09 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1926
Page
1
Government vows to enforce religious regulations on all churches, Catholic and Protestant alike, as protests persist. Catholic leadership maintains opposition while authorities outline future property claims, and citizens curb spending in a broad economic boycott amid uncertainty.
A massive wave from Lake Erie struck crowds at Brant and nearby shores, drowning eleven and leaving four missing. Names include Penny Cuarstons, John Augustin, Hilda and Waldo Timmerman, Ann Lang, Glenna Brenan, Eva Wasner among the dead. Blaine Nichols survived. Separate tragedy at Monhegan Isle Maine reports two children drowned, Jacqueline Barstow and Edward Vaughan, after a similar rogue wave.
The interior department announced that all Catholic church annexes and valuables except actual places of worship are under government seal nationwide until the dispute with the Roman Catholic hierarchy is resolved. The action follows the government’s new religious policy and began as soon as it was announced.
Detroit officials label the city the wettest spot in the country as action against liquor runners steps up. Colonel Hanlon directs patrols with forty men and boats to patrol continuously, aiming to curb ram runners amid fresh prohi bition enforcement.
In Sofia the note on ralda by Bulgarian irregulars on the border is reviewed. The Little Entente and ministers from Britain France and Italy signal support. Bulgarian foreign minister Honroff promises measures to prevent irregular crossings and curb activity.
A bill linked to the Rubber Land Act was introduced in the Philippine lower house today. It proposes leasing up to 450000 acres for rubber production with 60 percent owned by US or Philippine citizens and a lease term of 76 years.
Paris reports Georges Clemenceau urges President Coolidge to reject treating war debts as cash transfers. He warns the Franco American debt deal risks France's independence and calls France not for sale, stressing France's empty treasury and the need to avoid a purely commercial funding.
Washington hosts about 2000 delegates for a weeklong convention of the National Association for the Deaf. Sign language renditions will feature Dr. Percival Hall of Callandt College Say itull and W F E Mairehall with Mrs U R McGann performing the anthem to close the opening night.
London reports an official white paper denying the found body of Lord Kitchener on Scandinavian shores and its interment there. The document details the HMS Hampshire sinking, rejects treachery claims, and states the ship went down after striking German mines.
Moscow reports an official denial of circulating abroad claims that M. Stalin, general secretary of the Communist Party, has been assassinated.
Chicago report notes poultry thefts from Illinois farmers total 1.56 million dollars annually. G V Gregory of Prairie Farmer cites six months of inquiry showing 41 convictions and sentences up to 20 years in prison for armed chicken thieves.
Pikeville Aug 9 John L Langley former congressman congratulates wife on winning back the tenth Kentucky district seat in the Republican primary. Langley serving a two year prison term for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law sends greetings from Atlanta. Mrs Langley begins term March 4 with no opposition in the old commonwealth.
Chicago tale of Amelia Schultz and her brother John who were separated by the 1871 fire. After 55 years apart they reunited at a farm near Joliet Illinois where John, 64, and Amelia, 63 now Mrs Amelia Law, embraced with happiness.
Senator Borah returns to Boise after a cross country trip and greets 50 to 100 town folk. He says he will not take part in the pre convention campaign but will discuss issues after it opens, including the world court and foreign debts. He mentions farm relief and voting against the Haugen bill.
A former army doughboy wrote Major General Cheatham admitting he kept a pair of army brogans. He asked how to settle the matter and was advised to send a post office money order covering the shoe cost to square the issue with Uncle Sam.
In Clintwood Virginia a duel on the Dickinson county courthouse steps leaves Sheriff C H Ridemore Fleming dead and Prohibition agent James B Mullins fatally wounded. Mullins died last night from three wounds after a clash ending the five year dispute over the Virginia primary.
An official constabulary report from Gataran province says thirteen natives were murdered by robbers who looted money jewels and clothing before fleeing to the mountains. A patrol has begun pursuit but capture seems doubtful.
The Hall Mills murder mystery centers on the Phillips farm near New Brunswick where the bodies of Rev Edward W Hall and Eleanor Mills were found. Frances Stevens Hall faces arrest in connection with the case as details emerge from the September 1922 events.
Idaho's state land board votes to spend 100000 for fire fighting to address the most serious fire season in state history. Timber owners will reimburse via next legislature deficien cy appropriations. Ten thousand supports Priest River area fire fighting while most lands are state owned. Public sale ordered for certain timber near Payette Lakes after recreation values deemed unaffected.
Idaho Oregon and Washington cattle and horse raisers groups seek lower freight charges to midwest and Missouri River points. An ICC examiner will hear the application in Boise on September 3 as public utilities commission reports.
National results from Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Boston New York and Detroit games. Notable line scores show Brooklyn 39 runs on 10 hits while Philadelphia battles to two double headers and Chicago pummels Washington 14 to 5. Rixey Hargrave and others feature in the Cincinnati Philadelphia clashes with mixed wins and losses.
Ogden third baseman Makin is out for the rest of the season due to a torn ligament in his shoulder suffered Saturday. Club president Thomas Leslie announced the illness.
State police today pursued fresh leads in the Hall Mills murder case by questioning initial witnesses and new arrivals at the Phillips farm. Investigators focused on the trolley operators who conveyed Mrs. Mills to the scene, nearby residents, and reporters who arrived early.
Detroit on August 9 Mrs Catherine Scott ends a 30 day public fast to raise funds for her husband Russell Scott condemned slayer. She will receive 260 today at 6 p m after losing 25 pounds of blood and desire. Backer Frank Baker reports 1500 dollars had been lost but 250 was paid to Mrs Scott. She weighed 100 pounds and was too weak to rise from bed.
Tilden wins the Davia Cup team event with standout performances led by William Tilden and teammate Chandler of California. final score 62 to 146.6 in a tense championship showdown.
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