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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

2

Old Grudge Ends in Knife Attack on South First

A stabbing in the 204 South First area left Will Robinson in serious condition after a meeting with a colored man named Hobo Jack. Jack broke a door to reenter the room and injured his own hand, then fled before being apprehended. A warrant was issued for Jack’s arrest as police report the melee and hospital treatment for both men.

South First Dos South First Avenue Jacek Robinson Bell Anderson Hebo Jack Lawrence Buckley Poertello Idaho Falls

Express Car Loot Totals 30000 in Chicago

Chicago officials report $30,000 in gold silver and coins stolen from an express car last night. Two masked robbers bound the guard and robbed the safe. two express messengers in the car were detained by police for questioning.

Chicago G. M. Curtis Adar

Classified ads recover majority of lost articles

Classified ads help owners retrieve most missing articles. The notice highlights how routine listings connect finders with rightful owners and recover items across the community.

Volunteer drive kicks off with four thousand pledged

About 4000 subscribed to Bannock county Red Cross finance campaign as kickoff reports show 3376.03 pledged before the drive. Team captains and aides begin countywide solicitation with strong support expected at this evening’s session.

Red Cross Bannock County J. Ts W. Dick Sam Ferguson A. Valentine Marina Ina Bic

Army Selections to Forge Finest American Force

Washington reports that nearly 40 percent of men called by selective draft fail the first physical exam. About a million must be drawn to yield 625,000 for the initial levy as surgeons stress stringent standards for height weight sight teeth and heart. The war will be won by the most and best young men in the nation.

Washington America Germany Rpa

Man Arrested for Failing to Register in Poestello

Charles W. Smith was arrested yesterday in Poestello by county officers for failing to register with no satisfactory reason given. He is a day laborer held in the county jail as investigators proceed.

Charles W. Smith Poeatello Smith Poestello Montana Junction Thorze Carpenter Burke R. H. Smith

Fine Session at Bancroft Red Cross Meeting

A sizable Red Cross session was held in Bancroft with Dr Merrill and Mr W Standrod among speakers. Secretary J W Bartlett addressed the gathering and outlined a fund-raising plan for the year.

Bancroft Red

J A Tupper Wounded In Apparent Accident

J A Tupper, longtime resident of Poca tello, was shot in the stomach while cleaning a revolver at his Louia Garfield home. The accident occurred about 2 pm and he was taken to General Hospital for immediate surgery. condition not yet known.

Louia Garfield J. A. Tupper Pocatello Tupper Thx General Hospital

Local Drive Organizes Red Cross Chapter in Thefts District

The report notes $250 turned in on pledge cards fueling enthusiasm for the movement. George H. Fisher was elected precinct chairman that week, with Dr. Russell Smith as campaign manager. The theft district drive starts Friday and a local Red Cross chapter was formed with Mrs. Cannon as president.

George H. Fisher Russell Smith the Red Cross Cannon

Fishermen Arrested On License Violations by Deputy Warden

Deputy Game Warden L. R. Lelir apprehended Leonard Pellan and James Timeros for fishing without the proper credentials. Judge Knowles sentenced each to a small fine for their unlawful angling under stated regulations.

Duich Steamer Sunk Off Coast in Dutch Trade

The Duich steamer sunk after a dutch voyage carrying grain for the Dutch government. No details about the crew were provided. The brief notes appear in a wartime ad context with no further specifics.

Local Briefs Highlight Military and Infrastructure News

Pocatello Gas president W A Baehr and Chief Engineer Lucas will arrive from Chicago to oversee the local plant. Captain Watson will visit tonight to recruit for the quartermasters reserve, with Sergeant Shaffer asking all who wish to meet him to report at 7:30 at the army station. Miss Dorthey Faris and Miss Averyl Dickinson of Boise visit local friends after returning from Wellesley. Robert Dillingham of Cook's druggists reports excellent crop conditions in Kansas and a pleasant vacation. Captain Robbins of the Salt Lake marine recruiting district was in town this morning with Sergeant Kamberlin. they depart for Horse Where to establish a marine station. The Short Line transportation team defeated Machinists in a recent league game, with strong hitting on both sides.

