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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1931

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Plane Crash on Idaho Hill Kills pilot and Mankind

Cascade Idaho Jan 13 AP four hurt and one dead after plane crash on West mountain. Pilot Ray Fisher 28 Anaconda Montana died at crash site while George Stonebraker Lew Koski Charlie Coleman and Esther Coleman were injured. survivors reached Cascade four miles away. Fisher had flown Stonebraker’s five passenger plane to transport hunters into Chamberlin Basin.

Cascade Idaho Ray Fisher Anaconda Mont West Mountain Fisher George Stonebraker Lew Koski Charlie Coleman Esther Coleman Coleman Stonebraker Chamberlin

Power County Men In Office Power County Official Oath

Power county officials took the oath of office in American Falls marking a two year term with few personnel changes. New prosecuting attorney is W C Loofbourrow replacing C T Cotant and new auditor is Chas H Allen succeeding C A Coon. Commissioners Roy Lindley Ralph Peterson and Dave Taysom begin new terms. sheriff assessor treasurer and schools superintendent remain, with several positions to be named later.

American Falls Power County Court House W. C. Loofbourrow C. T. Cotant Repub-ican Chas. H. Allen C. A. Coon Roy Lindley Ralph Peterson

Pocatello Voiture to Sponsor Dance at Lava Hot Springs

A visiting Idaho Falls voiture delegation attended the Pocatello voiture meeting. Dr. Allen and Ross Rutherford installed officers with Elmer Smith named chef de gare and LeRoy Jones as correspondent. The group plans a Lava Hot Springs dance honoring the new Lava post of the American Legion.

Idaho Falls Pocatello Memorial Building Dr. Allen Ross Rutherford Elmer Smith LeRoy Jones Lava Hot Springs Lava Post American Legion

Jury decision holds suspect in Chicago Tribune slaying

Leo V. Brothers of St. Louis was indicted for the murder of Alfred Lingle a Chicago Tribune reporter. A grand jury issued a true bill after hearing witnesses Otto Svoboda Warren Williams and police captain John Stege. Brothers denied involvement as he was taken to county jail.

Chicago Leo V. Brothers St. Louis Alfred Lingle Chicago Tribune

Airplane Victim Born in Montana

Anaconda Montana January 13 Ray Fisher a pilot killed in an Idaho airplane crash was known in Anaconda and Great Falls. He formerly worked for W A J Thompson of the Anaconda Air Service. Born in Deer Lodge Valley he attended Anaconda schools. His mother Mrs M C Forbes lives at Warm Springs his father R F Fisher at East Alton Illinois. Thompson said Fisher had over two thousand flight hours and took an aviation course in San Diego two years ago.

Anaconda Mont Ray Fisher Idaho Great Falls W. A. J. Thompson Fisher Deer Lodge Valley M. C. Forbes Warm Springs R. F. Fisher East Alton Ill Thompson San Diego

Hindu Muslim divide threatens India self government

The India Round Table Conference in London split over the Hindu Muslim issue with the Moslem spokesman insisting no transfer of government until the dispute is resolved. Lord Sankey’s plan for a two house federal system faces Moslem rejection ahead of a planned Friday policy announcement.

London India Sankey Congress United States Ramsay MacDonald Muhammed Shafi Aga Kahn

Want Ad Prompts Quick Sale Of Oil Stove

A Tribune reader advertised an oil stove in the Household Goods For Sale column and found buyers the first day. The ad ran for a week but was canceled. What other household item would you like to sell via Yor Gale Want Ad. Call 1-2-8.

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Colorado Governor urges reform for state penal system

Governor William H. Adams outlines a broad reform program to the Colorado General Assembly. He calls for penal changes including eliminating two man cells, segregating hardened criminals, and new prison farm policy, with the state board of corrections reporting directly to the governor.

Denver Colorado General Assembly William H. Adams Adams State Board of Corrections Civil Service

Congress Debates Tariff, Drought Relief, and Budget Measures

Congress continues debate on Tariff Commissioner Brossard confirmation while Senate campaign expenditures committee resumes Norris Lucas hearings. Interstate commerce panel weighs regulation of bosses as drought relief moves to conference. Four tariff commission members confirmed mon day.

