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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
1
Officials say Britain’s July reply to the American plan on rail interference is unsatisfactory as it focuses on specific cases rather than guiding principles. They view it as not fully upholding a stance warranted by international law and United States expectations.
Merchants claim on trade is hampered by blacklists and plan to present a formal protest to the safe department. They say a federal government appeal will detail how foreign business with Britain and allies requires a letter of assurance from the foreign trade department of the British embassy, stating no objection to the consignment.
Denver July 24 Thomas M Patterson former United States senator and nationally known editor died yesterday from apoplexy in his seventy seventh year Funeral services will be simple and held Tuesday at 2 o clock per the deceased wishes Governor Carlson declares a hat holiday Tuesday and state house will be closed
London July 24 Sir Frederick E. Smith the attorney general told Kent's counsel he could not grant a fiat to allow an appeal against the death sentence to go to the house of lords.
Copenhagen reports two ferries collided on the Spree near Sunday. One boat sank and several people were drowned, according to Politiken. Authorities investigated the crash and began rescue operations.
John Hares 26, a farm laborer, was shot during a deputy raid on a suspected bordello south of Blackfoot Idaho. He died from a wound to the neck near the spinal column. Coroner Peck will summon a jury to determine blame as others in the raid are jailed or sought.
London reports July 24 that Prime Minister Asquith requests a vote of credit totaling about 2,082,000,000 pounds to finance wartime needs. The sum equates to roughly 14.16 billion dollars, underscoring the scale of mobilization.
Freddie Welsh and Charlie White have signed terms with Colorado Springs promoters for a twenty round championship bout on Labor Day.
Join Fitzgerald, an longtime Pocatello resident and city street sweeper, died at General hospital after being struck by a five passenger car on the Halliday street subway incline. He suffered internal injuries and a dislocated shoulder. funeral arrangements are pending with Schumaker and Hall.
In Kenansville North Carolina on July 24 Samuels Stocks stands trial in Duplin County Court charged with participating in the lynching of Joseph Black. Black a Black man was killed after authorities say he helped his son armed with a gun following an attack on a white girl. Stocks, from Greene County, is alleged to have been a leader of the mob that abducted Black from Lenoir County jail in Kinston and carried him to Greene County where he was killed on April 5.
In Utah and parts of Idaho Oregon and other states Mormons held Pioneer Day exercises marking the sixty ninth anniversary of Brigham Young and his colony arriving in Salt Lake Valley.
Washington dispatch notes July 24 entries include thirty teams for the Civilian Rifle club championship with squads from Phoenix Arizona and Wallace Idaho among entrants.
Tulsa July 24 Prairie Oil and Gas company announces a ten cent cut to poster price of 4.45 per barrel for mid-continent crude oil.
Market update shows July wheat nearing close with September futures up 78 percent driven by ongoing demand. Oats advance 66 as traders monitor grain prices amid harvest weather and export signs.
Norfolk July 24 Only one allied warship is in sight off the Virginia capes waiting for the German submarine Deutschland or Bremen. The ship has been cruising far out and may sail soon as preparations finish. The eastern forwarding company says the Deutschland will depart just as soon as it can get ready. A reliable source notes the company contracted a large consignment of gold to be taken on the submersible.
Indianapolis notes the death of James Whitcomb Riley due to paralysis. The Hoosier poet, born 1848, rose from itinerant sign painter to national fame through Hoosier dialect verse, tours with Bill Nye, and honors from Yale, Penn, and Indiana University. He donated library and school site in 1911 and never married.
Senator Townsend charged that militia were sent to the Mexican border under false pretenses and urged returning forces not in active service home as he debated the army bill.
London July 24 Asquith told John Redmond leader of the Irish Nationalists the government would not introduce an Irish bill without substantial agreement. Redmond obtained leave to move adjournment of the commons to call attention to the rapidly growing unrest and the government’s reluctance to fully carry out temporary settlement terms.
Washington July 24 The president discussed child labor legislation with congressional leaders and indicated he would defer the legislative program decision to a senate caucus set to meet later in the week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to recommend the confirmation of John H. Clarke to the Supreme Court on July 24 in Washington.
A humorous letter from Fred S. Elle in Douglas Arizona describes observing New Jersey National Guard formation at the border. He imagines joining as a war reporter in eccentric attire while joking about pay and movie rights. He notes passing Nogales and meeting American troops.
Six German destroyers engaged by British light forces off Schouwen Bank suffered damage but reached the Belgian coast. Dutch coast reports heavy firing with five destroyers observed fleeing toward Zeebrugge. one vessel listed. Concurrently the British captured parts of Pozieres and advanced toward Guillemont as German Kaiser comments on trench life and duty.
A meeting at the Y M C A aims to organize a semi military local company for drills outings and outdoor sports for healthy citizens. It will be independent of state or national jurisdiction with 150 men planned and twenty five already signed, led by William McCormick and Car Sutton.
Rome July 24 Pope Benedict received members of the sacred college who offered greetings on the eve of his natal day He recalled past efforts to alleviate the horrors of war and hasten the end of the conflict and expressed regret that no one has yet persuaded the belligerents to negotiate for peace.
Dallas July 24 Colquitt leads in the Texas primary for United States senator with Culberson second. Prohibition submission is favored by 5639 votes.
Berlin reports German torpedo boats from Flanders sailed up the Thames on July 22 23 without seeing British naval forces. They encountered small British cruisers but returned to base unharmed. British gains on the Somme amounted to a few houses at Pozieres with heavy casualties. officials say no strategic advantage.
Italian forces report progress in Antico with Austrian positions below Mount Cis mont captured.
Beat Cavalry Constantinople reports Turkish forces defeated British cavalry east of Suez near the canal as of July 24. The dispatch notes Turkish success against a British force and positions near key routes in the theater.
July 24 dispatch says Russian forces are advancing toward the fortified Turkish village of Erzingan in Armenian territory, with a formal announcement confirming the advance.
Lieutenant Mare chal flew over the German capital last month dropping provisions and heading toward Russian lines but was forced to land in Poland where he was captured.
David Lloyd George told the commons that British resourcefulness and intelligence would win the war in a few months. This statement signals renewed optimism and resolve at a high government level amid ongoing conflict.
Berlin dispatch states the Kaiser has shifted from the western to the eastern front with his top officials, a move announced today.
Arrivals from Mexico City report Carranza will issue secret decrees to fold into a new constitution. Foreign investors must accept Mexican law exclusively and forego privileges not enjoyed by Mexicans.
Copper prices in New York on July 24 held firm with electrolytic copper at 24 27. The report notes steady trading activity in the metal market as buyers and sellers maintain prices amid market briefings.
In the last 24 hours New York reports 11 deaths from infantile paralysis and 89 new cases in the city. Public health officials note ongoing spread and urge precautions as the outbreak continues.
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