United States District Attorney's Office Ruth Cruger Consuelo la Rue Chace Hamiston Cruger West Fightieth Street Miss la Rue Ruth Crager la Rue Coechi Victor Brady Cocchi W. A. Baehr Pocatello Gas Company Lucas Tomoorrow Chicago Watson Pocatello Quartermasters’ Reserve Corps Shaffer Army Beck Masane Robert Dillingham Cook's Kansas Martine O'feer Robbins Salt Lake District Marine Recruiting Sergeant Kamberlin Horse Wai Transportation Heavs Eller Urham Transportation Ti Sod Srrith

Classifieds Find Tenants for Government Apartments

A fragment describes ads seeking tenants for government owned or subsidized apartments. The notice mentions locations and eligibility but lacks full details.

Grand Master Visits Idaho Lodges on Southeast Tour

John M Bloomfield the grand master of Masons of Idaho traveled through the city this forenoon during his annual visit to lodges in the southeast part of the state. He plans an official visit to Portneuf Lodge No 18 next Wednesday evening with degree work and a supper at 6:30 served by the Eastern Star.

John M. Bloomfield Nampa Masons Idaho Portneuf Lodge No Andy Marshall Fastern Star Iédre

Wanted furnished rooms for light housekeeping July 1st

Classified note requests light housekeeping with three furnished rooms starting July 1 and asks for a reasonable rate.

Tribune

Big Bout To Settle Old Score In Idaho Fight Night

On the eve of a scheduled twelve round bout Joe Rivers of Los Angeles meets Idaho Falls fighter Morrissey. Rivers arrives tomorrow and seeks to even a prior decision as Idaho Falls fans back Morrissey. A co feature features Art Chester vs George Olson on a high standard wrestling card.

Joe Rivers Los Angeles Bee Morrissey Idaho Falls Rivers Morrissey Idalgo Falls I Pocatello Lour Art Chester George J Olson

Mixed It Over Wages Case And Assault Conviction

Tom Cormack was found guilty of assault and battery before Judge Swanson and fined $50 or twenty days in jail. He claimed three days of wages were due and argued he would not pay costs, citing a contractor dispute and abusive language. Cormack showed a swollen hand with minor bone fractures. Three drunks were also cited. two pled guilty and got ten days, while the third faces a hearing at 5 this evening.

Tom Cormack Swanson Cormack Joel Smith North Harrison North Pogatello Smith

Eastern handicap trap tournament draws top marksmen

Hartford Gun Club hosts the eleventh great eastern handicap tournament as amateurs and professionals from eastern and midwestern states gather. Preliminary trials run today and tomorrow, building to the main event on Friday with top shooters competing for honors.

Hartford Conn Hartford Gun Club

Recruiting Week Set for Regular Army Mobilization

Washington June 20 President Wilson proclaimed June 23 to 30 as recruiting week for the regular army. He urged unmarried men with no dependents to enroll for war service to promptly fill the ranks.

Washington Wilson

Pershing and Joffre Confer in Paris

General Pershing had a long conference with General Joffre on American affairs in Paris and will visit the army engineering depot tomorrow and later the airfield.

Paris Pershing Joffre Army Engineering Depot Lars Airdrome

Italians Resume the Offensive Capture of Austrian Positions

Rome reports Italians resumed the offensive and captured Austrian positions on Monte Ortigaro, taking 900 prisoners yesterday as announced by the office.

Rome Monte Ortigary

Recruits Face Allegations at Newport Training Station

News of naval recruits at Newport Rhode Island training station being exposed to gambling houses immoral resorts and illegal liquor sales surfaces as Daniels claims he appealed to Governor Beeckman.

Washington Newport R. L Daniels Beeckman

Chautauqua Ends With Star Bass James Goddard Closing

The Chautauqua concludes its series with a grand closing concert led by Joe Goddard, bass baritone of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, supported by Ruth Ray Yale Smith and other artists. Earlier this week Montaville Flowers presented Rebuilding the Temple and Dr. Belin spoke on The Mind of Germany, highlighting the war’s European conditions.

Pocatello Belin Germany New York Times Chautauqua Muesical Arts Montaville Flowers Joe Gioddard N. Ho Table Polly of

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