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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1925
Page
10
Local meteorologist A. R. Teepe reports Saturday marked the sixth wet Fourth of July in 27 years with .97 inches in the day and 1.97 inches for July so far, surpassing most July totals except 1918. Streets flooded on Ninth to Twelfth avenues, with lightning and thunder. city scenes resembled canals without gondolas.
The Bannock county council reports Boy Scouts at Camp Tenday in Bury Blewers weathering rain and hail. Hiking was curtailed with indoor instruction, but activities like tennis and basketball continue. New groups will replace departing scouts as the encampment proceeds despite poor ground conditions.
An Irish medical officer reports limited use of Irish among officials in Connemara. He notes few solicitors speak the language and only one barrister is fluent. He doubts western soil sustains current population, which relies on emigration to America as soon as children finish school.
National Defense Day passed in Poestello without official observance while last September’s nationwide test of national military protection received a War Department commendation at Pocatello. Idaho towns varied in observance with Idaho Falls and Boise reporting limited activities and mobilization efforts for the National Guard highlighted across the state.
Equipment for cementing waters off at 1800 to 1927 feet has arrived from Sunnyside to Pocatello. Sandstone capping the Amsden sand appears at about 2075 feet, with two potential sands left to drill including the Madison. Stockholders may attend drilling resumption and inspect cuttings by obtaining permits at Gem State Petroleum offices.
Jackson July 4 AP Attorney General Murray said he will seek an indictment by Madison county grand jury next Tuesday against Judge J. W. Ross of the federal district court eastern Tennessee on about six counts including larceny embezzlement and breach of trust In wealth papers bearing his name will be used as evidence Also to be investigated are T R Carroll former bank vice president and cashier John M Carroll former assistant cashier and W L Cawthorn a lumberman The Peoples Savings Bank shortage topped 300000 and the judge denied improper dealings earlier
A letter to The Tribune by Frank Kyselka announces his transfer to Fort Hall Indian agency from Montana. He plans to enroll his daughter Madeline and son Carl at Idaho Technical Institute if the school’s standing remains after Charles St. Frazier’s resignation. He praises John Retherford as tech president and William Donner as Indian school superintendent.
Washington July 4 AP reports Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jones says expansion of American business in South America hinges on banking, faster communications, and transport. He urges keeping or replacing shipping service at cost to avoid losing trade, notes growing U S branches, and cites hopes for all-American Cable to link coasts. He warns moving pictures shape impressions abroad, urging careful film industry action.
Governor George W. Hunt urged delaying any new action on the Colorado River at the Fourth of July celebration in Douglas Arizona. He favored extending irrigation projects and building more dams, but urged thorough study of the river’s issues before any definite steps and opposed the current form of any interstate treaty.
Three men were killed when a tree being used as shelter by a park during a storm in New Bingeton Pennsylvania was struck by lightning. The incident occurred on July 4 as locals sought shade from the weather.
Miss Sare K Thomas voice professor at Tech and Miss Lillian Spongberg deputy county clerk depart for a week long trip through fellowstone park. The fifth annual conference Human Relations in Industry will be July 17 to 19 at Estes Park Colorado with a large delegation from Pocatello expected.
Little Horrel Martin son of Mr and Mrs ilomer Martin fell from a picket in front of 646 North Garfield Friday evening. No fracture reported the elbow was somewhat wrenched he is reported doing nicely.
Shops closed for a rest day as only repair gangs in the rotathouse and train yards operated. Work will resume on Monday morning with no full time basis.
A touring car driven by J. Clark Cowman and an eastbound car driven by Thomas collided Friday afternoon at Fremont and Main. Neither driver was injured. both vehicles sustained light damage.
Mrs Wick of Mamsey Montana visiting her mother Mrs Jessie Davis at 1155 North Arthur Avenue. Rameey lies eight miles south of Butte where seven distinct shocks rattled the region between 4 50 p m and midnight during recent earthquakes. Chimineys were leveled and the ground rolled like waves.
Mr and Mrs H Archibald and family returned from a southern Utah to Denver trip reporting muddy roads on the way back. Reuben Dlott tours the US for health and education, selling papers in cities en route. The Weekly Elks meet in Pocatello includes initiations and a banquet, ending summer sessions in September. Ira Dern of Salt Lake defeats Elwood House in a fourteenth bout at a Fourth of July celebration with John Cane in attendance.
