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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1925
Page
4
The piece contrasts British and American journalism noting London papers favor steady analysis over sensationalism, while American headlines chase spectacle. It praises English grammar and deliberate phrasing and criticizes American sensationalism and speed of news.
A critical column argues prohibition enforcement errs in practice with graft and harassment by some agents. It says laws are sound but enforcement suffers from excessive enactments and inconsistent application, urging modification to reflect public temper and avoid political disruption. GUY FLENNER is noted as taking a vacation after a lifetime in public work.
Editors at the McCall conference report no optimism in Senator Gooding's speech yet note his long record of working for Idaho. He stresses progress and sound principles, cautioning against misreading his warnings as pessimism and suggesting a scrapper can be an optimist.
Several papers advocate Dave Burrell as Idaho governor with a nickname Uncle Dave. He is described as shrewd and Lincoln-like in state affairs. His candidacy remains uncertain until he signals his formal entry, though his influence and friends are evident. In New York, Tammany forces oppose Mayor Hylan as he seeks a third mayoral run amid party machine clashes.
The August Current History features Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League and Senator William Bruce of Maryland debating prohibition. Both sides cite statistics to argue for and against the policy, noting shifts in arrests, juvenile delinquency, charity costs, accidents, savings, and retail sales while acknowledging the debate’s persistent disagreements and the long timeline required to judge prohibition.
Francis H. Sisson cites July 1 statistics showing 10 344 suspensions in six months ended June 30 vs 10 495 in 1923. Liabilities of failed firms totaled 371 642 646, down from 443 394 737, with June and Q2 totals at multi-year lows. Only four Americans reported incomes near 5 000 000 for 1924, while over two million earned around 2 000.
Anniversaries list notable births and events with dates and places. Entries include B Lamar born in Louisville and later Texas figures, and various historical notes such as church and union anniversaries, with scattered dates and locations.
A garbled item mentions John J. Ingalls, former U S Senator from Kansas, dying at East Lan Vegen, N, born December 29, 1833 in Middleton, Mag. The text also notes a 1916 German submarine shelling near Haifa coast towns, reflecting war event coverage and a repeal context of silver purchasing repeal debates.
The item lists several individuals associated with birthdays: Cath bishop O Leary of Borinage. a Dover born person tracked as dying today. a Canadian under‑secretary born Charlottetown. and other figures with ages noted, including a 74 year old from Whe Mes, all described as having birthdays “today.”
A colonial era style caution urges parents to limit young children from evening films due to contagion noise and nerve strain. It warns of sleep loss, poor ventilation, and harmful effects on growth, concentration and morals, urging outdoor play instead. The article also notes large university building plans and Stanford dormitory construction.
Today’s planetary aspects suggest disputes and grouchiness until sundown. If you stay self controlled you can lift mood and help others feel cheerful. Evening brings peace and harmony. A boy born today should enjoy normal health with proper nurture. a girl may be frail without outdoors and wholesome living early on.
A Rail way Age analysis shows total railway taxes growing sharply from 1923 to 1925 with first five months of 1925 taxes 139 6 million higher than 1924 and overall taxes forecast near 361 million. western roads expect major increases and rate changes, while public officials push for higher charges to cover costs.
The text outlines personality sketches for boys and girls born today with traits like mischief and vanity, followed by a list of notable individuals including Mirabeau, George Jones, Miay Sarah Porter, Mathew Cargy Lea, Daniel Mann, and John Peirce associated with professions such as soldier, journalist, educator, chemist, politician, and scientist.
Application for writs of habeas corpus filed today in the criminal court of appeals for four miners arrested at Henryetta yesterday on charges of violating a lid or prohibiting public prayer meetings.
A fighter bows out and pivots to politics in France. The piece contrasts post ring life abroad with a continued public glare, suggesting a veteran pugilist uses fame to influence voters and rise in local and state circles. It also jests about nonrefillable bottles and bootlegger craft.
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