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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
6
Reports describe Austrians attempting a major push along the Piave river network in northern Italy. Allied lines near the Brenta hold, with German tactics echoing Somme and Aisne offensives. Overall, the outcome remains uncertain as fighting continues.
A Rome dispatch reports continued Hungarian pressure along the Italian front with Austrian attacks concentrated astride the Brenta and Piave rivers. A senior British officer, interviewed by Reuters in Italy, says the Austro-Hungarian offensive yielded only scant success against British forces, despite their strong efforts.
Vienna via London reports 12,000 Italian and allied troops captured as Austrian forces push on the northern Italian front. The statement claims Cape Silo at the Piave line and ground west of San Dona di Piave were seized, with Austrian gains extending along the river’s western flank.
French forces improved positions north and northeast of Hautebraye between the Oise and Aisne. An official report says one hundred prisoners and several machine guns were captured in local operations early today.
An official Rome dispatch reports a growing battle on the Italian front with Austrians executing a large pincer movement to break Italian defenses. The conflict is expected to last several days before a decision.
General Pershing reports the repulse of local enemy attacks in the Weuvre and Chateau Thierry region. The communique confirms Allied defense success and ongoing operations in the area.
Washington reports the military subcommittee approved a provision authorizing the president to call all men of draft age who can be trained and equipped. The action comes as part of the appropriation bill process.
Sheriff Mabey investigated the death of an unknown man found in a brushy area east of McCammon by a boy herding cattle. Decomposition suggested about ten days since death. no identification found though clothing and two gold crowns on teeth offered possible clues. The man, estimated 45, about 5 foot 9, 190 pounds, was buried near McCammon on June 17.
A fragmentary honor roll lists students including J. Batioral Bank Pocs J Young of Pocatello THOS T Terrell and D H Smith Woolley Pocatello and Thomas Morris Poca DE Hinckley.
A frayed notice notes members of a county War Savings Stamps club agree to purchase stamps up to the legal limit of one thousand dollars each. It states the date December 2018 and that stamps owed are included. Stamps cost 9684 dollars with government repayment of 1000 dollars on January 1, 19838.
Samuel E. Anderson, longtime Pocatello recruiting officer and former captain of D Company, 3rd Idaho Infantry, received a gold wrist watch from local Seema Party members as thanks for aiding in securing a national guard unit. Born March 21, 1878, in Council Bluffs Iowa, Anderson served in multiple units, coached military work at the YMCA and Pocatello High School, and helped establish the 3rd Idaho Infantry in the area.
Washington reports support for Crowder's plan to extend the draft to men aged eighteen to forty five. Senate military committee chairman Chamberlain of Oregon backs the twelve billion dollar army appropriation, saying many men over thirty should be reached by the measure.
Nogales Arizona June 17. The Sonora garbanzo crop will require $1,000,000 or more to handle this year. Garbanzo beans sell for 16 dollars per 240 pound sack, the highest market price on record. $100,000 was shipped east recently to pay the duty on the Mexican side of the border. General Obrebon, former minister of war, is among the largest garbanzo growers in Mexico and heads the growers association. The crop is mainly sold in Cuba and Spain and is a staple on the east coast in New York.
Jeremiah Ye President of the Anarene and Society, who vanished from New York on the eve of his sedition trial, is en route back under guard after capture by government agents at a ranch near Sara Washington fifteen miles north of Portland. Residents knew nothing of the arrest.
Advertisement advises applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and thoroughly massaging back muscles at the seat of pain for relief from a lame back.
In a terse 19th century note, Deiman and Gottberg send a reading request to M. L. Roberta, signaling a quiet transaction or exchange. The brief item references names and a person of interest, with no further context or dates provided.
A New Mexico woman donated a live calf to the Red Cross in Ft Paxo Texas area. the calf remains unsold and fed at a local barn. Pouter pigeons dogs cats and rabbits were also donated and sold to raise funds during the drive.
Premier Radoslavoff has tendered the cabinet resignation and King Ferdinand has accepted. Ministers are asked to hold their portfolios until a new cabinet is named.
Atlantic Port June 17. Dr Carlos Busalamanti brings documents to Washington citing German intrigues against the U S. He alleges threats, imprisonment, and an escape from Venezuelan authorities. US officials will watch a Dr Esquilla Vivas party aboard for possible surveillance. Draft unrest spreads to Porto Rico and Puerto Rico towns after the steamship Carolina sinking.
Readers urged to keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for stomach pains colic and diarrhoea to avoid danger when a physician is unavailable. The ad claims it can save life and prevent suffering.
Austrian troops driven back over the Piave by Italian forces after a fierce battle along the river. Italian defense at Monte Monchin and Monte Grappa positions cited as key, with heavy Austrian losses and captured machine guns. Rome reports a reassuring front with continued Italian counter attacks and stiff resistance.
Sentences from 18 months to 20 years were imposed by courts martial on conscientious objectors who refused military service at two eastern training camps. Secretary Baker approved the sentences and favored sending the men to the countries of their choice after the war.
In Nome Alaska on June 17 government teachers help Eskimo reindeer herders form the Reindeer Men's Association. A board of directors will be controlled by the head herders to systemize deer care across northwestern Alaska.
Mrs Adolphus Busch arrived in Havana from Berlin via Spain and said through her attorney that she remained loyal to the United States and wished to return since America entered the war. She cited alien property seizures by Germany and anticipated brewing assets in the U S. She plans to sail to Key West then Washington and St Louis after visiting Pasadena.
In the Xivray Thul sector American artillery observers disrupted a German raid planned a week ahead. Six hundred special troops rehearsed behind enemy lines with plans to enter a village and seize prisoners. The alert action overturned the enemy plan.
A wartime plea urges saving through War Savings stamps to support troops and the nation. Emphasizes every person’s duty to contribute funds to feed clothe arm and equip soldiers and to hasten victory, comparing savings to many threads upholding a bridge. Buy stamps at post offices banks or authorized locations.
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