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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1925
Page
1
Paris dispatch notes an intense push in the chamber as three leftist blocs draft budget bills to balance the budget. Premier Briand warns of no partial cabinet changes. Doumer’s tax plan and opposition measures spark a looming political clash in mid January.
Marion D December 26 Denial was made by Hoke Donithen chairman of the Harding Memorial association that Mrs Warren G Harding burned practically all letters pertaining to her husband's administration He said the only fire involved was personal and confidential letters to and from friends Letters related to the administration are in a Marion bank vault and were turned over to the Harding Memorial association by Charles D Schaffner executor of Mrs Harding's estate
St Francie Gurks a 94 year old Portland newsboy died Thursday leaving nearly 50000 dollars to the United States Bureau of Education. Probate petition filed. He died without known relatives and was found with burlap wrapped feet. real name believed O. E. Green.
Bakersfield High School drilled out a 14 to 13 victory to win the California interscholastic football championship for the fifth time since 19. A late surge by the southern team nearly tied the game as they moved within a point of the winner.
Denver reports that stock and bond holders in Rocky Mountain companies will receive about 7 million dollars in payments and dividends during January 1926. Total disbursements around 6.8 million, up 800 thousand from 1925. Leading payouts include Great Western Sugar 1,462,500 Mountain Producers 1,009,309 Mountain States Telephone 672,872 Cities Service Colorado 949,719.
A post Christmas cold wave grips the nation with subzero readings in Minnesota North Dakota and nearby states while the South sees temperatures well below normal. Minneapolis and Duluth hit 13 below zero and Chicago reports a brutal day with six deaths and over 100 fires linked to the cold.
Billy Wells of Ireland was disqualified in the seventh round of a ten round welterweight match with Harry Dudley of California for using the backhand blow. Jimmy Sekamoto of Japan scored a technical knockout over Billy Wells of New York in the eighth round after Wells ignored warnings.
Albert White of Grangeville former prohibition enforcement officer for Idaho and Montana nominated by President Coolidge to be United States marshal for Alaska pending Senate confirmation. He expected to depart for Juneau early January with strong endorsements from Senators Borah and Gooding and other supporters.
Manila dispatch says a Christmas Eve fire at a moving picture theatre in Opon Cebu province killed thirteen natives and injured nearly a hundred. An American named Barnum escaped lives by cutting an opening in a wall after the exit jammed. The blaze began in the machine room from a broken film. About four thousand spectators rushed for exits amid trampling. monetary loss described as small.
Twin Falls reports R. L. Moore 51 of Jerome died in a local hospital after two months in county jail serving a five month federal sentence for violating liquor laws. His death from pneumonia occurred Friday night following transfer from Beise.
Divorce papers in the separation case of Ludwig Salm Von Hoogstraeten were served on his wife Millicent by Sheriff RB C. Baker of Palm Beach County. The papers were forwarded from New York where the suit was filed.
Phila December 26 AP report notes hard coal operators run Sunday ads urging striking miners to return at current wages for eight months while negotiating a new long term contract. UMW international leader Thomas Kennedy says workers will not be stampeded and will return only with a new contract, calling the ad a bad faith move ahead of a wage conference in New York set for next Tuesday.
Madrid reports the Spanish government denies peace negotiations with Abd El Krim led by Gordon Canning as emissary. The foreign press questions the terms as propaganda and notes closer cooperation between France and Spain with the United States on Morocco policy.
An ex change telegraph dispatch from Baghdad reports that Druse tribesmen in Syria have accepted peace proposals from French authorities. An armistice with the French high commissioner is said to have been signed days earlier. The Foreign Office acknowledged ongoing negotiations but no final agreement was declared.
Washington reports the administration plans to broaden farm relief to include machinery for handling surplus crops. President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine discussed conservative legislation to sell surplus crops via a government commission guiding cooperative marketing efforts.
London reports a new fashion trend as women adopt smoking suits with jackets and trousers in dark embroidered Chinese style. At fashionable smoking parties this season cigarettes replace tea, and fifty brands were passed around along with cigars and pipe tobacco.
St Louis coroner reports 23 violent deaths in 24 hours after Christmas, including seven traffic fatalities, burns and exposure, and gas inhalation. Coroner Witt warns New Years Eve could bring higher toll as most deaths stem from intoxication.
At a communist party congress, leaders discuss the kulak rich peasant upsurge, blaming them for economic shortfalls. Kameneff and Zinovieff attack Stalin’s policies as delegates debate plans to regulate crops, with concerns over Russia’s lagging industrial spending and the path to socialism.
The two masted schooner Mary Langdon, 80 years old and a former rum runner, was floated from Stone Horse shoal near Chatham and towed to Vineyard Haven, Maryland. She had been en route from Gloucester to Miami with furniture and building material when grounded late last night. A coast guard vessel rescued and seized her earlier for rum running.
A Seattle weather note reports dense fog today causing travel slowdowns and reduced visibility on major routes. Commuters face delays as roads run slick and drivers are urged to use caution.
In Boda Springs Idaho Caribou County Coroner E D Whielman reports Warren Lowery killed his employer Frankkill last night and then abducted his wife and infant. The wife escaped with the child to Carl Haderly's home at six this morning while Lowery, intoxicated, attempted to shoot them. Lowery served in both the Canadian and American armies and had wandered the West after the war. The coroner will bury Lowery's body locally and seek no relatives for the deceased.
Jesus Trejo of San Antonio died in Saltillo Mexico from injuries after stepping in a post hole. Trejo, a noted traveling salesman, helped arm San Salvador in 1910 and introduced electric lights in Meirmas republic. He was 53 and once faced charges with his son in Nuevo Laredo in 1921, tied to Francisco Madero revolt.
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