Torrid marks continue over mountain area
A blistering heat wave grips the Rocky Mountain states and Dakotas into the Plains. Utah and southern Idaho report record highs since July 13 with Salt Lake City averaging 98.7 degrees and a 105.3 degree peak last Friday as Boise marks a seventh straight day over 100. The heat has caused three Utah deaths and worsened drought conditions across rivers and irrigation reserves.
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Mercury Hits Century Mark Amid Heat Wave
The weatherman logged 95 degrees at noon and raised it by five more by 3 pm. Fifteen straight days above 90 with a peak 105 last Tuesday. Thunder rumblings Sunday hinted rain but it was a dry lightning show. Forecast remains hot with no relief in sight as Pocatellans note the unusual heat. Sunday high reached 98 with a cool start on Monday morning.
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Sell Property to Government Near Federal Building
W H Langrosse of Boise and United States district attorney inspected papers for the Eugene Sg property adjacent to the federal building north of town. Langrosse will close the sale if all documents satisfy his approval. The deal involves 915000 for a site to extend the post office, with architect Frank M Paradice Jr preparing plans. Leonard property lies beside the building.
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Leonard
Blazes Start Again In Yellowstone Park
Fire erupts anew in Yellowstone National Park at Basin Creek remote area, 25 miles from Lewis Lake camp, discovered yesterday. Rain spared most areas. crews to trench and patrol with 100 to 200 men for up to a month, weather permitting.
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Deer Creek fire roars across 16000 acres in Idaho Montana
Winds drive a large wildfire through Pend Oreille and Kootenai forests threatening livestock and possibly claiming a life. Other dispatches note Washington governor denying a request for a prisoner transfer, Oklahoma governor placing Red River bridge under martial law, and Chilean ex president Ibanez fleeing toward Argentina.
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Unsettled Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with little change in temperature. Rain chances exist across the region as a weather system moves in, bringing possible showers and cooler air. Local highs remain near seasonal norms with overnight lows dipping slightly.
Sun Dance Ends As Fort Hall and Bannock Creeks Gather
Special to The Pocatello Tribune reports Shoshone and Hannock Indians at Fort Hall and Bannock Creek conclude their sun dances at sundown after three days of ceremonies. Around sixty and twenty five dancers attend, with 4 am dawn hymns, prayers to the great spirit, and drum songs as elders interpret the rite linking Christian and native beliefs.
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Chile Bids Farewell to Deposed President Ibanez
Carlos Ibanez, in power since 1927, fled Santiago with a few allies after resigning amid three days of public unrest. Acting president Pedro Opazo will govern until elections, while a civilian cabinet forms as Ibanez departs by sea for an undisclosed destination.
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Baseball scores and standings from today’s games
Today’s results show American and National leagues with multiple matchups. Blending line scores, pitchers, and managers, the reports include a Lindbergh flight note and the evolving standings.
Silver Confab Sides with Idaho Utah Senators in Economics Talks
Borah and Smoot with Idaho and Utah mining leaders discussed stabilizing silver purchasing power. Borah planned to call Idaho miners back for afternoon talks while John Thomas joined Finance Committee discussions. Smoot said plans would go to President Hoover before public release as they view the issue as key to the economy.
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Zeppelin Over Arctic Circle
Graf Zeppelin flew above latitude 42 north and 43 east en route to Franz Josef Land. A wireless from the dirigible reached Zeppel works just before midnight as Dr Hugo Eckener planned contact today with the Russian icebreaker Malingin. The voyage began from Leningrad at 11:10 am Sunday with about six days in the Arctic to study winds and weather.
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Order Delays Sale Of KSEI Broadcasting Station
Court injunction stops the sale of the KSEI broadcasting station scheduled for today. Plaintiffs Charles A. Baldwin and Marinus Jensen filed the complaint. Jay Tiffany is named and was alleged to guarantee funds. Foreclosure actions prompted the injunction and bond posting by Prack H. Paradice Jr. and F. C. W. Ue Pinnuff.
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Tibbett Family Announces Separation in Hollywood
Grace Mackay Tibbett declares separation from husband Lawrence Tibbett, famed Metropolitan Opera and film star, saying that fame and family happiness are not consistent. The statement was released via Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios where he is under contract.
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Idaho Vegetables for Market Rise in 1930 Census
The 1930 federal census shows Idaho had 6 770 acres of market vegetables in the previous year, up from 1 853 acres in 1919, valued at 834 228 dollars. Bannock county listed 256 acres with value 37 625 dollars, including asparagus beans beets cabbage carrots cauliflower celery corn cucumbers lettuce onions parsnips peas radishes spinach tomatoes.
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Railroad Labor Leaders Meet in Washington
Officials from all organized railroad workers in the United States and Canada convened in Washington for a three day session. They will consider the railroads request for a 15 percent freight rate rise and discuss consolidation, pensions, and a move to a five day week or six hour day as a permanent relief for railroad unemployment.
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Commissioner Finds Asylum In Good Shape At Blackfoot
Commissioner of public welfare Lewis Williams said Idaho’s state asylum at Blackfoot is in excellent condition under Dr. Charles R. Lowe. He reported improved nourishment and care, noting butter production moved to a Blackfoot creamery and milk processing now yields three per cent milk from about 80 Holstein cows. Patients work only at light tasks under supervision, with women helping in berry picking and canning.
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Miners Strike Tensions Rise After Slaying at Rally
Pittsburgh July 27 A mine strike across western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio intensified with the killing of Edward Schneider a miner from Fleming Kentucky after a confrontation at a rally. Patrick T Fagan president of District No 5 United Mine Workers grappled with the assailant and shot him dead. Fagan was arrested following the incident and another man connected to the assailant was captured after threatening a taxi driver.
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Heat blamed on Japan current and warm seas by county resident
A reader in Santa Monica asserts extreme heat is caused by the Japanese gulf stream moving closer and warming the water, claiming the ocean opposes local conditions. He also notes ex-president Calles allowing silver to pay debts instead of gold and jokes about Mexico owning silver.
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