Committee Named on Schools in Idaho for Curriculum Reorganization
At Boise on December 31, 1915 the Idaho city superintendents approved an eleven member committee to reorganize the secondary school curriculum. President M A Brannon of the University of Idaho chairs. members include Dr E O Sisson commissioner of education and leaders from Albion normal Lewiston normal Technical Institute plus superintendents from Coeur d Alene Moscow Pocatello Blackfoot and Boise.
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Idaho
Boise
North Idaho
South
Rose
M. A. Brannon
University of Idaho
E. 0. Sisson
Frank E. Howard
Albion Normal
Geo. H. Black
Lewiston Normal
Miles F. Reed
Technical Institute
F. W. Simmonds
Lewiston
Chas
Johnson
Coeur d’Alene
J. E. Henry
Marriage Deferred in Neighborhood Scandal Affair
Mrs. B. Brokate of North Ninth avenue explains Ivy Schwager is not to marry her son. The 16 year old, once linked to a Mountainhome case, now has a permanent home with a rancher family. Schwager criticizes reports of age misrepresentation and says the county attorney pressed her to testify for seven hours.
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B. Brokate
North Ninth Avenue
The
Tribune
Ivy Schwager
Miss Schwager
Mountainhome
Elmore County
Germany Declares War on Portugal in 5:30 P M
Berlin reports Germany declares war on Portugal at 5 30 yesterday. Passports were handed to the Portuguese minister and the German government says it is at war with Portugal. German residents in Portugal are ordered to leave as rupture seems inevitable.
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Berlin
Mar
Germany
Portugal
Villa Bandits Raid American Town Ends in Mass Fire
In Columbus New Mexico on March 9, twenty four bandits died by fire after an attack on the town. Pablo Lopez is dead and Major Tompkins with Major Lindsey and three troops reinforced the defense. Villa’s prisoner Mrs Wright was freed before the assault as Villa vowed to torch every man woman and child in Columbus. Fourteen more bandits were later reported slain.
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Columbus N. M
Mar
Pablo Lopez
Tompkins
Lindsey
Wright
Villa
Columbus
Slocum
Mexico
Pablo
Martin Lopez
Candalerio Levantes
Crus Chavez
Jose Fernadez
General Beltran
Santa Ysabel
Neilson Named as Delegate to Navy League
N P Nielson of Pocatello Idaho has been asked by the Navy League of the United States to head a delegation to its National Defense convention in Washington April 10 13. Delegates from every state will attend to focus on preparedness and protection. The New Willard hotel hosts the convention with a fourth day visit to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis to view training classes and naval officers in training.
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Washington, D. C
N. P. Nielson
Pocatello
Idaho
Navy League of the United States
National Defense Convention
Washington
League
New Willard Hotel
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Funston Reports Three Dead in Border Troop Action
A late Funston report states troopers killed three and wounded ten. A battalion of infantry was ordered from Douglas to Hachita to relieve cavalry for border patrol. No crossing of the border is referenced.
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Washington
Mar
Funston
Douglass
Hachita
Fourteen Fatalities Reported in Columbus Incident
Columbus reports eight civilians and six soldiers dead early in the incident. Names listed include civilians W. R. Walker A. L. Richie Walton Walker Mrs. Milton James J. J. Moore J. S. Dean C. Miller and an unidentified chauffeur. Troopers killed include M. A. Dobbs sergeant Frank T. Kendall Paul Simon Harry Wisewall Fred A. Griffin John Nievergelt. Wounded include several privates and a lieutenant.
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Columbus
Mar
W. R. Walker
A. L. Richie
Walton Walker
Milton James
J. J. Moore
J. S. Dean
C. Miller
M. A. Dobbs
Frank T. Kendall
Paul Simon
Harry Wisewall
Fred A. Griffin
Villa leading bandits attack Columbus New Mexico
Villa led about five hundred bandits in a dawn assault on Columbus New Mexico killing several Americans and setting the town ablaze. Thirteenth Cavalry repelled the attackers by 6 am after wires and telegraph lines were cut and residents sought shelter amid fierce house-to-house fighting. News describes multiple civilian deaths and a dramatic retreat as fires spread through hotels and streets.
