07 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1922
Page
1
Genoa opens as the site for a major economic conference with delegates arriving amid a mix of ancient city vistas and modern concerns. Bolshevik delegates arrive under guarded secrecy signaling a pivotal effort to address Europe's postwar fate. Lloyd George leads a 20 member entourage toward Genoa as talks begin.
In Genoa on April 7 the Holy See plans to urge the nations at the economic conference to assist the family of former Emperor Charles I of Austria Hungary. The plea, to be presented by the Spanish delegation for Pope Pius, asks for relief for the imperiled household.
Paris reports that Louis Barthou enforces strict secrecy at the Genoa conference warning that any direct contact with Paris will lead to expulsion. Delegates wives are largely barred, with only official typists and stenographers allowed. Santa Margherita Italian communists greet Russian delegates and pledge cordial relations, while Socialist and Communist officials discuss movement developments.
In Peoria on April 7 a fisherman in the Three Eye League ballpark flooded by the Illinois River hauled a large car from the water at first base. The vehicle was then struck with an oar as onlookers watched the unusual scene unfold on the diamond.
In Petrograd officials seize church treasures for famine relief, but many items vanish or are replaced by imitations before inspection. Jewel studded ikons are cited as a prime example with imitations noted, and numerous churches report missing valuables despite listings.
The tiniest perfectly formed baby ever born in a New York hospital weighing two pounds one ounce died after a 12 hour fight by doctors to keep it alive. The mother, Mrs. Lucille George, 5 feet 4 inches tall and of normal weight for her size, is reported doing well.
In Bakersfield on Wednesday Mrs. C. Tabbie delivered four babies weighing under one pound each at the Bakersfield emergency hospital. Dr. S. C. Long, the county health officer, said mother and infants are resting nicely.
General Gregory Semenoff, head of the Russian Cossacks, was briefly jailed in New York over a $475,000 Harbin judgment. He posted $25,000 bail with a pearl necklace offered as collateral, denied government recognition, and faced additional suits claiming theft of $150,000 in fur, skins, and hides.
At Columbus Ohio on April 7 the migratory workers union centered on ending the term hobo and denouncing vagrancy laws. John Ally of Chicago urged a campaign to correct these stigmas while many delegates failed to arrive, citing travel expenses and detours for party members.
A hotel in San Francisco was alarmed when a portrait of Edith Mason, Chicago Opera prima donna, disappeared from the lobby. Matteo Bandon, a local artist, created the piece valued at a fortune. A porter mistook it for a promotional poster and packed it for an overseas trip before contact and return arrangements could be made.
New York April 7 AP Rose Coghlan 71 once famed comic actress has been aided by friends across the country amid illness and near poverty. Alameda Calif Mrs Tom Dolphin offered a home car and clothes with support from supporters including David Belasco and Sam Harris while Coghlan plans a summer stay on Long Island and recovery.
A blast in a New York apartment killed a three year old girl and badly injured the father and two other children. The father is hospitalized and has been charged with violating the state prohibition law.
A tornado sweeping twenty miles through the region caused extensive damage and fatalities. One woman died when a structure collapsed. several homes were wrecked and property losses ran into thousands of dollars. Nearby, hail storms added to the destruction, with reports of 60 000 dollars in damages and high temperatures amid the storm.
Police lack clues in a $45,000 jewel theft from the maid of opera star Mme. Galli-Curci. Two women suspected, last seen leaving a rest room at a mission town in Orange County. Mme. Galli-Curci is reported to be in San Diego.
Youngstown mayor George L. Oles announced a six week program to fix street holes with prizes of a bulldog for men or a canary for women. The plan aims to accelerate work crews as spring patching begins.
Reports from Greece indicate Princess Wously and Crown Prince Hyi are both ill with typhoid fever and high fever. Early dispatches note anxious royal concern as officials monitor the situation.
Olivia Stone, nurse, is acquitted of murder in Brooklyn Supreme Court. A jury found her not guilty after a ten hour deliberation. She plans to return to work and forget the terrible experiences while supporters cheered the verdict.
