05 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
1
In Chicago on July 5 1920 Judge Hugo rules to continue the trial of former baseball players and gamblers linked to the 1919 World Series fixing. Indictments argue conspiracy existed. Judge Kenesaw Landis expected as witness. Jury selection begins from a 100 man venire.
In Columbus Kansas AP reports Alexander Howat and August Dorcy miners union officials convicted of violating the industrial court law by calling a strike. They seek a new trial with an affidavit from jurors claiming they were misled by court instructions and state tactics. A hearing is set for Friday as only ten deep mines operate and miners await sentencing.
In Brooklyn a rear-old girl Anna Cunningham fell from a station platform onto the street after missing an approaching train. She dropped between the platform rim and the track, glanced off an electric wire, and landed thirty five feet below. A police officer arrived as she cried. doctors found three broken teeth and scratches.
In Chicago on July 3, Dan Corrigum, grand chief of the Brotherhood, stated the main task is to settle the phrasing of action. The Strike Salk has disappeared and workers' attitude was expected to be announced by the labor program.
In Great Falls Montana during July 4 festivities Oliver Gies's plane struck a small automobile at Chateau, overturning it. A 10 year old boy James Buemartner suffered a broken collarbone and other injuries while his mother and Miss Elanore Rose were badly bruised. All three were from Bynum and taken to hospital to recover. Gies and his passengers were uninjured though the aircraft was badly damaged.
More than five hundred visiting Rotary club delegates and wives gathered at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Place d Etoile. Dr Craft McCullough of Ft William Ontario laid a wreath and delivered a gratitude filled address. Women members scattered flowers before being received by Marshal Joffre at the Ecole Militaire.
Washington July 5 The Senate rejected 27 to 24 a concurrent resolution offered by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts the Republican leader proposing four weeks of adjournment from July 19 to August 8.
Vancouver reports the drowning of Alexander Fables a former provincial inspector of mines and prominent local figure after a night incident.
A large fire at the Whiting Indiana steel plant damages the Coke area with brick walls collapsing and gas spreading. Emergency crews report multiple injuries and severe conditions as operations near the plant are disrupted and nearby hospitals mobilize.
Babe Ruth debuted his 31st home run of the season in the sixth inning against Philadelphia. There were no outs and bases empty when the blast sailed into the stands, fueling New York’s rally in a game noted by AP.
Australia secures a third consecutive win in a cricket match reported from Leeds England. The report notes strong batting and fielding performances aiding the unit's advancing series position.
Report describes a July incident where a man raised two flags he believed honored Independence Day. Neighbors mistook them for former German Empire banners. A fight broke out after one flag was torn down and burnt when Gebhardt appeared. Local authorities investigated.
AP reports Mrs Jessie James and Gerdes charged with the murder of Judge Detears and the missing 916000 note in Sieeegee case. The article also covers evidence about a memo and a declared salary issue as delegates to the National Education Association meet. D B Waldo cites undertrained teachers in America due to low salaries at the first business session.
Norfolk reports limited rainfall improves condition of winter wheat and corn across regions. Farmers await further moisture as dry spell shortens growing window and potential yields vary by locality. Weather officials urge continued irrigation where available.
In Niagara Falls New York on July 5 a woman named Mrs Joseph Raines slipped from a lodge near the water and fell into the river. Another woman, seized by excitement, tumbled in but both were rescued. A companion of Mrs Raines witnessed the incident and alerted authorities.
Shigeo Bugehiro of Kyoto Imperial University in the United States says a secret disarmament conference would be a grave error. He notes backing from Senators Borah and Kenyon and reports strong popular support in Japan for limitation of armament.
Washington July 5 The Republican majority in Congress and administration were charged with making false claims of economy by Senator Fletcher Democrat Florida. He said the government had been disciplined and that additional federal measures were needed to bring results.
Fragmentary text references a cruiser Cleveland and an Admiral H related events on July 8 in Washington. The readable names include Admiral H and unspecified dates and details are garbled, leaving the key actions and outcomes unclear.
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