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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
1
A Idaho House bill by Representative Rehrbeis proposes dividing Bannock county to create Bear River county with the town of Spring as the county seat The measure advances to third reading in the house tomorrow.
Berlin reports Germany has transmitted a new note to the United States regarding the president's address to the Senate. The note says it has received deep consideration and that Germany is gratified that the speech aligns with its principles and wishes.
The firm formerly known as Meter Hardware Company will be renamed McBeth Hardware Company after a change in ownership. Mr McBeth, who joined as a partner two years ago, will assume control and continue operating at the same location and with the same business focus.
The Lowe state senate approved a segregation measure by 42 to 3 and sent it to the house for concurrence. The amendment would submit the proposal to voters at a fixed legislative session and set a June 27 deadline for the date.
Ogden reports a break in at the high school the night before last with cash missing. About 156 in ten dollar bills and 127 in aliver were taken. Two men Ed Liederman 23 and Eugene Hall alias McNelly are wanted. both are ex convicts.
Albany N Y Jan 31 a new law on compulsory education and child labor takes effect tomorrow. It tightens rules preventing under fifteen year olds from seeking factory or workshop work by requiring a graduation diploma from a public private or parochial elementary school. Previously completion of the sixth grade sufficed to obtain a work certificate.
At El Pago on January 31 troops were withdrawn from the international bridge when the port opened. No disturbances occurred and routine operations resumed without incident.
Seattle January 31 The German American Bank capitalized at 100000 did not open for business today. The clearing house stated the general situation is not serious. The Federal Reserve Bank at San Francisco offered local banks 68006000 if needed.
General Francisco R. Serrano of Sonora says American newspapers misreported the Stone House incident. He explains Mexican troops repulsed filibusters at Casa de Piedra on the Mexican side, and asserts border cattle rustling drives heightened vigilance.
New York on January 31 reports the annual Charity ball at the Waldorf Astoria will be financially and socially successful. The event has stood as a premier society function for sixty years and will donate proceeds to the New York Nursery and Child's Hospital.
Evidence shows customers of the Connolly firm lost forty thousand dollars during the peace period in New York. The case implicates market transactions and customer losses revealed in testimony.
Evangelists missionaries and Christian workers from many lands gather in Chicago for the thirtieth annual reunion and revival conference of Moody Bible Institute alumni. Founder's Day exercises conclude the event next Monday with speakers including Bishop Luther Wilson Rev A B Winchester Rev Reuben Torre y and Pastor Paul Rader.
Water department reports ongoing thawing of frozen mains with a steam traction engine at Whitman and Arthur corner. Crews dig up mains on Whitman to Garfield and on Garfield to Lewis, with the North Second avenue section nearly clear but pipes largely broken. Fire hydrants remain frozen at Garfield as the main there is still frozen.
Report from retrograd January 31 notes Polish travelers or officials express appreciation for President Wilson's support of Poland. An ambassador Francis is mentioned as part of the mission and an autograph moment is described in relation to advocacy.
Albany reports Governor Whitman offered a pardon to Mrs Byrne if she agreed to discuss birth control law and possible changes. A committee might be appointed to investigate the subject and assess hardship and potential amendments to existing statutes.
Experts gather in Boston for the seventh Good Roads congress under the American Association auspices to discuss up to date road materials street maintenance and traffic demands. Government officials and prominent engineers will speak on highway cooperation and modern street planning during the five day program.
In Steubenville Ohio readers note rising prices for newspapers as publishers push rates to cover higher costs of white paper. The notices mention weekly editions and varying copy charges from one cent to two, reflecting the strain on local print costs.
Paris, January report shows William Chester of New York was sentenced to five months imprisonment and a fine of francs for attempting to aid the enemy. His appeal has led to a higher court review where the sentence was extended to ten years in prison.
Paris reports an official notice that the transport Admiral Magon carrying 950 soldiers to Bolloniki and escorted by a destroyer rate was torpedoed January 25. Of the soldiers 809 were saved.
A clipped notice summarizes British life for the past two months with brief references to economic activity cultural events and public matters. Details are fragmentary but emphasize ongoing social and civic concerns.
Published list shows January totals of 960 officers and 31,394 men. The five-week period ending after January 31 reveals 815 officers and 36,350 men for the test twenty-three days of Deckikier, with Somme offensive totals reaching 552,371 since the campaign began.
The notice proclaims unrestricted warfare policy effective February 1 and sets maritime zones around the North Sea and French coast. Neutral ships within these zones may be attacked at their own risk. The area is bounded by a line from the Dutch coast to Schelling lightship and extends to 62 degrees north, three miles off Faroe Island south point.
Alice Wheeldon aged fifty of Derby, her daughter aged twenty seven, and Magon a twenty four year old Southampton chemist face a murder conspiracy charge involving Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson. The trio deny knowledge of the charge and offered no statement after formal evidence. Proceedings continue until Saturday.
The weather bureau forecasts a severe and prolonged cold wave moving rapidly eastward from Missouri after a strong storm centered there. The cold spell is expected to affect districts east of the Rocky Mountains, with unusually low temperatures anticipated across the eastern states.
Washington date January 31 The senate approved the Jones bill to designate Alaska as dry territory. The measure awaits action in the house as the session continues.
A fragmentary report notes a South American reserve bank board meeting in Washington and mentions authorization for a First San bar to operate. reference to a Wiki 683 Aires capital appears garbled and unclear.
Judge Guheen of the district court set multiple bootlegging cases for trial this week. Mike Dudeneké faces selling intoxicating liquor on February 5 at 9:30. Fred Bowden and Gus Poulos are slated for February 5 at 2 and 7:30 respectively. Robert Griffin and obo Wanak plus dualia Ybla face February 6 at 2. Tay Licosta, Fernando MUjicca, and John Pattig scheduled February 7 for assisting in maintaining a common nuisance. Nettie Townsend set for February 8 at 1:30. Several defendants have pleaded guilty or changed pleas as the docket clears.
In Chicago the wheat market shows a close of 92.71 for May contracts with corn at 99. The data includes scattered trades and price figures amid a brisk session in January, with analysts noting tighter supply expectations for the coming harvest.
Copper prices in New York on January 31 held steady as quoted levels remained unchanged amid quiet trading.
Miss Ida Bistiine county treasurer reports delinquent property taxes totaling 26 825 16 dollars bringing countywide delinquents to 78, up 94 from last year. County districts owe 996 144 04, with 11 60074 delinquent. Pocatello area shows 334 02712 assessed, 11 961 60 delinquent. Outside towns report 36 519 owed and 8 962 88 delinquent.
A letter from President Wilson backing daylight saving was read at a Saturday convention session in Washington, as supporters urged moving the clock forward to gain daylight and energy savings.
Philadelphia January 31 prominent society figures from New York Boston and Washington attended the marriage of Miss Plandr Shiman Thackara to Frederic Caldwell of Ashington at Rosement. Miss Thackara is a daughter of Alexander M Thackara American consul general in Paris and a granddaughter of the late General William T Sherman.
Phoenix January 31 The Arizona senate opened a debate on a bill to build a state smelter and reduction works using a constitutional provision allowing the commonwealth to engage in industries. The estimated cost, excluding site purchase, is about three quarters of a million dollars.
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