Villa raids and telegraph disruption near Juarez
In Paso on April 1 reports say Villa looted Ocampo and may remain nearby after a leg wound. Telegraph lines to Guerrero and Casas Grandes faltered, hindering news of the Guerrero battle. A Juarez train and seven carloads of food stalled as Col. Dodd pursues Columbus wire efforts. Lieut. Brumsell of the Twentieth infantry arrested Juan Dufresne, a former Villa lieutenant.
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Garcia
Ocampo
Chihuahua
Guerrero
Villa
Juarez
Casas Grandes
Mexico Northwestern
Mariquipa
Lieut
Brumsell
Twentieth Infantry
Juan Dufresne
Guatemala Denied Aid in Carranza Revolt
New York April 1 President Cabrera denied Guatemala would assist General Diaz in a revolutionary movement against Carranza. The denial was issued through the Guatemalan consul general in New York.
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New York
Guatemala
Diaz
Carranza
Cabriera
Investigation to Occupy a Week in Germany
Washington reports an inquiry into German submarine attacks on the Sussex will take a week as submarine commanders must report clearly. The process aims to establish fault and prevent future incidents.
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Washington
Germany
Senator Smith Proposes $15 Million Government Nitrate Plant
Washington April 1 Senator Smith of South Carolina has submitted an amendment appropriating 15 million dollars to establish a government nitrate plant.
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Washington
Smith
South Carolina
Schiller Spy Leader Detained After Matoppo Capture
Ernest Schillers, alleged German spy who captured the British steamer Matoppo, arrived at police headquarters with a Lewes Delaware detective and admitted leading a plot to blow up Cunard liners. Companions released claim his real name is Clarence Hudson with a German mother and Wiglish father. He worked at a submarine plant in England, stole plans, and escaped conviction before coming to America.
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New York
Ernest Schillers
Lewes del
Cunard
Clarence Hudson
Wiglish
England
America
Waite a Fiend on the Germs Waite a Fiend on the Germs
Dr. Arthur Waite faces arraignment on two murder indictments in the death of his father in law John E. Peck. Eugene Kane admits to keeping 7800 of 9000 dollars paid for testimony about arsenic in Peck's embalmed body. Detectives found a hundred labeled test tubes for various diseases in Waite's apartment.
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New York
Arthur Waite
John E. Peck
Eugene Kane
Peck
Waite
Asquith Kisses the Pope’s Ring in Rome Meeting
Rome April 1 Premier Asquith visits the library entrance and kisses the pope’s ring in a formal audience with Pope Benedict. The act marks a ceremonial gesture between British leadership and the Vatican during a diplomatic portico greeting.
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Rome
Pope Benedict
Asquith
Democrats Back Brandeis for Supreme Court Seat
Washington April 1 The senate judiciary sub committee recommended to the entire confirmation of the nomination of Louis D Brandeis to the supreme court by a vote of three against two The confirming Senators were Chilton Walsh and Fletcher Democrats against Cummings and Works Republicans The vote follows party lines with three Democrats in favor and two Republicans opposing
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Chilton
Walsh
Fletcher
Cummings
Works
Borah Warns Joker Exists In Army Bill
Senator Borah argued that constitutional limits forever bar a state force acting as a federal adjunct and that the national guard section of the bill cannot overcome the constitution in this regard.
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Borah
Joker
ARMY
Washington
Fed
National Guard
Head Methodist Church Leader Dies in Wisconsin
St Louis April 1 Bishop Nathan Luecock of the Methodist Episcopal church died today at Lacrosse Wisconsin. He served as supervisor for the church in Wyoming and Idaho.
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St. Louis
Naphtal Luecock
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lacrosse
Wis
Wyoming
Idaho
Russians Lose Heavily in Last Fight On Northern Line
Berlin dispatch reports the war office estimates 140000 casualties on the offensive northern line as Russians suffer heavy losses in the most recent engagement.
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Berlin
War Office
Republicans Send Staunch Citizens to Convention
The Bannock county Republican central committee met at the county building to select twenty delegates for the state Republican convention in Twin Falls on the 20th, for the national convention in Chicago on June 7th. D. W. Church and M. E. Hughes led the slate with 22 of 29 precincts represented, and Senator Brady was named for attendance. the body approved a nominating committee and resolutions praising Idaho Republicans and unity. The session continued at press time.
