German Raider Sinks British Cruiser off Para
Buenos Aires reports a cablegram from Rio de Janeiro saying the British cruiser Glasgow was sunk by a German submarine raider about 130 miles off Para. Washington meanwhile inquires into prisoners of war taken by the German prize Yarndale, based on press reports rather than official dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
la Prenga
Rio de Janeiro
Pernambuco
Glasgow
Para
Washington
Sisters of Mercy Form Idaho Nonprofit Hospital Corporation
Articles filed to form a nonprofit corporation in Idaho by the Sisters of Mercy. At a Salt Lake City meeting on August 18, 1916, officers were named Mother Superior Sister M Ignatius and Sister Mary Clement as assistant, with four directors. The group will run hospitals and sanitariums, nurse training schools, and homes for the aged and infirm with Pocatello as its principal place of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy
Salt Lake City
Judge Mercy
Idaho
M. Ignatius
Mary Clement
Mary Ignatius
Mary Mercedes
Mary Catherine
Pocatello
Gem Valley Tribune Sold and Renamed to Gem Valley Progress
The Gem Valley Tribune, long run by A. E. Haines, is sold to local interests and renamed Gem Valley Progress under Hector T. Evans. Evans says the paper will be nonpartisan and independent, countering Democratic ownership expectations. Grace plans to take county seat duties in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Valley Tribune
A. E. Haines
Hector T. Evans
Gem Valley Progress
Tribune
Grace
Evans
the Progress
the Pocatello Tribune
Neck of the Woods
Idaho Access to Two Million Acres For Roads Proposed
Senator Brady introduces a bill to grant Idaho two million acres of unappropriated federal lands for road construction and maintenance. Lands would be selected jointly by the Idaho governor and the interior secretary and patented to the state when designated. Sale would occur at not less than $1.25 per acre under state rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Committee On Public Lands
State of
Idaho
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
United Sates
Good Roads Fund Indorsed by Pocatello Club
At the January 16 1917 meeting the Pocatello Commercial Club endorsed seeking a minimum one million dollar appropriation from Idaho legislators to build and maintain a state road system. A maintenance fund was urged, with a pledge that auto tax revenue would support upkeep without harming education funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello Commercial Club
P. C. O'Malley
Miles F. Reed
T. A. Maginnis
Bannock County
Pocatello
State Board of Education
Aviators Return After Desert Search Ends
Lieut. Col. Harry G. Bishop and Lieut. W. A. Robertson, lost for nine days in Sonora, are brought to Wellton and then to Yuma. Robertson Jr. shows improvement in San Diego while authorities expect hospital care. The aircraft valued at 10000 is likely abandoned. search planes to North Island are recalled if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellton
Ariz
Harry G. Bishop
W. A. Robertson
Sonora Desert
Yuma
San Diego
Cal
W. A. Robertson, Jr
W. R. Ream
Medical - Reserve Corps
United States
Robinson
Coronado
William Burnside
Otters’ Aviation School
Colt
W. A. Glassford
Mandant
Army Aeronautical Academy
Robertson
Bishop
Calexico
North Island
Weather outlook for week starting Jan 21 across regions
Washington forecast notes Pacific states expect frequent rains in northern California Oregon and Washington with generally fair conditions in southern California. Temperatures fall below seasonal normal. Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions expect generally fair weather with localized snow in the north by midweek and temperatures below average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Pacific States
California
Oregon
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Electric Thawing Machine Starts Work on Lateral Pipes
The power company thawing rig was turned over to the water department today to thaw lateral pipes on South Garfield avenue. A 16 kilowatt transformer powers the thawing apparatus. Water users should contact City Water Superintendent Smith for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Company
Water Department
South Garfield Avenue
Smith
Humane society sought in Pocatello amid animal neglect
Amid severe cold in Pocatello residents push for a humane society and a legislative bill to charter it. The city sees reports of neglected draft animals left on icy streets without blankets or protection, urging owners to protect horses with proper care and shelter during extreme weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Pocatello
Blue Sky Laws Upheld By Supreme Court
Washington january twenty two The supreme court sustains the blue sky laws of Ohio South Dakota and Michigan as constitutional The ruling affirms state regulation of securities and investor protection.
