Examinations Now Under Way for Draft Quotas
Washington July 25. Districts across the country have begun drawing the Army man for physical exams as the race to be first to fit quotas under the selective draft accelerates. Marshal Crowder rules that once a registrant is posted as accepted by the local board he falls under military law and the articles of war. Failure to appear will trigger mobilization actions by the provost marshal general.
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Thentry
Washington
Marshal Crowder
Marshaeneral
Senate considers draft plan for aliens in the United States
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs a proposal to classify aliens in the country as eligible for military service, part of a broader plan discussed in Washington. Details remain uncertain as lawmakers debate practical and legal implications.
Lenin and Bolshevik Leader Sought by Russian Police
In York a report says the Russian government plans to arrest Nikolai Lenin a socialist and once respected figure. Lenin whose real name is Vladimir Ilitch Ulianov is described as a man with a record and suspected of acting as a German agent spreading peace propaganda after the revolution.
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York
Nikolai Lenine
Lenine
Russia
Valdimir Liteh Ulianoff
Russa
Iirmany
Japanese House votes down government confidence
Tokyo July 25 The house of representatives rejected a resolution of no confidence in the government by a large majority. The opposition attacked the empire’s foreign policy as the principal failing, while supporters defended the administration and its diplomacy.
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Tokio
House of Representatives
Lignen
Soreign
Liberty lasts days as Boise escapee caught
Carl Ernest, a penitentiary inmate who escaped from the Moseley farm with Bud White on Sunday night, was recaptured Monday afternoon near Boise. Ernest, serving 1 to 14 years for forgery and theft, had been moved from Pocatello. White, still at large, faced stealing an automobile in Caldwell.
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Carl Ernest
Tusty
Bud White
Mose'v Farn
Boise
Ernest
Pocatetto
Terrell
White
Caldwell
DeKay
Fletcher Marries Beatrice Bend in Mexico Embassy Ceremony
New York reports Henry P. Fletcher ambassador to Mexico wed Miss Beatrice Bend in a ceremony today. The marriage ties Fletcher to a notable diplomatic role and marks a quiet social milestone in July.
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New York
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico
Beatrice Bend
Sailors Saw Yankees Sink Six U- Boats
British sailors arriving today claim to have been near transports carrying the first American troops to France when attacked by submarines. They say German subs launched a concentrated assault but were beaten off with the loss of six submarines, only one escaping, and they witnessed heavy fire within three miles of the transports.
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Halifax
Iily
France
I W W Charged With Vagrancy in Bisbee Campaign
Bisbee Arizona July 25 Sixteen men were arrested and charged with vagrancy as part of the county campaign against the I W W and their sympathizers.
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Bisbee
Ariz
and County
Baltic naval shakeup as Razvosoff takes command
Petrograd reports Rear Admiral Razvosoff appointed commander of all Russian naval forces in the Baltic. The former commander Admiral Verdervski has been arrested for disclosing a secret government telegram.
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Petrograd
Razvosoff
Baltic
Verdervski
Markets Brief Copper Steady Wheat Corn and Oats Futures
Copper remains quiet in New York trading on July 25 as markets hold steady. In Chicago, July grain futures close with wheat at 2.41, corn at 1.63, and oats at 6.73 1-4.
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New York
Chicago
Applicants examined for second officers training camp in Idaho
About 190 Idaho applicants were cut from 400 and 66 will be chosen to go to the Presidio. Lieutenant R W Ashbrook oversaw the screening at the Valentine building room with an army medical officer. Applicants lined up, received numbers, and underwent a half hour exam plus thorough physicals.
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Pocatello
R. W. Ashbrook
Valentine Building
Ashbrook
Army
Idaho
Presidio
Henry in Charge of FTC Food Investigation Arrives
Francis J. Henry of San Francisco has arrived in Washington to assume leadership of the Federal Trade Commission's food investigation unit.
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Washington
Francis J. Henry
San Francisco
Federal Trade Commission
Troops Urged to San Jose to Guard Cannery Riots
After investigating, Colonel Davis telegraphed Major General Liggett recommending a company of troops be sent to San Jose in Santa Clara to guard life and property threatened by striking fruit-cannery workers.
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San Jose
Cal
Davis
Liggett
Western Department
U. S. Army
Santa Clara
Conferees Instructed On Food Control Bill
Washington July 25 conferees in the house were instructed to disagree to all senate amendments to the food control bill. Opposition that appeared yesterday disappeared today and no record vote was taken.
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Washington
House
Senate
Dublin convention opens on Irish question at Trinity College
A convention to seek a solution to the Irish problem opened this morning at Trinity College Dublin. The gathering aims to resolve political issues surrounding governance and national rights in Ireland. Delegates from various groups attend to discuss potential reforms and peaceably advance prospects for self-government.
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Dublin
Trinity College
Explosion on American submarine A-7 at Cavite kills five
An explosion aboard submarine A-7 at Cavite in the Philippines killed five sailors and injured three officers and crew. The dead listed include Lieutenant Arnold Marcus and Machinist's Mate H R H Lang, Gunner's Mate O H Hopewell, Chief Electrician J M Curry, Machinist's Mate A J Kunz. The blast likely resulted from ignition of gas with undetermined cause. Airman Arthur H Jacobs of Rigby Idaho among the injured.