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Columbus
N. M
Villa
Thirteenth Cavalry
Nogales Ranch
Carranga Palomas
United States Army
Pene
Gibson
al L. Ritchie
W. A. Walker
Central Hotel
C. C. Miller
Hoovyer Hotel
Ablo Lopez
Santa Ysabel
Senate Passes Shields bill to develop water power
Washington March 9 the senate approved the Shields bill by 46 to 22 to open navigable waters to private capital for dam and power development. Debate included opposition from many conservationists and a failed bid to recommit the measure, with amendments defeated and lengthy discussions on public land compensation and federal control.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
Walsh
House
Ashurst
Borah
Chamberlain
Chilton
Cummins
Grenna
Hollis
Husting
James
Kenyon
la Follette
Lane
Lea
Lee
Lewis
Martine
Newlands
Norris
Poindexter
Reed
Sheppard and Works
Hasting
Secretary of War
Coosa
Alabama
Congress
Waterways Commission
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Columbus in Luna County New Mexico Attacked and Looted
The town of Columbus in Luna County southwest New Mexico was looted and burned by Villa and his bandits. Luna County’s population is about five thousand, and Columbus lies just across the border from Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Columbus
Villa
New Mexico
Luna County
Chihuahua
Mexico
Bandits raid Hoover hotel area as Villa forces clash
Reports describe bandits firing through the Hoover hotel hall and doors injuring no one in the proprietor W. C. Hoover’s family while looting stores. Mexican troops under Col. Slocum clash with Villa’s 800 men near the border. 645 Mexicans retreat south as pursuit continues.
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Hoover Hotel
W. C. Hoover
Slocum
Col
Carranza
Villa
Lieut
Casteman
Company Hight
New Mexican National Guard
el Paso
Mar
Washington Faces New Crisis in Mexican Affairs
Washington reports a growing crisis in Mexican affairs linked to the Columbus massacre. Administration officials say President Wilson will struggle to restrain interference as Congress reacts, with continued coverage on page two.
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Washington
Mar
Columbus
Wilson
Slippery Ex-Resident Seco Nabbed After Mail Stop
Ed Seco, once at Blackfoot state hospital, asked for mail at both sheriff and police offices. He slipped away from officers before, caused a chase across the countryside. Last night he resurfaced in Blackfoot. city desk officer Lewis recognized him and locked him up. He will be sent back to Blackfoot tonight.
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Blackfoot
Seco
Bat
Sheriff's Office
City
Fei
Lewis
Snow Clearing Train Progress Through Meadows Hatching Station
Snow levels from four to seven feet blank the Yellows stone branch. A work train moves toward Rea's Pass with heavy duty ahead. Superintendent Brewer directs Utah Montana division tasks and aims to clear the line soon. Hill City branch remains stuck with five foot drifts as No.125 bogs down. Victor branch resumes service after blockage.
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Yellows Stone
Rea’s Pass
Brewer
Utah-Montana
Hill City
Shoshone
Victor
Diaz Hiding in New Orleans State Admits
Washington reports the state department says Felix Diaz is in hiding in New Orleans as of March 9.
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Diaz
New Orleans
Washington
Felix Diaz
Copper Market Dull in New York Trade
Copper prices in New York on March 9 show electrolytic near term prices at 28028.50 dollars with dull trading, reflecting weaker demand and limited buying interest in the metal market.
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New York
Representative Page Declines Reelects Over Woodrow Policy
Representative Robert M. Page of North Carolina will not seek reelection due to policy differences with President Wilson on the submarine controversy. In a constituent letter he says he favors a warning resolution and cannot support the president fully, citing the England loan and munition profits as pushing the U.S. toward war.
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Washington
Mar
Robert M. Page
North Carolina
Wilson
Page
Ambassador Page
London
Representative Page
England
United States
Mexican Policy Again Breaks in Congress
Senator Fall of New Mexico announced a resolution to authorize recruiting an army of 500 000 for intervention in Mexico to aid the existing authorities against brigandage. He signaled a Mondell lead on debate attacking the administration's Mexican policy.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Fall of
New
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New Mexican
U. S
Neilson
Navy League
A. L. Riggs
L. Ager
H. McCullough
Walker
Jolly Garner
Ben Aguirre
Shields
Yellowstone
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