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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
8
Pocatello Rotary Club heard Professor C. H. Robertson discuss China’s civilization, languages, and a rising revolution centered in Shanghai. He explained Western and Mandarin clashes, the May 8 strike, and urged understanding and fair treatment of the Chinese.
At the gathering notable participants included Rotarian B. F. Tucker from Low Beach California and Rotarian E. J. Iddings from Moscow Idaho. Also present were Vic Riddle, clerk of the Bannock hotel, and M. Ziebach, successor to William Donner as Fort Hall reservation superintendent.
The University of Utah varsity troupe entertained a large audience at L. D. 8 recreation hall with May the Third directed by Chauncey K. Houston. Cast included Janet Raymond, John Raymond, Frances, Edward, Michael and Mrs Widdimore. The Gypsy Trail followed, a tale of romance versus adventure with a modern girl lured by an Irish adventurer. the plot ends with resolution and growth.
Arthur Peterson a telegraph operator for the Oregon Short Line in this city left last evening to fill a mission in the southern states for the L D S church. After a week in Salt Lake City he will go to Atlanta headquarters of that mission. Peterson has served as president and recreation leader of the Mutual Improvement association in the Third ward and was a member of the Pocatello stake Sunday school board. A farewell testimonial was held last Monday in the new stake recreation hall with additional functions planned.
Tonight at 8:30 P M the Gypsy Trail event is listed with Recreation Hall as the venue. Details sparse but indicates a scheduled activity for this evening.
Bannock County Ex-Servicemen’s Memorial building committee met at the Elks temple with A J Pierce presiding. They formed two subcommittees to oversee furniture and the installation of memorial tablets bearing names of county former servicemen. The dedication is set for November 11.
The Bannock Sportsmens association holds a special meeting at the chamber of commerce led by President Walter Newcomb. Topics include a federal fish hatchery project discussed with Congressman Smith, support for the 1926 Western Game commissioners convention in Boise, and a phonerant shipment from Bliss with planting plans to avoid hunters.
The Tribune contest offers free Al G. Barnes circus tickets to readers who recruit subscriptions. Leaders include Winfield Wither with 2 080 005 pending, Alfred Jordan, Frank Edmonds, Paul Rider and others earning prizes for top enrollments. Reading tomorrow by 9 am, the event awards tickets to top entrants and additional tickets for siblings or friends.
Mr and Mrs William H Bortell arrived in Pocatello from California to accompany their daughter Nettie May to Idaho Falls Friday morning. Miss Bortell died Wednesday morning after a brief illness at a local hospital. The body prepared for shipment by Mella Undertaking Co. Also Ed Francis Leonard killed in a Mackay highway crash. body prepared by McHan Undertaking, to be shipped to Plymouth Wisconsin for burial. Sister Mrs Annetta L Dennison arrives from Helena Montana to accompany the body east. Royal Neighbors meet Friday evening at Woodman hall. Eagles lodge stake meeting tonight. Choir practice at First Ward L D S Church at 8. Miss Jean Campbell leaves for a monthlong vacation on the coast.
Storms and hail lashed Arizona Indiana Illinois Iowa New York dairy country causing crop and property damage. Across Illinois miles of corn were flattened and New York near Glens Falls suffered about 60000 dollars in damage with injuries and a death in Indiana. The Hopi snake dance ceremony ended as heavy rains moved eastward. one prostration reported in Kentucky.
Washington reports Dr Henry Taylor chief of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics resigned at Secretary Jardines request. Thomas P Cooper dean of the Agricultural College at the University of Lee was selected to succeed him.
Des Moines reports the body found in a Carlisle area straw pile leaves investigators with few solid clues after two competing theories about the victim’s identity are debunked. Rungell Vogel of Waterloo is released. Oliver Dawson, a shell shocked veteran, is treated by the Red Cross. Jose Lien’s father says his daughter may still be alive. Jeanette Miller’s suspected role is dismissed by Mrs. Crist of Waterloo, who says Jeanette remained at home three days after the alleged murder. R. R. Campbell and Roy McNealy of Carlisle remain in custody for questioning.
AP reports 1924 gold output in the United States and possessions at 2,528,900 ounces worth 52,277,000, the highest since 1919, with silver at 65,407,186 ounces valued at 43,821,214. California led gold with 633,021 ounces. Montana led silver with 13,688,728 ounces. Colorado produced 420,858 ounces and Alaska 303,553 ounces. Philippine Islands contributed 82,562 ounces.
Madison August 20 AP The special election for the US Senate to fill the unexpired term of the late Robert M LaFollette will be held September 29 Governor Blaine issued the call today The special primary to nominate candidates will be held two weeks before the election as required by law.
Victor Fremont Lawson proprietor and editor of the Chicago City News died suddenly here. The funeral will be held at 1 a.m. Monday with details not announced.
Federal officers raided a canyon near Mackay Idaho eight miles into Elder Creek, seizing a fifty gallon still and 400 pounds of sugar. Arrested were Frank Harvey Dan Yanich Carlo Fileno and his wife with bonds set at $1000 each. The operation involved a tense struggle at the Fileno home and ongoing pursuit to Arco and Pocatello for federal court in October.
The article notes Belgium cannot meet 13 million dollars yearly to service its debt given depreciation and investment losses. It explains a general plan of leniency in early payments, with Britain already granted ten years of reduced interest and France and Italy likely to follow. It rejects the war price and tax plea as invalid in debt negotiations.
Rome reports the Belgian debt agreement with the United States could help Italy gain a favorable hearing. The Messaggero notes that if the U S insists on harsher terms for Italy than Belgium, Italian public opinion would be disappointed.
A brass star from the pedestal of Old Ironsides steering wheel was returned to its original position after forty years. The star was taken by a young midshipman who alleged the act was due to the devil. Admiral J. R. Steiger of the Charleston navy yard withheld the culprit’s name as efforts continue to restore the U S Constitution to its original state.
Eight hundred rams sold at the Idaho Wool Growers' ram sale on the Filer county fairgrounds averaging over 40 dollars. Hamp shire stock favored with top 250 dollars paid for a Hampshire ram. Buyers included A H Layton Boise and D E Crutcher Boise with substantial totals. A pen of 25 rams topped 60 dollars each and other pens averaged 50 dollars.
Armando Andre Alvarez 53 publisher of El Die and former Port Police Post member was shot by two men as he left his car in Havana Cuba today and died soon after in a hospital. El Dit opposition paper was founded by Alvarez after leaving the police post years ago.
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