Jail Breaker Recites Weeklong Escape Tale From Bannock Jail
Prisoner Palmer alias Jim Nelson recounts a jailbreak at Bannock county jail amid complaints of poor food and unsanitary conditions. He and White, held on grand larceny charges after stealing a Nash car, fled toward Glenns Ferry and Nampa before being recaptured, with federal court trial planned for September.
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Bannock County
J. W. Palmer
Jim Nelson
Dalles
Oregon
Pocatello
Tribune
Imer
Palmer
Bane
Falmer
Tela
Evanston
Wyoming
White
McCammon
Coffeyle
Glenns Ferry
Union Pacific
Colorado
Southern
Coffey
Nampa
Sheriff McKinney
Caldwell
Jim
Moplah Attacks and Chases Across India and Idaho
Reports from Calicut and London describe Moplah rebels near Malapuram and Tirurangadi besieging positions and severing telegraph lines as British troops move to restore order. Separate lines recount a dramatic Weiser Caldwell manhunt ending in jail, with escape attempts thwarted and reflections on jail conditions and an eventual confession.
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London
Reuter
Calicut
India
Paraphanangadi
Tirurangadi
Igta
Madras
General Leonard Wood Accepts Governorship of Philippines
Manila reports Major General Leonard Wood accepted the governorship general of the Philippines with Secretary Weeks stating retirement from the army would await Senate confirmation of the appointment. Wood sailed to assume duties as governor general amid diplomatic and military uncertainties.
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Manila
Leonard’ Wood
Wood
Philippines
Senate
Robbers fatally wound mother and injure daughter at Hoyer farm
Four bandits raided the Hoyer home 18 miles north of here and demanded a telephone. Mrs. Hoyer was shot as she raised her hands while her daughter Emily, 19, lost her right arm. Mr. Hoyer was killed as he came to help. A posse of 200 neighbors pursued the men.
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Milmasitee
Grasset
Pata Emily
Hoyer
Bemjamin Koopman
Koopman
Jailbreak Escape Recalls Narrow Road to Safety
A prisoner recounts slipping from a roof, hiding in a box, and taking No. 17 rail toward safety. He describes riding in a locomotive cab, evading pursuit, and a tense moment with a police officer in the train’s fireman area during the escape.
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Railroad
Payette
Caldwell
Three Regiments of Infantry Ordered to Disturbed Area
Three regiments of infantry are ordered to a disturbed region as martial law looms upon their arrival. Reports describe a physician treating two men near Madison spring from the vicinity and another on Blair mountain as firing continues for nearly an hour.
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Madison Spring
Blair Mountain
Louisiana City Officials Arrested Surfaces in Prohibition Probe
In La city on Sept 2 AP reports arrest warrants issued for two city officials amid a probe into alcohol prohibition violations. Police and sheriff’s office officials said the actions focus on securing indictments and arraignments for implicated individuals.
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Carter
Police
aStc
A. S. Randelh
Mexican President Opposes Treaty With United States
President Obregon in a New Mexican congress message rejects a preliminary treaty toward U S recognition of the Mexican government. He calls the move neither convenient nor necessary and says it would violate constitutional principles and grant Americans special privileges. The lower house and spectators applauded.
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Mexico City
United States
Obregon
New Mexican Congress
Shipping Board supervision proposed by British report
London September 2 a committee report suggests ships would be placed under the supervision of the imperial shipping board if adopted. The Commission of British authorities discusses the plan and its potential implementation.
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London
Imperial Shipping Board
Shipping Committee
Des Moines Street Car Service Faces Possible Shutdown
In Des Moines on September 2 AP reports street car workers massed at the trades and labor assembly to urge Federal Judge Wade to extend service. Carmen seek a thirty day continuation with wage-based funding if deficits occur, pro rating from wages and peace fees.
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Des Moines
Trades and Labor Assembly
Wade
Carmen
London Council Tax Fight Sparks Detentions Amid Demo
Sept 2 AP reports London county council officers refuse to raise tax rates per an order. Arrests of remaining council members, including women, expected daily. Woolwich guardians urged to pay 25 shillings weekly to each unemployed couple plus eight for each child and to waive resting collections. Royal tax commission could be created to equalize rates for relief of the poor.
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London
London County Council
Woolwich Board of Guardians
Soney
First American relief kitchen opens for children in Petrograd
Paris reports the American Relief Administration opens the first kitchen to feed children in Petrograd with Walter L. Brown, European director, stating another kitchen will follow in Moscow in days. Two administration steamers arrive with Loom cargoes as representatives depart for the Volga region.
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Paris
Petrograd
American Relief Administration
Walter L. Browns
Moscow
Aare
Mtatives
Meerew Teis
Volga
Graest Portland
Ore
William Ifrath
Denver
Cole
Brown
Gregg
Ifrath
Mostow
Ee Tiras
Braise Authority Figure Dies in Londos Event
In Londos, on a September 6 incident, authorities report the death of William Thomas Braise. The event details remain limited as officials confirm the fatal outcome and continue inquiries into the circumstances.
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Londos
William- Thomas Braise
Het Weette Authority
Army Troops Review at Camp with General Shanks in Command
The report describes a military camp review led by Major General Shanks with troops present, including a treepe Colonel Martin and units identified as Bt. Albens. It notes the heavy gear worn by soldiers and the general assessment that the men were fine and prepared for their designation.
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Shanks
Martin
Albens
W We
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Gantay
Tokio
Louisville
Fortieth Infantry
Camp Knoz
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Edward A. Shuttleworth
Fort Thomas
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Pork Ridge
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MN. J. Statens
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