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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
1
Government employees await action as the bill nears the president. Democratic Leader Kitchin introduces a joint resolution for a 150 million dollar bond issue to fund naval construction expeditions.
Senator Stone told the Senate he heard navy experts developed a plan to guard American merchant ships. Small submarine chasing boats would be lowered into danger zones to scout for hostile craft.
Washington March 38 Administration leaders rush to close the session as Senators La Follette and Stone pressure amendments to the bill authorizing arming merchant ships. Stone vows to oppose the measure and block munition shipments while La Follette prepares a lengthy speech. Branudgee condemns Germany and warns against foreign control of U.S. shipping.
Washington March 3 The armed neutrality bill remains neck and neck in congress as Democratic leaders rush to pass it before tomorrow noon. Opposing senators LaFollette and Stone alarm the administration and aid a last minute jam as Hitch cock proposes amendments to the house text. The senate accepts the conference report on the 40 million supply measure despite GOP threats to stall pending appropriations.
London reports the emperor of Austria has dismissed Field Marshal von Hoetzendorp as chief of staff. Baron Strauzenberg succeeds him in the position.
George Recos, a persistent liquor law violator, appeared in district court without funds for counsel. Judge Guheen appointed D. C. McDougall to defend him as Recos entered a not guilty plea. Stanley and E. B. Clark also received court appointed counsel, charged with selling intoxicating liquor, and to plead on Monday. Recos’s trial is set for Wednesday at 9:30.
In Chicago on March 3 a federal court convicted thirteen defendants on conspiracy and maintenance of a boycott charges related to the Tabor graft case.
Washington reports on March 3 as the president signs a postal bill containing a strict dry clause. The action formalizes prohibition era style enforcement within postal operations.
Tokyo reports Vice Foreign Minister Shidehara vigorously denying receipt of any war proposition with America. He asserts Japan cannot imagine Germany dragging Japan into war with the United States by asking Mexico and affirms Japan remains faithful to its allies.
London and Berlin reports trace Mexican German links with Bernstorff as a key figure. A Berlin dispatch cites quoted instructions to the German minister in Mexico and hints at a possible resignation of the British foreign secretary. General Aguilar denies Mexican government contact with Germany on an alliance hostile to the United States.
Washington on March 3 reports the president will not seek war actions against Germany without an extraordinary session. Representatives told Senate leaders the call would come only if a crisis emerges, or to pass any funding bills needed after the current session.
Pocatello and Bannock County expand the public hospital by doubling capacity. Total cost near 45000 with 29500 already funded by city and county. Last year revenue reached 17000 and is expected to nearly double with new facilities as overcrowding continues.
A Idaho city debates a potato boycott as prices soar. Mayor George Williams urges housewives to refuse five cent potatoes, arguing no inquiry will lower costs and that a citywide boycott may force market realignment. Housewives clubs may join, while wholesalers note a price decline and retailers lag in market closing.
California supreme court rules Long Beach liable for damages from the May 1913 municipal pier collapse that killed forty people during a celebration. Related suits total 187 against the city seeking about 3500 dollars in dues from relatives and legal representatives of those harmed.
Berlin reports an interview with Zimmerman saying the alleged plot to frame Germany was unfounded. He cites U S defense measures if war came and argues the United States wished friendship but prepared actions against Germany. He also references La Prensa Buenos Aires and Edward Price's BerlinLondon commentary.
Washington reports Major Elvin Rheiberg American military attaché at Rome died Thursday on the Italian front while on observation duty. The embassy notified the State Department of the accidental death.
The four and two year old Paul and Afton Woodbury, children of Mr. and Mrs. Orin N. Woodbury, perished in a fire at their unplastered one room home on 1240 North Grant Street. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. tomorrow at the third ward meeting house on Carson Street with Bishop B. J. Sutton officiating and interment in Mountain View cemetery. The parents were away briefly when the blaze started. a neighbor reports smoke and flames as residents returned to find the children fatal, the home and belongings destroyed. Funeral Directors Schumaker and Hall handle arrangements.
Berlin reports violent infantry engagements on both banks of the Ancre in northern France. The clashes are described as heavy and ongoing as of March 3. The word officially confirms the battles occurring along the river without detailing casualties or outcomes.
Chicago wheat quoted at 1.88 a bushel with corn at 1.07 and oats at 58 percent. The market shows modest gains amid steady demand and unsettled futures as traders monitor supply signals.
Today the District of Columbia appropriation bill was signed into law. The action authorizes funding for local programs and government operations, marking a key fiscal milestone for the district.
Boston's annual automobile show opened in Horticultural Hall the Copley Plaza ballroom and Mechanics building. The event fills space and promises results to eclipse all previous Boston shows with a larger display and brighter presentation.
London reports that Germany failed by just over fifty percent to meet its pledge to sink a million tons of merchant shipping in the first month of unrestricted submarine warfare. Associated Press figures show the shortfall.
In Washington the Senate debated President Wilson's armed neutrality bill as a wartime policy. Leaders Hitchcock and Lodge directed the effort while Stone abstained to offer an amendment. Many senators warned passage could mean war, with strong attendance from cabinet members and British Ambassador Spring-Rice observing.
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