Banks Prove Gains In National Banking System
The comptroller of the currency reports National Banks show strength, safety, and law observance with resources totaling 18.553 billion, up 61 percent since 1914 before the Federal Reserve. State banks rose 34 percent in the same period, while overall banking power climbs to 37.529 billion.
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Washington
Ccurrency
United States
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve Banks
Mulhall
War Savings Stamps Offered to Aid WWI Effort
The article urges every citizen to support soldiers at the French front by purchasing War Savings stamps and certificates. It explains the 1918 series, stamps valued at five dollars each when matured to one hundred dollars by 1923, and how owners may redeem or receive monthly interest. It notes local committee work and school participation in the campaign.
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Tribune
W. P. Havener
Bannock
United States War Savings
United States
War Savings
Treasury Department
Washington
Money Order Post Office
Explosion Reported Near Friedrichshafen Zeppelin Works
A tremendous explosion with gunfire and a large fire column was heard toward Friedrichshafen this morning. A Rosenberg telegram received at St. Gall suggests the blast was caused by an air attack on the Zeppelin works at Friedrichshafen.
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Zurich
Friedrichshafen
Rosenberg
St. Gall
Unknown Augustine sermons found in German archives
A series of hitherto unknown sermons of St Augustine were discovered at Wolfenbüttel, Brunswick, by Father Germain Morin, a Belgian Benedictine monk, according to German papers.
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Amsterdam
St. Augustine
Wolfenbuttel
Brunswick
Germain Morin
British shipping losses rise with nine vessels lost
London reporting an official summary shows increased British shipping losses with the destruction of nine vessels over 1600 tons and six smaller ships.
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London
Sunday Thrift Day at Churches in Pocatello Area
February 3 designated as Thrift day with plans to present thrift and war savings to church congregations. Y M C A Salvation Army and L D S church groups will host talks. leaflets on war savings available upon request.
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Ministerial Association of Pocatello
Salvation Army
Bannock County
List of registrants to appear for military examination
The exemption board will publish Friday a list of registrants classified in Class 1 who must appear at the courthouse for physical examination Monday morning. Over three hundred notification boards have been sent to registrants. the list was not finished in time for today’s publication.
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Court House
Tribune
Pershing Attends War Council in Versailles Session
General Pershing joins General Bliss at a supreme war council session in Versailles France on January 31. They participate as Allied leaders shaping military strategy during the war.
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Pershing
Versailles
France
Supreme War Council
General Bliss
Paris Raids and Allied Demands Across Front
Allied reports claim fierce Teuton fire on the northern front halted advances as Paris endures bombardment. Official broadcasts say heavy enemy raids threaten the city with bombardment measures and a grim war toll.
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Ian
Teuton
Paris
Paris Air Raid Death Toll and Injuries Rise
Paris reports twenty killed and about fifty wounded in last night’s air raid. Official confirmation lists civilian casualties and damage across the city.
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Paris
Flour Order Tightens Rations Across Bakery Goods
Washington January 31 with a presidential proclamation ordering all firms persons and associations involved in bread cakes crackers biscuits pastries and other bakery products to obtain licenses by February 4 or limit consumption to less than three barrels of flour and meal per month.
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Washington
New Draft Regulations Tackle Physical Exams and Partial Service
Washington officials announced new draft rules requiring physical examinations for registrants and sizing them by height and weight. Men not rejected would face partial military service under the outlined provisions, as disclosed by Crowder.
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Washingtonan
Crowder
Mexican Must Show His Papers
El Paso January 31. A Mexican man presenting at the county tax collector for a poll tag is asked for registration and exemption cards. If he cannot answer, he is sent to the department of justice investigators for questioning, aimed at stopping floating Mexican voters paid to vote by politicians.