Brossard Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Interstate Commerce Committee New Tariff Commission Judiciary Committee

Prohibition Anniversary Service Friday Night

The prohibition people of Pocatello observe the eleventh anniversary with a Friday evening service at the Methodist church starting at 7 30. J L Brady of Blackfoot will be the principal speaker and local leaders will give short talks. A temperance song service will feature prominently.

Pocatello Methodist Church J. L. Brady Blackfoot

Advertising of Lamb Benefits for Sheepmen in Utah

Salt Lake City January 13 AP Necessity of lower grazing fees and shearing charges to save the wool industry was urged by H W Harvey president of the Utah State Wool Growers association at the opening of its twenty fourth annual convention. He said attempts to cut grazing fees on National forests have failed though brought to the secretary of agriculture and may require congressional pressure if the secretary does not rule favorably. Harvey condemned the proposal.

Salt Lake City H. W. Harvey of Heber Utah State Wool Growers’ Association United States Secretary of Agriculture Harvey

Aviator Fails to Find Big Treasure in Mexican Jungle

Dallas aviator Captain W. F. Long who leaped from a plane into the Yucatan jungle to seek Maya treasure returned home after a week. He traveled by mule train and plane, and was joined by Harry A. Hammill from Love Field who piloted the plane.

Dallas Tex Mexico W. F Bill” Long Yucatan Harry A. Hammill Love Field Flier San Antonio

Butterfly Appears Spring Has Come in Local Home

E. J. Foley of 400 Wayne Avenue claims spring is here despite the weather forecast. He reports a large yellow butterfly found in his basement and notes a robin sighting last week. He invites others to verify the scene, framing the moment with local color and humor.

E. J. Foley Wayne Avenue Mr. Foley the Tribune

Accident leads to reckless driving charge for truck driver

Phil Carter, a Terrell hotel resident, forfeited a $15 bond in police court on a reckless driving charge after a North Main street collision that injured O. C. Hess. Hess, 1125 North Buchanan, was treated for a deep forehead cut at a local hospital. Carter said the crash occurred when his truck could not exit a rut. Hess had stepped from in front of his parked car, and authorities say Carter was traveling too fast to avoid it.

Phil Carter Terrell Hotel North Main Street O. C. Hess North Buchanan Carter Hess O. F. Call

Tax Reduction Plan Urges County Consolidation in Idaho

Idaho State Affairs Committee hears Senator Robertson push to cut local taxes by eliminating taxing units and consolidating counties. He backs a county unit school system and argues consolidation would improve education at lower cost, urging removal of twenty counties. The panel will review a primary bill for printing.

Boise John Robertson State Affairs Committee Grange

Pocatello Court Figure In Gun Battle Through Butte Streets

A running gun battle in downtown Butte led to the capture of H. Hollis and Clay Rossell of Armstead while J. B. Phillips faces threats to kill charges. Federal agents linked the trio to a liquor running ring with operations stretching to Salt Lake City. Hollis is also known in Pocatello.

Pocatello Butte Mont H. Hollis Clay Rossell Armstead J. B. Phillips Hollis Rossell A. R. Sellers Salt Lake City Clay Russell Idaho Falls Boyle Island McNeil Island Fremont County

Idaho Potato Dealers Gather in Pocatello for Meeting

Idaho State Potato Dealers association will hold its annual meeting in Pocatello January 17 with about 150 members expected. A 4 PM business session and 7 PM banquet at Bannock hotel mark the event, and future conventions will rotate to Pocatello. Discussions will cover market trading and the establishment of Idaho potato exchange offices.

Idaho State Potato Dealers Association E. S. Harper Idaho Packing Corporation Bannock Hotel Idaho Falls Pocatello Harper Idaho Potato Exchange

Early 1930s Wire News Snippets from Washington and New York

A collection of brief bulletins: Mackay Radio cites a Garfiel d message about a plane trade wind being lost near Mos tetros Point St Michael Island. hearings reopen on Klamath timber sales. six Hoover nominees win Senate approval for the tariff commission. Judge Bawtelle's Ninth Circuit nomination gains subcommittee favor. Woodmen of the World faces a possible rate challenge in Denver. Alfred E. Smith seeks an apology from the Republican setup over distribution of a cartoon by Robert H. Lucas.

