Villa Prepares for Juarez Assault Amidst Strong Federal Defenses
federal observers report Juarez garrison far stronger than Villa scouts claimed with estimates of defense strength increasing. Villa delays attack awaiting reinforcements while reports say rebels are investing the city. General Francisco Gonzales commands Juarez with forces able to resist assaults as federal officials note only small rebel detachments near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Juarez
Angeles
Rio Grande
Ysleta
Francisco Gonzales
Died After a Long Illness Governor Ernest Lister Passes
Seattle June 14 Ernest Lister governor of Washington died after months of illness. Born in Halifax England June 15 1870 he rose from Tacoma iron moulder to state governor elected 1912 and 1916 He was the only foreign born man to govern Washington since statehood and was active in defense and road programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ernest Lister
Washington
Tacoma
Governor Lister
Halifax
England
Lister
Iron Moulders’ Union
Moulders’ Nations
John R. Rogers
Washington State Board of Control
Tuisizr Construction Company
Washington Democrats
State Council of Defense
State Board of
Vountrol
Frisude
Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding in Tacoma
A Tacoma couple marked a long marriage on February 28, 1895, as they note years with Miss Alma Thornton and announce they have two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruary
Alma Thornton
Tacoma
Huns to Get the Revised Copy First of Week
Marshal Foch sent an ultimatum demanding immediate continuation of Polish troop movements across Germany. Dispatches from Spa report the German government will receive the revised copy early in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HUNS
Coblenz
Associated Press
Germany
Foch
Spa
Treaty Edits Continue As Makino Reviews Document
Paris reports the council of five pressing edits to the peace treaty while Baron Makino reviews the text. The group plans to send the draft to the revision committee tonight and deliver to Germany by Monday or Tuesday. Workers modify the labor covenant amid German tactics and debate over a permanent reparations commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Council of Five
Baron Makino
Germany
Hawaiian Fair Opens in Honolulu Ka Piolani Park
Hawaii's second annual territorial fair opens in Ka Piolani park with 28 races and over $5000 in purses. The Elks Range amusement zone and 30 side shows are produced by the Honolulu Lodge of Elks with mainland attractions and concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. H
Hawaii
Kapiolani Park
Islands
Honolulu Lodge of Elks
Corn and oats price report from Chicago
Market brief from Chicago dated June 14 shows corn at 1.73 and oats at 69 14, indicating current price levels in the commodities market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bank Robbery Ends in Cashier Death at Gary
Five bandits attempted to rob the First State Bank in Gary Indiana. Cashier Herman Wecker died after a bank employee tried to reach a pistol as others surrendered. Bandits fled empty handed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
First State Bank
Herman Wecker
Uecker
Soda Springs Builds Modern High School Facility
Soda Springs praises its new high school building by North Pacific Construction of Pocatello. The facility has ten specialized classrooms and a 400 seat assembly hall. An opening event for patrons is planned, date not yet fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
North Pacific Construction Company
Pocatello
Geo. Mittry
Supt
Donohue
Idaho Plans 1920 Auto License Plate Bids and Volumes
Boise state purchasing agent Frank Lint will open bids June 16 for automotive license plates. The secretary of state's office estimates 40,000 or more plates this year, with 3,000 already sent out, and 45,000 or more plates possible due to rising car numbers in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Frank 8. Lint
Secretary of State
Idaho
Idaho Democrats to Host National Chairman Tour Dates
On July 8 9 and 10 the Idaho Democrats will entertain national Democratic chairman Homer Cummings and other committee officers touring the western states. They will visit three Idaho cities Coeur dAlene Boise and Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur D’alene
Democrats of
Idaho faces record teacher demand says University official
Professor Ph H Soulen head of the University of Idaho school of education reports unprecedented demand for teachers. School boards and superintendents rush requests faster than they can be filled, with a notable factor being the rise of teachers unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
Ph. H. Soulen
University of Idaho
Methodists Transfer Boise Pastor to Hollywood Church
Rev. Willsie Martin, seven years at Boise First Methodist, and former chaplain of the Second Idaho, will leave about July 1 for Hollywood California. The move follows an official notice from Bishop Adna W. Leonard of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Willsie Martin
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Second
Idaho Regiment
Hollywood
Cal
Adna W. Leonard
San Francisco
Rexbury Giants Rally to Beat Ashton in 12 Inning Tilt
Rexbury Giants edged Ashton 5-4 in twelve innings to extend their win streak to five. Ashton tied the game in the ninth with three hits plated three runs, then Pinch Hitter Lefty Hall homered to force extras. Willet closed out the final three frames with five strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexburg
Rexbury Giants
Ashton
Rexbury
Lefty Hall
Willet
Fremont County Eyes Bond Issue for Road Improvements
Fremont county schedules a July 1 bond election for 400000 dollars to fund road repairs. With Yellowstone highway traffic rising and Island Park resort traffic increasing, officials expect broad support to improve aging roads before peak summer usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Fremont
Yellowstone
Island Park
Boise–G E Bowerman to Attend Ida Event
Boise finance commissioner G E Bowerman will attend the Idaho event as part of his official duties. Details on date location and program were not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
G. E. Bowerman
Finance
French Journalist Routier Sentenced to Death by Court Martial
