27 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
1
In New York on September 27 labor leaders claim 260000 carmen joined a general sympathetic strike. Police reports place 125600 workers out, with seventy two unions reportedly silent. Leaders anticipate 200000 to respond in New York and Westchester, noting Jewish holiday idle and potential 100000 more daily in subsequent days.
J Frank Hanley Prohibition nominee and running mate Dr Ira Landrith prepared interrogations for Fairbanks on liquor traffic. The Prohibition special entered Colorado for a second day with Manley challenging Fairbanks to state his liquor stance. They criticise Hughes on clarity of policy. The tour includes Leadville Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction.
Washington reports that English officers formerly held as belligerents have been released. The officials state that the released individuals are not charged with any crime and will be permitted to leave or return to their duties as appropriate.
The Old West paper industry faces shortages with many interior papers at risk of suspension. A Balte paper suggests Idaho Falls as a potential mill location due to remoteness from markets and high freight costs, despite a $1,000,000 plant cost and government demonetization concerns. W. D. Wilcox of East Idaho Gas cites abundant timber near the National Park and Snake River as a basis to push interest in the project.
The city reports rising enrollment in public schools with 2061 students this year up from 2027 last Monday and 1931 the year before. Attendance varies across campuses including Episcopal church area Whittier Jefferson and High School Prep with fluctuating student counts noted. Continuous growth suggests continued demand for classroom space and resources.
Charles E. Hughes wraps up his middle west tour with stops in Pittsburg and Trenton. He speaks to workers and is joined by fellow leaders as crowds gather amid political campaigning notes from Sept. 27.
The six inmates of the General hospital suffer varying injuries from an auto engine collision at a crossing between Lava Hot Springs and Topaz. Marie Petree remains concussed with a fractured collar bone but is improving. Jessina Heberlin shows cerebal hemorrhage but is recovering. Elisabeth Heberlin and others report non life threatening injuries. Ferdinand Heberlin was killed. Body of Heberlin to American Falls, funeral in Merlin.
A Beaumont home for children and elderly people was destroyed by fire with over 200 residents inside. Inmates reportedly reacted safely as firefighters battled the blaze. Loss estimated at $50,000.
Captain Cluff announced recruitment for the national guard in this city urging young men to enlist for on contract and vocational training. Regular army service, exams by Captain Cluff, Fort Logan referrals, and expected visit by Lt. Bell were noted as part of the enlistment process amid August recruiting success and border plans with the Idaho contingent.
The American Bankers Association opened its annual convention in Convention Hall Kansas City with thousands of bankers and visitors in attendance. Mayor George H Edwards and J W Perry welcomed the delegates as James Lynch of San Francisco delivered the president s address and Vanderlip spoke in the afternoon on Co operation with Joseph Chapman of Minneapolis delivering the key talk.
Kansas City Kansas September 27 Roads suffer through conflict in jurisdiction as the savings bank section of the American Bankers convention adopts resolutions urging congressional legislation to place federal control of railroads above state supervision.
New London reports the American-Mexican peace commission continuing work on border control plans. Goes to Mexico City for consultations as the Am-Mex talks proceed.
Western women voters will cast ballots against President Wilson on November 7 for the same reasons men oppose him, says a Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage statement. It argues the administration failed to advance equal suffrage and that the Woman's party will oppose both major parties until suffrage is secured nationwide.
The Commercial club set October 18 as the date for an excur sion to Buhl and Twin Falls tract with a special morning train from Pocatello and return at night. Members, guests and families will enjoy a day with neighbors as awed by special illumination and social plans. A meeting of the committee was scheduled for Thursday to finalize arrangements and funding for the excursion.
Washington ordered California, New York, Columbia, Alabama, Georgia, and several border states to mobilize about 6000 guardsmen. Major General Fuast on directed 16 officers be selected for return to home states to be mustered out. remainder of mobilized guardsmen to stay or be sent south. Batteries B and C of Colorado guard, 260 men, delayed 48 hours due to railroad equipment shortages.
