31 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1916
Page
1
Washington on July 31 said the United States would not grant formal extraordinary protection for the Deutschland as it exits American waters. It indicated that if the submarine faces danger from many vessels shadowing it down the bay a coast guard cutter would likely intervene.
At daylight an allied cruiser approached the three-mile limit off Virela capes while keeping a close watch for the Germany bound Bremen. United States destroyers trailed the cruiser as the pursuit continued.
The July 31 item from Not Today Baltimore intimates that the Deutschland will not sail to Hawaii. No further details are provided about the reasons or timing of the anticipated voyage.
In Baltimore, July 31, the Deutschland remained at her pier as Capt. Paul Koenig prepared to sail soon. The Apache, asked to convoy the submarine to the three mile limit, reported no orders or official interest. Tugs Britannia and Chicago met officials while neckar’s captain conferred with them, and pilot arrangements were noted for a possible move.
Berlin reports the central powers gained 431000 square kilometers while the enemy held 22000. They captured 2658000 enemy soldiers, including 5947 officers and 348000 French, 19019 officers and 1202000 Russians, 947 officers and 30000 British. War booty lists 11036 cannons, 4700000 shells, 3450 machine guns, 1556000 rifles. Wounded 90.2 percent returned to front, 1.4 percent died. Epidemics did not disrupt vaccination measures.
A revolutionary outbreak in Hankow last night set a large district ablaze and looted, with many natives killed. Some Russian women were injured before foreign volunteers intervened to quell the rising unrest.
New York July 31 Charles E B reports ladies arrive from Bridgehampton for tonight's ceremony at Carnegie Hall to be officially notified of his nomination. Roosevelt is expected to attend.
Troopers patrol the field at J 81 The Fourth Bon Dakota watch over a night event. A Meibord area crowd gathers as officers maintain order amid reported activity.
Washington July 31 Senate Democrats will caucus tonight on Senator Borah's plan to attach the immigration bill to the child labor bill as an amendment. The Senate declined to take up the immigration bill 35 to 17 with Democrats voting solidly against the proposal.
Disaster from bush fires in Ontario leaves at least 200 dead across six towns. Nushka 57 Cochrane 18 Mathewson 34 Iroquois Falls 15 Ramore 15 are named among the confirmed dead, with surrounding areas expected to raise the total. Rain later eases the worst of the blazes.
Chicago endured a brutal heat wave with 102 degree day and 81 degree night as 115 deaths and 400 plus prostrations were tallied. An 18 mile north wind cooled conditions at 9 o clock, while parks and lakefront became improvised sleeping areas for about 180000 residents. Final tally places heat deaths at 284 in the city.
American Ambassador Sharp cabled that France has acquiesced in the British note to permit shipment of American relief into Poland but only if Teutonic forces do not seize the consignments.
Rain halted all northern Ontario forest fires after days of heat as advices to the government department report. Strong authorities noted rain eased danger and firefighting measures could be reduced.
A massive ammunition explosion on Black Tom pier near Jersey City causes widespread damage and fires. Death and injury tallies vary as officials arrest two men for manslaughter and probe the fire’s origin amid reports of a barge ignition and possible sabotage.
Duluth July 31 Frank Little addressing the Industrial Workers of the World last night declared jail doors can and shall be opened to release innocent men charged with murder in connection with the range strike He referred to jail deliveries in Idaho.
Colorado Springs on July 31 announces that Charles E Hughes has been invited to address the Women’s party at the national conference next week provided he had previously supported the Susan B Anthony suffrage amendment. Miss Anne Martin, chairman of the organization, issued the statement.
London reports the Dutch mail steamer Keniga Wilhelmina struck a mine north of the Hinder lightship. Passengers fled to lifeboats and reached the lightship for safety.
