15 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1921
Page
1
Reported from Toledo Ohio on August 15 a rider set a world dirt track motorcycle with side car record at one mile in fifty one and two fifth seconds. Moments later another rider collided during the first lap of a race fouling a fence and breaking his neck en route to a hospital.
An uneven fragment notes an event dated August 15 involving charges and a blaze in a public area, mentioning Broadway or Central Park as possible locations. The garbled text limits clarity but implies a security concern or incident tied to a date and sites in a city.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled livestock freight charges in western and mountain Pacific territories were not unjust or unreasonable. It urged railroads to cut current rates to eighty percent, with reductions not below fifty cents, and to provide at least seven days notice before changes.
A statement from Democratic National Committee Chairman White condemns the Republican tax bill as a false show of economy. The piece notes internal party disagreements with Treasury policy and Fordney plans, arguing the plan would raise the public debt to cover deficits while pretending fiscal restraint.
Georges Carpentier plans to retire from boxing after facing Tom Gibbons in January for the light heavyweight world title. His manager M Descamps said a final English foe would follow in London in October or November and a French heavyweight in Paris later.
Riga Aug 15 AP reports a dia rock in talks between the American Relief Administration and Maxim Letvinoff for famine aid to Russia. Washington and Meacow must decide the issue. ARA may concede greater Soviet control over personnel and distribution than any prior country. He Pecres, head of ARA, refers the matter for decision.
Paris reports the allied supreme council decided to abolish the economic barrier of the Rhineland on September 15. Germany will continue payments of war indemnities and retain control of the right bank of the Rhine and the Ruhr until the next council meeting for reconsideration. The council ended sessions late this afternoon.
Miles Cannon of the Idaho state department of agriculture warns no hay shipments to Montana this year will occur despite a large Idaho crop. He notes Montana has 3,439,000 tons of hay and historically imports Idaho hay. current conditions suggest little or no demand while Idaho farmers hold out for around seven dollars per ton.
The Japanese cabinet discussed advisability of rationalizing policy and measures tied to water management. The report notes ministers weighing decisions with careful deliberation and study of potential impacts.
Berne Aug 15 AP The Swiss rifle team returning from Lyons reports their first defeat in 15 years to American marksmen in an international tournament. They claim the win relied on special technical apparatus including field glasses lenses and padded elbow rests and vow to ban such paraphernalia in future training.
Idaho's conservation push gains support as George H. Isaac, state fish commissioner, departs for Henry’s Lake to oversee removal of white fish and coordinate plantings. Officials stress public support and funding from conservation efforts to sustain fishing and hunting resources across the Rockies.
Idaho American Legion officials led by state adjutant Lester F. Albert push in convention resolution to empower municipalities to deny business licenses to aliens who evaded military service or failed to establish citizenship. The move, backed by complaints statewide, aims to enforce wartime service grounds and citizenship requirements.
Tennis fans packed Forest Hills for the start of the women’s national lawn tennis championship. French champion Susanne Lenglen was to face Eleanor Goss of New York in the opening round, postponed to tomorrow to allow Lenglen more practice time. Other featured matches included Mrs Sutton Bundy of San Francisco versus Helen Homans McLean, and Molla Mallory of New York against Marion Zinderstein Jessup.
The Washington area reports July lint and cotton figures with totals around 60 819 bales and 623 thousand pounds, compared to prior year levels for linters and cotton products. The data note changes in production and a year over year comparison across categories of lint and seed cotton.
In Rioux City Iowa Johnny Ertle aims to launch a new venture after years of effort. Ming St Paul backs the project and signals support for a fresh start in the enterprise.
AP dispatch reports the Erie railroad plans to lease repair shops and related work to a new Railway Service company formed at Marien. The move prompts caution from the Interstate Commerce Board about possible evasion of federal transportation rules and wage standards for employees.
The Masons of Montana will hold their annual convention from August 13 through Saturday night in Butte. Delegates from across the state have signified plans to attend the gathering.
The article reports on the Burch plea and Mrs Obenchain’s case with comments from Thelma Smith cousin of Mrs Obenchain who claims Kennedy planned to marry Obenchain and pressed his suit. Officials present dispute the motive and method behind the events, noting tensions in the district attorney’s office and partisan theories.
Fragmented scores show Oakland 64 and Cincinnati 5 to St Louis 1, plus Chicago 4 and Cleveland 1. Other lines reference Baltimore and New York with unclear figures and odd spellings.
J. Swift of New York wins a 880 yard event in a swift, brief race report with sparse details. The AP story notes a close finish and ongoing competition at yesterday’s track meet in New York.
Dennis Lane of Chicago accuses John F. Hart former union president of spearheading a propaganda campaign circulated to district councils. The circular urged secession and disruption of the butcher workmen movement and sought to preserve the current national agreement with packing plant employees.
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