The July issue of the Mountain States Monitor highlights J. F. Stokes of Idaho Falls wire chief as a recipient of the Valor for Bravery. Stokes previously taught the first aid technique of resuscitation he learned in first aid classes and applied it to a gas-escape victim in a trench, likely saving his life.
About three hundred fifty couples attended the Barney Google dance at Meridell Park to night. It drew one of the largest crowds this year and a follow up dance will be held next Friday night with prizes awarded for various events. Augmented Bus 2 will provide free transportation to the park.
Word reached Saturday of the death of R. D. Cornwell in Pendleton Oregon. He was 41 and survived by his mother Mrs Edward Cornwell of Pendleton two brothers E R Cornwell of this city and another brother in Yakima and a sister in Wall Walla. He served in the 146th field artillery during the war and was badly gassed from war injuries.
A Ford Jouring driven by Be mour Potts of 531 South Garfield turned over on the highway about a mile from the Fort Hall store yesterday afternoon. Three young women in the car suffered severe cuts and bruises and were rushed to a local hospital. Anne Potts and Irene Corwin were among the most seriously injured.
The Western Regional Advisory board of the car service division of the American Railway Association will meet in Boise on July 16 to discuss coordination and efficiency in railway transportation affecting freight and express shippers. The group aims to improve cooperation between shippers and railroads and address grievances before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Idaho members and state representatives are listed including R E Shepherd Jerome Will H Gibson Boise and others. Quiet day noted for police department with no arrests.
Wet weather suppressed daytime displays but by evening conditions eased and firecrackers could be heard. The city's celebration was small scale and intermittent with minimal noise impact.
Word has been received from Dr E N Roberts past president of the Pocatello Rotary club and prominent physician stating he recently attended fine clinics in Edinburgh Scotland and expects to be in Paris on June 22. He travels with a party of American physicians and is a leading figure of famous European clinics.
Mrs Lula Robertson of Chicago visited sister Mrs Harvey Holmes two weeks then toured Yellowstone American Falls and Fort Hall historic points. Idaho Falls Fourth of July guests included John A Hauser and daughters Ma Louise Helen Hauser, Mrs Beatrice H Steely and Miss Donna Waters. Lucile Osterlind of South Hayes street visiting God a Springs for the week. In Alaska starting August 15 non residents must be guided and licensed for hunting. unlicensed guides forbidden beyond prior Kenai Peninsula rule.
AP reports in St. Louis on Independence Day two people dead and nearly 100 injured in celebrations. A woman was killed by a stray bullet while sewing at home. the shooter is suspected to be a celebrant.
A seven man Ohio Elks party led by J W Kaufman travels in a purpose built bus and a Reo truck from Columbus to Portland for the Grand Lodge session. They plan a nine month trip with detours through Seattle Glacier National Park and stops in Jackson Hole and Gros Ventre country. They record their journey in a weekly paper kept by Mr Robin.
The July 4 defense test drew about one million people in the sec ond corps area as Governor's Island cannons and church bells marked the day. British Lieutenant Commander High Duncan Grant and Argentine naval officer Capn A B Steuart attended in Central Park as the Sarmiento saluted the Hudson. A women’s peace union held a Battery Park meeting opposing war and munitions. Recruiting centers reported units above 100 percent strength with one day volunteers.
The Sentinels of the Republic founded a memorial fund for Louis A. Coolidge of Massachusetts to support the group’s constitutional principles program. Dr. Nicholas M. Butler chairs the fund committee with John Weeks Howard Elliott and Major General J. G. Harbeard. The goal is to raise $200,000. Coolidge helped lead opposition to the child labor amendment.
Inkom residents hosted relatives from Morisonville Sage and Pocatello. Bertha and Jean Brintian from Morisonville spent the day with Mrs Hargraves and plan a summer with grandmother Mrs Griswell in Mackay. The Logans from Pocatello called, Weekstranes did business in Pocatello, Williams family from Sage arrived, McClurg from Tenino Washington visits, Joe Miller Jr conducted business in Pocatello, Peck and Conley from Pocatello called on Inkom friends Wednesday evening.
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