Townley challenge cited in Idaho defense reaction
The Journal reprints an open letter to Townley and his reply from January 1918. It references a Sept. 25 Statesman article and reports on Horace Mann, a Non-Partisan organizer in Gooding County, who confessed to seditious remarks and antiwar sentiment, with affidavits detailing I. W. W. and Bolshevik associations and a call for DOJ action.
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Townley
Journal
Somo
Idaho
Statesman
Ray McKaig
Horace Mann
Gooding
Mann
Council of Defense
Gooding County
Frank Disney
Rex Wilcox
Wendell
Disney
Boise
Department of Justice
League
Declaren Bolsheviki
Bill Haywood
L W. W. Head
Thalia
Fis
Council ‘of Defense
Soldier speaks on trenches for Fourth Liberty Loan
A meeting at the Bough on Sunday will feature Lieutenant Southin, a returned Canadian soldier, delivering an address from the trenches. He will speak at Grange Hall at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon, sharing his Ws and messages directly from the front in an unusually interesting way to support the Fourth Liberty Loan.
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Southin
Grange Hall
Wesson Hosts Shoshone Teachers at Home
Superintendent J E Wesson and Mrs Wesson entertained Shoshone school teachers at their residence last Friday. The hosts showed a commitment to school success by fostering unity and goodwill among the teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wesson
Supt. Wesson
Political primary reshuffles across states in 1918 era
Republicans in Washington Wisconsin and Michigan lead a wave of primary re-nominations and defeats. La Follette’s faction weakens as D C Dui and others face backlash over war, draft, and pacifist stances while Newberry and Norris win in Michigan and Nebraska amid party realignments.
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Portland
Oregonian
Republiccns
Washington
William la Follette
la Follette
D. C
Wisconsin
Phillip
Europe
Racine
H. A. Cooper
House
John M. Nelson
Madison
Nelson
W. J. Cory
Milwaukee
W. H. Stafford
Michigan
Truman H. Newberry
Navy
Henry Pord
Senate
Henry Ford
Nebraska
George W. Norris
Democrats Renominate Ward and Huddleston in Party Tangles
The piece comments on Democratic renomination of Jan Ward in Mississippi and George Huddleston in Alabama, noting Wilson’s criticism and war vote records. It suggests loyalty tests dominate, questions Dill’s renomination in Washington’s Fifth district, and predicts a GOP house if parties repeat such choices. It argues Americans value strong loyalty and that the Dill situation could be corrected in November.
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Mississippi
Jan. K. Wardman
Alabama
George Huddleston
Wilson
Germany
America
Congress
Washington
C. C. Dill
Wm. la Follette
unclear trove on Students Army Training corps transfers in Idaho
A letter from Idaho Adjutant General Chas Moody explains transfer rules for Students Army Training Corps. The note addresses local boards in Shoshone and details handling of induction papers and competent orders from the provost marshal general. It emphasizes that transfers should not be initiated by registrants and that papers will be sent when definite information arrives.
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Denar Sir
Army Training Corps
Board of Origin
Idaho
Tilaho University
Moody
McCall
Infantry Sr. C
Shoulder Straps Arrive From German Bond of Revenge Tale
Albany Oregon Sept 13 A Linn county soldier who lost a leg in France asked his brother fighting beside him to avenge the loss by killing a German. The brother crawled into No Man's Land and returned with a pair of German shoulder straps. The two boys are sons of Mrs. Araminta E. Phillips, Gooch postmistress, and the incident was shared with Mrs Philips store. The wounded brother was carried to a field hospital by the other. the operating doctor was killed by shell fire.
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A. E. Phillips
Albany
Linn
France
No Man's Land
Araminta E. Phillips
Gooch
Schillington and Fulkerson Wed at Jerome Parish
Married in Jerome Idaho Tuesday afternoon at the M E parsonage Reverend A W James officiating. Roy Schillington and Martha FE Fulkerson to reside in Jerome.
