Debt rise cited for major nations amid war totals
Washington reports estimate that the national debt of England France Germany and Austria rose by about 49.459 billion dollars from the start of the war to the end of 1916. The three allied nations share of the total is about 1 trillion? The Federal Reserve Board bulletin notes amendments to bank law on reserves and foreign war finance and suggests gold inflows to the United States need not threaten stability if control and safeguards are in place.
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Liquor Bootlegging Arrests After Big Haul
Steve Andrus also known as Adams and The Kaiser and Orge Jeffery surrendered to police after being linked to a car containing forty ten sacks of whiskey. Officers observed suspects fleeing a car in a furniture yard raid. two ponies and household items were also found. They face bootlegging charges in district court as federal authorities investigate possible false interstate shipment. The seizure is described as one of the year's largest liquor hauls.
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Union Pacific Goes Dry Across Dining Cars
The Union Pacific system halted serving intoxicating liquors in dining cars starting January 1 by order of the general offices. Nebraska had voted dry, Wyoming remains wet, and Utah and Montana are also touched by the routes. Oregon Short Line and Oregon-Washington RR had moved earlier.
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Ferry Collision Drowns Twenty Two on Moselle
An Amsterdam dispatch reports twenty two women and children drowned when a Moselle ferry sank after a collision near Beilstein. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the tragedy.
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Allies' reply to Wilson note awaited by end of week
Paris reports that the allies plan to publish their reply to President Wilson’s note only after the end of the week. The text is completed and being reviewed by several cabinets.
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Postponed Senate Vote on Hitchcock Resolution
Washington January 4 The vote on Senator Hitchcock's resolution to have the senate endorse the president's note was postponed again due to the parliamentary situation.
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Villa partisan meeting to shape Villa government plan
El Paso January 4. Villa partisans and advisers will meet in San Antonio Friday to form an organizational plan for the Villa government and to arrange protections for foreign lives and property. Details of the proposed government will be discussed.
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Coleman Refused Pardon by Idaho Board
Fred M. Coleman former deputy state treasurer remains jailed as the new Idaho pardons board overturns the previous decision. The panel comprising Governor Alexander Attorney General Walters and Secretary of State Dougherty rules the old board violated its rules by acting before six months and discriminating in favor of Coleman. Only Governor supported the prior leniency.
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Fred M. Coleman
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Wheat market closes in Chicago quotes January 4
May wheat ends at 1.84 a bushel with Chicago futures activity reported on January 4. Corn price stands at 97 1 2 cents and oats at 57 1 2 cents.
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Metal Market Copper Dull and Electrolytic Unchanged
In New York on January 4 copper prices remained dull with electrolytic copper unchanged as trading closed for the day.
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Utah considers drastic liquor law modeled after Idaho
Utah lawmakers study a proposed strict liquor prohibition bill drawn by R W Young Jr of Salt Lake County. The draft mirrors Idaho and Virginia laws, banning sale and gift of liquor within the state and seeking strong enforcement powers for officials to curb liquor use.
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New County Officials to Take Oath in Monday Ceremony
On Monday at 10 a.m. the top November finishers will be sworn in at the county recorder's office. The new county board of commissioners Henderson Hogan and Reuss, all Democrats except Henderson who is returning, will elect a chairman to swear in other officers. Newly or reelected officials include Bertha Atkin, William A Hyde, W P Havener, Claudia Nelson, Robert Graham, George Mabey, Francis H Poole, with deputies to be appointed after installation.
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Francis H. Poole
Pocatello Awaits Visitors as Week Convention Looms
Pocatello braces for a large influx of visitors during the Farmers and Housekeepers week and state conventions. Hotels and rooming houses will be taxed, so calls are urged to offer private rooms and space to accommodate delegates. The program runs all week with multiple associations meeting and a focus on the high cost of living and nutrition topics.
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Brady Pursues Soda Springs Irrigation Project
Senator Brady consults Commissioner Sells on the Soda Springs plan to build a reservoir on the five mile meadows to impound seepage from Blackfoot reservoir for irrigation near Bancroft. He files citizens maps and urges prompt action, stressing water rights and district formation with attorney Pence backing united action.
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Wilson’s peace note debated in Senate and House
Washington reports resume direct argument over President Wilson’s peace note as Senator Lodge urges clarity on entente terms and Senator Lewis defends keep ing peace aims. Public hearings on Resco note and Woods resolution begin as lawmakers push for full investigation.
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Food To Protect His Family Case Notes
President Wilder Marcus Dempsey argued that Ty was starving when he broke into a car and stole ten dollars worth of food at Jonesboro Arkansas. The Atlanta jury sentenced him to a year for the burglary and mentions his plea to protect his family.
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Health official tracks border refugees amid stoking disease fears
A brief report notes city health officials directing efforts as Mexican refugees near the border trigger health concerns. W C Klurtz cited as local health authority coordinating screenings and containment actions.
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Gugnt
Russians Lose Grip Across the Danube
Reported across Danube fronts shows Russian losses and strategic retreat. In Romania the last Russian hold in Dobrudja is under heavy pressure from German and Bulgarian forces. Braila remains contested as German and Bulgarian operations threaten its defense. On the Moldavian west frontier, Russian Romanian defense holds firm with no major actions elsewhere.
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Prominent Man May Be Implicated In Germantown Murder
Philadelphia on January 4 reports narrowing the Mazie Colbert murder case to one man after two Germantown women identified a suspect. The arrest, linked to a Friday morning entry in the victim’s apartment, is expected to shock due to the suspect’s prominence. Elwood Powell swore out a warrant for Bernard W. Lewis, a Pittsburgh coal operator’s son, for taxi fare fraud unrelated to the death. Police say no evidence ties Lewis to the murder.
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Mazie Colbert
Germantown
Elwood Powell
Bernard W. Lewis
Pittsburgh
Lewis
Gate City home eyed as new legal battle unfolds
Attorney Coffin rises to prominence amid a suit against a surety firm for Allen and Coleman and related state recovery actions. He notes no compromise has occurred and remains active in a historic practice in this region.
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CANDIDATES FOR LEADERS BOTH HOUSES
Boise Jan 4 Senator George E Hill of Jefferson county is candidate for president pro tem of the senate and House majority leader. Senator Perry W Mitchell also vies for senate pro tem. Northern Idaho candidate Co Moody and southeastern B Harvey Allred seek House speaker. Combinations may settle both posts.
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Jefferson County
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Jefferson
Fremont County
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Hill
House of Representative
House
Perry W. Mitchell
Anderson
Southwest
Elks Lodge Roll Call Prompted by Exalted Ruler’s Letter
Exalted Ruler J B Freeman of Pocatello Lodge No 674 has urged Elks across 1349 lodges to attend Friday night roll call. The circular asks members to be present and answer the summons while reflecting on the order’s building, finances, and activities.
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Pocatello Lodge No 674
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Pocatello
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Monarch Hotel Sells Hands On West Center Street
Mrs. B A Wolfe sold her Monarch Hotel interest on West Center street to Mrs. Allee Hier and her son David Flier yesterday. They are former Dillon hotel operators and bring extensive experience. Mrs. Wolfe will move to California after transfer finalizes. she leaves Pocatello after a year stay.
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Pocatelo
Hurley Resigns as FTC Chairman in Surprise Move
Edward N. Hurley resigned today as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to return to Chicago business. He conferred with the president and the resignation was accepted.
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Edward N. Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
House Rejects Hasty Rail Bill Push
Washington Jan 4 The rule to compel continuation of the Newlands railway committee for one year from next Monday, favorably reported today, was defeated in the House.
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