Facing Draft Gave Poison to His Son and Self
Salt Lake brakeman J. Ryan 32 at Bingham gave deadly poison to his 7 year old son and drank the rest to avoid separation after being drafted. He wrote letters and left a note asking for a Christian burial for himself and child, the tragedy unfolding at the Cullen hotel.
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Jimmy
Voes J. Ryan
Utah Copper Company
Bingham
Holy Cross Hospital
Cullen Hotel
Ryan
Mama
the Tribune
O'Donnell Undertaking Company
Verne Bailey
No Change in the Returns From Primaries
Returns printed in last night's Tribune show little change in results. With many write-in names, county nominees await official canvass by the commissioners next week. In state races the Nonpartisans appear to have claimed Democratic nominations with partial precinct results.
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Congress
Corn and oats market closing figures
Chicago on September 6 reports corn closing at 15.81 and October oats at 0.724. The brief market note records latest prices for corn and oats with no additional context.
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Chicago
Allied Push Breaks German Front Over 150 Miles
Allied forces press along a 150 mile front from Rheims to Ypres, with French and American units advancing on the southern sector. Meantime the British, French and American lines push toward St Gobain, Ham, and the Ailette as Cambrai operations pause on the direct line.
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Ypres
Old Hindenburg
St. Gobain
Ham
Chauncy
Aisne
Chemin Des Dames
Ailette
Cambrai
Wilson Claimed As Man Who Planted Bomb
Chicago detectives identify John W. Wilson as the person linked to planting a shell in the Chicago federal building. The blast killed four and injured many, authorities say. Michael F. Sullivan, assistant states attorney, announced the positive identification after Wilson was arrested last night.
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Chicago
Michael F. Sullivan
John W. Wilson
Four hundred sixty five enemy machines destroyed
London reports official aerial combat results since August 8. Four hundred sixty five enemy aircraft destroyed and 200 disabled, sixty one enemy balloons destroyed, and 911 tons of bombs destroyed on various targets. Two hundred sixteen British aircraft reported missing.
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London
Empress and Daughters Reported Slain
A London dispatch said the former Russian empress and her daughters were assassinated, but Madrid treated the report with caution due to King Alfonso's efforts to bring the deposed royal family to Spain.
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London
Alfonso
Spain
Railroads Endorse McAdoo Contract Form
New York Sept 6 acceptance by the railroads of a standard government contract form proposed by McAdoo was unanimously recommended by the railway executives advisory committee. The committee represents eighty two railroads with ninety two percent of the total US mileage.
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New York
McAdoo
Railway Executives Advisory Committee
United States
Filling Ranks of Class One
Washington September 6 Secretary Baker ordered the chief of each War Department bureau to replace by December 3 all men in draft ages classified as class one with physically qualified men.
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Baker
Bureau
War Department
Lake Oweno Sunk by Submarine with Five Civilians Lost
Washington reports the Lake Oweno, an American steamer, was sunk by a submarine. Five civilians are listed as missing or lost in the incident. The Navy Department was officially informed today.
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Washington
Navy Department
American Army Receives Sufficient Airplanes for Frontline Use
Washington reports to the House Military Committee that General Pershing and France indicate the U S Army now has enough aircraft of all kinds to protect troops in battle. Colonel Samuel M Felton oversees the highly organized troop transportation to France and returns with a satisfactory assessment. March told the committee.
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General Pershing
France
General March
House Military Committee
Samuel M. Felton
Gooding Seeks Idaho Senate Seat With Inclusive Platform
Frank R. B. Gooding, recently successful in the junior senatorial nomination, declares he will campaign across Idaho for all the people. In a Tribune letter he promises unity, development, and efforts toward the war's victory and peaceful postwar era, urging county-wide support.
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Old War Horse
Idaho
John H. Nugent
Alexander
the Tribune
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Sugar Ration to Remain Same for Individuals
Washington announced today that the sugar ration stays at two pounds per person each month as set by the Food Administration. The decision maintains existing limits amid ongoing wartime measures and consumer controls.
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The
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French Forces Push Through Chauny and Courcy Le Chateau
French cavalry entered Chauny as German forces fled toward the Somme. De Beney's army turned the Ham-Suissecard line west of Chauny forcing a German retirement. Paris said Courcy le Chateau was captured, leaving the Chemin des Dames line precarious and untenable.
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Associated Press
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Debeney
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Dempcourt
Somme
Paris
Courcy le Chateau
Chemin Des Dames
Brandenburg Placed Under State of Siege Law in Germany
Berlin reports Brandenburg province is under siege law restricting rumor spread with penalties for inventing or circulating false reports. The Cologne Volks Zeitung cites the measure as a response to unrest.
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Volks Zeitung
Pocatello City Council Acts on Wards and Wildlife
City council met at 8 15 pm with all members present except E C White. Dr Smith reported four meningitis cases as the editor notes. library funds were requested to cover outstanding bills and $800 was advanced. Sidewalks on North Lincoln were approved. A sheet iron shed and a two story brick structure on block 368 were allowed pending fire-limit rules. Time extensions granted for contractor R M Bardsen. City Creek park was referred to public safety for patrol due to vandalism. War Savings stamps drive needs $1000. finance committee to find funds. Registration rules for ages 18 to 45 to be studied. Fines for soda licenses affirmed. no refunds. Bond for new city clerk Laura Gough accepted. Dog licensing and nuisance penalties enacted. unlicensed dogs may be killed or impounded. Livestock restrictions on city streets passed.
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Second Avenue
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City Creek
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Reek
W. P. Haveney
Bannock County
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East Side
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Finance Committee
British and French Advance Across Somme Front
British forces push east of the Somme seizing St Christ Briest Le Mesnil Butel and Doingt. reach near Templeux la Fosse Nurle Equancourt and Athies. Americans report progress toward Aisne while French push along Somme Vesle front with gains south of Peronne and near Ham Guivry.
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Ailete
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Villers En Prayeres
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Australian Troops Cross Somme Front South of Peronne
British forces reach and hold ground near St Christ Brie Le Mesnil Doingt and Athies as Australian troops cross the Somme on a wide front south of Peronne. Advancing positions indicate continued pressure toward the Bapaume Cambrai road and imply the enemy’s lines are under strain.
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Associated Press
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Peronne
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Brie
le Mesnil
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Athies
Bapaume- Cambrai
French Advance Near Ham Reported Virtually Taken
Paris dispatch reports General Humbert’s army advancing toward Ham in the Guiscard region with front-line advices indicating Ham is virtually taken by French forces. The progress follows steady operations and ongoing combat reports as of noon.
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Supreme Court Sessions Open in Federal Building
The fall session of the district supreme court opened in the Federal building with Judges Budge Morgan and Rite on duty. Noted cases include Furbee vs. Alexander an appeal of writ of mandate and Minneapolis Threshing Machine co vs Petersen. Bar exam slated for tomorrow morning with several candidates.
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L. G. Hamilton
Furbee
Moses Alexander
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L. A. R. Company
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Fleming
State
Garnett
Stevens
Evening Courier
Dowe
Dutch Protest Over German Submarine Attacks
The Hague reports the Dutch minister in Berlin instructed to protest German submarine destruction of vessels in the barred zone and the seizure of seven Dutch fishing boats on August 24.
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