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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
1
Milwaukee reports reveal George Kindt of Omaha legally dead for sixteen years until a court order revived him after he disputed his reported death. His ex wife Sarah seeks accumulated alimony dating back to 1909, noting no payments were made while he was declared dead.
Twenty two miners trapped in the Fairview mine near Nederland Colorado for nearly 18 hours were brought out alive after a blaze and cave in blocked the tunnel. Two rescuers died and several others were hospitalized as crews battled fumes with masks and oxygen.
The Republicans designated Edwin P. Thayer of Indiana as secretary of the Senate after a caucus action approving the move. The party also faced insurgent tensions with Wisconsin Senator La Follette and Wisconsin Rep. Nelson as key figures in ongoing intraparty contests. A statement from insurgent Wisconsin Republicans was expected tomorrow.
Paris reports the Senate approved the government finance measure by 205 to 26, with 196 to 59 supporting a 7.5 billion franc inflation clause. Premier Briand urged unity and confidence while opposition leaders argued the bill necessary to save France ahead of next week’s redemption plan.
Hartford Courant reports Alla Nazimova disclosed that she and Charles Bryant lived as husband and wife for 14 years but were never married. Bryant recently married Miss Marjorie Gilhooley, while Nazimova had divorced a Russian. Nazimova says Bryant may have lied on his marriage license to avoid perjury or bigamy charges.
A Burlington wrecker en route from Creston Iowa to Bolckow Missouri derailed near Maryville early today. One trainman was killed and another fatally injured while both were scalded from the wreck.
Sacramento dispatch reports Lassen peak began erupting at 7 a m with a great smoke column drifting southward and continuing at 8. The eruption also produced smoke yesterday.
Col Bu Blanco, last governor of the Estolina Islands under Spanish sovereignty, died in Manila. He was decorated by the former Kaiser Wilhelm after Germany acquired Carolina from Spain.
President Coolidge may name new senate spokesmen including Senator Butler of Massachusetts as administration allies in the first session. Western senators threaten scrutiny of Work and reclamation policy while disputes over Muscle Shoals foreign debt and World Court loom.
Scientific aspects of grazing in western national forests will be debated at a conference in Ogden starting Monday. Forest service officials will meet with stockmen from six districts. District forester R. H. Rutledge notes the discussions may span more than a week as leading figures present views on a volatile public land issue.
Reports from Halifax state the motor ship Talisman, reported adrift off Sabre Island with disabled engines, has been repaired and is proceeding to Halifax without outside assistance.
The reclamation service plans a contract for a larger dam at American Falls to be sent out Monday or Tuesday. Officials expect the president to approve the estimate for the larger appropriation soon.
Gierald P. Nye of Cooperstown named by Governor Sorlie to fill the North Dakota senate vacancy faces party opposition. The Republican state central committee resolves Nye should not be recognized or seated as a Republican. A formal protest was filed with the Senate president by the state committee and Republican national committeeman Harrison Garnett.
Fred Fulton, renowned heavyweight pugilist and former Minneapolis patrolman, announced his retirement from boxing after 12 years in the ring. He has applied to join the Minneapolis police force, aiming to shift from pounding the sidewall to patrolling city streets.
United States Attorney Buckner seeks inland details of the smuggling syndicate after the arrest of 21 men, including William Shwyer, as part of the roundup. A coast guardsman confession to a federal grand jury promises more indictments. 43 have already been returned.
President Coolidge said in a formal statement he replied to John L. Lewis's wage scale complaint but would not disclose the reply's nature. He stressed no interference with Governor Pinchot's efforts and the conference planned for next Tuesday.
Washington reports the Gooding long and short haul bill debate resumes with Senator Gooding and allies Senator Pittman and Representative Hoch planning a shared push. The revised measure adds a paragraph to section four of the Interstate Commerce Act, preserving existing long and short haul rules with water competition carve outs and an import export traffic exception.
Arthur Smith eighteen year old son of Governor Smith secretly married Miss Ann Hess nineteen of Albany a year ago. The father learned of the marriage only after the couple's child was born a few days ago.
In Ralston Nebraska this morning two men entered the Bank of Ralston and ordered cashier J. T. Harnett to surrender. He struck a hard blow to one robber’s jaw and rushed into the vault as a customer arrived. The robbers fled.
Frank Letz, wounded in an attempt to blow Chappelle Brothers horse meat packing plant in Rockford Illinois, says love of horses drove the act and that no accomplices were involved. Authorities warn he is a dangerous figure as 150 half pound sticks of dynamite were left at the facility.
A New York jury ruled against Leonard Kip Rhinelander in his annulment suit against Alice Beatrice Jones. The panel answered six of seven questions, finding no concealment or misrepresentation about color, and the court reserved final rulings after the verdict.
Chicago president William Veeck and owner William Wrigley Jr visit New York for a meeting with Joe McCarthy. They aim to acquire a player or deal to improve the Cubs and win a pennant. The Philadelphia conference discusses who should lead the team this season and potential moves.
R E Shepherd of Jerome was chosen president of the All-Idaho congress. W L Shattuck of Idaho Falls is first vice president L F Parson of Moscow is second vice president J A Harader of Boise is secretary and T L Martin of Boise is treasurer. The nine member executive board will select state officers and reconvene around January 15.
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