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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1931

Page

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Airship Flight to Budapest Opens Long Atlantic Run

Alexander Maevar and George Enders launched from Roosevelt Field N Y toward Budapest in a planned nonstop flight aboard a Lockheed aircraft named Justice to Hungary. The two pilots, carrying radio equipment, aim to follow a northern great circle route via Newfoundland, with refueling at Harbor Grace as weather permits.

Roosevelt Field N. Y Alexander Maevar George Enders Atlantic Budapest Harbor Grace N. F Magyar Enders Newfoundland Hungary Trianon

Justice delays again in Fall bribery case in DC

Justice Bailey postponed action in Albert B. Fall’s case until tomorrow after a lengthy conference. He had previously refused to suspend the one year jail term for accepting a $100,000 bribe for an oil lease while secretary of the interior. In El Paso family said Fall agreed to an extra day to serve outside DC, aiming to begin term in New Mexico.

Washington Justice Bailey District of Columbia Supreme Court Albert B. Fall EL Paso Tex Fall District of Columbia New Mexico

Autogiro makes brief stop at Pocatello airport

The first autogiro to visit Pocatello, second of its type in the west, pausing Sunday morning at 8:55 to 10:05 at the municipal field. King Bird piloted the Puget Sound Airways machine en route from Willow Grove to Seattle, with a 75 foot climb and 50 foot landing space, then heading to Boise and Seattle.

Pocatello King Bird Puget Sound Airways Seattle Wash Willow Grove Boise Andy Anderson Rock Springs

Santa Barbara to redo parade over prohibition float

The Santa Barbara parade awards the anti prohibition crusader float the prize, drawing ire from drys who say it could compete again with new judges. Officials consider redoing the parade with different judges and possibly moving future finals to neutral territory such as Canada. Hoover and Vice President Curtis were seen together on the Rapidan rehearsing signals for the big game next November.

Canada Hoover Curtis Rapidan

Nebbs Comic Strip Fails to Arrive on Time

The Nebbs strip did not appear in today’s Pocatello Tribune due to non delivery of the strip matrices. It is hoped delivery will occur by tomorrow to allow printing of the popular strip on schedule.

Nebbs Pocatello Tribune

City Engineer Resigns Over Oil Street Controversy

Jesse Giles resigns as city engineer amid a dispute over street oiling costs for Pocatello. Mayor T. C. Coffin plans council meetings to discuss the matter after finding actual costs near 4 per lot, higher than expected 2.75. The oiling project last year ran a 1000 dollar deficit, to be covered by other funds. Idaho Contracting and Mr. Humphrey will attend a council session to discuss the issue.

Jesse Giles T. C. Coffin Pocatello the Tribune Coffin Humphrey Idaho Contracting Company of Boise Idaho Contracting Company Giles

Parliament to Open in Madrid After Eight-Year Gap

Madrid reports the Spanish congress building undergoing repairs as cleaners carpenters and decorators prepare for the first parliament in eight years opening tomorrow. The republic plans 470 deputies, up from 408 in the old assembly, to chair sessions and conduct business.

Madrid Spain Primo de Rivera

Idaho Fair Brings Mild Weather Tonight and Tuesday

Idaho weather outlook shows a fair evening and next day with cooler temps in the mountains as local lightning storms may develop there. The forecast urges residents to monitor updates for possible changes.

Idaho

Utah Weather Outlook Fair Tonight Through Tuesday

Mostly fair conditions expected in Utah with a gradual warmup. Northern areas will see the warmer trend while southern portions remain milder.

Utah North Portion

Pantages and associates freed on moral charges in California

Alexander Pantages and three co defendants were discharged on conspiracy and morals charges today by Superior Judge L N Turrentine on district attorney motion. DA Whelan said a jury would not likely convict given the past life of Lydia Nitto. The case involved alleged schemes to bring Miss Nitto to a hotel party for immoral purposes with Jesse H Shreve Olive Clark Day and William Jobelmann linked to a Hollywood girl mart.

