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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
1
New York dispatch reports Louis Kramer, labeled anarchist, sentenced to two years in Atlanta jail and fined $10,000 for conspiracy to distribute anti conscription literature and for failing to register.
Mrs Brannan on executive board of the Woman's Party says she offered to pay $25 to avoid meeting Representative Co E Bland of Indiana who allegedly retorted Woman you are not fit to vote. She is the daughter of the late Charles A Dunn, famed editor.
Copenhagen report dated June 13 notes England is claimed to have less than two months left of life. The Reichstag leader Héidebrand cites a German source claiming England will be finished in two months.
The Russian mission to the United States led by special ambassador Boris A. Bahmetieff has landed at a Pacific port. The party of forty members will first stop in Seattle, then proceed to Washington.
Lady Feversham widow of the second Earl of Feversham gained social regard after his death at the French front. Previously known as Lady Marjorie Blanche she is linked with Eva Grenville daughter of the Earl and Countess of Warwick. Her elder son is the third Earl of Feversham.
Paris reports a major accident at a leading automobile factory producing munitions. Many injured were taken to hospital as ruins were searched. No definite death toll or casualty details were released by the French Ministry of Munitions.
Ben Crauthers and Burness Thornton were arrested by the sheriff's office for selling liquor at the Colored club on Second Avenue. A raid found little liquor but officials say evidence points to a bootlegging operation, and the men await a probable hearing. London reports a major World War I air raid with British defenses firing on hostile planes. Casualties in London number at least 31 killed and 67 injured, with broader urban toll unclear.
Federal Judge Chatfield sentences Herman Levine a school teacher to eleven months and twenty nine days for failure to register under the selective draft law in New York on June 13.
J Benovich and Charles Etchberry were riding along Washington avenue when two fighting dogs collided with the car. One dog was killed, causing a crash that shattered the windshield and left both men cut and bleeding before medical help arrived. The impact telescoped the front of the vehicle.
Ground work begins on the East Side as the Chautauqua grounds at Inn Fifth and Lewis prepare a big tent for opening this Friday. The official program notes a billing error with the Boston Light Opera company shifting to evening, freeing the afternoon bill for another act. Ticket sales progress rapidly.
Washington reports total subscriptions to the Liberty loan forwarded to all reserve banks amounted to 1.658 billion dollars by noon. The New York district led with 758 million dollars, the only district to exceed the minimum allotment.
Washington report shows Idaho's total registration at 43 150 with 26 869 White, 217 Negro, 3883 other races and 21382 possible exemptions. Estimated eligible voters reach 54 030 as of June 13.
King Constantine abdicates in favor of his son Prince Alexander who is named successor. Constantine and Crown Prince George will leave Greece as Allied troops occupy Elassona. Alexander, born 1893, becomes king. George, born 1890, is crown prince.
Governor Moses Alexander of Idaho issues a proclamation offering a $25 reward for information leading to the conviction of men aged 21 to 30 who failed to register for military duty under the 1917 federal act and president's proclamation. The notice urges confidentiality and public cooperation to ensure all citizens share duty and equal protection under law.
London reports repulse of a German counterattack on positions newly gained by British along the Souchez river. Other fronts remained quiet last night.
Boston reports a large Red Cross campaign to begin in Pocatello on Monday. The Anglian liner, which sailed from Boston May 30 bound for Liverpool, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine, according to cable advice. A rousing session was held at the Commercial Club.
The South Atlantic liner Sequana carrying 550 aboard was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic with 190 lives lost. A detachment of the Senegalese Rifles were among the passengers.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary told a Senate subcommittee that 1,000 airplanes abroad would curb the submarine threat more than any other measure. He urged a department of aeronautics in the cabinet and predicted air power would decide the war with brigades of 500 to 1,000 fliers.
The document lists leaders for the State Exile Committee with James H. Rawley as chair man and F E Randall secretary and F E Johnson treasurer. It names campaign and district organizers, presiding Miles F. Reed and other members including Walter Siders Lyman Fargo and Joe T. Young, plus local team captains chosen for the district.
Washington June 13 Francis S Peabody chair coal committee Council of National Defense told the senate public lands committee the nation risks insufficient oil to win the war and reserves could run out in 12 months unless new wells are developed He warned coal and oil shortages in the west threaten war effort and urged policy to boost 100000000 tons of coal production to free oil reserves and meet wartime needs.
Reuters reports Constantine stays in Athens amid ongoing military measures across Thessaly and the Gulf of Corinth. The Westminister Gazette notes the Allies seek to protect Greece's independence and allow Prince Alexander to rule if the country chooses neutrality and fair play.
Washington announces the United States was not consulted about the coup that dethroned Constantine and has not yet taken part in the complex European diplomacy.
London reports Lady Maidstone born Margaretta Drexel of Philadelphia as a leading American peeress in wartime work. She is famed for beauty and wealth, with Viscount Maidstone at the front and his lineage tracing to the Earl of Winchilsea. An ancestor once dueled the Duke of Wellington’s victor and later wed the Iron Duke’s niece.
Oxford Ohio June 13 Thirty eight graduates received diplomas at the Western College for Women annual commencement. Dr William O Thompson president of Ohio State University delivered the commencement address.
The American steamship Kroonland rammed and sank a German U-boat near Atlantic Port, ME after two torpedo attacks from the submarine. The Kroonland sustained a damaged propeller blade in the engagement.
Phoenix youths can enroll in a two month summer program at Trinity Cathedral House, featuring Indian basketry, wireless telegraphy, drawing, cooking, first aid, folk dancing, nature study, scoutcraft, music, manual training, stenography and kindergarten work. Conducted by Rev. Francis Bloy of Mesa, the program opens June 4 with no fees.
General Pershing has landed at Boulogne and will reach Paris tonight. He was greeted by a tumultuous welcome as he moved through crowded boulevards and was received by Marshal Joffre.
Washington reports the senate agriculture committee orders a bill to prohibit manufacture during war of foodstuffs into distilled spirits and malt liquors. The proposal would allow the president to show existing spirits to conserve food or secure alcohol for war. The same day the senate enacted the $3,283,000,000 war budget after accepting the house compromise on the James town exposition site as a naval base.
H S Boone of the Twelfth District Federal Reserve reports Idaho likely short of its Liberty Loan quota. He warns the public that the nation is at war and urges substantial subscriptions matching wealth. Boone visited southeastern Idaho bankers and business leaders asking for prompt, liberal bonds. Oregon Short Line agent Joel I Priest applied for bonds totaling 16300 for 125 employees, the largest local group subscription yet.
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