Four Blackmailing Gang Members Face Possible Acquittal
Federal officials admit four members of a alleged million dollar blackmailing band may escape prosecution while seven suspects are jailed after a weekend roundup. Regina Klipper of Philadelphia testifies she was swindled and blackmailed in a New York hotel, then kidnapped to Montreal. Evidence links Edward Donahue Henry Russell and Helen Evers to the scheme with cross country reach.
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Chicago
Regina Klipper
Philadelphia
William Turner
E. Wilson
Colorado
Klipper
Edward Donahue
Henry Russell
Helen Evers
New York
Montreal
Murder of William Turner Involving Chicago Blackmail Syndicate
Denver authorities probe the June murder of William Turner, killed at a mountain fishing camp. The inquiry follows disclosures tied to the Chicago blackmail syndicate and names 8. E. Wilson as a person of interest.
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Denver
William Turner
E. Wilson
Chicago
Turner
Rexburg Sees Strong Crowd Back Traction Plan
Reports from the upper valley say Rexburg residents backed a plan to secure an electric line delivering immediate service. The meeting heard the Pocatello Traction Company report and endorsed the project in full, with Idaho Falls and the Club of Commerce showing support for a Utah to Montana line with Snake River valley feeders. Merrill and Gibson returned to Pocatello noting broad cooperation.
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Rexburg
Pocatello Traction Company
J. Mérrill
Clark Gi
Idaho Falls
Club of Commerce
Utah
Montana
Snake River Valley
Messrs
Merrill
Gibson
Pocatello
Broken Dam Flood Claims Lives Near Gabton
Broken dam burst near Gabton Bohemia causes heavy casualties and widespread inundation. London dispatch reports many lives lost and extensive damage as several villages are flooded.
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London
Gabton
Bohemia
Adjourned school board sets fall meeting and levy
The adjourned meeting of Pocatello Independent School District No. 1 reviewed routine business. A September 25 meeting is set to continue discussions on upcoming budget, music books for eighth grade, Penmanship supervisor talks with Blackfoot, and design plans for the high school auditorium curtain. The 1917 tax levy details include general fund 225.2000,0000 and several sinking funds at varied percentages.
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Siders
Vincent
Blackfoot
George Schroeder
Tschudy
Tribune
D. ¥. Murphy
E Meron
Garfield’s Death Anniversary Emphasizes Assassination Event
Washington recalls the 1881 assassination of President James A. Garfield by Charles Guiteau at a Washington railroad station. Garfield died September 19 in Long Branch after eighty days of illness. Vice President Chester A. Arthur took the oath as president thirty five years ago.
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Washington
D. C
James A. Garfield
United States
Charles Guiteau
Garfield
Williams College
James G. Blaine
Long Branch
N. J
Chester A. Arthur
Mr. Garfield
Bank Teller Faces Trial in Embezzlement Case
In Chicago on September 19 a bank teller George W Weigle faces trial over alleged embezzlement of about 40 000 in gild securities from the Trust and Savings Bank where he worked as a receiving teller. Police say he admitted the act and aided in the bank’s account checks.
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Chicago
Ill
George W. Weigle
Bere Lees
Alan
Trust and Savings Bank
Weigier
Pershing Slips Up a Point News Note
Washington reports Gen. J. J. Pershing will be made major general to fill the vacancy created by the death of Major General Lis. The choice to replace General Mills has not yet been made.
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Washington
J. J. Pershing
Mexico
Lis
Mills
Unclear OCR Note From Local Source
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent events or identifiable people. Readable items indicate percentages and coat counts but no full names dates places or actions to summarize as a news item.
Special Announcements From Tabernacle LS Meetings
Tonight at 7:36 p.m. services include a Help the Displaced day of prayer. The dedication is at 11 a.m. Nearly all events are closed after 7 p.m. except a business session.
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Tabernacle
Revival closes as Tabernacle dedication sparks citywide action
A Tabernacle dedication led to nearly a hundred businesses closing to honor the event. Rev Ostrom urged a return to the American home, stressing family virtues, blessing at meals, and balanced modern life to preserve sacred family life amid rapid urban change.
