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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
1
Berlin reports no hostile government has approached Germany with peace offers. In Causasus action Turks claim victory after a battle. A German submarine torpedoed a British cruiser near Scotland. damage unclear. The Rexbury was torpedoed in the North Sea but continued under steam.
Constantinople reports a Turkish victory on the Caucasian front toward Olt. Turkish forces seize 134 miles on Karabayl heights in Kaleboghaz district and push enemy westward. They also capture several hundred cases of munitions and other war materials.
Washington reports that Great Britain's memorandum replying to American objections will be released by the state department for tomorrow’s publication. The document is expected to influence the forthcoming American note regarding the dispute and represents Britain's position in the ongoing exchange.
In London on June 24, the recruitment campaign for 300,000 men shows a change from bold calls of Lord Kitchener to larger emphasis on the king's army and God Save the King. Northcliffe papers criticized the previous approach, prompting the shift in advertising emphasis.
Washington June 24 reports that mail for Norway Sweden Denmark and the Netherlands in transit through belligerent ports has been opened and censored. Postmaster General Burleson orders all mails for these countries to sail on vessels that do not stop at any foreign port until further orders.
A grand parade in Jefferson City marked the ceremony as the cornerstone of the $5,500,000 Missouri state capitol was laid. Prominent state officials, former Governor Hadley and Governor Major spoke. Masonic rites accompanied the laying.
New London Conn June 24 Freshmen four oared race between Harvard and Yale scheduled for this afternoon barring bad weather. The big events are set to begin tomorrow marking the start of the traditional intercollegiate rowing contests between the two universities.
Washington reports Robert Lansing took the oath as secretary of state in a ceremony with high officials and diplomats present. Bryan sent a congratulatory letter wishing him success in both personal and official capacities.
A fresh earthquake rattled California prompting brief alerts and minor structural concerns. Officials urged residents to check for damage and follow safety guidance as aftershocks continued to ripple across affected counties.
The Gate City Furniture company, after Allen episode troubles, was sold today in a receiver sale conducted by trustee B E Pierce. The Farmers and Traders Bank secured the purchase for 19000 dollars, including stock fixtures lease and accounts. O H Allen of Boise attended and bid for the stock.
Boise hosts Barney Oldfield and De Lloyd Thompson for today’s speedway and aerial demonstrations. Oldfield topped 111.5 mph at Chicago last Sunday, breaking Dario Resta’s 110.2 record, while Thompson completed 53 loops in the air. Boise track is in good shape and Bayney may break the mile dirt record.
A June 24 storm blew the front of a Muskogee jewelry store, sending about 200 diamond rings rolling along a business street. A crowd gathered to aid searches while the proprietors and clerks recovered many rings. 30 stones worth $2500 remain missing.
A Petrograd high school girl, among the boldest Russian aviators on the Galician front, arrived in Kiev with wounds in arm and leg. She kept control of her aircraft after being hit over Austrian positions and landed safely behind Russian lines.
Melbourne reports June 24 that the movement for a national coalition government in the commonwealth of Australia is growing. The Age and the Argus call for sinking party politics in the national arena to meet the wartime need.
Reported June 24 that Austro German forces achieved further advance crossing the Dniester river after defeating Russian opposition, with army headquarters noting progress near the river front.
New York reports a lack of dispatches from London on the Bergensfjord detention at Kirkwall fueling speculation about Bernhard Dernburg former German colonial secretary. Dernburg sailed June 12 with safe conduct assurances and believed his mission in America had clarified misunderstandings, even if cut short.
Norwegian steamer Bergensfjord and Dr. Bernhard Dernburg have been released by British authorities and will sail from Kirkway to Norway tonight.
Washington June 44 Official notice of France's decision to withhold passports from Americans of German origin reached the state department. Officials would not comment but said treaties are being examined to determine the course. France acts on the theory that naturalized Americans born in Germany might pass military information to German officials in the United States.
Berlin reports the Tages Zeitung reappeared after a Monday suspension and attacks President Wilson. The paper links a Swiss peace conference to the president's alleged instigation, framing the U S note as unfriendly to Germany.
Washington reports the war in Mexico grows more intractable as Carriaga declares no truce with Villa until peace talks are discussed. He intends to press on with military action to defeat rivals, dampening official hopes for settlement.
From Vera Cruz a Carranza agency telegram reports General Pablo Gonzales with forces reaching the suburbs of Mexico City as of June 24.
Paris reports the government will tighten laws on cocaine and morphine matching absinthe measures. A ministerial decree is expected to reinforce penalties against illicit traffic with the aim of closing loopholes that let offenders escape.
President Wilson arrived in New York at six for a day with Colonel House. He will discuss impressions from his European trip, play golf, then proceed to Cornish for a brief stay at the summer White House.
Paris June 24 a senate bill proposes conferring citizenship on all native Algerians who have served in the French army.
Chicago June 24. Advertising leaders debate art versus sales value in house organs. C Henry Mackintosh argues art is secondary to selling goods while Vincent L Price says goodwill from the house organ builds customer trust and long term business benefit.
Chicago July 24 The Edward Hines Lumber company the citys largest employer says it will close its twenty yards due to the carpenters strike now in its second month. The move threatens to put about 150000 workers out of jobs as Illinois Brick company prepares to halt operations next. Builders report ongoing losses from the dispute over arbitration.
The city council passed a budget ordinance estimating about $100,000 in expenditures for the next fiscal year. Notable cuts hit parks, but $500 was allotted for election costs and various line items cover salaries, street work, lighting, printing, and debt service.
New York June 24 The state will call Harry K Thaw as a witness against himself in the sanity hearing Deputy Attorney General Cook said This allows the state to present the killing of Stanford White to the jury and avoid cross examination but prevents impeachment of Thaw's testimony
The Chinese government seeks domestic bonds amid wartime finance. Purchasers of large bonds receive honorary decorations ranging from sixth and seventh class to higher classes, with special honors for those funding hundreds of thousands of dollars.
In Los Angeles on June 24 the biennial National Federation of Music Clubs opens with a focus on a genuine American opera to be home made and home sung. The federation aims to encourage American composers and is led by president Mrs. Julius Ke Kinney of Denver.
London reports the War Office has notified farmers it will allow prisoners of war to work on farms near detention sites as part of wartime labor measures.
An American dispatch reports Germany plans another attempt to capture Warsaw after victory in Galicia. Troops moved from Galicia to the Bzura front west of Warsaw as hostilities continue along the Italian front with Austrian attacks repulsed and Italians making only a small gain. The invasion of Austria appears checked.
Paris report says shelling never ceased north of Souchez throughout the night. German bombardment hit the Holy Sacrament hospital at Arras, killing sisters and nurses while other French areas repelled further attacks.
An official note from Paris details actions on the north side of the Dardanelles from June 1 to June 24. It states British and French attacks yielded a gain of 150 to 400 yards along a front of over a mile and British troops captured more than 500 prisoners.
Rome June 24 Pope Benedict's interview granted to a Paris newspaper triggered doubt before Vatican clarification. The Tribune predicted muted French debate and grave impact as Osservatore Romano notes official documents reflect the pope's ideas while private publications may contain inaccuracies.
Londonites report daily rumors of German air raids as censors withhold details. Officials say withheld locality helps avoid aiding the enemy, but delays breed speculation of vast destruction and many imagined casualties.
The newest of London’s six hundred railway stations in Maida Vale begins operation staffed entirely by women from station master to porters.
Seven fishing vessels called vitrers were sunk by German submarines off Scotland in June. Most of the crews were saved, though several sailors were reported missing or injured.
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