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Roy Schillington
Martha FE. Fulkerson
Jerome
Idaho
M. E. Parsonage
A. W. James
Mr. Schillington
Fatal wreck on Halley branch kills Mexican worker
A work train on the Short Line overturned near Sho shone. Maximo Buxtamore was instantly killed when the body was severed. Several others including Eline Milan Gus Pappas Peter Olwen Santiago Lucero and G Albares suffered serious injuries. The deceased was taken to Liennans undertaking rooms for burial. The cause remains unclear.
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Halley
Shoshone
Maximo Buxtamore
Eline Milan
Gus Pappas
Peter Olwen
Santiago Lucero
G. Albares
Liennans
You Can Save a Soldier by Gathering Stone Shells
A wartime appeal urges collecting 200 peach shells or shells from seven pounds of nuts to make cartons that shield a soldier from German gas. Save shells from peaches and various fruits along with Brazil nuts and walnuts, and leave them at the library or Red Cross rooms to aid combatants during conflict.
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Red Cross
Brazil
Library of the Red Cross
Linen drive for France urgent Red Cross needs
A late item requests 1.25 million bath towels 2.5 million hand towels 1.75 million handkerchiefs 125000 napkins 450000 sheets with Northwestern Division supplying 50000 bath towels 100000 hand towels 70000 handkerchiefs 26000 sheets. Linen drive starts September 30 for one week urging local help.
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Red Cross
France
Grange Hall Meeting With Canadian Soldier Speaker
Grange Hall hosts Sunday at three o clock with Lieutenant Southin a returned Canadian soldier delivering a message direct from the trenches. Citizens urged not to miss the address and insights from front lines.
SoungET Youth Benefit Show For Red Cross
Local youngsters staged an amateur entertainment Tuesday night at the E. P. hall to raise funds for the Junior Red Cross and Armenian relief. The event netted about 43 dollars for the Red Cross and 3 dollars for Armenian relief, with praise for performers and admission value.
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Sounget
E. P. Hall
Red Cross
Red Prove
Armenian Relief Fund
Rural Carrier Examination Opens for Eight Post Office Jobs
An examination for rural carrier positions will be held to fill eight openings at the office of the Rural Carrier Service. Women are now admitted to rural carrier examinations. Interested applicants should contact any postmaster for an application and begin at once.
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Hel Kimanes
Court News: September Marriage Licenses and Suits Filed
Marriage licenses issued in September include Omar Goldrich with Sara Wright in Richfield on September 9, J. Evans with Eliza Seaver in Shoshone on September 18, and Roy Shilling ton with Martha Fulkerson in Torome on September 24. The Reise-Payette Lumber Co. sues C W DeVoe and DeVoe Orchards and Stock Farms. Henry M. Hall represents. Elizabeth M. McIntyre sues John Thomas for money. Henry M. Hall for plaintiff. Faith Jennings Nash sues Woodward Jennings. Henry M. Trall for plaintiff. Abstract judgments filed by FG Gasses, William McDaniel, and Te Mo TM. The Iteho Irrigation Co. et al. represented by J. Rothwell and WD Chapman for plaintiffs.
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Omar Alphious Goldrich
Sara Loraine Wright
Richfield
J. &. Evans
Shoshone
Eliza Agnes Seaver
St. Joseph
Roy FH. Shillington
Martha E. Fulkerson
Torome
DeVoe Orchards and Stock Farms Company
Henry M. Hall
Elizabeth M. McIntyre
John Thomas
Faith W. Jennings
Woodward T Jenninge
Henry M. Trall
Whiam McDaniel
Te Mo
William A Peters
Toe Tuhn
Iteho Irrigation Co
J. BR. Rothwell Anal
Chapmen
Red Cross Linen Drive In Lincoln County Chapter
Lincoln County Chapter of the Red Cross is asked to contribute to a linen shower for American hospitals in France. Having donated generously in the past six months, the chapter will purchase and assemble the needed materials rather than seek new donations. Shoshone quota includes 40 lab towels 19x38 1 hand towels 18x30 44 hand kerchiefs 18x18 12 sheets unbleached muslin 64x102.