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Washington
Ohio
South Dakota
Michigan
Supreme Court
President Wilson proposes new world peace plan to Senate
President Wilson addressed the Senate outlining a league of nations and terms for lasting peace. He urged participation to prevent future wars and discussed guarantees, equal rights, and the need for a world order based on consent of the governed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Europe
Poland
Warning on furnace use during cold snap safety alert
Authorities warn the public to avoid burning a fire in a furnace when water is frozen to prevent explosions and serious damage or possible injury during the cold spell.
Regulation to limit meals to two dishes announced
Lyons France January 22 Edward Herriott of the national subsistence bureau said a regulation will be issued soon requiring restaurants to serve only two dishes per customer per meal excluding hors d oeuvres and dessert.
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Lyons
France
Edward Herriott
National Subsistence Bureau
Night fight leaves one marine dead in Dominican action
Washington report states a night clash between native bands and American marines in the Dominican Republic resulted in the death of one marine and severe injuries to another. The incident was reported to the navy department today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dominican Republic
Navy Department
Mass Rally on County Division Probed at Commercial Club
A large meeting at the Commercial club will discuss county division plans. Proponents and opponents from Lava Dempsey Paz and other nearby towns will speak as maps and data are explained. Local factors push to keep towns in Bannock county and a compromise may move division forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Lava
Dempsey
Rapaz
Bannock County
J. E. MacAlpine
Boise State
Alexander
Brady seeks funding for Idaho sheep experiment station
Senator Brady introduced an amendment to the agricultural bill proposing 20000 to equip and maintain a United States sheep experiment station at Fremont station in Fremont county Idaho. The secretary of agriculture favored 12500 but the house committee eliminated the item. Brady pressed for action as passage of the 640 acre bill could force readjustment in western sheep preserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
United States
Fremont Station
Fremont County
Idaho
Secretary of Agriculture
House Committee of Agriculture
Senate
Tr. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Idaho Wool Growers’ Association
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
West
Coal Supply Arrival Eases City Pressure
E T Emery head of Union Pacific Canal company arrived in the city to survey the coal situation and aid relief. The Tribune reported the Short Line would deliver fifty cars to needy points with safeguards against hoarding. Coal began arriving yesterday morning and is expected to relieve the shortage quickly as ICC requires explanations for high prices and car returns within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Emery
Union Pacific Canal Company
the Tribune
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheat Market Close in Chicago on Jan 22
The Chicago wheat market closed with May wheat at 1.86 1/4 dollars, corn at 1.00 dollars, and oats at 58 cents. This brief market note records the day’s closes for futures contracts.
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Chicago
Daniels Defends Navy Shell Contract With Hadfields
Secretary Daniels issued a statement defending awarding to Hadfields Limited a British munition firm for a large number of naval armor piercing projectiles at about $200 below the lowest American bid. He rejects claims of a British push to depress the U S steel market and criticizes Bethlehem Steel for hindering competition, saying only foreign or patriotic rivals justify a government projectile factory under wartime prepardness.
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Washington
Daniels
Hadfields, Limited
Department
Hadfields
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehems Company
Navy
Four Face Trial on Murder Charge
Wytheville Virginia January 22 four men Fred Fisher Lech Fisher Gord Fisher and William Spencer were arraigned for trial under indictments charging first degree murder in the killing of Joe Peebles during a religious revival at Pine Last July.
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Wytheville
Fred Fisher
Lech Fisher
Gord Fisher
William Spencer
Joe Peebles
Piny
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Sisters Form Corporation For Hospital
NEW Paper
Indorsed
Colorado
Denver
Weather Bureau
Lander
Wyo
Rapid City
Sheridan
Valentine
Neb
Cheyenne
North Platte
St. Paul
Northwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Wilson
Marshall
America
League of Nations
League For Peace
New World
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