San Diego Calif Alexander Pantages L. N. Turrentine Tom Whelan Whelan Mace Lydia Nitto Pantages Jesse H. Shreve Olive Clark Day William Jobelmann Miss Nitto Shreve

Thousand Men Battle Fires in Two States

Forest officials in Moran Wyoming report a large fire in Teton National Forest confined to about 600 acres after burning nearly 400 acres. A 60 man crew under A C McKain works to cut a firebreak along a ridge likely to stop spread begun by a camp fire. Fire started last Thursday and grew due to high winds. investigation underway to identify those responsible. Philadelphia Club mention noted.

McKain

Disarmament Talks Hinted By Senator Thomas

Spokane reports quote Senator John Thomas of Idaho linking Hoover moratorium with disarmament effort and a possible conference that will get results. London circles cite unconfirmed £60,000,000 German credit arranged by banks including American and British interests.

Spokane John Thomas Idaho London Germany

Officers mop up wet spots along Wyoming Idaho border

Federal officers report securing main agents selling moonshine across the Wyoming Idaho line. A car crossing the border near Border carried a 10 gallon keg and two men, Jinks and Welker Bourn, were jailed in Soda Springs. A Border service station raid yielded 163 gallons of whiskey and two men, Max Walter and Claude Peterwright, with Peterwright later released and Walter held on $1000 bond in Cheyenne. A Grace road junction station found whiskey in a jug and W. E. Rowe was arrested in Pocatello with a $1000 bond for federal possession charges.

Wyoming Idaho Border Jinks Bourn Welker Bourn U. S D. K. McLean Soda Springs Border Service Max Walter Claude Peterwright Thomas Kemmerer Peterwright Wakter Wa Cheyenne Alexander Grace Road W. E. Rowe Pocatello F. E. Tydeman

Weather sets season high as heat lingers

The day brings a new season high with noon readings around 92 and afternoon 95. Weather officials note a 104 previously reached on July 14, 1925, the record for the area. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Tuesday with possible mountain thunderstorms and cooler conditions.

Mercury Teeple Weather Bureau

Rudy Vallee and Bride Plan Separate Ways After Winter

New York reports Rudy Vallee and his bride intend a separation as Mrs Vallee will return to California for health reasons when winter arrives. The couple spoke during a weekend honeymoon at Atlantic City before a return flight.

New York Rudy Vallee Bride

Pocatello Seeks Tax Rise From Railroad Tracks

The Pocatello Independent School District warned the Idaho State Board of Education it will press for separate assessment and credit of Oregon Short Line side tracks yard spurs and related mileage. If denied the case may go to the state supreme court.

Boise Pocatello Independent School District State Board of Education Oregon Murphy Pocatello Bannock County

Today’s Major League Baseball Scores Reported

National newswire recap lists Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Chicago and St. Louis, plus Washington at Philadelphia. Game details include pitchers, runs by inning, and final scores for the day’s only scheduled games.

Chicago St. Louis Malone Hemsley Grimes Wilson

New Planetoid Larger Than Earth Reported

Kyoto astronomers announce a new planetoid with an 11 000 mile diameter, placing it slightly bigger than Earth. The body lies about 180 million miles from Earth, just under twice the Earth–sun distance, in the region south of the Snake Charmer constellation.

Kyoto Japan Kyoto Astronomical Observatory

Oil discovery in West Yellowstone test-well

Oil found by water-well diggers in West Yellowstone last week though quantity unknown. A geologist from Butte confirmed presence after an oil film formed on bailings and fumes ignited at 60 feet. A mass meeting of property holders discussed leases and forming a temporary company to continue drilling and assess pocket versus commercial potential. Sunday test operation opened to the public.

West Yellowstone Pocatello Tribune Butte

Mexican Students Rally Against American Culture

A National University committee published a manifesto urging Mexicans to resist American influences in culture and to preserve native music and customs. The statement denounces English language film talkies jazz and what it calls good will as threats to Mexico’s heritage.

Mexico City National University Students Today Mexico Vera Cruz Pershing el Carrizal Texas Arizona

Illiteracy in Idaho Drops Despite Population Rise

Idaho illiterate persons over 10 numbered 4 924 in 1920 and 3 743 in 1930 with illiteracy at 1 5 percent in 1920 and 1 1 percent in 1930. Idaho ranks fourth in literacy behind Washington Oregon and Iowa with Bannock Canyon Ada and others listing the highest illiterate counts.

Idaho Washington Oregon Iowa Bingham Canyon Bannock Ada

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