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el Paso
Jan
Department of Justice
Take a Hop Prove Health General Service Test
The British army uses a hop test to judge fitness for service. A recruit hops twenty times on each foot after raising the other foot five inches, watching for breathlessness pallor or anxious expression. Pulse is checked before and two minutes after. an increase of more than five beats indicates insufficient health for duty.
Comfort fund booth aids 350 soldiers in trenches
Paris reports a booth run by Madam Ierone, president of the French Women’s Rights League. She organizes a sale of toys and novelties to raise money to provide comforts for 350 soldiers in the trenches.
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Paris
Madamierone
French Womans Rights League
Three Shots Halt French Front Raid Leaves Casualties
An American position in France was raided in heavy fog after daylight. The assault followed an artillery barrage. Two Americans were killed four wounded one missing believed captured. Casualties have been common in the sector with deaths from shell fire and a sniper’s bullet.
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France
Associated Press
Million Grows Defiance at German War Lords
The German strike expands in Berlin with 700000 workers on strike including 50000 women. Socialist leaders were arrested in several German towns as the movement gains momentum from Copenhagen reports.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Berlin
Army Officer to Retire After 42 Years Service
Washington D C Jan 31 Col Frank N Jones Seventh U S Infantry will be placed on the retired list tomorrow on account of age He is a native of Mississippi and a West Point class of 79 graduate Recently he has been stationed at Camp Greene North Carolina
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Washington, D. C
Frank N. Jones
U.S. Infantry
Col. Jones
Mississippi
West Point
Camp Greene
North Carolina
Major General Donald Named Inspector of War Trophies
London January 31 Major General C G Donald receives appointment to a new army office titled Inspector of War Trophies. The post elevates his duties within the War Office as part of honors and reorganizations.
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London
C. G. Donald
Maine Maple Sugar Boom In Eastern Maine
Bangor Maine Jan 31 More maple trees will be tapped for syrup this spring in eastern Maine than for many years past due to a white sugar shortage boosting demand for maple. Authorities expect a fine season if sap runs with late thaws and heavy snow could delay melting but aid sap flow.
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Bangor
Maine
President Urges Farmers to Halt Partisan Movements
President Wilson appeals to American farmers to focus on wartime needs and avoid partisan activities. He notes federal officers will monitor polling places at the next election to deter divisive actions, stressing that no legal actions have been taken yet. The call arises from a University of Illinois conference where President James delivered the message.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
University of Illinois
Urbana
James of
Balloon scare alarms Gotham as zeppelin sighted over Manhattan
New York reports its first Zeppelin scare when an American dirigible balloon conducted a trial over the city. The pear shaped craft with a small car hung beneath, seen coming from the north at about 1500 feet, sailing over Manhattan to Governor's Island.
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New York
Manhattan Island
Governor’s Island
Thrift Luncheon Introduced in El Paso War Stamp Drive
In El Paso Texas on January 31 a thrift luncheon was served to thrift stamp committee members. The menu included army hard bread one meat and one vegetable with dessert missing. Admission required a thrift card bearing at least one $5 stamp.
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el Paso
Texas
Virginia inaugurates Westmoreland Davis as governor
Visitors arrive in Richmond for the inauguration of Westmoreland Davis as Virginia governor with emphasis on his farming background. Davis won the Democratic nomination amid farmer support, succeeding Henry G. Stuart as the state’s chief executive.
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Richmond
Virginia
Westmoreland Davis
Henry G. Stuart
Old Dominion
Davis
Montclair Goes Dry as Licenses Expire Tonight
Montclair New Jersey, Jan 31 at midnight the current liquor licenses expire and eight saloons plus three wholesale outlets must cease operations making the town completely dry. The town commission ordered no new licenses be issued rather than a public vote.
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Montclair
N. J
Interstate Commerce Commission approves 15 percent rise in railroad through rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized about a 15 percent increase in railroad commodity rates from the east and interior points. The decision, made yesterday, ends the long intermountain rate case and will raise through rates to the coast to match higher levels.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
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