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Washington
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Arnold Marcus
H. R. H. Lang
H. Hopewell
J. M. Curry
A. J. Kunz
Arthur H. Jacobs
Rigby
Idaho
General Espinosa Captured After Wagon Station Raid
Nogales July 25. Gen Ferdinandez Espinosa, alleged leader of bandits who raided a Wagon Station passenger train in Sinaloa Mexico last Saturday, and stole 900000 from a Wells Fargo express car and 4000 from the station, has been captured with some men. Most of the money recovered. The pursuit by Gen Flores's troops from Mazatlan followed. Ten of Espinosa's men reported killed. Paul Hertz, a German, among those captured. Espinosa previously defeated in Sinaloa gubernatorial race.
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Nogales
Ariz
Ferdinandez Espinosa
Wagon Station
Sinaloa
Mexico
Flores
Mazatlan
Espinosa
Paul Hertz
Box Car Pilferers Arrested in Bannock County Case
Nine persons, including two women, were arrested in Pogatello and Glenn's Ferry on charges of stealing items worth thousands from box cars. Police recovered over $1,000 in goods, including clothing and plush coats, with one suspect still at large.
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Joe Jones
Short Line
Yeers
Pogatello
Glenn’s Ferry
Tribune
Ace
Clark
Mountainhome
Elmore County
Mabey
Pocatello
Salt Lake City
Rex
Bannock County
Huntington
Senate War Expenditure Panel Fails Amid Vote Split
In Washington on July 25 the senate amendment to form a joint congressional war expenditures committee was defeated after a vote split. Thirty-one Republicans joined 138 Democrats to end debate while 101 Republicans opposed it, signaling the president’s disapproval.
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Washington
Senate
Congressional War Expenditures Committee
War bill takes a big jump
Washington reports the war bill for the fiscal year will total 17 billion dollars rather than the 14.25 billion Smoot estimated yesterday. The increase covers an added funding for shipping boards allies and to cover the executive deficit.
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Washington
America
Smoot
Senate
Allied conference may address wider issues in speech plan
Paris July 25 indications show the forthcoming allied conference will broaden talks beyond the Balkan situation. A statement replying to Michaelis will consider issuing a joint Reichstag speech to offset Germanys peace maneuver.
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Paris
Balkan
Michaelis
Reichstag
Germany
Guard Called Into Service In National Mobilization
Washington dispatch reports the second increment of the national guard being called into federal service on July 25. states mentioned include Wyoming Idaho and numerous eastern and southern states reinforcing the nationwide mobilization effort.
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Washington
Wyoming
Idaho
THIRTY YEARS SERVICE AND A SERGEANT
Minneapolis July 25 A veteran, Sergeant J A Deavey, completes 30 years of army service. He spent 17 years at the Minneapolis recruiting office after earlier service with the Seventh Cavalry in the Pine Ridge uprising and fought in the Cuban campaigns of San Juan and El Caney. He also served during the suppression of the Philippine insurrection and is among the oldest enlisted men by total service.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Iia J. Deavey
Deavey
New York
Seventh Cavalry
South Dake
Hiles
Third Infantry
San Juan
el Caney
Reorganization of Shipping Board Advances
Washington July 25 the effort to reorganize the shipping board and emergency fleet corporation proceeds after the president accepts resignations of Denman and Goethals. The senate commerce committee backs Hurley for chairman while Colby’s nomination stalls. Acting Chairman Brent resigns but the president makes no move. Senators Wadsworth and Caldey involved.
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Washington
Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation
Denman’s
Goethals
Senate Commerce Committee
Hurley
Colby
Brent
Wadsworth and
Caldey
Germany’s Submarine War Weakened by Man Shortage Says Berlin
Berlin correspondent for the National Tiedende notes a censor approved article saying longer submarine action will reduce German support after the war. It cites cost of six more months of war and the Reichstag’s push for peace. The piece says submarine impact on England is miscalculated due to manpower limits and Hindemberg’s admission, yet the front may hold.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Tiedende
Foreign Office
Germany
Reichstag
England
von Hindemberg
Education Head Favors Idaho Tech
Idaho's new commissioner of education Dr. E A Bryan visited Pocatello with Dr. J W Flesher amid statewide tours. He praised Idaho Tech and its prospects due to Pocatello rail facilities and location and said he would thoroughly inspect the Tech on a later return. Administrators anticipate no strong opposition.
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Pocatello
E. A. Bryan
Idaho
J. W. Flesher
Bryan
Tech
Snake River Valley
Pioneer Day Celebrations At Pocatello Draw Crowd
Pioneer day in Pocatello drew about 3500 people to Cash's grove under I. D. S. church auspices. The afternoon featured a bishops race won by Bishop Sutton, N. S. Pond delivered the day’s oration praising early settlers who turned the West into a garden spot. A Bannocks versus Lemhi baseball game ended 18 to 11 in favor of Lemhi.
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Pocatello
I. D. S. Clecrch
Cash’s Grove
Sutton
N.S. Pond
Pond
Bannocks
Lemhis
Pocatello, Stake
Pioneer Dey
Idaho
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