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Yterian Church
Mor Ig
Tunnell
Ue Mn
Mets
Ostrom
Tabernacle
Mr. Ostrom
Dr. Ostrom
Mr. Seitz
Osaris
Mexican refugees reach Juarez amid Villa fighting
El Paso reports more than a hundred refugees fleeing Chihuahua City arrive in Juarez seeking cross into the United States. Estimates of Villa era losses cited, with Carranza losses noted as 200 to 60. Cavalry patrols South of Juarez, artillery in position, authorities deny fear of Villa attack. Washington notes mine owners seek state department action against potential Mexican mining decrees and confiscatory taxes aimed at employing idle Mexicans.
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el Paso
Chihuahua City
Villa
Juares
United
Carrante
Washington
Mexico
State Department
México City
Ieacete
Carranza
Bulgars Driven From Florina in Macedonian Front
Paris reports the French Serbian and Russian forces have driven the Bulgarians out of Florina in Macedonia and now threaten Monastir. Bulgarian evacuation continues as a main German attack centers on Cerna valley.
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Somme
London
Paris
Combles
Champagne
Florina
Monastir
Cerna Valey
Primary bids and progressive support in New York race
New York voters face primary battles as Republicans vie for Progressive votes. Samuelly, a Democrat, seeks Progressive backing to boost his campaign.
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New York
Republicas Sociabean Te Seale
Asoatepublican
Samuelly
German HQ Move Reported From Western to Eastern Front
London dispatch cites Berne wireless saying the German headquarters general staff will relocate from the western front to the eastern front. The report notes strategic shift amid ongoing hostilities and cites official sources in Berne.
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London
Berne
Eastern Front
City considers merger and permit fee for new center
Fragmentary notes show officials debating a merger and a permit fee for a new center. The report mentions council consideration, a proposed ordinance, and a potential fifty cent fee, with uncertainty about final action and timing.
Club Meres Meeting For Engineers and Stockgrowers
Members are urged to attend an evening gathering of the Engineers Club and Stockgrowers' convention slated for this week. The program includes discussions on proceedings and societal duties among members.
Battles Persist on Narayvuka River Front
Russian forces repelled all Austro German attacks along the Narayvuka river region in Galicia as stubborn fighting continued near Petrograd on September 19. The war office reported no German gains.
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Petrograd
Narayvuka
Galicia
War Office
Committees Powwow at the Capital in Idaho
State central committee members from both parties gathered at Boise and Pocatello to discuss matters of the November campaign. The meetings included Republican Peter G Johnston and senator Ravenal Macbeth with Walter Peck heading the Democratic county group. The sessions will continue through the campaign gate and likely end tonight.
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Qeter
Boise
Pocatello
Peter G. Johnston
Bingham County
Ford Continues His Peace Plan Across Europe
Financial agencies of the Henry Ford peace movement have been established in Copenhagen The Hague and Berne according to Gaston Plaintiff who arrived from Scandinavia. He said Ford has not abandoned his plans to end the war.
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New York
Henry Ford
Copenhagen
The
Hague
Berne
Gaston Plaintiff
Scandinavia
Ford
Canada Claims a Food Plot
Barnia Ontario authorities investigate a plot to curtail Canada’s winter food supply. Over fifty canning factories are operating under heavy guard as the security crackdown continues.
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Barnia
Ont
Canada
Hughes' Second Tour Opens With Campaign Speech
Peoria Sept 19 Charles E Hughes spoke at the Republican state convention in his second campaign dash. He branded the Democrats as the party of broken promises and urged unity and strength for the party.
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Hughes
Peoria
Charles E. Hughes
Council Hears Arguments In Favor City Park Proposition
A special city council meeting with the Civic club discussed purchasing a park site at Center street and Seventh avenue for 12000 dollars. The Civic club has 1500 dollars, members support immediate action, and the council ordered further study by the park and building committee with the city attorney before deciding.
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Civic Club
Cronch Mi Gustin
Nigioon
Hall N Na Lestrom
Mra
Bist
Ce Copter
Seventh Avenue
Wate
Dometinte
Center Street
Park and Building Committee
C. W. Gray
C. D. Smith
J. M. Bistline
Eri
Scientist PR Board oath sworn by Edison group
Twenty four leading American scientists headed by Thomas A. Edison joined the navy's civilian consulting board and took an oath of allegiance to the United States as government officers.
