refugees in honor as great tributes mark the session. One Albert Pete Day noted amid the ceremonies and expressions of gratitude to the Belgian king.
In Nashville a divided National American Woman's Suffrage Association faces a major convention clash with the Congressional Union. A key resolution proposes nonpartisanship and opposition to holding parties or individuals responsible for candidates' actions, amid secret policy talks and debates on the union's authority and state campaigns. Belgian king Albert and queen Elizabeth mark King Albert’s fete as Belgian wounded receive care in London amid royal visits.
London Nov 15 dispatch says Austrian general staff ordered an offensive against the Servians with full force aiming to end the Balkan phase before winter, freeing Austrian troops for action against the Turks. The report reached Berlin via Copenhagen and notes intensified military action in the Balkans.
A jumble of wartime and civic notes reports storms cutting across Belgian fronts as the day marks the king’s celebration. Banking’s new era is hinted at with public anticipation for a convention of suffragists and other varied items including war updates and social commentary.
Paris marks King Albert of Belgium s fete day with black, yellow and red banners across city halls and churches. Crowds throng Notre Dame and the Belgian church, join te deums, and donate to the Belgian relief fund. Belgian exiles receive meals and rest leaves. soldiers in forts around Paris are offered special rations and afternoon outings.
Panama officials monitor movements of British warships within 50 miles of the colony as they near the canal area. Sightings near Sea coalers hint at a passage to the West Coast of South America to join Japanese forces and pursue German cruisers sunk near Chile.
Two witnesses, James K Beams and Hugh Grimts, arrived in New York from Liverpool aboard the New York, confirming the Audacious loss after a mine strike on Oct 21 near Lough Swilly. They describe rescue attempts by the Olympic crew and Liverpool's maneuvering, the lifeboats, and the moment the battleship blew up.
Boston November 15 Cardinal O Connell urged the Federation of Catholic societies to oppose recognizing any Mexican government until religious freedom is guaranteed. He condemned the Mexican authorities for brutality toward nuns and priests and urged Catholics to push for truth and justice. The federation adopted resolutions addressed to President Wilson echoing the cardinal s speech.
Billings November 15 The Montana Farmers and Producers association in annual session urged lawmakers to pass an alien land law similar to California's Webb act. Delegates from Huntley irrigation project pushed the measure amid charges that Japanese are leasing land to grow beets. The group also debated beet prices for 1915 and plans to attend the Denver beet raisers convention on December 5. They project $12 million sugar value for the territory served by Billings and suggest extending factory operation five to six months by siloing beets.
Paris dispatch notes an official announcement that German forces were driven to the right bank of the Yser canal after days of futile attempts to dislodge Allies from the left bank. It reports heavy German casualties near Ypres and few prisoners taken, with guards retreating into trenches as Allied progress was slow but steady.
The banking world enters a new era as the twelve Federal Reserve banks begin operations today under Flanders battle. Storm conditions persist with little relief for troops in trenches as weather disruptions continue.
The twelve banks planned to support the nation’s commercial credit system will begin operations soon with capital of 105.7 million dollars and reserves around 250 thousand dollars. They will focus on rediscounting notes drafts and bills of exchange and are aimed at easing credit for crops and business while reducing past banking fluctuations. Secretary McAdoo calls the move a new era in American finance and vows close oversight of progress.
London reports the sudden death of Field Marshal Earl Roberts at British expeditionary force headquarters in France. He fell ill after a rough Channel crossing with Lady Aileen Roberts and Major Lewin, complained of chest trouble, and died in his sleep after medical staff were summoned. Royal condolences followed as the army and churches mourned a great soldier.
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