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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
1
Defenders fielded strong but Burton faded as Shamrocks challenged. American aboard Sham rock improved its pace but could not overtake the leader.
Sandy Hook New Jersey July 21 The American defender Resolute won against Shamrock IV in their America's Cup series by her time allowance and without a second move.
In Sandy Hook on July 21, the American defender Resolute led early and held the lead most of the 30 mile windward leg. Shamrock IV closed to within a few boat lengths, but Resolute secured victory with a seven minute one second time allowance and a 18 second net edge, forcing Shamrock to win two straight to lift the cup.
Aboard Steam Yacht Victoria Shamrock's victory drew over a hundred congratulatory messages by cable wireless and telegraph from around the world. One came from William Ferguson Masely premier of New Zealand praising British tenacity and success as a reward.
An official Bolshevik wireless message received in London accuses retreating Polish forces of conducting pogroms and burning villages in the Kiev district. The report says 26 Jews were killed in Potowisze and notes Jewish organizations in Warsaw forming a defense council to aid the Polish authorities.
New dispatches from Adrianople report Greek and Turkish forces exchanging fire since July 19 with infantry joining after initial artillery and machine gun attacks. The Turkish war office says civilians have been evacuated and fighting continues. A Bulgarian plane was shot down near Adrianople while aiding Colonel Batar Tavar. no confirmation of Bulgar forces attacking the Greeks.
At Naval Air Station Rockaway New York July 21 the blimp C-10 developed a gas leak while observing international yacht races. Commander Lieut A W Evans gained 3000 feet then sank nose first into Jamaica Bay as crew and five newsmen escaped with minor drenched gear. The airship drifted ashore without injuries.
Tobacco workers revolted in Madrid declining to labor in shops where syndicalists are employed. Police intervened as the government threatened to close factories if disorders continue.
Constantinople July 21 AP Turkey has decided to sign the peace treaty. An official dispatch announced today that the vanguard of the Greek army had entered Adrianople.
Lincoln July 21 AP The prohibition party opens its convention amid uncertain hopes for a ticket with no Bryan or Sunday on offer. Delegates hear praise of their party and accusation that Democrats and Republicans only fight. Henry Ford is among names mentioned while Bryan appears unlikely to accept. Virgil Hinshaw opens with noncommittal remarks as Aaron Watkins urges a strong ticket. About 200 delegates and 300 visitors attend as committees begin work.
Crookston Minnesota July 21 William Jennings Bryan is en route to a Minnesota resort for a brief vacation and declined to comment on the Prohibition party convention at Lincoln. Marie Krehem of Long Beach California becomes the first woman named permanent chairman of a national convention. W G Calderwood presents a resolution urging unanimous nomination of Bryan despite rumors he will not accept. Unanimous choice of officers includes James Mason NE, BE L G Hohenthal CT, Minnett Murphy IA, Calderwood MN, Neal Dow Cramer NY, Lacey Page Gaston IL.
The Democratic national committee elected George White, a former Ohio congressman and Cox aide, as chairman succeeding Chase and Cummings. Governor Cox plans Western and Eastern tours with Franklin D Roosevelt handling western duties, while George Kite becomes party chief to coordinate headquarters and finances.
Dublin calls a general strike to pressure U S authorities for the release of James Larkin, Transport Workers Union head jailed in New York for criminal anarchy. Sinn Fein and British labor circles discuss Irish settlement while Home Rule bills face shelving.
Major General Strickland prohibits meetings assemblies and processions within three miles of Cork general post office. In Dublin a demonstration to gain James Barkin's release from American prison draws limited turnout. police guard the American consulate with no incidents.
Cleveland July 21 Police Chief F W Smith found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Levine in common pleas court for failing to open all police records to reporters for the Cleveland News. A $100 fine was imposed but enforcement was stayed until the case is disposed of on the merits. Smith claimed he had ordered subordinates not to give interviews to the paper because of alleged distortion.
Columbus Ohio July 21 AP Members of the Republican national committee executive committee arrived to discuss campaign plans before departing to Marion for Senator Warren G Harding to be notified of his presidential nomination. The committee planned to meet after the notification committee chaired by T Coleman Dupont of Delaware. Many Republicans from across the nation prepared to attend the Marion ceremonies and the arrival of the nomination speech is expected to stress foreign policy and the league of nations to unite the party line.
Edward Dilworth Woolley, born in Nauvoo Illinois, died at his Kanah Utah home aged 75. He crossed the plains as a child with an early party of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints members.
Chicago July 21 AP The rail labor board's 600 million dollar wage award sparked mixed views among union leaders as conservatives favor accepting the ruling. Big four brotherhoods largely back acceptance though some workers report smaller gains. The board refused to reopen the case, citing the transportation act and warning a rehearing would reopen the issue.
Belvidere Illinois July 21. Kishwaukee lodge Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen votes to reject the federal wage award and uphold original demands. The five member committee reported to reopen the case to the full executive committee, which adjourned to report to the represented organizations.
Duluth residents and workers faced a carmen strike that stopped street railway service. Carmen workers demand a 20 percent wage increase, while the company says it cannot meet the raise under the five cent fare.
J B A Morrow of the national coal association warns mine operators that failing to meet fuel needs could lead to continuous government control. He urges higher production and ICC cooperation, cites a 5 million ton Northwest shortfall and shortages in New England and New York, and supports ICC car allocation priorities.
Yakima Washington July 21 AP Washington members of the Nonpartisan league in convention here have nominated a ticket for the common election Robert Bridges formerly a Seattle port commissioner was nominated for governor
Edwin R. Bergdoll, brother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, surrendered at Governor's Island with two others in a draft evasion indictment. Judge James Romig, also under indictment, accompanied Bergdoll along with his half brother Charles Braum. They entered the judge advocate's office and were taken into custody following the surrender.
Alliance Nebraska July 21 Mrs Wm Sherlock 55 wife of a prominent pioneer farmer ended her life by pouring kerosene on her clothing and setting it on fire. She suffered mental distress over two sons serving overseas with the American army. both boys have returned.
Delegates at Idaho Falls met to form a third party likely named Farmer-Labor, planning petitions to file candidates for the coming election. The proposed ticket includes Orson W. Hudman for State Senator and J K Crane for Representative, with offices for county officials and several open posts.
Hammonton N J July 21 AP Billy Dansey the kidnapped boy linked to a 1919 murder vanished Oct 5 1919 and believed killed has been found in Cleveland via a long distance call to Charles White who faces charges in the slaying Walter Griffin reported to White went to Ohio to locate the boy Bones of a small child found near the disappearance site in 1915 were hurriedly identified as Billy's
In Nelleville Illinois on July 21 AP reports more than 2000 coal miners idle in southern Illinois due to an unauthorized strike by day laborers timbermen and pump men who earn about 5.50 dollars daily. They demand a wage increase.
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