Scotty a 16 year old Brooklyn newsboy who ran away to war and joined the 101st Infantry is killed in action after single handedly killing thirty Germans. His body lies in state at Brookline town hall with a guard of honor from his unit.
In New York authorities report a so called silk glove blackmail scheme run by people posing as writers of society news or as friends of writers. Victims, often prominent, fear notoriety and pay to avoid legal action. Investigations by District Attorney Banton and U S District Attorney Wayward seek to gather evidence and prosecute.
AP report from Iago dated April 7 states a domestic dispute over a cup of coffee ended with four gunshots. Petras died from wounds the morning after the incident. His wife said he attacked with a poker after complaining of cold coffee and she fired in self defense.
Edward L. Parsons of the San Francisco diocese argues the word obey is antiquated in the marriage ceremony. He advocates a mutual basis for marriage and rejects the old notion of husband authority, saying the outdated concept should be removed from the service.
Chicago April 7 Women in Episcopal organizations debated removing the word obey from the marriage ceremony. Mia K Kenyon and Mies J Berneman of Cleveland argued to keep obey and the phrase with my worldly goods. Jesse Holden and Courtney Barber favored changing the clause as women delegates leaned toward reform.
Dublin April 7 Eamon De Valera declared Irish opposition to the treaty during an address at Kingstown. He warned that if the people resist the treaty they must remove it and allow the dail to govern, else a provisional government would not be obeyed or function.
Belfast April 7 AP report says Falearragh Barracks seven miles from Dunfanaghy were seized by Republican forces in a developing security action.
Five hundred thousand gallons of wine and whisky were destroyed at the Dublin bonded stores after the Irish republican army forced entry. A Belfast boycott official said the revenue loss neared two million sterling as guards watched and volunteers smashed casks releasing their contents.
Ogden Utah April 6 AP Mrs George Tolmie wife of a Christian Science practitioner died last night after being struck by an automobile as she left a street car on her way to church services She received a fractured skull in the collision Driver Harry G Rosenthal a pressman said rain obstructed his view of the street
San Francisco April 6 AP reports Lieutenant Ralph J Mitchell is absent without leave from Fort Miley since January 23. He was the Presidio’s first AWOL case in 73 years. Mitchell recently divorced Edith Olive Lapkis Mitchell. friends say he suffered weeks of low spirits before disappearance. A watch on the bay shore failed to reveal him.
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers denounces Pennsylvania bituminous operator T. H. Watkins for claiming it would be financial suicide to negotiate a central coal agreement. Lewis accuses Watkins of factional battles and misrepresentation as tonnage losses amid district competition and strikes.
State police led by Sergeant Hays intercepted sixty or more workers en route to the mine in Wheeling to prevent a possible clash between strike sympathizers and non union miners. Tense words arose but officers arrived to quell the disturbance and permit non union workers to continue to their jobs.
About one hundred miners gathered at the Kelly Clearwater and Dixie Coal holdings after a false report said three mines would be operated in the Wyatt area. A W Mc Combs Wyatt miners local president told the men the march was improper and halted.
In Youngstown Ohio Apr AP reports the coal strike continues to affect steel making. Republic Iron and Steel canceled resumption of a Bessemer plant idle for a year due to coal field strike. Postponement of three blast furnaces in Youngstown Farrell and New Castle had been ordered already.
Washington April 7 AP Union representatives of District No 2 United Mine Workers pressed before the House Labor Committee for a federal inquiry into the central Pennsylvania coal industry. President Brophy urged an impartial commission arguing the industry provides only about 100 days work per car and called for tighter controls on new mines opened by speculative operators. He contrasted wages with operator T H Watkins noting about 31,000 miners in Central Pennsylvania earned $14.61 weekly last year amid inconsistent work.
Reports from Mentmore say a crowd of men and women pelted mine workers as they left the Mentmore mine. No injuries were reported. The New Mexico national guard headquarters mobilized after word that 900 Gallup miners were organized and parading. A Santa Fe newsroom said no immediate troop movement was planned.
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