23 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
1
A federal judge ruled that the Ders decision on intellectual property rights is unconstitutional. The ruling challenges prior interpretations and raises questions about enforcement and scope, with implications for related cases and ongoing disputes between parties. The decision signals a potential shift in how IP protections are applied in similar contexts.
President Wiston sends message on death of Austrian emperor. More than seventy five thousand pledged toward the big fund.
report from Vienna notes sudden pneumonia killed aged Francis Joseph as Archduke Karl enters throne era. In Washington Wilson and Lansing send condolences to Emperor Karl and the Austrian Hungary monarchy, expressing sympathy of the United States government and people.
The Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph died last night after a bronchial inflammation progressed to pneumonia. Temperature rose mid‑day, efforts to save him waned by evening, and he lapsed into unconsciousness before death around 9:05 p.m. Continued coverage and related public notices follow.
Judge William C Hook in Kansas City Missouri ruled the Adamson law unconstitutional but said the decision was expediency driven rather than merit based. The move aims to push the matter to the Supreme Court before the law takes effect, with transcripts to Washington and notices to railroads for possible joint review.
The Standard reports Hughes praising Wilson while labeling the Adamson law unconstitutional. Sympathy extended to the royal family as Romanian forces face peril, with Britannic sinking noted. Jack London’s death is reported along with other era items including Grand Jury on food prices and health notices for milk dealers.
New York officials act to ease costs as a federal state and city task force completes coal price investigations. A grand jury may return indictments under anti trust law against middlemen tied to gentlemens agreements. Poultry trust members testified. coal dealers subpoenaed for tomorrow. District Attorney Swann blames profiteers for high food costs. Mayor Mitchel seeks legislative relief.
Two men robbed a Southern Express transfer wagon in Chattanooga's Western & Atlantic yards, forcing driver Fred Cornelison to unlock a box containing about $100,000 in currency. The heist occurred in the business district near the express office, with money in packages from Chattanooga banks destined to southern cities.
Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan warned that he would withhold the certificates of election to California’s presidential electors if return tallies from Yuba and Orange counties are not corrected. A delay could impact Wilson’s reelection as California’s 13 electors are pivotal.
Charles E Hughes republican candidate for president sent Wilson a telegram from Lakewood New Jersey on November 22 congratulating him on his re election He noted the close vote and awaited the official California count and extended best wishes for a successful administration.
Renowned American novelist Jack London died at his Glen Ellen California ranch after a sudden illness. He rose to fame with The Call of the Wild and The Sea Wolf and authored about 40 books along with plays and many short stories. London married Bessie Maddern and later Charmion Kittrine, and pursued farming and irrigation studies in later years.
Washington reports that John E. Osborne assistant secretary of state and former Wyoming governor is said to resign soon after a conference with President Wilson. Osborne later denied resigning and refused to comment on the report.
Athens reports the White Star Line liner Britannic, acting as a hospital ship for entente wounded, was torpedoed and sunk. Survivors describe double submarine attack, with one hit causing many crew and nurses to fall overboard or take to lifeboats, including a stewardess who later survived the Titanic incident.
Across France Romania remains exposed with skirmishes and artillery duels on multiple fronts. Austrian and German pressure persists in Wallachia while Craiova risk grows if retreat continues. Monastir fighting and Balkan clashes intensify as ships and hospitals suffer.
The second day of the drive to raise 200000 for the Butte Young Men's Christian Association ended with subscriptions totaling 76827 from 32 percent of donors. By noon previous totals reached 65030 as the campaign pledges advance toward a November 29 deadline. Districts such as the sky pilots and Rotarians contributed, while Chamber of Commerce members filled a noonday luncheon pledging active support for the effort aimed at a stronger Butte youth organization.
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