President Miles F. Reed spoke at the Tech assembly about striving for success through best effort and taking full advantage of opportunities. He urged doing well in class, maintaining good health, and starting strong as a student, praising character, faculty partnership, and college ideals.
Spectators are promised a sensational Auto Polo event in October as rival teams clash at high speed with cars racing at fifty miles an hour. Promoters tout the sport as incomparable in excitement, with crashes and acrobatics thrilling crowds and drawing attendees from all classes.
The Allied forces push on the Somme as British and French units seize Thiepval and key positions while reports claim 60 000 prisoners captured since July 1 and 190 square miles gained. Bulgarian resistance stiff, Greece may join the fight with King Constantine reported to consent. Sheriff Cooper travels to Ogden with Pearl Rose a 16 year old held as a witness in a white slavery case and the husband Brondy Lover remains missing. Harry Polus jailed on statutory charges after admitting relations with the girl. Authorities cooperate with federal agents to locate the missing husband and coordinate the witness case.
Chicago on September 27 Mayor William Hale Thompson was fined 500 dollars for violating motor boat laws. The charge cited leaving a motor boat bound for Green Bay without required passenger safety equipment aboard.
The Western Potash company reports a car load of sagebrush to be processed, with 30 percent value, at about 60 per ton gross. Seven burners operate now with 25 more ordered, producing two thirds to three fourths ton of ashes daily. When fully installed the plant will yield 38 to 43 tons daily and net $2800 to $3200 per car. Prices are rising toward 4.50 to 5.00 per unit by mid January. Investigators visit Utah mines as operations near Shelley wrap up and move to Mudlake.
Report from Mexico City says bandits wrecked a passenger train between Gonsales Junction and San Luis Potosi killing several. A freight train then crashed into the wreckage after being set afire, killing many more. In El Paso Pershing and Gonzales may confer at Colonia Dublan on command cooperation.
In Trenton on September 27 Senator Jas P D Martine was renominated Democrat for the senate. Joseph F Frelinghuysen led Republicans for the senate nomination while Walter B Edge pressed Austin Colgate for the gubernatorial bid. Martine widened his lead over Wescott for the United States senate race as Frelinghuysen increased his edge over Murdy in the Republican contest.
Federal authorities investigate a new blackmail plot involving a rich Iowan fleeced of $10,000 by the same method as a prior million dollar scheme. Two young women and a Chicago attorney allegedly lured the victim into a compromising position.
Copper prices held firm in New York on September 27 with electrolytic copper quoted at 27 dollars 28.50 cents per hundredweight.
Chicago crowds gather as the World Series opens with teams ready for decisive games. Reports cite B. B. Johnson and others noting American League context and the event’s significance in the city.
Berlin reports entente forces capture Thiepval after intense fighting and push gains around Courcelles. German lines repelled counterattacks as Zepplin raids hit the British naval base at Portsmouth and military sites near the Thames, North Shields, Lincoln, and Derby.
Four thousand Greek troops are reported to have joined the revolutionists in Paris on September 27. A small number of soldiers remain loyal as French forces capture a strongly fortified position east of Vermandois.
Report fragments describe Bulgarian forces pressing a retreat to Resign after ten days of heavy fighting and mention a cabinet move in Athens with a promised statement about a secret confab of leading statesmen on the political situation.
Rosh Hashana, beginning at sunset, marks the Jewish New Year 5677 and lasts two days for orthodox Jews while reform communities observe one day. The rite centers on repentance with shofar blasts, and traditional observances include wearing shrouds symbolizing mortality.
The state land board refused to allow a $14,000 attorney fee in the Allen defalcation settlement. The Surety company repaid $147,000 to the state. This week T C Coffin accepted $750 for three months as assistant attorney general for the Rod of action against the Surety, closing the incident.
Washington reports Brigadier General Pershing says fighting with a Mexican in El Valle saloon occurred Friday as a drunken brawl. An American briefly held prisoner was released, while the Mexican death tally remains unclear.
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