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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1925
Page
17
A writer argues Washington has missed an amendment for trial marriage and mocks unhappy marriages. He sketches the Claffert couple’s clashes over habits, finances, meals, and social life, suggesting a national questionnaire to bar mismatches.
Tokio officials announce a plan to reclaim several hundred acres of flood prone land using earth from subway sewer and water main construction. The project aims to raise low ground to habitable status at an estimated cost of 30.9 million yen with the subway work providing soil for 333 acres and government aid sought.
A remarkable collection of rare eastern stamps kept in a gold casket will be auctioned in London. Formed by Mohamed Kamel el Kassab, son of the Assyrian high assembly president, the album opens with views of Damascus, Aleppo, Beirut, Jerusalem, and other Asia Minor cities. The set sits in a lavish Arabian-design casket, with three inlaid caskets holding medals from Arabian independence and other events. A bid of 750 was refused for one stamp.
The American Automobile Association contest board shows auto speedway growing in prominence with 102 sanctioned events in 1924 across speedway dirt track hill climbing and endurance tests. It distributed 332433 dollars to racers, with 560 drivers and 35 racing cars registered, aiming for clean sport and maximum safety for drivers.
The American Automobile Association finds 275000 cars valued at 150 million dollars were stolen in the past year. 46788 remained unrecovered, and thefts declined where states adopted certificate of title laws. The Justice Department cites the Dyer anti theft law as evidence for national uniformity to curb interstate auto theft.
A single horsepower machine seating 14 passengers completed trials and will run cross channel routes. It features a roomy cabin with wicker chairs and constant fresh air through ventilation. Emergency exits allow escape at sea with wheels and undercarriage designed to detach from the cockpit lever. The watertight buoyant body would float for hours.
Havre observers report a plan for the US line to dock its luxury ships at Havre, potentially replacing the Cherbourg scheme. The talk suggests Cherbourg plans new quays to handle three large vessels, increasing competition for the French line and impacting local trade.
Havana reports show English language comedic acts struggle in Cuba with several American companies failing to cover salaries after two weeks. An 18 member troupe was stranded until a relief benefit raised nearly $500 and a local theatre donated rent for one night. Other groups managed to pay their hotel bills and travel home.
London observers marked the Magna Charta anniversary with a march from Egham Church to the Old Windsor End. Bishop Darlingtons and Sir Joseph Cook addressed nearly 10,000 attendees as crowds chanted gratitude for the 700 year-old defense of laws and liberties.
London reports Henri Baird and Hubert Broad will represent the Royal Aero Club as pilots in the Schneider Cup race at Baltimore in October. Baird will fly a Supermarine Napier monoplane and Broad a Gloster III Napier biplane with metal floats added to Broad's craft. British makers focus on speed and strength to meet American aims.
Calgary Alberta Aug. 22 Daniel Davis aged 70 former Royal Northwest Mounted Police officer who escorted 1100 hostile Indians from Fort Walsh to Eagle Hills Saskatchewan 18 miles away was celebrated in a historic pageant. Davis joined the force in Ottawa in 1876 and led the capture of renegade Canadian Indians to Canada during a US roundup.
The Berlin China Town, with about 50 inhabitants, serves as a Central Europe wide Chinese commercial hub. Six wholesale dealers and their staff run operations, centering at an old inn presided over by a figure known as Old Father. Locals gather for simple meals and modest entertainments in this quarter.
George M. Graham of Cleveland told the American Automobile Association meeting in Atlantic City that car lighting is not satisfactory. He said standardization of a uniform national lighting law is needed to replace diverse state laws that force compromise headlights for all states and foreign countries.
Belfast reports on John Neill, an 86-year-old Scot who left Glasgow in 1863 for the United States and served in the Civil War. Arriving on the Cedric from Liverpool, he found the homeland unfamiliar and plans to return to Honolulu to spend his remaining days.
Berlin reports the renowned French stud stallion Niceas has been sold to a German stud for 260000 marks. Purchaser's name remains undisclosed. Foaled in 1920, Niceas hailed from Baron M de Rothschild and earned over 500000 rane4 during three years of racing.
Stockholm reports increased revenues among most major taxpayers for last year. The largest individual income earner was A. M. Versteegh with 402 354 dollars, followed by banker Marcus L. Wallenberg and Ivar Kreuger of the match industry. The top corporate return came from the Swedish Tobacco Monopoly at 5 462 424 dollars, though down from the prior year, with the Swedish Match corporation and the Swedish Liquor Monopoly also among leaders.
Vienna reports Rudolf Hruby known as the king of gars learned ten languages to beg. He appeared in court after an incident with a brother beggar and stated he would rather earn his bread honestly by begging than become a burglar. He travels Europe freely, solving passport issues without official documents.
Lord Darling introduces a proceedings bill to regulate publication of judicial reports to protect morals. Indecent or medical details related to divorce cases would be illegal to publish with penalties up to three months imprisonment or a 2500 fine. Exemptions apply to law reports volumes and technical legal medical publications.
Edinburgh crowd escorts Eric Liddell the Flying Scotman to the station after winning events at a recent athletic meet. Fellow students decorate a carriage and a large crowd sings Jesus Shall Reign as he departs for China to continue missionary work.
Copenhagen reports a possibly world famed statue of an ancient king was bought by a museum for 60 000 dollars. It was unearthed during World War II fortifications in Mesopotamia and represents Gudea who ruled Ragash in southern Mesopotamia around 4 000 years ago. The relic, well preserved, traveled from England to Copenhagen after the London National Museum paused acquisitions.
Ruins unearthed during excavation are believed to be the foundation of 1683 waterworks supplying Potsdam castle. The massive sandstone and ancient brick structure is tied to Leopold I’s era. Excavation crews work to expose more of the historical find.
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Dublin on August 22 reports the Royal Dublin Society show first week in November recording 916 entries. Despite rising car use harness horses grow in popularity with about 800 bloodstock entries noted.
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