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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
1
Peking reports Britain says foreigner groups did not start the June 23 clash at Shameen in Canton. Four witnesses back the British account that armed Chinese fired first, with British and French marines replying, causing about 30 deaths and 70 wounded.
London July 17 The executive committee of the Miners Railwaymen Engineers Shipbuilders and Transport Workers unions discussed a proposed great consolidation alliance to unite millions of workers for defensive and offensive action in industrial disputes. If formed it could affect national work and strikes though some links to communist efforts are alleged.
Mrs. William H. Young, wife of a prominent Salt Lake restaurant owner and sportsman, died early today in an automobile mishap on lower Main street. Mr. Young suffered a fractured skull and was in critical condition as police believed he lost control while passing an oncoming car. The wreck occurred at 4 a.m. with eye witnesses.
The Grettir Algarsson led Arctic expedition from Belfast has arrived at Green Harbor Spitzbergen and plans to push further north. Ice conditions are reported very favorable.
Washington July 17 AP Secre tary Work denied reports that he would resign despite alluring offers. President Coolidge urged him to stay in the cabinet, and Work’s proven administrative ability makes him a prime potential successor should a vacancy arise in the War Department.
Queen Mary toured an extension of the Salvation Army maternity hospital in east London and visited several unmarried mothers in a ward. She spoke kindly to each woman, expressing praise for their babies and winning their affections.
Chicago July 17 AP Presumption of undue influence leads Probate Judge Horner to refuse to admit William Nelson McClintock's will to probate. Principal beneficiary William Darling Shepherd faces possible chancery action or appeal, amid questions over who drew the will and Miss Isabelle Pope's involvement.
A Burlington and Quincy train struck a stalled sedan at a grade crossing west of Billings Montana killing five Fleck family members Raphael and Rose Fleck John Peck Eleanor Fleck Eddie Fleck and injuring Maggie Fleck Agnes Fleck and 10 year old Rosie Fleck who escaped by jumping from the car The family was traveling from California toward Dickinson North Dakota when the crash occurred.
Chicago July 17 AP Russell Scott condemned for the murder of drugstore clerk Maurer was granted a one week reprieve by Governor Small after a mysterious Detroit message signed Robert Scott offered surrender. Scott, once a Windsor millionaire and author, faced hanging as prosecutors claimed a botched holdup. his brother Robert was implicated. The reprieve came as appeals and prior clemency efforts failed.
President Coolidge arrived at Camp Devens Massachusetts at 2 30 this afternoon to review the 26th national guard division. He traveled by motor from Swampscott a 50 mile trip in about two hours with Secretary Sanders and aides. He planned to return to the summer White House after the review this afternoon.
Swampscott Mass July 17 AP The government will intervene in the antique coal field wage talks if no agreement is reached and a strike is called September 1. President Coolidge and Secretary Davis discussed the plan during a three hour conference. The specific government plan was not disclosed. Davis avoided predicting the outcome but said the Labor Department through two mediators remains in close touch with operators and miners hoping for an agreement before contracts expire August 31.
Berlin July 17 AP President Von Hindenburg signed the valuation bill providing for the exchange of German war loans and pre war loans for a new issue equal to five percent of the original. Obligations totaling 70 billion marks are converted into a gold debt of 3.6 billion marks.
Owen J. Roberts and Atlee Pomerans arrive in Cheyenne to prepare the record for appeal of the Teapot Dome lease annulment case from the Wyoming federal court to the Eighth Circuit. August 13 deadline cited for Mammoth Oil Company as lessee response.
A massive July storm system raked the eastern states causing five deaths and widespread damage. In Wheeling two men drowned as bridges washed out. a Pittsburgh man died from a lightning strike while tuning a radio. others perished in Ogdensburg and Aultsville. Mount Gretna National Guard encampment suffered burns and casualties as the deluge swamped sites. Lake Ontario tidal surges sent waves ashore from Charlotte to Forest Lawn.
Fowler McCormick, heir to the Harvester empire, rises from six months as a Milwaukee plant factory hand to a white collar role in the accounting division, signaling a shift from labor to management in the International Harvester Company.
George E. MacFarland chairman of the board and former Pacific Telephone and Telegraph executive died in San Francisco today at age 62. He previously served as director. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
Scores from Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit St Louis and St Louis games show varied results with pitchers and lineups like Benton Ehrhardt Brown Deberry Aldridge Adams Smith Gooch Graham Barnes Gibson and others contributing. Final tallies include 4 12 8 7 6 12 and 5 8 0 across multiple games.
Dayton Tenn July 17 The Scopes trial adjourned until Monday after Judge Raulston barred expert testimony on evolution. Defense plans to prepare witnesses' records while the court speeds proceedings on return, with possible early ending.
Professor Wilhelm Eited in Reeslgevere states the myth's age as about 1.1 to 1.2 billion years. His conclusions come from calculations of radioactivity in various earth strata using Precambrian formations as the oldest mineralogical deposits.
Colonel W S Mapes former Fort Logan commander died after his car collided head on with a trolley in Denver. Two Fitzsimmons nurses in the car were seriously injured. Mapes had served in the Philippine Spanish American and world wars and recently left Fort Logan for Spokane duty. He died at a local hospital within minutes.
Anti Zionist activity resumes in Vienna as members of the Vienna Anti Semitic Organization invade cafes, insult patrons, and beat Jewish guests. Literature circulating opposes the Zionist rally planned for August 18 in Vienna.
Anthracite miners in Atlantic City press for disclosure of salaries paid to presidents directors and top lawyers to aid labor cost talks. Mine owners refuse calling it irrelevant. The scale conference adjourned to Tuesday and operators plan to provide figures later for the conference.
Shattered heat records in Boise as the government thermometer at the weather bureau hit 107 degrees at 3 pm, with 69 degrees minimum and 99 at noon. Officials note unofficial readings run 20 to 25 degrees higher due to sun exposure on other thermometers.
July 17 in Chalon sur Saone France three aviators were killed when two training planes collided at an aviation school. The accident occurred during a training flight and the identities of the deceased were not released.
A seven story scaffold collapsed on State street injuring workers. Harry Kunze died from injuries after the fall while Jaeger and Krueger escaped with injuries. Krueger, bleeding, reached safety after the rope broke and a window was found.
Paris reports Marshal Petain to lead reinforcing forces heading to Morocco to support Moroccan operations against Abd-el-Krim in Fez. American volunteer pilots join a Rabat bound squadron under a Sultan banner, with Colonal Charles Sweeney named commander.
Anna Bolehi Fuller receives 256033 dollars from the estate of Ben jamin Caruso for six years of care to Dorothy Benjamin and her father in law. The will notes her loyalty and acceptance to forego her operatic career to support Park Benjamin’s household. The estate's residue and 60000 dollars go to Miss Fuller.
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