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Washington
Thomas A. Edison
Navy
United States
Federal Employees Urged to Join Union Says Nolan
Congressman John S. Nolan urges all federal workers to join the Federal Employees Union. He cites past barriers to organizing, praises Lloyd-LaFollette reforms, notes differences from private industry, and envisions federations across cities aligned with the American Federation of Labor.
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Washington
District of Columbia
United States
Federal Employees Union
John S. Nolan
Congress
San Francisco
California
Nolan
Lloyd-LaFolette
Fair Land
American Federation of Labor
Idaho Auto Show Planned for October in Portello
The Idaho Automobile Dealers Association OKs an auto show in Portello from October 29 to November 3, tied to the Idaho Stock Growers convention. Local committees and the Commercial Club pledge full support, with sites including Moonggs garage and the old Weber street garage under consideration.
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Idaho Automobile Dealers Association
Poratello
Idaho Stock Growers’ Convention
Frank £Ing
Moonggs
Hur Street
Weber
Strike Paralysis persists as Shonts rejects talks
In New York on September 19 the street car strike widens as Interborough President Shonts refuses to reopen negotiations despite a union plan. Mayor Mitchell calls a conference with police and union leaders while 700000 workers consider sympathy action and Queens lines face disruption.
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New York
Shonts
Interborough Company
Mitchell
Pice Mie Anganizationa
Ened
Hebrew Trades
Shants
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Queens County
Queens
Woodrow Did It Washington Census Reveals Low 1916 Death Rate
The preliminary Census Bureau vital statistics for 1916 show the lowest death rate in U S history with an average of 13.5 deaths per thousand.
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Woodrow
Washington
Census Bureau
Mexicans Insist on Border Item in Talks
New London Sept 19 The American-Mexican joint border peace commission resumed conferences. Americans refuse to force Mexican internal affairs while Mexicans say internal matters are secondary to border issues. No decision was expected today as talks focus on banking conditions. The border topic was only incidental. Mexican order to close the Bank of Mexico in Mexico City affected the ministers.
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New London
More Stations Open for the Marines Recruit Drive
The United States Marine Corps opened recruiting stations in small cities nationwide to meet a 5000 enlistment boost. The service plans to fill to 15,000 with new ranks and postings including 23 sergeants major, 117 quartermaster sergeants, 107 fleet sergeants, 107 gunnery sergeants, 500 sergeants, 835 corporals, 60 drummers, 60 trumpeters, and 8235 privates.
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Washington, D
United States Marine Corps Recon
Marine Corps
Guards Eschanged to Relieve Pennsylvania Unit in El Paso
San Antonio reports three regiments of the Pennsylvania guard will be sent home as North Carolina guards arrive at El Paso to relieve them. The movement reflects interstate guard rotations during the deployment period.
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San Antonio
Pennsylvania Guard
North Carolina
el Paso
Pocatello Schools Enrollments Rise From Last Year
Enrollment in Pocatello city schools reaches 1931 on first day of term, up from 1678 a year ago. High school shows the largest gain, with increases recorded across Bonneville Emerson Lincoln Whittier and Whittier high prep and high school entries listed in the official tally.
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Pocatello City
Pocatello
Bonneville
Emerson
Lincoln
Whittier
Protest Over German Enforced Loan to Belgian Banks
Washington dispatch reports a protest filed with the United States by its legation against a German imposed loan of 2 billion dollars on Belgian banks. The protest will likely be forwarded to Germany and align with early wartime policy of the American government.
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Washington
United States
Polites Legation
Germany
Wedding at Leiter Home in Beverly Mass
Frances Williams, sister of Mrs Leiter, wed John Ballentine Pitney at the Leiter home in Beverly Massachusetts. The bride, daughter of Col John R Williams and Mrs Williams, is niece of Episcopal Bishop G Mott Williams. The couple include John Pitney of Morristown New Jersey and son of Justice Pitney.
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Leiter
Beverly
Mass
Edgewater
Joseph Leiter
Washington
Frances Williams
John Ballentine Pitney
John R. Willliams
Williams
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