20 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary AP summary notes a Belfast preb-a meeting involving De Valera and Ulster premier with political tensions. Several papers mention J. C. Smuts as premier of Africa entering the fray, amid forceful statements and rapid developments in Belfast.
AP report notes results from a golf medal play event with players Herbert and Eddie Clark of an American Rogue League division. The text lists scores such as Harry Lyman defeating A. G. Suni and other match outcomes, but some names are garbled.
AP report from July 19 states Jean Bish alias James Weston was taken into custody here after postal ties linked him to a truck in Jefferson City. He will be transported to Jefferson City for trial.
Bevil, captain of the Oxford-Cam track squad, trains on a pipe and puffs during practice at Harvard Station. The 400 metres event looms as a key test for the team amid questions about the impact of his smoking on performance.
Cleveland faces New York in a four game set opening in the American League race. The Indians bring strong pitching and a deep lineup with seven top starters ready to face the Yankees as both clubs vie for lead. The series starts now as excitement mounts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively fixed the valuation of the St. Louis and Southwestern Railway Co of Texas at 26,029,988 dollars. Stephenville North and South Texas were included in this valuation with reported equipment values and capital figures. The commission noted difficulty in determining original cost and estimated reproduction costs under depreciation.
Two inquiries into the Western Penitentiary fire and riot in Pittsburgh proceed at once. Eight persons wounded and damages estimated at $100000. Colonel J A Rook says inspectors' probe will start after Warden Francis completes his own inquiry into the cause.
A Texas house committee reported favorably an amendment to the Dean prohibition law enforced by Governor Neff that removes the provision making it an offense to purchase intoxicants.
Vienna July 19 AP The presumptive king of Ukraine Archduke William son of Stephen Habsburg is said to have aroused native ire by extravagant life at Rabenstein castle in Upper Austria. He was reportedly selected by the Romans as their king when the time comes with aide Count Lancon and a Polish name variant noted by Larisch.
Washington July 20 AP The old American home the single sentence fragment describes a domestic scene and hints at wartime or economic themes without full context. The brief item focuses on a traditional household image in a news wire style from the era.
Police hunt three courteous bandits in Chicago who thank victims after robberies and target women. Five women report being held up, each relieved of money, with ten similar incidents under investigation.
A brief AP item notes a ten cent price for an ice cream soda reflecting a fair pricing standard. The blurb mentions July 20 and a 15 cent figure in passing, framed as a simple price observation.
Bill Burns resumes testimony detailing alleged 1919 scandal. He describes meetings in Cincinnati hotels with gamblers and players discussing fixing games for bets. He says he witnessed payments, bribe discussions, and threats of exposure, with figures and names tied to the scheme.
The famed New York Central Engine 999, once the pride of the Central, will star in the Progress in beginning July 30. Refitted from a Pennsylvania Beech Creek line run, the steam locomotive will travel cross country before returning to its home region. The 1883 world tour legend is set to captivate audiences in Chicago.
The transcript reveals corrupt talks about fixing games in the 1919 World Series. Players Gandil Attell and others discuss odds, payments, and arrangements in hotel lobbies and train trips. Witnesses recount pressure, the size of bets, and claims of money sharing and game outcomes.
Local authorities allege the comptroller mismanaged funds causing a shortfall exceeding one million dollars in Austin Minnesota. Investigation focuses on company accounts and related transfers as auditors seek precise totals and responsible parties.
A fragmentary July dispatch notes British pressure for an early allied conference. The U S and British positions are blurred in the damaged text, with references to a note from London and responses not clearly stated.
The article discusses land value differences across the river separating the United States and Mexico. On the American side land near the city can reach $500 per acre, while Mexican land varies with river shifts. The text notes land losses and gains when the river alters, affecting ownership and value between the two nations.
Washington says a civil service examination will determine 7294 postmasterships by August 27. The commission announced that 2500 offices accumulated in the last two years will be filled by that time.
The house approved a measure by a 66 to 35 vote to raise the duty on citric acid from ten to twelve cents per pound. Mr. Losgworth argued California lemons faced unfair competition from Italy, urging protection.
Idaho Tonight and Thursday bring thunderstorms in the high mountains with cooler temperatures. Forecasters warn of scattered storms, brief downpours, and chilly nights across elevated regions as a weather system moves through.
A Chicago magistrate questions a neighbor dispute over ducks that continually quack. The case involves Ral M. and Kenjamin P. Rieter with a complaint about a nuisance caused by duck noises. The hearing was continued as the magistrate investigates the matter.
A brief dispatch from Chicago dated July 20 reports that Landis expressed support for soldiers. The note suggests his remarks focused on veterans and public duties, though the wording in the source is garbled.
In Bhares Pennsylvania on July 30 AP reports the death of premier businessman D Randsiph at an advanced age. The article notes his leadership in local industry and his longtime community involvement.
The readable fragments suggest a garbled line about cousins and seamen in a legal or descriptive context, but crucial names, places, or actions are unreadable. No clear event, date, or authoritative entity can be identified from the text provided.
A local athletic event in Nerfelk, Virginia scheduled for July 20 was postponed due to neove issues. Participation in the ceremony or game remains unclear as organizers defer until later today.
Washington reports an NIH style initiative following Prof J F Rock trip through Siam and Assam to import chaulmoegra seeds and plants. He expects to start cultivating the tree to secure a permanent oil supply for leprosy treatment.
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