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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
1
Reporting from Washington on September 3, British dispatches indicate Pershing's First American field army is forming. The article notes the breaking German fortifications near Cambrai Douai St Quetin and rail centers, with hints the American units will join offensives this year as organization continues and troops are added.
Some facts sketch the head of the New Anaconda Company a Montana leader with ties to the University of Michigan and state legislature. He served as deputy county attorney of Silver Row in 1888 before entering the Anaconda company, rising to director and president roles across multiple industries. Married with five daughters wife Miss Blay daughter of pioneer physician J A Tremblay, he will spend the summer in Butte and Trem, Montana with his family.
New York announces John D. Ryan resigns as president of the Anaconda Copper company. Cornelius F. Kelley named new president, succeeding Ryan who will move to government work. Kelley has long been known in Butte and is expected to arrive next Thursday. Local reaction is one of general surprise mixed with gratification at the change.
The War Industries Board in Washington DC requires newspapers to discontinue mail subscriptions not prepaid after October 1. The Standard urges subscribers to remit in advance to continue mail service, suggesting payment for six months or a year at current low rates as paper costs rise.
The Silver Bow club plans an informal reception Thursday evening at 8 30 for the Anaconda president elect. The event, at the club home, invites members and friends of Mr Kelley to extend congratulations as he is expected to arrive by automobile from Gre Falls at 7 30.
The United States grants recognition to Czecho-Slovakia, affirming its standing among the League of Nations. Britain and France are expected to follow, signaling a new European realignment. The move may affect German Austria demands at the peace table and open aid to Czechoslovak armies in Russia and southern regions.
The article describes hard pressed forces struggling to stem a tide with heavy losses and unclear casualty numbers. It references British forces, valor of valeymen, and mentions weather forecasts for Wednesday and the following days.
Fragments mention allied lines and national recognition, a company chief, a court decision, assignments, and local notices. Names and places are obscured by garbled OCR but suggest a mixed page with telegraphic news, horoscopes, sports, classifieds, and civic items.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe bombing counts in Cologne and strategic retaking at Lens outskirts. Mentions Cor ys J.D. Tryan, president of Anaconda Copper Mining camp, and Mr Ryan focusing on government work. References to towns and units and casualties remain unclear.
Allied advances across northern France push German forces back from Arras to Laon as French and American troops seize the initiative. British gunners pound rear areas while blue lines shift near Drocourt and Le Quesnoy. Aviation raids hit Rhine provinces as observers note retreat lines forming along the Hindenburg line.
The report describes a swift Allied victory as German lines at the Dro court Queant junction collapse. More than 10,000 prisoners fall behind enemy lines while British and Dominion units push along the Arras Cambrai frontier, threatening encirclement. Lowland Scots patrol the Denburg line east of Queant and naval units advance along the Hirondelle river toward the Bapaume Cambrai road, signaling a panic-stricken retreat as Germans scramble to transport and regroup.
On Sept 3 British air forces dropped 15 tons of bombs in raids near Treves Papein German airfield at Buul and Ehrang. Several hangars were demolished and railways targeted from 900 feet. Direct hits reported on multiple targets including the Burbach Works.
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