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M. E. Hughes
Bannock County
Twin Falls
Chicago
Hughes
D. W. Church
J. J. Guheen
Theo. Turner
W. H. Witty
John W. Peters
R. J. Hayes
D. C. McDougall
J. T. Young
H. 8
United States
James H. Brady
Brady
Borah
Idaho
Home Building Association Plans Two Apartments and Nine Bungalows
The Home Building & Loan association board approved loans for nine four to five room bungalows to be sold on easy monthly payments. They also discussed building two modern apartment houses, including an $30,000 three story complex with 18 three room and 6 two room units, plus a billiard room and large amusement hall. The note highlights rapid growth and leadership of officers A. C. Hinckley, H. T. Poynter, M. J. Dailey, Thos. F. Ford, B. A. Cummings, and C. C. Bowerman.
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The
Home Building & Loan Association
A. C. Hinckley
H. T. Poynter
Villa Nearing the End of His Outlaw Career
London reports unease in Holland as military and naval authorities hold major meetings over German sinkings of neutral steamships. Railway cars are requisitioned and officers’ leave is cancelled amid rising tensions.
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Villa
Outlaw
London
Holland
Pappas Tracked Down After License Hurdle Trial
Nick Pappas, who hunted without a license and fled a game warden last fall, returned to the city after seven months away in Nevada. Constable Barney McGarvey recognized him and had him arrested. He faced Judge Knowles, was tried this afternoon, and fined $25 plus costs.
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Nick Pappas
Constable McGarvey
Barney McGarvey
Pappas
Lebrbas
Nevada
Barney
Knowles
Calles Promoted Brigadier General by Promotion
General Calles promoted to brigadier general of 20 000 regulars and militia. He left Prieta for Em palme near Guaymas to set up headquarters as military and civil commander of Sonora.
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Douglas
Calles
Prieta
Empalme
Guaymas
Sonoa
Works Proposal Creates 200000 Man Mobile Army Force
Senator Works proposes an amendment to the army bill to form a 200000 man mobile land force for military, forestry, and reclamation duties. The plan aims to expand national service and support various civilian and defense roles.
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Washington
Army
Senator Works
Teachers Hold Interesting Meet at Bannock County
The Bannock County Teachers Association convened with business sessions and new Arbor Day date set for April 21. Dr. J C Werner spoke on Rural Education, arguing rural life supports democracy and urging better agricultural training as urban growth expands markets. Continued on Page Two.
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Bannock County
Ulation
Werner
Villa battle signals end of era as pursuit tightens
El Paso reports say Villa’s capture or death could come within days as Col. Dodd’s cavalry presses from Minaca toward Guerreo. Camps and ravines are combed while Villa’s band is shattered and his prestige wanes. Officials note continued pursuit and fragile hopes of escape fade under mounting evidence of defeat.
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el Paso
Villa
Sierra Madres
Pershing
Seventh
Tenth
General Bell
Chihuahua City
Minaca
Dodd
Chihuahua
Bachineva
Guerrero
Laguna de Castilla
Santa Ysabel
United States
San Geronimo Ranch
Carranza
Pancho Villa
Columbus
Rumors of Trouble Follow Food Parade in Torreon
On April 1 in Torreon destitute crowds marched seeking food while General Trevino, commander of a northeastern army division, arrived, fueling concerns of serious trouble in the area.
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Torreon
Trevino
Army of the Northeast
Air Raid on East Coast of England Reported
London reports a night air raid by five Zeppelins over the eastern coast dropping ninety bombs. One Zeppelin damaged by anti aircraft fire sank in the Thames estuary with crew surrendering. Official tallies cite fifty four bombs in eastern counties and twenty two in northeast counties. twenty eight killed and forty four wounded.
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England
London
Thames
Kent
City Offers 290000 to Pocatello Water Company
The city council presented a 290000 offer to Alex Murray owner of the Pocatello Water Company for the present water plant. Murray, aided by Boise attorneys Hawley and Hawley, noted his lawyers are abroad until April 7 and may seek more time to study the proposal. He will submit his written reply. at the utilities commission hearing he said the company would accept the commission's recommendation.
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Pocatello Water Company
Alex Murray
Murray
Hawley and Hawley
Boise
Utilities Commission
Wheat Market The Chicago close shows May wheat at 1.16
Chicago markets report May wheat at 1.16 per bushel with corn at 7550 and oats at 447 percent.
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Sierre Madre
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Gavira
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Vera Cruz
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