27 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1927
Page
1
Report details fighting involving Sandino era irregulars, American marines, and Nicara guan constabulary near San Fernando, miles from Ocotal, with casualties among Marines and constabulary. Separate notes mention a wedding disruption, a heart attack at a theater, and various political and social items.
Republican and Democratic leaders in the Ways and Means Committee dispute both the amount and method of tax cuts. Green of Iowa and Lippsirmas of Texas call for income tax relief with limits, Garner favors repealing nuisance and auto taxes. They discuss surplus projections and impacts of estate and corporate tax cuts in a Nation’s Business article.
W M Phillips former warden of a Dodge county prison camp was jailed in Macon Georgia on charges he aided after the fact in the killing of W T Andrews and shooting of his wife near Milan Georgia two Negro suspects are jailed Phillips is accused because the pistol used by suspect Wilbur Galloway belonged to Phillips and Galloway shaved with Phillips razor after the crime Phillips supervised highway work near Milan and had employed Galloway as a laborer. no motive given for the alleged link to the attack on the Alamo couple en route to Perry Florida.
Governor Alvan T. Fuller paid a second unannounced visit to the Massachusetts state prison where Sacco and Vanzetti await his ruling. Prison officials declined to say how long the visit lasted or whom he spoke with as the condemned men continued a hunger strike and Vanzetti drank coffee at breakfast.
In El Paso on July 27, private first class Robert E. Griffin of Troop E Seventh Cavalry was killed when a low flying plane struck him as he rode a horse during maneuvers near Fort Bliss. Cadet E P Rose, the pilot, said he hit bumpy air and the plane dropped lower.
Charles Miller who surrendered in Spokane on Saturday said he wished to be sent to the penitentiary to escape victims of his deals. Police decided Tuesday to send him to Eastern Washington hospital for the insane after failing to substantiate bigamy or fraud claims.
An unconfirmed report from Ahmedabad and Bombay says 1000 people died as a reservoir in Baroda State broke its banks, flooding 15 square miles and surrounding villages. Communications between Bombay and Baroda are cut off.
Frederick A. Sterling was installed as the first American minister to the Irish Free State in a full ceremonial. He arrived at Phoenix Park amid cavalry and greeted by a large crowd, presented credentials to Governor‑General Healy, and met President Cosgrave and the Free State council.
Detroit Tigers win the third game of the series 3 to 1 over the Philadelphia Athletics. Lou Gehrig hits his 33rd homer for the Yankees as they extend their win streak over the Browns to 14. The Reds fall to the Boston Braves 7 to 2 in Cincinnati as Aldridge edges Vance 2 to 1 in Pittsburgh.
A Chicago taxpayer, J Kentner Elliott, filed in circuit court to stop the proposed Dempsey Tunney world heavyweight title bout at Soldier Field. He alleges the match is improper based on Dempsey's record and seeks court action to prevent the holding.
Lou Gehrig tied Babe Ruth for the season home run lead by hitting his 33rd homer with Ruth on base in the sixth inning against the Browns. Ballou pitched for St. Louis as the Yankees won the game.
Rochester scientists unveil a combined motion picture camera and microscope to record bacterial growth in minutes. Dr. Stanhope Bayne Jones and Clifford M. Tuttle demonstrate a method showing bacteria and rotifers at magnifications up to 2000 times, promising affordable, continuous observation for research and teaching.
Senator Edwards of New Jersey said at least 30 senators were ready to support any wise modification of the Volstead law. He spoke after denouncing the police pursuit killing of a Washington fire department lieutenant by a rum car, claiming as many hijackers among law enforcement as among criminals.
Six alleged errors in the Birger trial are raised in a motion for a new trial in circuit court. Charles Birger and two others were convicted for the murder of Mayor Joe Adams of West City. Ray Hyland, sentenced to life, will accept punishment without appeal.
Los Angeles reports say evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson refuses to speak to her mother Minnie Kennedy after a dispute over temple leadership. Kennedy, recently ousted as business manager, sobbed that Aimee will not even confer, and the peace dove metaphor was dismissed by the family.
Mrs. Madelie Fielder hires Seattle criminologist Luke May to probe her sister Violet Payne's death after an alleged gin party on the Muriel yacht. She seeks to halt the burial pending investigation, noting May’s past as a Pocatello resident and Revelare International Secret Service founder.
New York workers breathed easier as the subway strike was called off after talks led by Mayor Walker and union and company officials. James H. Coleman hailed the settlement as a union victory, while James L. Quackenbush denied any recognition agreement, amid ongoing dispute and a bomb found in a Manhattan subway tunnel.
Col Charles A Lindbergh completes New England leg of air tour and heads toward Albany New York expected at 2 PM with a reception parade and public meeting planned at Lincoln Park. He will inspect Albany's proposed new airport site and speak at a Hanover I event tonight before moving on to Schenectady and Syracuse.
A society note records the marriage of Lena Wilson to James A Stillman in a formal ceremony. The bride is identified by her married name and former maiden name, indicating a recent change in social status.
American marines and native constabulary awaited orders after an ambush attempt on a marine convoy near San Fernando. Several were wounded. Sandino’s irregulars fled with casualties. Air support was expected in future operations, following the Ocotal battle where 300 followers were killed and one marine died.
Summary of scores from Washington Chicago New York St Louis Detroit Philadelphia and Brooklyn Pittsburgh with rain delays and postponed games. Includes first and second Boston Cincinnati doubleheader results and aTopeka note about a license cancellation for Yelloway interstate Dustine by the Public Utilities Commission.
Queen Marie, recovering from King Ferdinand’s death, plans another private U S trip after mourning ends. She hopes to attend a national political convention if possible, visit more people, and perhaps write a book about her impressions of the United States.
Queen Marie, at Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, pleads with Americans not to forget her sorrows after the death of King Ferdinand. She defends herself against critics who call her ambitious, says death has torn her heart and left her a lonely widow.
Marion county grand jury focused on graft and corruption in Indiana politics as D C Stephenson's black boxes are opened. Senator Fred M Duckerman testified and investigators continue examining documents and witness testimony from multiple grand juries. Emily W Johnson delivered another batch of files as the inquiry extends.
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