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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
1
A ringing declaration of loyal labor principles emerges from the American Alliance as a unifying platform. The message frames workers’ goals and calls for solidarity across unions and communities. The text outlines commitments to fair wages, safe conditions, and collective action.
The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy, formed with Wilson approval, closes its loyalty conference with Samuel Gompers elected president and a declaration pledging loyalty to the government. The document calls for suppression of disloyalists, labor solidarity, wealth taxation, government control during disputes, action against price speculators, and inclusive wartime rights for workers.
Hardwick faces criticism from colleagues as a major conspiracy claim surfaces. The scene includes resignations over retatted coat costs and rising tensions in state governance. Reports cover state affairs, unrest, and a heavy emphasis on political shifts shaping national discourse.
Washington reports the fuel administration will form a state and county level committee system to ensure fair retail coal prices for this winter. Dr. H A Garfield says committees will assess needs and coordinate with operators to secure adequate supply, avoiding any industry conflicts.
Debate opens on the sailors and soldiers insurance bill with supporters predicting passage soon. Opponents like Representative Parker argue the first year cost would far exceed the 176 million appropriation, with estimates around 1.7 billion for 2 million men in the field.
Oklahoma City reports Attorney General Freeling holds state constitution and the bone dry law prohibit any wine use even for sacramental purposes. Benedictine Fathers of Sacred Heart Abbey in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma are affected as the opinion declares such use unlawful.
Grand Headquarters reports Sub-Lieut Raoul Luthery of the La Fayette Escadrille shot down his twelfth German airplane today. The French aviator continued a record of success over the battlefront in France.
American sailors from the Atlantic patrol joined a 22 000 strong crowd in Rio de Janeiro for Brazil's independence day parade. The Americans were greeted with wild enthusiasm along the route.
Washington reports indictments for conspiracy to undermine war plans and disrupt industries following Wednesday raids on Industrial Workers of the World and Socialist offices. Grand jury in Chicago probes documents seized, with officials saying evidence points to a coordinated national effort led from Chicago to impede war production.
Dr Sun Yat Sen named commander in chief of the army and navy of a new government proclaimed by seven disbanded parliament members meeting at Canton. Canton’s military governor backs the Peking government as fighting looms and civilians flee to Hongkong.
Partly cloudy day and Sunday with continued cool conditions. Washington and Montana expect mild temperatures and light winds with no major weather events anticipated.
President Wilson imposes an embargo effective September 10 on exporting coin bullion and currency. The Treasury Secretary may license exports deemed non harming by the Federal Reserve Board. The move aims to curb gold outflows amid wartime strains, with Japan Mexico and Spain noted for imports and ongoing global concerns.
Washington reports General Crowder issues rulings on the selective draft law. No second call for national guardsmen or substitutes for those drafted are allowed. Registrants whose orders prevent first selection may be advanced with the quota. Local boards forbidden to grant exemptions for post enlistee discharges or disabilities. Some may be exempted to keep non military work, but once selected for service they cannot be assigned to non military duties.
Government crop report projects 3.248 billion bushels of corn this year, up 124 million from the prior record. Improvements appear in Kansas and Missouri while other crops show mixed changes. winter wheat totals bring the national grain picture to about 5.0 billion bushels with oats and rye also forecast strong.
Warning from Gare Williams of Miscaippt on a draft related tax measure triggers partisan clashes. Democrats Ste and Williams face opposition as provisions strain revenue plans while senators debate free speech and administration stance amid wartime concerns.
Dudley Mela Hector at New York tendered his resignation to Malone the New York customs chief to protest the administration's failure to back federal suffrage by constitutional amendment and for allowing women picketed at the White House to be jailed. He cites breaking his pledge to defend women of suffrage states and to exert energy to secure the amendment.
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