01 Jan 1928
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1928
Page
1
Editorial reviews New Year prophecies and their accuracy over 25 years. The piece notes how predictions miss or misshift, citing 1914 European wear, 1916 entry into war, and 1923 Harding death and Coolidge rise as pivotal yet unforeseen events shaping American politics.
District Attorney to seek grand jury indictment against Dr Charles McMillan, jailed on suspicion of killing Amelia Appleby. McMillan, described as her business agent, allegedly warned of foreclosure on property as Appleby had gone east. Appleby, widow of Chicago inventor John F. Appleby, was found dead near San Fernando on December 26 after prior fear claims from three witnesses.
S W Straus, head of a major real financing firm, says current property prices reflect income and not inflation. He argues widening streets is not a permanent traffic solution and that spreading buildings over a large area offers no relief. He forecasts more tall buildings financed by the public.
Washington December 31 Invitations mailed by the Democratic National Committee to the Jackson Day Dinner on January 12 anticipate the largest party rally in years. Key figures likely to attend include Aved Smith and William G. McAdoo. Reed of Missouri and Wellstone of Artesia receive invitations. John W. Davis will toast, while Claude Bowers will deliver the keynote on the life and work of the honored namesake.
Readable fragments indicate London figures invite designation of a local site with invited participants to propose a new name. The document notes an invitation extended to Yaw and others to submit rename ideas.
Old year ends with extreme cold across the country. Temperatures sink to zero or below in northern regions while southern areas face freezing conditions. New Orleans records its coldest New Year’s morning in 30 years as snow and wind cause accidents and travel delays nationwide.
Mississippi State College for Women student body of about fifteen hundred chose Nellie Holmes as the best all-around girl. The McComb resident was honored for her popularity school grades and athletic ability.
Burley taxicab driver Jack Terry, missing since Tuesday, was found shot in the back beside a road a mile north of Idahome. Officers say a small caliber pistol was used and robbery was not the motive. The body lay face down with arms stretched above the head.
In 1927’s final hours crowds fill downtown Washington as the White House hosts a watch night. Marine Band and taps mark the moment while President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge observe from the north grounds. Nightlife and private parties continue under police watch for possible later prosecutions.
A historical note discusses a shift in pellagra prevention from costly interventions to a simple diet change. Dr. Joseph Goldberger's work influenced a strategy using three cents worth of yeast per person to curb outbreaks, transforming living habits for hundreds of thousands.
Idaho's 1927 value of seventeen key crops reached 103.535 million dollars, up 16.269 million from last year chiefly due to higher production. Wheat led at 31.57 million, hay 28.24 million, and potatoes 15.16 million, with favorable moisture and open harvests boosting yields across regions.
Boise December 31 Final selection of a new University of Idaho president to succeed Dr A H Upham will occur at the state board of education meeting in Moscow January 22 W D Vincent education commissioner said Frederick James Kelly of the University of Minnesota administration who met with the board is a probable pick He may visit the institution before the next meeting to indicate acceptance The two northern board members Easton and Taylor were absent limiting action but are part of the executive committee handling university affairs
A Kansas City bound Hummer Chicago and Alton wrecks into an Alton train near Chicago in a snowstorm. Miss Sara Strekell of Tulsa, trapped for hours, led rescuers with cries of courage as workers freed her and recovered the body of Mrs. W. D. Barry Jr. of Tulsa. Three trains were involved. the collision killed one and injured fifty plus, with rescue under brutal zero weather.
Boise Idaho December 31 Walter Hansen the mayor of Boise has resigned his job as assistant teller at the First National Bank of Idaho to devote entire attention to mayoral duties. He was appointed after the death of Herbert Lemp and his resignation promotes H W Mintely and other bank officials.
The Federal Reserve Board reports 1927 closed with robust overall activity despite a late-year downturn. Bank credit remained abundant, capital funds were plentiful, and securities flotations reached record levels, while production and wholesale trade ended only slightly below 1924 and near 1926's peak.
Independent operators in southern Colorado and ten northern Colorado mines notified the state industrial commission of an agreed wage increase. The scale, tied to regional conditions and rail field disparities, aims to cover about 3500 miners and follows strikes earlier this year. In Indianapolis, Marion county grand jury returns one indictment and 37 dismissals in a political corruption probe.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.