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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1916
Page
1
Allied forces launched a joint Somme operation with French and British units aimed at narrowing a strategic gap. Reports indicate coordinated assaults along the front, with emphasis on trench advances and consolidations near key positions as rain hindered movement.
French and British attacks on the Somme yield near four miles of advance between forests south of Combles and east of Maurepas, with Guillemont and Ginchy seized and 3,000 prisoners taken. Germans strike in Verdun and Dobrudja clashes widen as Russo-German battles unfold, while Greek negotiations on neutral powers shift and air defenses play a rising role near London.
Chicago reports J Maurice Pettit confessed to killing his bride of a month to keep her pure and spiritual He slash ed her throat with a razor and fed the police he claimed the marriage was purely platonic Pettit jumped from a speeding train a short time after his arrest in Detroit and was severely injured Physicians say he will recover His father is described as insane for years and his mother attributes the taint to her son
In today’s notes the raid attack by French and British forces is described, with accounts of damage and responses. The piece mentions leadership, wartime measures, and brief reference to submarine actions as part of the broader conflict.
Chile reports rescue of Shackleton crew members marooned on Elephant Island. Five men reached Port Stanley on May 3, while twenty-two were evacuated earlier. two separate rescue efforts were launched from London, with later confirmation that all were saved and well aboard the Yelcho.
Mexico voters report Carranza leading as interpal elections unfold. Government decree orders governors and military commanders to intervene in balloting across states. In Laredo Texas results show Carranza as winner in every instance, with Nuevo Laredo yet to report.
Mer. Victor Day, rector of the cathedral of St. Helena, retires from active duties due to ill health. He remains rector in title while Rev. John C. Kennedy, formerly of St. Mary's, Helena, becomes the active cathedral administrator and Day serves as a chaplain at St Vincent Academy. Day led St. Helen's activities for 24 years.
New York reports the death of Ma dero of Mexico’s father, aged 67, from heart disease. He was the father of former Mexican president Francisco Madero. The article notes prior flight from the city after the assassination of his two sons and mentions Constantine’s note on Greek policy amid World War I entente discussions.
Hodgenville Kentucky September 3 preparations finish for tomorrow’s national event presenting the log cabin birthplace of Abraham Lincoln the memorial sheltering it and the surrounding farm will host notable attendees led by President Wilson who will deliver the principal address. Wilson’s special train arrives here around 9 am and a fleet of motor cars will shuttle guests to the Lincoln farm two miles away. The president declined campaign remarks during the trip but greeted crowds and discussed labor and railway issues with Newlands and other officials.
Representatives from the United States and Mexico, under orders to settle differences, gather in New London Conn for talks aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower. Franklin K. Lane notes a brief conference ahead of session planning, with engineers among delegates and focus on the border issue and related questions.
Verdun observers report the fight is over with the defense firm and French forces recapturing Key of Fleury. General D assumed command of the citadel. German losses are estimated at about 500,000 while French losses are under 250,000 as the battle winds down.
Entente officers claim the German submarine received Austrian supplies and neared Piraeus as destroyers shadowed the area. The Greek government is said not to object to the seizure, while panic swept Athens as diplomats demanded expulsion of Haron von Schenk and about 60 colleagues. several arrests were made but von Schenk escaped.
Atlantic City September 3 The national convention will open Monday with delegates from every state to decide policy on supporting national or state suffrage legislation. Officers will be elected and pre election work planned. Resignations from two committees leave the convention to appoint new officers for posts.
Aboard a train President Wilson and a notable signer attached 118 signatures to a bill related to a strike. The move marks a formal presidential action amid labor tensions and train travel.
Washington reports President Wilson signed the eight hour day measure as railroad brotherhoods call a strike for September 4. The act faces tests of constitutionality and a special commission will study its workings while railroads may await investigations. Leaders warn a return to ten hour days could trigger further action. The signing occurred in Wilsons private car at Union Station and relates to events around labor day.
Houston Sept 3 A planned all trainmen strike on the Southern Pacific lines in Louisiana and Texas was halted after a mistaken Washington code message revoking the strike was corrected. A. F. Farquharson of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen prompted a new message from New Orleans, stopping plans by 9 pm. Washington said codes were being resent to chairmen with uncoded notices to avoid delays. W G Lee left for Cleveland after coordinating inquiries about the code changes.
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