Massing Forces On Long Front In World War I
Washington reports 44 names on casualty list and continued heavy operations along the western front. German lines hold from Ypres to Rheims as both sides prepare for renewed fighting. Italy enters its fourth year of war as raids yield prisoners and failures occur on various fronts. Paris notes French raids southeast of Coucy Aisne front and in Champagne and Vosges with prisoners taken, while German raids west of Noyon and southeast of Mesnil Saint Georges fail.
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Ypres
Rheims
Italy
Paris
Couey
Aisne Front
Champaigne
Vosges
War Office
Noyon
Mesnil-St. Geroges
Prison killer Deweese shot in yard after murder verdict
Salt Lake May 24. Ard H Deweese convicted of murdering his wife was shot in the state prison yard early this morning. He maintained his innocence to the end and urged the marksmen to aim well.
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Salt Lake
Howard H. Deweese
Seaplane Brought Down in North Sea Near Esbjerg
Danish coast reports say a seaplane was brought down in the North Sea with the crew of the German airship rescued by a British destroyer. The fishermen reached Esbjerg with the news via Copenhagen dispatch to Exchange Telegraph.
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London
Esbjerg
North Sea
Copenhagen
GRITISH MISSION OFF FOR JAPAN
Atlantic Port May 24 Prince Arthur of Connaught arrives from an English port to lead a British mission to the United States. The mission, headed by Prince Arthur, will call on President Wilson before continuing to Japan.
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Atlantic
Prince Arthur of Connaught
Duke of Connaught and
Strathearn
Canada
King George
Jay
United States
Washington, D. C
Prince Arthur
State Department
Japan
Wilson
Bolivian Minister Arrives in Tokio for Large Scale Emigration Plan
Bolivian plenipotentiary Manox Reyes arrives in Tokio to arrange large scale Japanese emigration to Bolivia, per a dispatch to the Daily Mail.
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London
Manox Reyes
Tokio
Bolivia
Daily Mail
Son-in-law of Swift Goes to the House Gow
Chicago May 24 The internment of Count James Minotto began this afternoon at Fort Sheridan. Federal Judge Baker declined to continue the bond on which the count is at liberty.
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Swift
Chicago
James Minotto
Fort Sheridan
Baker
Niberty
Dr J R Young Joins Service As First Lieutenant
City physician Dr J R Young received his commission as first lieutenant in the medical reserve corps and will depart June 3 for Northwestern Medical School Chicago to take a bone and joint fracture course. He came to Pocatello a year ago to take over Dr Howard’s practice and has served as city physician, resigning effective June 1 and closing his Kane Building office.
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J. R. Young
Medical Reserve Corps
Northwestern Medical School
Chicago
Young
Joe T. Young
Idaho Wholesale Grocery
Povatello
Howard
Medical Reserve
Kane Building
Italy America Day of Celebration in Washington
Washington officials led Italy America Day observances on May 24 with nearly all public figures wearing Italy’s colors. The event marked the third anniversary of Italy joining the war and included president cabinet members senators and representatives in participation.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Italy
Pageant honors Italy America Day in Pocatello parade
A large parade in Pocatello celebrated Italy America Day on Friday marking three years since Italy's entry into World War I. Led by Gate City band, the procession included Red Cross nurses, veterans groups, floats, police and fire crews, and the Christopher Columbus society.
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Pocatello
Christopher Columbus Society
Center
Garfield
Gate City
Unites States
Anderson and Hales
Army
Red Cross
Marion Hinckley
G. A. R. Veterans
Red Cross Surgical Unit
K. C. War Camp Fund
Elks
The
Bar Association of the Fifth Judicial District
Barbers’ Union
Barbers
Court House
August Baudizzone
B. L. Sawtelle
Miss McIntosh Leads Nurses Huts Homey Build in France
Miss McIntosh of Toronto helped to build Canada’s woman’s land army and sailed for France to work with the National YWCA among Red Cross nurses. Her task is to make the nurses’ huts “like home” by providing recreation and home comforts.
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Miss McIntosh
Toronto
Woman's Land Army of Canada
Toronto College
France
National
Red Cremons
One Fellow to Get the Degree in Montana Law School
Missoola May 24 There will be one male graduate in the state university law school this year Emin Presby manager of the associated students holds the only L L B degree. The law school service flag with 52 stars marks the reason for no more men. Three women will receive the degree Miss Edna Rankin Miss M Frances Carrigus and Mrs G M Bailey
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Missoida
Mont
Law School of the State University
Emin
Presbby
Associated Students of the
University of Montana
Law School
L. L
Edna Rankin
M. Frances Carrigus
G. M. Bailey
Airmen gain rapid map of German lines with new camera
London May 24. A new multiple camera for allied air men speeds photo mapping of German lines. An airplane observer can take thousands of photographs at one per second. Each camera holds 750 exposures per load and advances film automatically.
