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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
9
Twenty two miners trapped by a fire and cave in at the Fairview mine near Nederland Colorado were brought out alive after roughly 18 hours. Two men died in hospital as rescuers faced toxic fumes and gas pockets.
The senate group met to select Edwin P. Thayer of Indiana as secretary of the senate as Republican infighting continues. Wisconsin insurgents and regulars clash over committee seats and loyalty, with La Follette’s stance signaling potential party divisions.
Milwaukee reports George Kindt of Omaha praised being alive after 16 years as a court reversed a death report. His claim followed a visit from ex wife Sarah demanding alimony dating to 1909, noting alimony had stopped during the presumed death.
Paris reports the Senate approved the inflation and taxation measure 205 to 26 after approval in the lower house. The bill includes a 7.5 billion franc inflation clause with taxes from twenty to one hundred percent and paves the way for Loucheur’s debt relief project next week.
Hartford Courant reports Alla Nazimova disclosed she and Charles Bryant lived as husband and wife for 14 years but never married. Nazimova says Bryant lied about prior marriages to avoid perjury and bigamy charges. Bryant wed Miss Marjorie Gilhooley last month and previously claimed never to have been married.
A Burlington wrecker derailed near Maryville Missouri early today killing one trainman and injuring another. The wreck occurred while the device traveled from Creston to Bolckow after a freight train had been derailed earlier. Rescue and investigation teams were assembling at the scene.
A special dispatch reports Lassen Peak erupting at 7 a.m. with a large smoke plume drifting southward from Sacramento to the Boo area. Activity continued at 8 a.m. and a similar eruption occurred yesterday.
Manila reports the death of Colonel Bu mo Blanco the last governor of the linatelands under Spanish sovereignty. He was honored by German Emperor Wilhelm II. Details on his death and later life are sparse in the fragment.
President Coolidge may name new senate spokesmen to explain administration policy. Senator Butler of Massachusetts, chair of the Republican National Committee, is a leading candidate along with several fresh senate members. The move follows the 1924 convention decision and aims to bolster the administration’s legislative voice.
Ogden Utah December 5 AP scientific aspects of grazing to western national forests will be discussed at a conference starting Monday. Forest service officials and stockmen from all districts will attend. District forester H Rutledge says more than a week may be needed to complete the discussions. Representatives will present views on this issue in public land states.
Reports to the Halifax office say the eel motor ship Talisman, reported last night off Sable Island with its cogias disabled, has made a temporary repair and is proceeding to Halifax without assistance.
The reclamation service prepares a larger dam contract for American Falls and will send it out early next week. The newspaper notes hopes the president will approve the larger appropriation estimate and that Addison T. Smith reports the update from Washington.
Fargo leaders urge the Senate not to recognize Gerald P. Nye as a Republican after Governor Sorlie appointed him to fill the late Edwin F. Ladd's vacancy. The state central committee adopted two resolutions and sent a telegram to Senate leaders. A separate protest against Nye’s seating was filed with the Senate president by the state GOP committee and Harrison Garnett.
Fred Fulton former heavyweight pugilist and plasterer policeman retires after 12 years in boxing and applies for a job on the Minneapolis police force. He had previously served as a patrolman and says sidewalk beat work appeals after boxing career.
United States Attorney Buckner seeks inland details of the rum ring after 21 arrests, including William Dwyer. A coast guardsman confession to a federal grand jury links prohibition agents and New York police, with indictments rising. Reported payments include $1 000 to the boatswain and $240 to each crew member, plus $4 400 listed as road expenses.
President Coolidge stated he replied to a John L. Lewis wage scale complaint but would not disclose the reply. He urged no interference with Governor Pinchot and the upcoming conference planned for next Tuesday.
Washington reports the Gooding long and short haul bill is revived with Senator Gooding, Senator Pittman and Representative Hoch shaping a modified draft. Hoch will push the bill in the House as committees form, aiming for synchronized action at both chambers. The measure adds a paragraph to section four of the interstate commerce act limiting water competition impact on rate equalization.
New York December 5 Arthur Smith 18 son of Governor Smith secretly wed Mies Ann Hans age 10 of Albany a year ago. The marriage was disclosed tonight after the young wife gave birth several days ago. The father learned of the romance only when the child arrived.
In Ralston Nebraska this morning two men attempted a bank robbery at the State Bank of Ralston. Cashier J T Hurnett swung a heavy blow to one robber’s jaw as a customer entered and then forced the other into the vault. The pair fled the scene.
Frank Letz, wounded in an attempted dynamiting of the Chappelle Brothers horse meat packing plant, says his motive was love of horses not involvement of others. Authorities note 150 half-pound sticks were left, and officials comment on his danger.
Chicago December reports President William Veeck carrying William Wrigley Jr.'s million dollar checkbook to New York for meetings seeking a purchase or arrangement that would win a pennant for the Cubs. In Philadelphia Veeck and new manager Joe McCarthy discuss how to finance a stronger club.
The Rhinelander annulment case ends with a jury verdict on seven questions. Most answers favor Mrs. Rhinelander, including findings that silence or misrepresentation about color did not induce marriage. Justice Morschauser reserved final ruling pending review.
R E Shepherd of Jerome chosen president of the All-Idaho Congress state advertising group. W L Shattuck Idaho Falls named first vice president L F Parson Moscow second vice president J A Harader Boise secretary and T J Martin Boise treasurer. Board to meet again around January 15 to plan funding and activities for the two day congress.
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