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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
1
Spectators enjoyed a unique labor parade in Anaconda with beautiful floats and amusing spectacles. Bands played as organizers showcased industry and commerce, with Kelly Commercial Company winning best mercantile exhibit and carpenters taking the prize for best industrial float.
Painters and decorators won first prize worth 100 dollars for best appearing union. Teamsters took second 50 dollars. Kelly Commercial Company earned 100 dollars for best mercantile float, with MacCallum & Crowder second received 60. Norquist won best decorated Christian Temperance Union display and H C Thompson earned best individual humorous feature. Opportunity earned best humorous group. Tron workers’ float received special merit.
The people of Anaconda praised a splendid parade with ideal weather and flawless organization. Governor Stewart delivered an eloquent address, commending the celebration and its participants including merchants, floats, and the Orphans' Home boys who received cheers. The Scottish Highlander band from Butte also drew praise as the event closed with unanimous goodwill.
In the Standard’s pages labor day events unfold in Anaconda with a Lincoln cabin dress feature, while Nashville reports a hard hit injury during a Somme battle study. Congress nears adjournment as other briefs cover sports decisions, riots, militia enlistees, and local notices.
Washington reports Congress moving to adjourn by Wednesday or Thursday as leaders push emergency revenue measures for the session bill. Senate Republicans back the plan while debate continues on tariff policies to aid domestic manufacturing amid European war disruption. Democratic leaders prepare a joint adjournment resolution for Wednesday eve with House action expected tomorrow.
President Wilson halted his journey returning from Hodgenville to Washington and rode through a Louisville park after a local committee arranged automobiles. Cheers greeted his carriage as he passed through the downtown streets.
Paris dispatch reports fresh French gains east of Forest village and north of the Somme river. French forces attacked along a 20 kilometer front from Ba for Soyecourt toward Vermandovillers, capturing ground though prisoners and details remain fragmentary.
Associated Press reports continued Anglo French offensives north and east of the Somme, with captures at Soyecourt Fermandevillers and near Forest. Guillemont falls, Combles threatened, and over 5,000 Germans detained in two days. Russians claim major victories in Carpathians and Transylvania, while Rumania advances near Hermannstadt. German and Bulgarian forces counter along the front, with air combat and a Zeppelin loss noted.
New York on September 4 hears both American and Mexican members of the Joint Commission express hopes for understanding and sympathy as they prepare to discuss border disturbances in New London. Attendees included Secretary Lansing and Secretary Lane with Mexican Chairman Luis Cabrera pledging cooperation toward a lasting U S Mexico peace.
Report from Takyo states another clash between Chinese and Japanese troops at Chaoyangpo Mon golia. Chinese forces attacked as Japanese troops moved to mediate with Mongolians, prompting dispatch of heavy Japanese reinforcements.
Rioters attacked and wrecked street cars in downtown El Paso amid a strike by street railway workers. About 12 arrests for inciting a riot and at least 50 injured as clashes with strikebreakers escalated. Police and Texas Rangers restored order after a tense standoff and saloons were closed to prevent further incidents.
London reports that the German airship crew who perished near England will receive military honors. Bodies will be buried in churchyard graves with gun carriage and firing party. A British army chaplain will conduct the service as the nation honors the airman killed in action.
Seattle report states George Yakich, a Serbian, used a gas pipe and previously a knife to injure one man seriously and two others lightly at Second Avenue and Union streets before capture. He had just been released from jail after a six month sentence tied to a prior stabbing at the same locale. In Philadelphia the day’s other item records former ambassador Richard Kerens of St. Louis dying at his daughter's home.
A historic note places a presidential visit at Lincoln's Kentucky birthplace cabin. Details describe the site as a focal point for heritage tours and commemorations with officials outlining preservation steps and public access plans.
President Wilson visited Hodgenville Kentucky to honor Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Farm amid a large nonpolitical program. He praised Lincoln, inspected the cabin birthplace, and waved to thousands while security guided him through the site. Former Missouri Governor Folk led Lincoln Association events. Hughes spoke in Louisville about tariffs and arbitration amid mixed crowds.
The brief item notes continued coverage on page eight with reference to space and related column material. The text is fragmentary but signals ongoing discussion or feature, prompting readers to turn to the indicated page for full details.
Colorado Springs on September 4 reports the collapse of bleacher seats at the Welsh-White championship sparking a 200 person crush. At least 100 injured, 80 treated and released. several in serious condition. Police and fire department aided by special officers evacuated victims. No inspection had been performed. Commissioner D J Johnson promised an investigation. Names of some injured include J Elmer Johnson Conway Le Harne Dundore A By McCoy A Jamieson B Halide A Usgendt and Joseph Zelan.
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