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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
1
New York police arrested Dr. Sckunner and Dr. Chakrakerty for plotting an insurrection in India. Authorities say they were backed by Germany and received 60,000 dollars from Wolf von Igel, a German attache, in a scheme linked to sabotage of the Welland canal.
Chicago March 14 freight disruption as eastern railroads halt shipments after midnight due to Brotherhoods strike threat. New York Central and Baltimore & Ohio notify shippers freight will not be accepted, affecting fed shippers and western routes.
President Wilson shows surprise at a proposed nationwide railway strike as talks in New York continue. Secret meetings of brotherhood chiefs and railroad managers hinge on Supreme Court action on the Adamson Act and secrecy dims statements until tonight.
Ogden report of March 14 describes police responding to a room at Carlyle rooming house after a caller warned of a man about to commit suicide by his own action. J H Clemence, 40, was found on a bed with a long blade knife. he was jailed for drunkenness.
Chicago March 14 1776 era recruiting poster re prints to aid George Washingtons Continental Army revival. The 18th century style advert appears on streets as part of a campaign for enlistment and support.
Chicago March 14. At the United States Sugar Manufacturers association annual meeting Truman Palmer secretary urged members to prepare for a price slump when the war ends.
Water department officials report high pressure during a test of the new Garfield avenue pipe revealed leaks and a broken lateral line. Superintendent Smith says the pressure cannot continue and work will resume once weather improves. Municipal water was stored at night for ten days to supply the test, risking emptying the central reservoir.
El Paso March 14 report says light cars with a double turret and two machine guns along with a rotating searchlight may be adopted for regular army use to patrol the San Diego to Brownsville stretch. The crews lie behind curved shields on cushions and vehicles are olive drab for concealment. The aim is to curb smuggling cattle rustling and border raids.
Pittsburgh notes the Polish Falcons Alliance of America calls a special convention in early next month to pledge loyalty to the United States, aid Polish inhabitants under Austrian Prussian and Russian rule, and fund a U S military training school for the 900 branches ready to serve if war comes. The semi military athletic body has about 50 000 members with branches in Pennsylvania Ohio Hindis Massachusetts New York and more.
Prof W B Nickerson of Epworth Jr completes excavations for Minnesota Historical Society at an old Indian village site near Cambria. Finds include pottery weapons hearth coal and bones. village dated 6500 years ago on bluff above the Minnesota river. He notes possible admixture with white blood and hints at differing social levels among the Mandian group.
British troops gained the highest ground overlooking Bapaume from the northwest and now hold a vantage point to strike the German stronghold as Haig’s army advances. The capture follows the Somme fighting with British officers expecting orders to take the city.
Paris dispatches report growing British success on the Somme draws French military observers to a potential German retreat. The Matin suggests Germany no longer believes it can hold Bapaume and Peronne and may begin evacuation efforts.
Six were killed by an explosion at the Aetna Explosive company solvent factory in Emporium Pennsylvania today. The incident occurred in Olean New York reporting location adds context.
China cuts diplomatic relations with Germany and takes possession of about six German merchant ships in Shanghai. Crews are kept on shore under guard and armed guards are placed on the vessels. Advices to the U S navy department provide few extra details amid fears of a broader war impact. Germany holds extensive properties in China possibly at risk.
The American steamer suffered no warning before a torpedo struck during the Teutonic sea campaign. The crew launched to boats after the hit with their valuable cargo of foodstuffs. The contraband cargo item did not alter the outcome or worsen the situation.
Boise March 14 Idaho gains two congressional districts the First and Second as future electors will choose their representatives Governor Alexander signed senate bill No 73 also granting him power to appoint a replacement if a U S senator seat allocated to Idaho becomes vacant The First district covers ten northern counties plus Adams Washington Canyon Gem Boise Valley Custer Lemhi and possibly Payette while all other counties form the Second district including Ada and the southern eastern areas The new law aims to ensure full representation in the U S Senate during vacancies.
In Tokio a Japanese warship likely the Azuma will transport the body of late American ambassador George W. Guthrie to the United States as a symbol of friendship. The emperor and diplomatic corps send wreaths and floral tributes while Japanese and American officers form the guard of honor at the naval hospital where the body lies in state.
Confidential diplomatic reports allege German influence guides virtually all of Mexico’s financial and diplomatic actions, with a German bank and leasehold in Mexico City directing policy as it relates to relations with American republics. The notes trace how Mexican officials coordinate with German interests on recent moves.
Harry K Thaw is declared a lunatic by Philadelphia’s common pleas court and will be kept at St Marys hospital pending removal to a Pennsylvania asylum. A lunacy commission report led to the appointment of J Dennis ton Lyon and Walter Ridle to guard Thaws estate posting 600000 in security. Thaws income is reported between 75000 and 80000 from two trust funds. his mother is named custodian of his person. Physicians testify Thaw suffers dementia and may worsen.
Washington officials opened navy bids to build six scout cruisers capable of thirty five knots at a cost of six million dollars each not including armament.
The Steamship Algonquin of the American Star Line New York was torpedoed and sunk on March 12. A report by the American consul at Plymouth says the ship was torpedoed without warning and all aboard were saved.
German sub opened fire at 4000 yards on the Algonquin, then boarded and placed four bombs. The freighter sank at 6 am March 12 after being torpedoed. ten Americans, including the captain, were among the crew of twenty seven. The ship had sailed New York to London on February 20 and was recently registered in the United States.
The Algonquin, 2832 tons gross, commanded by Captain A. Nordberg, left New York for the submarine zone with 2000 tons of cargo. Officials estimate the ship at half a million and its cargo, mainly foodstuffs, at about 1.25 million. The captain expressed confidence sailing amid U boat threats.
Officials offer no dispatches but say the Algonquin incident does not change the U S Germany standoff. The president has moved to armed neutrality as relations break, and experts note arming ships as the next step short of war. The ship carried contraband foodstuffs and changes in registry do not prevent its reported destruction without warning.
Washington dispatch states Consul Stephens at Plymouth reported a gunk sixty five miles west of Bishop Rock near the Algonqus region.
Chicago markets report wheat at 1.76 and 5 corn at 1.06 with oats listed at 6 e, indicating grain price activity on March 14.
Copper prices remained unchanged in New York trading as buyers and sellers evaluated supply demand signals. Market sources noted stable quotations across major futures and spot markets with no significant shifts in basis levels or inventories.
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