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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1925
Page
1
President Coolidge told the American Society of Newspaper Editors that success in journalism rests on avoiding propaganda and keeping news policies separate from business motives. He defended a wealthly press as not a menace, urging reporters to serve the public interest and uphold American idealism.
New York January 17 AP An air mail plane with seven times the vehicle capacity of trucks completed night flight tests for the post office department Clarence D Chamberlin testified before a congressional subcommittee He said the craft uses a Liberty engine with an improved body and wing structure and could cut air mail transport costs from 2 63 to 35 cents per ton mile versus land truck costs about 2 cents for similar service by land. The craft descends at steep angles and can reach 435 miles per hour with higher safety than current craft The subcommittee plans a Washington session next week and a final report by February 13 Dr George Bothezat also demonstrated a helicopter project funded by the government drawing sharp criticism.
A wild boar pursued by hunters dashed into a private house in Grand Mallory France. It forced its way into a bedroom where a sick man had been lying for months. The invalid fled from the window and the boar fled. The man returned to health later.
Denver youth Harry Dalidow a 14 year old newsboy sues attorney Walter J ates in district court seeking one dollar for papers bought on time during November and December. He claims the lawyer can afford to pay.
Rome January 17 AP Mussolini’s fascist government withstands renewed pressure as the chamber of deputies adjourns after approving electoral reform with the single constituency plan retained and the plural voting provision dropped. Opposition claims of an imminent collapse fade as Mussolini warns against dissent.
Canon William H. Bliss of Seattle Washington died early today after a long illness at St Luke's hospital. He had been hospitalized since December 21 after returning from Europe aboard the Leviathan and attended the opium conference at Geneva as an unofficial observer.
District Judge Cooper sustained Tynan's demurrer to a mandamus, ruling the governor lacked authority to dismiss the warden and that only the civil service commission could remove him. Sheriff Glasson said he would not appeal, noting the legality of suspending the warden. Governor Sweet had suspended Tynan last week.
Canon William H. Bliss, widely known Episcopal leader and rector of Trinity Parish in Seattle, died in New York City. He organized the White Cross Society in 1920 to combat narcotics and had been reelected its president while at an opium conference in Switzerland. He was born November 25, 1873 in Ellisville Illinois and educated at Hobart College and Wesleyan Seminary.
Washington AP reports the American Society of wee Editors re elected its board at the closing session. Members include Ralph E. Stout Kansas City Star Ray B Piper Portland Oregonian George E Miller Detroit News Iris J Abbott Christian Science Monitor. James Melvin Lee New York University discusses Franklin as editor of the Pennsylvania Gazette Walter Lippman New York World addresses the newspaper role in shaping public opinion Glenn Frank Territory surveys the mind of the newspaper buyer and the need for balance between high brow jargon and low brow vernacular.
Christian Rakovsky the Soviet chargé d affaires in London returned to Moscow and said the Soviet government secured recognition from the United States and that Japan may follow. He also stated the Soviet government would not accept the end of activities of the Communist International.
Boise Idaho January 17 Governor Charles C Moore sent the proposed twentieth amendment to the Federal Constitution to both houses with no recommendation The measure will be referred to committee and a joint hearing is planned for Tuesday afternoon in the house chamber at women's club request If not sent to popular vote ratification is unlikely this session Moore opposed further amendments to the national or state constitutions or new bond issues.
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 14 to 9 to capture the national inter city indoor polo handicap title at Chicago. Frank Bering of Chicago was thrown and badly shaken up during the match.
Anthony Iselin, described as reduair and fond of electrical work, was found in Pasadena, California, by a brother from Elizabeth, New Jersey, who read a description of him in an electrical magazine.
authorities probe death of Roy Hauss a 3 1/2 year old heir to 15000 trust after illness Monday and death Wednesday doctor says poisoning caused the death and notes the late mother died in October 1923 government and civic agencies join the inquiry to determine surrounding conditions of the tragedy
Boris Vladimirovitch, grand duke of Russia and heir to the Romanoff line, arrives in New York aboard the Olympic for a private visit. He deflects questions on throne claims, claims no political aims, and recalls his 24 year prior trip marked by champagne and a chorus girl’s slipper incident. The royal guest says he is here alone for a pleasant stay, noting Russians favor a return to monarchy.
Washington reports studies on the recent typhoid outbreak led by Public Health Service investigators. Surgeon General Cumming says results will aid state and local authorities in preparedness. Emphasis is on safe water, milk pasteurization, and anti typhoid inoculations, plus proper cooking where infection existed.
Chicago January 17. A poultry conference charged bootlegging of embargoed state poultry. Shipments moved to unembargoed states for immediate slaughter and rebilled to New York as from unembargoed districts. The meeting adopted resolutions calling the practice a serious situation.
Dorothy Ellingson, 16, confessed to shooting and killing her mother Ena Ellingson in San Francisco on January 13. A life prison term will be requested at the hearing before Police Judge J. Lazarus. coroner findings urged murder charges and possible firearm issues. The girl, in court by next Thursday, sobbed as family witnesses spoke.
Washington January 7 AP Administr ation approval of the bill by Senator Kendrick Wyoming to grant government loans to settlers on reclamation projects was sent to the senate reclamation committee as hearings opened. Secretary Work supported it and Budget Director Lord said it did not conflict with Coolidge plans. Kendrick offered to drop provisions for government ownership while loans up to 3000 would be based on 60 percent of improvements at 4 percent interest. Land would be obtained under existing law.
Washington January 17 The reclamation bureau chief Mead endorsed applying government aid to settlers on irrigation projects to users of proposed drained swamp lands in the south. Senator Simmons asked West to help the South and noted support for draining projects. Mead saw no difference between irrigation and draining projects. Chairman McNary and Major Gooding also approved.
Havre France January 17 detectives nab a thief who used a porthole to steal jewels worth 300000 francs from the Princess de Broglie. A Mexican passenger and a French accomplice were seized aboard the liner Paris as it prepared for New York. a revolver was drawn and a jewel case recovered.
Maj Gen W H Johnson war veteran and combat commander of the Ninety first division tells Seattle veterans that United America must be prepared to keep war from shores. He recalls leading men in France and argues peace requires strong defense.
Fragmentary text from a Merced area report mentions Jaz and a Valley rooting information, yielding minimal readable facts and unclear context for a concise news summary.
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