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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1925
Page
1
Santa Barbara July 4 AP reports a Fourth of July observance amid wreckage from Monday's quake. A brief program of speeches and flags contrasted with steam shovels clearing debris as the district rebuilding committee met. Seventeen minor tremors rattled the area, with no damage found, and nerves were briefly stirred.
Deputies grabbed two men at the river mouth near here as they loaded liquor onto a truck. The seizure sheds light on large scale rum running operations from Sabine ports to the Gulf of Mexico rum row.
The Glen guiddle farm's American Flag won the $10,000 Dwyer at Lay Over racing, defeating Flight of Time and others. Flight of Time captured the Tremont stakes, racing a mile and five-sixteenths in 2:10-3-5. Dangerous and River Box finished second and third as the Glen Middle entry led by six lengths.
Dr. John R. Neal, senior counsel in the Scopes evolution case, declined to reveal defense plans as the trial neared Monday in Dayton. He noted the Fourth of July holiday and suggested nothing could happen until Monday while indicating the defense might seek federal court review.
Chicago reports Illinois moves toward legalizing professional boxing with a Senate and House approval expected before a statewide vote. The bill outlines licensing and rounds limits, with a guaranteed decision after April if streaming reforms pass. local officials note potential impact on Chicago boxing.
Breezy Cox of Eagle New Mexico was named best all around cowboy at the Idaho stampede near Coeur d'Alene and received a 500 dollar prize. He also won the calf roping contest.
Major General in charge of the new corps area reports more than 1,000,000 participants in defense exercises and parades. In Chicago and Washington ceremonies, 1,600 and larger crowds joined patriotic displays as one day volunteer enrollment nears a million. Officials note the test informs mobilization planning and local defense readiness.
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho travels to Coeur d Alene on Independence Day and urges settlement of the war debt. He warns the GOP faces a hard fight to hold the Senate in 1936 and criticizes economic policy while praising independence from European affairs.
Stock markets and exchanges across the country were closed on Saturday due to a holiday. No stock reports were issued, with the last available figures published in Friday evening's Tribune.
Police investigate a report that a motorboat carrying five or six men sank in the Mississippi River near the Hataban bridge. A witness, a Black man, said he saw the launch capsize while crossing the bridge.
Havana hosts two main Fourth of July events for Americans. The American club luncheon features President Machado and cabinet. The American Legion plan meets for American children, with a banquet for veterans tonight.
In Paris on July 4 AP reported that Robert P. Skinner said no record confirms George Washington ever held the honorary French marshal rank given by King Louis XV. He noted a June 177? order to render to Washington and the president of congress the title of marshal of France, suggesting possible justification for the belief.
Thieves broke into the Vatican treasury on July 4 seizing irreplaceable relics valued at one to three million. They used gloves to avoid leaving prints and entered a second treasure room after locating an adjoining corridor. Objects stolen include a sapphire and diamond mage set for St Peter, a golden mass service, a cross from Cardinal Della Volpe, a silver vase, and a ciborium believed to be gold.
In Seattle the 19th annual Northern Baptist convention adjourned after a few hours to hear papers crowded out by a week of controversy. Conservatives won a compromise allowing bylaws to be modified at next year’s Washington DC meeting, with a pledge to accept the New Testament as its guide and to baptize by immersion. Judge F V Freeman of Denver presented the fundamentalist stance.
Paris July 4 AP German negotiators rejected fresh proposals in Franco German tariff talks. Delegates signaled a possible resumption of negotiations but failed to secure a breakthrough and left issues unresolved.
A gunman and a victim died from wounds sustained in a confrontation at Grogan's on Week by . The Missouri hospital confirmed both deaths shortly after the incident. Police opened an investigation and secured the scene as officers canvassed witnesses.
Oslo July 4 AP finishing touches for Captain Roald Amundsen coming to a narrow return were completed today decorations line the route from quay to royal palace where they will be received by King Haakon and the royal family banners sports clubs and a choir will add ceremony. Amundsen and his party on the government steamer Albert W Selmer now en route from Spitsbergen are due to disembark at Horten and fly to Delp. He is greeted with flowers crowds press toward the quay as guards prevent chaos.
Lake City July 4 AP A. Murray owned Mar cell a Boy won the $1500 Independence Day handicap at 11 19 es time 1 55. Track conditions were good despite frequent showers before a holiday crowd of 7500. In the final race jockey Pavlo Martinez fell from Recruit and suffered a minor brain concussion. condition not serious.
Wayne Big Munn beat George Nolen of Chicago in straight falls with holds in five and two minutes. Earlier today Munn defeated Pat McGill in 15 and 10 minutes at Dewey.
New York July 4 AP A huge Independence Day event at Tammany Hall sparked a fresh Al Smith for President boom. Speakers including Governor Ritchie of Maryland and congressmen urged Smith as next president. John J. Douglas of Boston promised Massachusetts would vote 36 for Smith at the 1926 convention.
In Rochester on July 4 two boys aged 18 and 16 were blown about 20 feet by exploding aerial bombs they carried to a community spar. Hospitals declared them fatally injured as authorities fought to save their lives.
Swampscott Massachusetts July 4 AP President Coolidge dined aboard the Mayflower at Marblehead Neck for his 53rd birthday. Guests included Mrs. Coolidge, Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Stearns, Mrs. Sanders, Captain Adolphus Andrews, and Mrs. Andrews. A 21 gun salute greeted the party as the ship anchored.
Max Jerome Phaff, an American held on piracy charges stemming from a 1924 raid on the steamer Mulheuse, has been released on bail in Brest. The case, tied to insurance disputes and a suit by the crew against shipowners, began a broader hunt for rum raiders in New York and other cities.
Colorado Springs roars into the July invitation tournament as the local squad, led by Roach, edges a Fort Gam Houston and Wichita meet tomorrow. Star Per Sink Beodinteer is noted in the write-up amid the rough play and early scoring bursts.
Salem N B July 4 Ral De Palma veteran driver won the two mile race at the local speedway today. The event drew racing fans from nearby towns and showcased De Palma's long career behind the wheel.
Boston on July 4 AP reports twelve dead in the Hotel Dreyfus collapse during a holiday party attended by 185 people. Rescue teams with steam shovels and searchlights worked through the night, recovering six more bodies and continuing to seek additional victims amid debris.
Rochester announces creation of a new dance and dramatic action school sponsored by Eastman School of Music and Eastman Theatre. Backed by George Eastman's $13 million gift, the institute will open in September and use motion pictures for teaching, with students filmed in classes and projected to pinpoint technique flaws.
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered terms like showers and warmer outlook across days, with uneven mentions of Sundays and rain risk. The readable pieces hint at a mild trend but lack concrete details or locations.
London July 4 AP A large crowd attended the Fourth of July reception hosted by Ambassador Alanson Byoughton at Crewe House. Mr Houghton presided and a dinner followed, with remarks comparing past and present celebrations and noting closer ties between British and American people.
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