23 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
1
London reports German aircraft bombed Dunkirk on Friday. One aeroplane was shot down between Dunkirk and Furness at Great Dunes. two German airmen died. Ten unexploded bombs remained on the wreck. Paris notes six Dunkirk residents killed and fourteen injured. a large warehouse burned.
British air men dropped bombs on Bruges and Belgium docks as reported from Amsterdam. The result is unclear and the aviator escaped unharmed after an engagement with German forces.
Zeppelins of an unknown number passed Cromer England at 10 30 tonight from the sea and moved inland to the southeast Electric lights were put out and the airships flashed searchlights as they advanced
Inquiry at official quarters finds no new news about a supposed Zeppelin over Cromer last night. Belief grows that noise may have been from aeroplanes or sea planes, with confirmations scarce from King's Lynn Lowestoft and Dover dispatches.
Rome reports the Yemen governor refuses Italian demands regarding Hodeida consulate incidents. He will not surrender the British consul, punish intruders into the Italian consulate, or honor the Italian flag, fearing native unrest and Ottoman displeasure.
London police court found a man guilty for calling two men Germans, ruling that such taunts risk breach of the peace. He received a ten shilling fine or seven days in prison.
The steamer Fern a British collier brought into San Juan Porto Rico as a German prize by the Karlsruhe cruiser must put to sea or be interned during the war. The state department will decide how it will be dealt with as a naval toner.
Rome dispatch reports Count Karl Stuerih, Austrian premier, has resigned. Dr. L von Bilinski, Austro Hungarian finance minister, expected to succeed him.
Deputy Lehrbas reports a Boise meeting on a new game law with a commission form. sportsmen push for a commission while Governor Alexander resists ceding control, storming about the room but indicating favorable odds for passage despite his stance. The bill’s fate hinges on funding and broad public ownership of fish and game resources.
The Osservatore Romano responds to Belgian Catholic papers accusing it of bias in reporting Belgium's wartime events. It says it publishes official communications from both sides and neutral coverage, noting it suppressed dispatches about Cardinal Mercier's arrest as the news was untrue.
The weather bulletin reports fair conditions in Washington on Sunday with a likely mix of rain or snow to the west. No change expected in the city’s charm or daily routine.
Paul Jones was arrested last night in the flat iron building and charged with selling cocaine. Police say they found drug evidence linking him to a sale, and Jones has prior court connections. He complained that good fortune always brings arrest as officers detain him for possible county authorities action.
In Washington on January 23 officials noted the postponement of the inquiry into the president's recess appointment powers as the Committee led by Chairman Culberson did not set a new meeting time and abandoned today’s session, signaling a possible resolution or dormancy of the dispute.
Rome reports a rising toll from the earthquake now at 15 000 with Maria Irti, exhumed after seven days, witnessing seven children dying around her in Ortuccchio. Her grief and powerlessness are said to have driven her to insanity.
Harry K Thaw leaves Concord under guard amid a friendly crowd. Special prosecutor William Jerome arrives to press surrender and Thaw, unrepresented, avoids an elderly woman's kiss during court proceedings in New Hampshire.
Sacramento Calif January 23 Governor Johnson spoke against amendments to the anti alien land act. He indicated he would veto the bill if the legislature yesterday passed the version removing the three year leasing clause.
Washington January 25 senate Democrats reached a final agreement on the administration ship purchase bill and adopted a resolution making it a party measure. Three Democrats opposed the resolution but it was later made unanimous on Bankhead’s motion.
Chicago on January 23 saw May wheat finish up 1.44 percent. The market moved higher on preliminary demand signals and tighter supplies as traders awaited U.S. crop data.
The Neil F. Boyle company plans a three story brick wholesale and jobbing house at First avenue and Carey street in Pocatello. Ground—formerly a coal yard—will host a two lot complex with a large basement. The move shifts headquarters from Blackfoot and promises a new hub for hardware sales with local salesmen and staff.
Louis D. Brandeis testified before the federal industrial relations committee and argued that large corporations tend to degenerate labor, likening US Steel directors to an emperor who refuses to war with workers. He blamed industrial unrest on a clash between liberty and industrial absolutism and urged limits on industrial size, also criticizing philanthropic foundations as inconsistent with democratic aims.
The Hague January 23 The Dutch government sent a communication to the legislature urging prolongation of the enlistment period in the territorial army. It states the county’s position requires the force to be ready at all times and notes government possesses information not disclosed to the public, deemed not in state interests to reveal even in committee.
Doctors protest a county bid process for a health officer noting bids were identical and even as low as one dollar. Dr. R. J. Smith argues the plan undermines proper remuneration and violates state rules, urging payment to attract licensed local physicians.
Washington dispatches report chaos and police disorder in Mexico with claims that Villa troops ill treated women near capture sites. Obregon denies Puebla attack. Zapata forces reportedly four miles from Puebla. Puebla retaken by Zapata commander Orales, via Mexico City El Paso.
Washington dispatch reports Brigadier General Bliss ordered to report to the War Department as assistant chief of staff and Brigadier General T. F. Davis stationed in Douglas Arizona to assume command of the border troops for the present.
Paris dated January 23 Swiss troops have reinforced sections of their frontier due to uncertain conditions, according to Geneva advices.
Petrograd dispatch notes a Russian push from Skempe toward Lipno in the Plock area of northern Poland. In the Caucasus fighting slows as Turkish dead are buried, with concerns of an illness outbreak. Russia also begins programs to occupy wounded in hospitals with trades and to teach literacy to the illiterate.
Paris reports Allied forces, per a French statement, mending earthworks damaged by weather and mounting minor advances amid heavy shelling. German bombardment at Berry-au-Bac followed, with the Meuse near St Hubert seeing infantry actions and French artillery forcing an ammo depot evacuation. Forty prisoners were taken in counter attacks behind German positions.
Paris reports Labassee thirteen miles southwest of Lille is now occupied by the allies. German forces attacked in massed companies after building forces near Festubert but were repelled with heavy losses. By Wednesday the allies advanced and hold Labassee.
Berlin reports no official confirmation of Swiss and Italian mobilization rumors. The Russian railway station near Chenciny ten miles southwest of Kielce was destroyed by a single shell, with all troops killed as Austrians attacked.
Berlin reports enemy airmen dropped bombs over Ghent and Zeebrugge with no success. Allied attacks between Souain Perthes North Chanons and northwest of Pouta and Mousson were beaten back. Some officers and men were captured. In two days Germany says it took seven cannon and five machine guns. Prussia remains quiet with other eastern theatre advances.
Noordwijk fishermen in the Netherlands reported sighting an airship in the North Sea Friday night. A Leysden dispatch says the vessel apparently foundered and could not be seated by the observers.
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