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Lincoln County
France
Shoshone
Child Welfare weighs and tests under six age group
The Child Welfare committee conducted a weighing and measuring test for children under school age, examining fifty youngsters with only eight at or above average weight. The effort supports the nation's Children’s Year during wartime, aiming to reduce malnutrition and uncover defects. A second examination for children under six not yet weighed is planned at the high school building on a joining Saturday.
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American Medical Association
U.S
Jon
Belgians Thankful A B C of Shoshone Aids Belgians
May 9 1618 formal acknowledgement from Belgium via relief commission thanks Lincoln County Chapter of the American Red Cross for clothing sent in March. The note expresses deep appreciation and lasting gratitude and is kept at the library for future historical interest.
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Lincoln County
Amer
Red Criwsfe
Pogale
Belgium
Commission For Relief In
A. B.C
Shoshone
Idaho
Pyrene Squirts Fire in Linotype Room Incident
A pressroom accident at the Journal office involved a gas line break feeding gasoline to the Thurner melting setup. Under 40 pounds pressure the burning stream sprayed the room until the Pyrene squirt gun quickly extinguished the fire, preventing a serious conflagration.
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Journal Office
Linotype
Remember Red Cross Seals For December Mail
Christmas is coming plan to use Red Cross seals on every piece of mail. Remember thy little seals means rescue of our boys from Cuba crisis.
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Red Cross
Cuberghisis
Dietrich News Highlights Local Charity and Elections
Last week's Red Crom Ladies meeting produced sock donations and planned a dressing room project. Mrs Joy weighed fifty one children in Dietrich with many yet to be measured due to weather. Voter registration in the Dietrich precinct shows 228 registered. about 49 to 50 voters remain unregistered before the November primary deadline.
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Red Crom
Newing
Maesdomes Christ Miller
Clark
Randle~ Mas
Saviers
VanCleve
Zimmerman
Joy
Bate
Kennedy
Dietrich
Raymond Jenkins
Aerome
Portland
John W. Satory
Warsaw
Illinois
Dick Mustard
Jim Patterson
Claude Myers
C. E. Borden
Myrtle
Rupert
Pocatello
Belgians Clothing Drive and Local Visits in Big Wood River
Florence Butler Hattie Peck Amelia Gomes and Mrs Ryan collected used clothing for Belgians behind the German Hines. Mrs A M Gomes left for Camp Fremont California to visit son Ernest in training. Red Cross sewing every Thursday at Grange Hall. several local families visited and illness reports noted.
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BIG Wood River News
Florence Butler
Hattie Peck
Amelia Gomes
Mrs. Ryan
A. M. Gomes
Camp Fremont
Calif
Ernest
Grange Hall
Clara Cox
Ray Warren
Edna Riyne
John Peugh
Howe
J. A. Mills
Wood River Center Grange Meeting and Community Notes
The North Shewhone Artuary met on November 18 and completed eight women’s jackets for the Felician people. Attendees included Ivie Serpa Gomes Ryan Vieim Broteman and others. Mrs H Turnbull was involved. A social event featured a charity quilting sale with proceeds and a later donation. Local residents attended various outings, trips, and a card party. a quilt raised $18 with $11 later returned for resale.
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Treich
Mestumes Ivie
Serpa
Gomes Ryan
Vieim_ Broteman
W. Trin Mines
Charlie Jones
Proclamation Limits War Fund Collections to Authorized Persons
Governor Alexander issues a proclamation restricting the collection of war funds to individuals explicitly authorized by the State Council of Defense. The measure aims to prevent frauds preying on soldiers and the public, noting schemers exploit patriotic sentiment for personal gain.
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Alexander
State Council of Defense
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