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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
1
July 18 incident ends with J. McIntyre fatally harming four people including a white woman and three Black victims. Police storm the barricaded residence after a prolonged exchange. McIntyre and his wife are central figures as public safety units enter the scene.
Atlanta reports floods receding in North Carolina while South Carolina endures worsening damage. Rail lines and factories hit. Tennessee rivers run high and Knoxville measures thirty feet. Four more deaths raise flood toll to nineteen as hundreds of travelers remain marooned and losses near thirteen million dollars.
Baltimore reports the German merchant submarine Deutschland nearing completion of loading and preparing to depart after a German embassy aide delivered a large package to Captain Koenig. Analysts believe the bundle contains clearance papers.
Tokio report states the Japanese government has begun a comprehensive inquiry into Imperial industrial and commercial conditions. The study investigates population changes, occupations, public and independent work, and unemployment, aiming to devise measures to develop Japan's industrial and commercial system.
In Beverly a mother killed two children in a tragic incident described as a violent act by an unstable caregiver. Reports name the victims as five year old Beverly and an 18 year old Milan, with Effie cited as a relative or associate. The exact circumstances remain unclear in the fragmented text.
Dick Bass is in the county jail on a serious charge of highway robbery. Police say Bass and an accomplice attacked J F Larsen near the courthouse, beat him, and took money, though Larsen denies a robbery intent. Bass faces a hearing tomorrow. his partner is at large.
London reporters say Sir Roger Casement's appeal against the death penalty for treason tied to the Dublin revolt was dismissed. Supporters seek reprieve. observers doubt a House of Lords appeal. Casement's counsel argued the crime occurred outside Britain. court ruled the first trial established the case.
Warsaw reports the German military administration allowing the revival of the Polish School Society once prohibited by Russia in 1907. The organization plans branches in every city, opening primary to high schools, establishing libraries, lecturing for educational purposes, and publishing scientific periodicals.
Washington reports President Wilson nominated Abram Elkus of New York as ambassador to Turkey to replace Henry Morgenthau who resigned to chair the Democratic financial committee. Morgenthau departs after serving as ambassador.
In New York the copper market shows limited gains as electrolytic copper remains dull for the month of July. Prices linger around early values with minor activity noted by traders.
James M. Ingersoll of Pocatello was named permanent chairman of a reorganized Prohibition party as a conference in St. Paul turned into a revival. The plan aims a broad campaign against Republicans and Democrats with leaders hinting at a party name change to unite supporters under one banner.
The British advance stalled the German third line near Orvillers though Paris calls the push costly and unsuccessful. Verdun favors the French, while Berlin claims Allied attacks were repulsed and Russians near Lutsk were driven back. Italian progress is noted from Rome as cannonading continues along the Saloniki front.
Seattle officers and a former city comptroller were killed or wounded in a raid at the Ferguson bar in the Ferguson hotel. Prohibition squad members W W Morris and C Harvey were seriously injured. proprietor Farnham held in jail as investigation continues.
A Swiss committee of women organized free entertainment at Swiss resorts for 2000 Red Cross nurses of all nations. The nurses will spend two to three weeks in the Swiss mountains at no charge.
British forces report substantial progress on a front of about one thousand yards north of Orvillers. The advance indicates strengthening momentum in the sector as Italian and allied units support operations nearby.
President Poincare spent two days visiting the Meuse and Somme fronts and conferred with Generals Joffre Foch and Fayolle.
In New York on July 18 twenty six children died and one hundred twenty one new cases were reported in the last 24 hours as health authorities intensify a campaign against the epidemic. Washington later that day shows the House approving a 135000 dollar appropriation for the campaign.
Washington July 18 Wilson met with leaders at the White House to press for the workingmen's compensation and child labor bills to be included in the legislative program.
Vienna July 18 Emperor Francis Joseph awarded Frau Marie Mittler of Waldsberg Steiermark a Madonna medallion of silver with his signature and 500 Kronen in money in recognition that she has given to the army seven sons three stepsons and two grandsons
The triennial meeting of the Woodmen of the World head camp began an executive session in Denver on July 18. Delegates will convene for ten days of discussions and decisions in the capital city.
Cedar Point is crowded with visitors for a week of state conventions. The Ohio Electric Light Association and the Master House Painters and Decorators Association of Ohio began their annual sessions today amid the influx of attendees.
Reports from Chihuahua City say northern Mexico is quiet while General Trevino states strong forces have been sent to districts where bandits are expected to appear. The update notes expected bandit activity and military precautions along the front.
Warren Paul, ex-manager of Utah Idaho Motor, secures the former Mission skating rink at South Second avenue and Bonneville street to open a first class garage and showrooms. He will handle Paige cars and plans to represent additional auto firms, offering a range of low to high priced models in an up to date service center.
Chicago grain prices show July wheat at 1114 dollars per bushel with corn at 79 and oats at 41 cents, reflecting active trading and price shifts on the market floor.
The Senate approved an enlarged naval building program allowing one hundred fifty seven war vessels in three years. Next year includes four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers, plus fifty eight submarines as part of the plan.
Berlin July 18 campaign by Munich police president generals and thirty five women's clubs against flamboyant dress draws mixed reaction. An artillery officer in France denounces Puritan mood and defends the beauty and joy of life amid war, urging respect for women and opposing a stern dress crackdown.
Authorities in Pittsburg report families of guardsmen in federal service will not be evicted for rent arrears. Property owners are warned to permit families to stay until one month after guardsmen are mustered out.
Washington reports Ambassador Arredondo conferred with Acting Secretary Polk and Henry P. Fletcher on Mexican troubles. Fletcher is named to head the American commissioners at the diplomacy conferences. Fenston seeks 500000 dollars from the War Department for border horse and mule sheds construction.
The main Villista band flees Chihuahua City before Carranza forces. They head toward Parral country where a stand is expected to be made.
Heading Toward Parral El Paso July 18 The Villista band of two hundred is believed to be headed for the Big Bend country turning south toward Parral. Late advices indicate Company E United States signal corps has arrived from Hawaii.
A letter from A. B. Richardson former Y M C A secretary in Bisbee Arizona describes border conditions near Pocatello with three thousand troops guarding the gulch. He notes repeated Mexican advance rumors and anticipation of 2400 additional troops arriving from Washington.
Mrs. William Cunningham was killed by a bolt of lightning during an electrical storm Sunday evening while in an outbuilding several miles from town. Her husband found her unconscious and a physician confirmed death was instantaneous. She came to the area in 1909 with her husband and left no children.
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