El Paso reports say two to five Americans from Troop F Eighth Cavalry were killed as Mexican bandits crossed the border near Fort Hancock in a running fight. Private John Toney and Customs Inspector Robert Woods are named among the dead. The assault involved a detachment of the Eighth Massachusetts Infantry. The incident is believed to involve an attempted horse theft by mounted raiders. General Bell received the news from unofficial sources. Also today James Elbert Theo Christler George Kirkman and Hubbard Collins face preliminary hearings on bootlegging charges at the county jail after arrest in Grace and transportation by Deputy Merriam.
The bottle blowers union in Atlantic City demands a 20 percent wage rise for the coming year, citing America's dominance of glass bottle markets worldwide. They say the United States has displaced Germany Belgium and Austria in South American and other markets as the joint wage conference with manufacturers opens.
Washington July 31 extracts from the inspector general report reveal Colonel Herbert J. Slocum of the Thirteenth Cavalry was exonerated from blame for the surprise attack on headquarters and town. Special inspectors commend Slocum and the Thirteenth for prompt and valorous action in repulsing and pursuing Villa.
American troops backed by a Carranza detachment fight bandits. Five bandits were surrounded in an adobe house and killed. The report notes renewed combat and territorial tension during the engagement.
July 31 reports to General Trevino describe two clashes between bandits and government troops at Chahuahua with Villistas suffering heavy casualties.
London reports British troops pushing posts north of Basentin and near Waterlot Farm and Trones Wood after heavy fighting between Delville Wood and the Somme. A Cairo dispatch notes an Arab force seized Yembo. a Zeppelin raid off England was repelled. Emperor Francis Joseph has a chill and may be bedridden. Henry Edward to be Ireland chief secretary. Brussiloff’s eastern victories force German reinforcements as von Linsingen is driven back from Lutsk.
London reports a revived project to tunnel under the English Channel linking England and the continent. A parliamentary meeting is planned to gauge feasibility for postwar execution, with allies trade conference decisions on rapid, low cost transport affecting the revival.
Washington July 20 British Ambassador Spring Rice says the blacklist targets only those named and that no direct harm to American firms is intended. He asserts the list does not extend to additional entities.
Chicago July 31 Wheat for September settles at 1 and 21 1/2 cents a bushel. Corn opens at 78 44 and oats at 40 cents. Market quotes reflect modest activity in Chicago grain pits this afternoon.
Russian forces pursuing Austro German units on the Volhynian Galician frontiers have reached the Grabezki and Sereth rivers. In Paris a day of heavy fighting saw intensified German counter attacks north of the Somme with gains at Monaco farm repulsed.
The official report states strong Russian mass attacks were repulsed by General von Linsingen near Berlin. Heavy enemy losses are noted with the capture of 1889 Russians.
Berlin reports that Anglo French forces did not gain any advantage from Sunday air attacks in the Somme region. The official statement provides no progress or success to report for the Allies.
New York July 31 Officials of the Third Avenue railway company promised an attempt to resume operations after a strike tied up the line yesterday by 2500 workers. The walkout spread today to Lem and Washington Avenue Heights.
A series of massive blasts on Black Tom Island near Jersey City caused an estimated 45 million in property damage and injured many. Two dead and at least two missing were reported as fires destroyed thirteen National Storage warehouses containing 12 to 15 million in goods. The blasts, felt in five states, followed by heavy shells, threatened New York City skyline as fires rose into the night.
Officials in New York announce an arrest warrant issued for Edmund L McKenzie president of the storage firm whose warehouse was the explosion site. The county prosecutor indicated warrants may extend to railroad company officials.
In Lehi Utah on July 31 a collision between an interurban electric car and an automobile near the sugar factory left one dead three seriously hurt and three bruised. James Chipman Jr his wife and daughter and two Hindley sisters plus another Wootton daughter were occupants. The auto stalled on the tracks and was struck nearly center by the northbound car breaking the auto into pieces. The conductor Barnard telephoned for aid and secured help and a wagon for transport to the scene.
Liang Tun-yen minister of communications hosted a ball for the Peking diplomatic colony to celebrate the birth of his first grandson. American minister Reinsch and most legation members attended, viewing the infant carried in by his nurse. Liang is a Yale graduate who attended Yale University.
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