19 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
1
French forces attacked and recaptured positions northwest of Verdun causing heavy German losses. The action cost Germany 500 prisoners and widened the French line while German counterattacks failed to regain ground, increasing German casualties.
Washington reports war department officials expect the draft lottery to be held tomorrow at the Capitol with senate and house military committee witnesses. Two drawings create a master key to place thousands in order across 4557 exemption districts, with 687000 needed now and about half exempted. The event will occur Friday at 9 30 in a large Capitol committee room, under sealed capsules and armed guards, to ensure fairness and speed.
A letter from Liasiloff’s chief of staff accuses Nicola Lenine of being an agent of the German General Staff and says his task is to compromise the provisional government. Russians hold eastern Novica as an extraordinary cabinet meets over moving the seat to Moscower. Government forces bivouac around the General Staff and the Winter Palace, cannons posted, signaling an impending decisive clash between order and disorder.
Paris reports a German assault last night 100 metres south of St Quentin with the enemy gaining a footing but then being driven from most of the positions by a French counter attack. A separate Verdun attack near Nyeveur Wood was repelled.
Dia drams have been received at the signal corps aviation school at North Island of the new insignia to distinguish officers and men in the American flying corps. A junior aviator will wear a silver shield with the American flag and a wing, while military aviators will have a shield with the flag between two mis. Enlisted aviators get a four blade propeller in a circular blue field with wings, and aviation mechanics share a similar insignia with the squadron number. Other aviation service personnel will wear a white propeller on the left arm.
In Johnson Pennsylvania on July 19 Tompkins admitted killing the Humphries family, signaling a confession to the murder.
July 19 in Petrograd reports that Perveizeff, Minister of Justice, has resigned from his post. The sudden move prompts political upheaval and questions about future governance.
The president grants pardons to sixteen suffragists who had been serving sixty days in detention. The action lifts their sentence and restores their rights.
The text discusses a sermon by Mr Organ on the second chapter of Acts, stressing that the essence of Christianity lies in Peter’s Pentecost message and the grace of God through the atonement. It warns ignorance of scripture as a calamity and urges preaching the Word to shape eternal choices.
Amsterdam reports that Constantinople will host a large department store for women with no male employees. The Vossische Zeitung notes the policy as a notable development in Turkish women’s life.
Washington July 19 The senate endorsed Hoover by viva voce and rejected Reed Missouri's amendment to run the food control bill with a five member board instead of three.
The Idaho district shifts focus to National Guard enlistment to reach war-length strength. Lt Miles leads the effort with regular army support at the local station. A single recruit, Leo H Maag of this city, joined the signal corps earlier this morning. Colored recruits are urged to enlist in cavalry and infantry. Navy and Marine recruiting was quiet today at the Pocatel lo station.
Washington veterans reports say Red Cross wartime council officers explained hurried orders sent thousands of comfort kits to Red Cross headquarters for General Pershing's forces in France. Pershing thanked the volunteers noting the gifts remind soldiers that people at home stand behind them.
A. Miltenberger reports the Ryan Fruit Co warehouse in Salt Lake City burned, with an estimated $20,000 loss covered by insurance. The fire, possibly from spontaneous combustion in banana storage, destroyed five carloads of watermelons and other nuts while four railroad cars nearby were scorched. The brick office building was saved and company operations continue through branch houses.
Washington July 19 Secretary Fieldfield submitted a report to the Senate in response to Brandegee's resolution demanding an explanation of the census bureau population estimates used to set draft quotas. The figures are shown to be based on actual registration data in each district and subdivision.
County Assessor R C Graham reports auto related receipts in Bannock County totaling about 21000, more than twice last year. Pocatello gains as an automobile center with 78 chauffeur licenses 41 motorcycle licenses 30 dealer licenses and 1265 car licenses issued to date.
Rexburg reports a brutal murder Friday at the Eastern Beet and Seed Karn between Rexburg and Sugar City. Victims Biscarra and his wife’s sister were linked to a plot to abduct the women. Frank Biscarra was killed with an axe. Suspect Frank Rios denies involvement as Sheriff N Corey investigates.
A Geneva dated report says a German raid on St Quentin safes emptied banks of money notes script and private account books carried to Germany. Bank directors and staff refused to open safes during the burglary.
Amsterdam reports the Reichstag majority backs a peace resolution. The Tageblatt notes the majority’s committee split earlier with two center and one liberal dissenters. It states 221 deputies are expected to vote for the measure.
Fifty persons charged with rioting on July Fourth were placed on preliminary hearing before a justice of the peace. Pickets from the Old Dominion mine were among those alleged to have caused the riot and the court denied separate trials.
Washington July 19 Rear Admiral Albert W Grant was named vice admiral by President Wilson. The promotion accompanies a partial Atlantic fleet reorganization. Admiral Mayo remains in general command, with further changes hinted but not specified.
Sydney reports G. Finley of West Australia the world breast stroke champion has a commission with a corps of the British army in Egypt. He previously served in Palestine after leaving Australia as a private. In 1910 Finley won the King’s Cup, a coveted English swimming trophy.
City cigar makers including Trapp & Son Ford's Kerr Bros Hayes Bros Caravelis Co Bank Cigar Store and Commercial Hotel met to announce prices on cigars and cigarettes will not rise while current stock lasts. They warn future increases may occur due to higher wholesale costs and the unsettled war tax bill while stocks remain on hand.
The county clerk's office holds a complete registry of men registered for the army draft with their serial numbers. The public may inspect the list to learn their own number, and drawings will be based on these serials. In Bagsnock County, serials run from 1 to 3792 and drawings may begin soon.
New York July 2 copper market held steady with nearby futures at 26.56 and transit noted as quiet. Traders cited modest volume and mixed sentiment as prices hovered near session lows.
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