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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
1
The grand jury in Washington charges two enslavers with murder in the death of a youth following an adventure that sparked the case. The men face possible adjournment as the Senate approves measures and the budget debate continues.
Los Angeles June 6 AP Delegates at the General Federation of Women's Clubs meet to adopt resolutions denouncing bathing beauty contests and praising education home economics and natural resources. Mrs Thomas G Winter retiring president says federation will press film censorship and continues anti jazz drive while appealing for 65 dollars to finish Washington headquarters funds.
Four bandits rob a Main Street bank in Kansas City injuring and nearly killing a motorcycle officer who was guarding bank messengers. The tellers F J Lodde and cashier Charles G Haake lose 826 000 as the bank guards pursue the attackers, while the officer recovers from a gunshot wound.
The Reich today approved by a vote of 247 to 188 the coalition government of Chancellor Marx in favor of the Dawes report.
Ashington June 6 AP reports Preal Coolidge nominates Joseph 1 to be postmaster at Logan. The action awaits approval.
Ivin Nelson, 22, is in custody amid a police claim he is a prolific burglar. Officials say he confessed to about 1,500 robberies over eight years, with 25 committed since moving to Jon Angeles.
Five Republican senators on the oil committee filed a minority report dissenting from parts of the majority report by Senator Walsh. Senators Spear er Smoot Stanfield Cameron and Bursum fault the process and say they lacked adequate knowledge to review the majority findings. Walsh says he will ask the House to formally adopt the majority report.
Franklyn D. Roosevelt writes to delegates and alternates endorsing Smith. He cites broad independent appeal, government expertise, labor and business backing, and a tough record on law enforcement including strict enforcement of Prohibition and expanded state police funding.
Kansas City AP reports thousands of Shriners returning home after a golden jubilee pageant. James E. Chandler of Kansas City was inducted as imperial potentate and moved the 1925 convention in Los Angeles from May 26 28 to June 24 with El Malaikah temple’s approval. Polanna Dunkle eight burned on a parade float and died today.
A treaty to curb smuggling of liquor and narcotics across the Canadian border was signed in Washington by U.S. Secretary of State Hughes and Canadian Minister of Justice Ernest La Pointe after months of negotiations.
Paris reports a radical socialist coalition moves to cut government funds as part of a campaign to force President Millerand to resign. After multiple conferences, coalition leaders finalized the tactic to undermine the administration’s financial support.
Washington June 6 AP Secretary Mellon formally denied charges by Gaston B Means about his treasury department conduct before the senate Daugherty committee. The letter disputes Means account of urging whiskey withdrawal permits for Rex Sheldon in exchange for funds to aid the Republican national committee.
President Coolidge, delivering the Howard University commencement address, called the American Negro’s progress one of the marvels of modern history. He said the race’s future lies in its own hands and stressed the need for educated Blacks to work with their people for guidance and leadership. He cautioned that racism will not vanish quickly but can be reduced through self-help and worthy leadership.
Walter E. Langley was arrested in Portland on a motor vehicle theft charge connected to a crime in Soda Springs Idaho. Dewey Skinner reported his Ford was stolen after a ride request and assault near Conda on October 25. A wardel of Langley will be taken to Soda Springs for identification, while FB A. Weatherford faces arrest in Preston for a separate May 27 theft of Ezra Foss’s sedan in Brigham City and subsequent return.
Members of the Idaho Title Men’s association gather in Pocatello for their annual convention. Registration proceeds as the two day meeting begins with a public session at 2 PM Saturday featuring Wy K Jones of Denver and Evers of Voentello. A social banquet closes the visit.
Cleveland AP reports vice presidential nomination seems settled with former Illinois Governor Lowden likely to be acceptable to President Coolidge. Convention managers aim to adjourn by next Thursday night and draft the platform, with Senator McKinley of Illinois named credentials chairman as part of pre-convention plans.
The Republican National Committee seated four Arkansas defectors led by H. L. Remmel after rejecting Scipio A. Jones' bolting delegation. Texas contenders led by E. R. Green challenged R. B. Creager, citing legal and color-line issues. A Georgia settlement seated Felton and Richardson with one vote each, recognizing Richardson as district chairman.
Reports say breweries in Berlin and Dera Syne are closed as Browery Workers strike for higher wages. The stoppage affects Dera 6 and nearby towns, causing local shortages of beer. Authorities monitor the situation as protests unfold.
The Prohibition party held its national convention in Columbus Ohio on June 6 1924 voting to continue campaigning and nominate candidates. Oliver W Stewart resigned as New York delegate while Robert H Patton Illinois national committeeman withdrew from further proceedings. The platform urged entry into the court of international justice and kept a strong line against alcohol with limited discussion on tobacco.
Chicago reports reveal Nath an Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb, wealthy students, plotted for months to kidnap for ransom and kill for thrill. State's Attorney Crowe released grand jury indictments on twenty six counts detailing the ransom plan, murder method, and procedural steps from the crime in May.
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