Paris June 11 Gaston Routier prominent French journalist was sentenced to death by court martial for imparting information to the enemy. He was tried by default after being charged with agreeing with German agents in Spain to start a French language paper there during the war. He had never been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gaston Routier
Routier
Spain
Bankers Convention to Gather in Burley Next Week
The state bankers' convention meets Monday and Tuesday in Burley where Committ Bowerman will discuss finance issues tied to state affairs. Hyatt of the Boise Commercial Club arranged shipment of 260 military bars from a New Jersey firm to honor July 4 celebrations in Boise. Major Macvicar stays in Winnipeg after Canadian industrial disturbances hindered a Vancouver meeting. New Sweden Day celebrated by Idaho Falls pioneers on June 1. J C Bates catches three notable salmon trout in Rock Creek near Twin Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Pocatello
Technical Institute
National Education Association
Milwaukee
Burley
Bowerman
Boine
Hyatt
Boine Commercial Club
New Jersey
Twin Falls
Canada
Vancouver
B. C
E. L. Macvicar
Twin Falis
Major Macvicar
Macvicar
Seattle
Dominion
Winnipeg
Idaho Falls
New Sweden
Nebraska
Rock Creek
J. C. Bates
Idaho commemorates settlement in Franklin June 14
Citizens in Franklin Idaho plan a June 14 gathering to mark Idaho’s settlement. Franklin claims to be the oldest town in the state with initial settlement dating to 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Gem State
Idaho
Idaho Falls Eyes Join Upper Snake River League Opportunity
Idaho Falls may enter the Upper Snake River Yellowstone baseball league with Rexburg St. Anthony Sugar City Driggs and Ashton. A delegation of business leaders from league towns will meet at the courthouse at 8 30 Monday evening to discuss the proposal after a morning call from Rexburg officials to Joe George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Rexburg
St. Anthony
Sugar City
Driggs
Ashton
Joe George
Court House
Elk Grazing Lands Sought by Montana Lodges
Forest officers say to interest the Elks in Montana in buying winter grazing lands for elk. A 25 by 1 mile tract in the Yellowstone valley between Gallatin and Absaroka forests would cost about 500000. Part is federal land, remainder is private. No action yet by the Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Montana
Yellowstone Valley
Gallatin and
Absaroka National Forests
Yellowstone National Park
Elka’ Lodges
Pocatello Girl Among Idaho Graduates at Moscow Ceremony
Diplomas were awarded to thirty eight University of Idaho graduates at Moscow on June 11th. Degrees granted spanned letters and science education science agriculture law forestry and engineering. High honors were earned by four students. Effie Idaho Swanson of Pocatello was among the degree recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
University of Idaho
Effie Idaho Swanson
Pocatello
Nugent Pushes Idaho Farm and Fish Station Funding
Senator Nugent of Idaho urged the agriculture committee to raise the Dubois area agricultural experiment farm funding from 20000 to 30000 dollars. He proposed a 50000 dollar bill to found a fish culture station in Idaho and introduced a bill donating six howitzers captured from Germany to Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Nugent
Idaho
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Agricultural Experiment Farm
Dubois
Nugent
Secretary of Commerce
Strike of Western Union Keymen Boycott Expands
Reports claim 100 Iowa and Illinois towns lack telegraph service as Western Union workers strike and railway operators' order faces protest. Officials say disruptions are limited and many Chicago offices gradually return to near normal operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
J. Konenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Missouri Pacific
M. P
Konenkamp
the Union
Iowa
Illinois
Association of Western Union
Manson
Erators
Electrical Workers’ Union
Brokers
Telegraphers' Union
Association of Western Union Employees
Postal
Chicago
Soldier Letter Reveals Front Life from France to Home
Private M. J. O'Brien of the 103 Trans. Corps A E F writes from Liffee le Grande describing sunny weather, green French countryside, wooden chair plants nearby, and farmlands. He notes packing limits, rumors of moving divisions, and life in local villages with prices and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. O’brien
M. O’brien
North Arthur
O’brien
Liffee le Grande
France
Germany
Army of Occupation
67Th Co
T. C
Letter From Corporal Nielsen About Soldier Leaving Cuba
Mrs. Lizzie Kirkendall receives a letter from Corporal Nielsen of the 86th Company 7th Regiment Marines at Camaguey Cuba. He reports the soldier’s departure for the United States to be paid off and notes the popular peer’s departure. He mentions affidavits for discharge and his own small luck in being involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Orr
Della Allaworth
South Fourth Avenue
Wesley Orr
Tribune
France
Thomas
834Th’ Infantry
United States
List
Ateel
Lizzie Kirkendall
South Third Avenue
C. Nielsen
86Th Co
7Th Regt. Marines
Camaguey
Cuba
States
War Photographs From France Brought By Local Soldier
Fred R Brown of Pocatello received from Corporal W R Kitterman Battery C 146th Field Artillery a collection of war photographs. The images include Huns killed in the Argonne forest and a trench scene with barb wire. A Pershing commendation for the 66th Field Artillery Brigade accompanies the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Brown
Pocatello
W. R. Kitterman
66Th F. A
John J. Pershing
146Th F. A
Kitterman
American Expeditionary Forces
F. A
Governor calls special session on woman suffrage amendment
Indianapolis June 14 Governor Goodrich said he would call a special session of the legislature to vote on the proposed woman suffrage amendment to the federal constitution. He sent telegrams to three governors asking their plans for similar action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Goodrich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commission
Bancroft
Colbeer
Pocatello Girl
Bill
Dubois Hospital
Clifford
Corporal Ivan Reid
Silat
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
St. Die
Raon-l’Etape
Mts
Sommedieue
Haudiemen Works
Benzee En Woevre
Meuse-Argonne
Verdun
Pershing
Martin O’brien
Beaucoup
la Ville
Buck
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!