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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
1
Brussels reports 257000 workers joined a national strike seeking manhood suffrage. Socialist leaders claim up to 400000. Government warns coal supply for state railroads is nearly exhausted, risking shutdown of transport and electric and gas plants, putting thousands of non strikers out of work.
Ghent reports a major strike disrupting preparations for the king’s international exhibition. The Ghent mayor fears severe impact as up to 60 percent of British exhibitors withdraw, 30 percent of French exhibitors pull out, and American exhibitors hesitate. Civil guards dispersed striking crowds threatening a wire factory incident.
Siege, April 16 reports the Socialist party letting the stoppage grow. Several hundred more machinists at the national arms factory join the strike as arrests of suspected violators rise amid collection efforts to stop workers.
Huy reports a strike among paper makers and tin plate workers in the district. The action centers on labor demands and working conditions impacting local industry. The event marks a key labor dispute affecting production and employment.
In Namur on April 16 strikers blocked sixteen potash mine shafts by forcing hoisting cranes and all exterior equipment out of use. The protest halted operations at the facility as workers targeted the site to press demands.
In Verviers on April 16, a rift in labor unions emerges as Catholic unions refuse to strike while socialist and non sectarian workers push ahead with political aims. The dispute centers on religious identity shaping the stance on collective action.
In a tense scene, squads of soldiers were encircled by mocking strikers at night. Street cleaners also joined the nationwide strike, adding to urban unrest and disruption.
New York April 16 leaders of her national ve party gathered at the executive committee call to discuss fall election plans in several states and party organization work. Theodore Roosevelt was not present at the opening but expected later. The party situation in New York New Jersey Massachusetts Tennessee and Virginia was the main topic.
The state plans to sue to recover 175000 bond posted for the Big Lost river Carey act project failures. The case will test if the bond is realizable and involves George S Speer and the Title Guaranty & Surety Co. The bond was pledged as security on irrigation works and settlers suffered when water delivery failed. The suit's outcome awaits with interest.
Seaside Oregon reports multiple sightings of a dirigible balloon over the ocean south of the Columbia River mouth. The craft was observed this morning shortly after daybreak approaching from the north and heading south.
Democratic House caucus resumes work on the tariff bill with organized opposition calling for a 15 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool. The anti free wool faction plans to challenge Schedule K while Underwood seeks to pass the measure with limited amendments after talks with President Wilson.
For the first time in Princeton University history a woman will oversee feeding more than eight hundred students as Miss Florence Corbett of New York City is appointed manager of the college dining halls. She will direct buying, culinary, and executive duties for the commons, serving 2,400 meals daily to underclassmen.
A cable from Francisco De La Barra denying that rebels had Ned taken Tampico was received by the Mexican consul general. The dispatch also noted federals had revolted and seized Car depas and Seaton.
Phi Pa April 16 The battleships Minnesota and Idaho were dispatched from the navy yard for Mexico to relieve Virginia Georgia Nebraska New Jersey and Rhode Island stationed in southern waters amid the Mexican warfare. The Connecticut will proceed to Mexico Friday. Returning ships will go to Boston for target practice.
Francisco Gonzales, confidential agent for the constitutionalist revolution, announces from headquarters that Huerta's government has fallen. He says Huerta surrounds himself with 3500 infantry at the national palace while Diaz parades federal artillery on his estate. Carranza forces have captured Mexico City.
London authorities pursue clues into the April 3 disappearance of Joseph Wilberforce Martin of Memphis. Scotland Yard doubts foul play and American Detective Burns investigates a Barcelona origin with an American embassy official introducing him to Yard officials.
Washington April 16 The attorney general said the antitrust suit against the Brazilian coffee trust will be dismissed within a few days as the Brazilian government assures that 900000 bags of coffee valued at 10000000 stored in New York have been sold to bona fide purchasers.
Coroner's jury in Pocatello rules Fred Suter, 65, Cleaned Frog in Fucatello yards caused fatal beheading by backing switch engine. Evidence shows he was bending over rails when struck. wind and bell noise may have contributed. Relatives listed in St Louis and Germany.
Balloting in Washington on April 16 for officers in the American Revolution game group. Administration candidate Miller Horton and nominees Mrs William Story and Mrs Charles B lead the field. Voting progresses slowly with 1108 eligible voters. results expected late tonight or tomorrow.
A cross country air race began near Paris for the Pomemry Cup worth 1500 dollars. Aviators Edmund Audemars of Switzerland and Pierre Daucourt of France started toward Berlin, 545 miles away, in a morning launch.
The senate foreign relations committee endorsed Walter H. Page for ambassador to Great Britain and Dudley F. Malone for third assistant secretary of state. Confirmation is expected on Thursday.
Washington reports William L. Moore the weather bureau chief was summarily removed from office for serious irregularities and his resignation effective July 31 remains in the president's hands.
The California assembly passed an amended alien land holding bill modeled after the District of Columbia and federal territories ownership act. Officials warn it will be harder for Japan to oppose, as enforcement has been strict for a decade. The Japanese embassy and administration will observe while a similar bill awaits final action in the state senate.
Bannock county board of commissioners advances road and bridge issues as bids open Friday for moving the Tilden bridge to a site near Baugh's ford and for an additional span. They plan action on Trail Creek road, set stenographer pay at 75 dollars monthly, and approve a 96000 surety bond.
A Norwich man aged 38 faced consequences as the First National Bank closed its doors amid a hastily acted presidential move connected to a failed commercial concern.
Of Washington April Rohen a Mann who served over 25 years as superintendent of the press gallery in the House of Representatives died here today at age 74.
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