New York Mackay Radio Company Today Garfield San Miguel Azores Mostetros Point St. Michael's Island Washington Hoover New Tariff Commission Senate Edgar Brossard Utah Jan Alfred B. Smith Senator Wagner Republican National Committee Robert H. Lucas

Prohibition and Immigration Enforcement See Budget Increase

The $135.74 million supply bill for state, justice, labor and commerce departments calls for heavy boosts in prohibition and immigration enforcement. The Prohibition Bureau gains $2.37 million for 500 more agents, lifting its total to $11.37 million. Justice rises by $5.84 million to $51.24 million. Labor up by over $1 million for deportation and immigration costs. Commerce barely changes at $53.99 million with census cuts offset by aeronautics gains. State falls under a million to $16.68 million. Total for the four departments sits just under budget estimates but above current year expenditures.

Washington, Dan State, Justice, Labor and Commerce Departments House House Appropriations Committee Prohibition Bureau Tinkham Republican Massachusetts Justice Department Labor Department Immigration Bureau Commerce Department Census Bureau State Department

Idaho Agents Get Prohibition Office Allocation

Washington dispatch shows Director Woodcock’s plan to distribute 500 additional prohibition agents funded by the justice department appropriation. States and regions receive specified totals, with Idaho listed among western states. The move raises total agents to 1,900 by July 1, 1930. Cloudy tonight and Wednesday in Idaho with local snow in the west portion and no temperature change.

Washington Woodcock Justice Department New England New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland District of Columbia Virginias Carolinas

Will Rogers Wires the Tribune

Will Rogers reports from Fort Worth after flying in on a regular passenger flight. He praises Amon Carter as a public citizen who met him at the city limits and helped route his visit, noting Carter’s efforts to influence Texas politics and the Democratic Senate map.

Fort Worth Texas Beverly Amon Carter America Carter Dallas Man

GOP and Bourbons Back Ross Primary Proposal

A proposed primary bill, signed by six Republicans and six Democrats, would require candidates to file petitions signed by 200 voters with county limits for state and national offices, five for county offices. The Senate also swore in A. C. Cordon of Rigby as part of the session.

Boise Senate Holden Bonneville Leslie Bounday Keith Owyhee Blair Bonner Barron Camas Baker Custer Freehafer Payette van Hoesen Adams Shafer Nez Perce Nell Benewah Meffan Canyon Gibson

American aviation praised by commerce official

Clarence M. Young, assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics, told the House appropriations committee that U S airways are leading the world. He cited a low fatal accident rate and outlined a $8,972,640 budget to build and maintain civil airways and weather reporting systems on key routes.

Washington United States Clarence M. Young House Appropriations Committee Young New Orleans Salt Lake City Seattle Great Falls

Address on China Given By Mrs Guy Knowlton

Mrs Knowlton formerly a teacher at Ewa Nan Methodist college in China delivered an engaging address at the Kiwanis weekly luncheon at the Bannock hotel. She spoke on Chinese customs and the revolution that occurred while she was in China. Professor Donald Kisane and pianist Miss Irene Lundberg presented the musical program, with Vito Petrone leading the singing. Guests included Manager Woodward of Boise Piggly Wiggly and Luther Myers of Pocatello.

Guy Knowlton Ewa-Nan Methodist College China Kiwanis Club Bannock Hotel Vito Petrone Manager Woodward Boise Piggly Wiggly Stores Luther Myers Pocatello

Farm Produce Gains Ground in January Market Report

The agriculture department notes improved confidence in the general farm market for the first ten days of January. Prices for grain seeds cattle lambs and poultry trended higher while hogs butter cheese eggs and some fruits and vegetables declined though some items showed stronger underlying conditions. There was little net change in hides wool mixed hay cottonseed meal and field beans. Wheat markets strengthened due to unfavorable weather affecting grain quality in the United States and Australia.

Washington Agriculture Department Guithha Australia

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Idaho Hill Pocatello Voiture Lava Lingle Cordell Essen Sso Tyrell Krum Louis Piquett Locater Brothers W. Harvey Associated Press George Otis Smith Maine Claude L. Draper Wyoming Marcel Garland Louisiana New Power Commission Montana Communist Committee Salt Lake Idahoan Association Indian Bureau Senate Indian Committee Klamath Reservation Oregon William H. Bawtelle Arizona Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Woodmen of the World Oakland Cal Liquor Bureau Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Michigan Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota Dakotas Nebraska Iowa Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri New Mexico California Nevada Hawaii Will Rogers Ross
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