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London
Food Waste Cost in U S Tallies at Seventy Two Dollars
Anaconda Mont May 24 The waste of food in the United States averages 72 dollars a year per person Prof E R Mosher of the state normal college at Dillon told teachers of Deer Lodge county in an address.
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Anaconda
Mont
United States
E. R. Mosher
State Normal College
Dillon
Deer Lodge County
Non-resident lenders ordered to quit Idaho grazing lands
Idaho land board demands Salt Lake Sheepman Thomas Austin resign as president of Bed Springs Grazing association and remove non residents from Soda Springs lease. Directors urged to enforce ban, or lease cancelled and lands opened to entry. Earlier rulings had barred non residents from Idaho grazing while residents were kept off.
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Thomas Austin
Salt Lake
Bed Springs
Apassers
Soda Springs
Idaho
Millionaire in Blue Jeans for War End
Edwin A. Brown a Denver sociologist and noted author says he will wear only blue jeans until the war ends to save money for Liberty bonds. He announced the plan after purchasing his first thrift suit at a First Presbyterian service drawing attention for its plain attire and his decision to live simply as a show of conscience.
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Denver
Colo
Edwin A. Brown
Brown
Notable Denver Man Chooses Denim for Work and Society
A Denver man compares clothing costs to bonds and details two denim suits. He describes a well pressed society suit and a workwear denim jumper and trousers worn by railroad workers. He cites home manufactured denim at 4.50 and khaki at 6 a suit as practical choices.
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Denver
Belgians Denounce Interference With Religious Liberty
A letter from the Bishop of Tournai, published by the Belgian legation, claims Bavarian troops halted religious services across one third of the bishopric on November 14, last year. He reports churches emptied and Mass interrupted as soldiers disrupted worship.
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Washington
Belgium
Pope Benedict
Tournai
Tin
Canada Keeps Empire Day Celebration Across Dominion
Ottawa and other Canadian cities marked Empire Day with a holiday observance. Military parades church services and entertainments supported relief funds and honored the birth of Queen Victoria.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Queen Victoria
Caliente Business District Hit by Early Morning Fire
The railroad and mining town of Caliente Nevada with about 2300 residents suffered extensive damage as the business section was nearly wiped out by a blaze early this morning. railroad officers report from Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake
Caliente
Nevada
Allied nations gauge confidence amid army expansion
Report notes growing trust among Allied powers as the United States expands its armed forces. The article cites a favorable assessment regarding a resolution led by Senster Reed of Mis- and discusses potential strategic implications for wartime coordination.
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Senster Reed
Nation Goes on the Job in War Time Labor Push
The government plans to mobilize every draft age man into either military service or useful work. Crowder’s official announcement signals a vast, expanding program to put the nation to work as the war continues. Restrictions may tighten and draft age could rise beyond thirty one as the effort widens across communities.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Navy Recruiting Office Promotes Enlistment and Training
Chief Wright leads city navy recruiting efforts placing signboards and mailing circulars with details on enlistment eligibility including ages 18 to 35 and the need for deferred quotas. The navy offers extensive vocational training, 50 trades aboard ships, high government support for living expenses, and annual openings for Naval Academy entrants from ages under 20 through competitive exams.
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Wricht
Navy
Wright
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Pullman Company Asset Under Federal Control
Chicago May 24 The carrier business of the Pullman company has been taken over by the government and will become part of the railroad system under federal control, announced by the company’s vice president.
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Chicago
Pullican Company
Aviators From U S Form Paris Air Squadron
Paris May 24 An American air squadron composed of top U S pilots will assist in defending Paris against enemy air raids. The offer came spontaneously from the head of the American aviation service.
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Paris
Paria
Aviation Sersvice
Lloyd George Warns of German Threat as War Extends
Edinburgh May 24 Premier Lloyd George said Britain faced a German attack on the eve of American aid. He noted April shipping output exceeded losses and warned of a race between Germany and President Wilson. He cited Russia’s collapse and unrestricted submarine warfare as the main adversities. He praised Allied efforts and predicted American help would arrive later, stressing the need for unified, decisive action.
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Edinburgh
Lloyd
Higdenburg
Wilson
Russia
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Germany
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George Anid
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Seoden
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