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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
1
June 12 AP reports Senator Borah indicates he will align with Republicans and supports the 18th Amendment while warning Harding’s world court plan could be a campaign issue. He cites domestic problems such as railroad, coal distribution, and marketing as urgent and expects to run for re election in Idaho seeking party endorsement.
San Francisco June 12 AP reports the Pacific coast has a shortage of 809 60 homes and a total shortage of 1 600 000 buildings including homes and business structures. Fred C Todt of Pacific States Electric cites a five year need of 25 percent above normal growth to meet demand amid high costs.
In Grayland Michigan on June 12 three men died when the Cannonball collided with a freight train after a misplaced switch sent the Cannonball onto the wrong track. The dead are engineer Frank Argos and rider Frank Flack from the Cannonball and brakeman Bernard Conklin from the freight. At least three others were believed buried in the wreck.
In Salem Oregon Walter H Lilly a Sacramento businessman and former 148th Oregon artillery member collected on a bet with George A White adjutant general of Oregon. White had predicted the Argonne battle would finish within ten days while Oregon gunners fought Moussy. Lilly won the wager for the best dinner in Oregon when they returned home.
Denver reports that Father Walter A. Grace, a well known priest, is indicted by a federal grand jury in Pueblo on three counts forgery conspiracy and illegal transportation of liquor He remains a priest per Bishop J Henry Tihen The case involves 15 barrels of whiskey allegedly obtained through fraud and shipped to Denver for transport to various locations The grand jury also charged former Prohibition agents and others for false reports in the case
Sioux City reports during a Vermilion event on June 12 that 160 male students staged a pajama parade at the University of South Dakota. University officials refused to grant degrees to two prominent seniors, Guesse Conwell and Arthur Schanche, amid reports of entry into a women’s dormitory after midnight and alleged misused apparel.
Rogers Hornsby, last season’s National League champion hitter, says he will not contest the divorce filed by Mrs. Hornsby. He has appeared in court with a general denial, allowing the case to proceed in the current term.
Robbers released C. Robison, president of the Farmers' Bank of Plains, Mont., locking him in the vault when the bank opened. Loot estimated at 3000 to 5000 dollars reportedly escaped with the robbers. Robison was believed safe but confined in the vault early afternoon.
In San Francisco on June 12 AP reports N Y Yu jailed for possessing a Chinese lottery ticket. He faced a $10 fine or five days, chose jail, arguing the company paid $3 a day for time served, while work paid only $1.50, a logic accepted by Police Judge McAfee.
Thirteen lives lost as typhoon devastates Samar causing 95 percent of houses to fall in severe towns. Thousands homeless face famine subsisting on coconuts and palm leaves. Sanar boats sunk. Albay reports 500 houses down and twenty miles of road underwater. aid urged from calamity fund with $1000 proposed for rice.
Washington June 12 AP Sixteen teen cases remained undecided as the Supreme Court adjourned for summer. Several motions were carried over to October 1. Awaiting action are California and Washington alien land laws challenges, Massachusetts taxability of trusts, Bitter Creek irrigation disputes, federal forest reserve funds use, Kings County Washington vs Seattle district, North Dakota flood damages suit, North Dakota grain grading act, and Texas bid to block Eastern Texas railroad dismantling.
The White House announced President Harding approves the proposed trial trip of the shipping board liner Leviathan. He favors expert recommendations over political concerns, noting officials from the shipping board deem a trial voyage necessary and recommended funding in the reconditioning contract.
Springfield Illinois June 12 Wet forces in the Illinois legislature win first session victory by moving the O Grady repeater from the speaker s table to second reading. The bill repeals all state prohibition nets subject to a popular referendum, but the net victory implies the bill will die on second reading.
Deregated flood damage clusters across Arkansas City Winfield and Kaw City Oklahoma with martial law in Arkansas City and thousands homeless. Reports cite property losses in the millions and crops ruined while areas like Whitewater see severe inundation and river flooding recede slowly.
Reports from Lincoln Nebraska indicate river flooding and swollen creeks due to recent heavy rains. Rail traffic faced delays as the Chicago and Northwestern line reported washouts between Beatrice Clend and Alma while other lines near Rock Island and along the Regul a river reported flood trouble.
On June 12 AP reports the United States public service refused a permit for the defense to sail a French freighter France with two litres of wine as a ration, despite prior naval regulations set to become effective June 10.
Thomas Miller Edison will take a job at the Edison plant after receiving a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Thomas A Edison notes his son is a mathematician and physicist, but jokes that if his math is too advanced he may be useless at the firm.
Reports from Belgrade say Bulgaria faces widespread peasant uprisings as 10,000 fighters are surrounded near Plevna. Troops mobilize reserve officers and youth while ex-premier Stamboulisky remains at large. Rebels led by Alexander Boteff and Nedelka Antihansoff threaten government forces.
Mr Love discusses sugar supply and prices noting a larger output and sales rise, rejects blame on manufacturers, and argues against foreign dependence. He condemns boycott talk as un-American while supporting measured efforts to curb hoarding and meet actual needs.
Dr. George Harding praised as the president's father describes a simple diet of rye bread and oatmeal as the secret to good health. He reflects on his son’s rise and shares memories of life on a Bloomingrove farm. The president receives a money gift and congratulatory messages pour in from across the country.
Des Moines Iowa June 12 The Iowa Anti Saloon League places all resources money and men at the disposal of Superintendent Anderson of the New York league to help enforce the United States constitution in New York City and state The move comes after a conference criticizing Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan and pledges support for Anderson with backing from thousands of Iowa prohibition supporters.
A Livingston air crash injures L. J. Molumby Major J. E. Lane James A. Johnson Jr and Earl Vance. The seven passenger plane carrying tickets for the Dempsey Gibbons fight failed to clear a telephone wire and crashed from about 25 feet. Lane suffers crushed chest and broken ribs. Johnson's left forearm and possible internal injuries.
Portland marks the start of its annual Rose Festival with the dedication of the Old Oregon Trail Portland section and the arrival of Queen Lucy Lee and her court. The rose show was to open later at the municipal auditorium as large crowds gathered.
Salem Oregon June 12 AP Captain J D Wetherell 75 under sentence to two years for bigamy was freed for a month to help finish a mining deal in British Columbia to save his family from destitution. He must return July 12 and acts as a paroled trust though not technically paroled. Benny N Benson elected president of the Atana synod.
Eight foreigners freed from the Psot zuku mountain stronghold include four Americans Major Pinger Leon Friedman John Powell and Lee Salmon British locals Fred Elias Reginald Rowlatt one Frenchman Mile Gensburger and one Italian G. D. Musso. Bandits had demanded enrollment in the regular army and relieved pressure as diplomatic efforts continued for remaining captives. Negotiations proceed with Chinese authorities and international intermediaries watching closely.
Chicago June 12 AP Hazards of employment for ten maintenance of way classes are cited as the union seeks wage increases from 8 to 15 cents an hour effective February 15. Union leaders say a living wage is needed to provide for families and basic welfare, appealing to the board to set just and reasonable pay.
Miss Helen Paulding of Silverton Oregon wins the northwest gum chewing title in a Silverton high school initiation event. She chewed 43 sticks at one session and finished a half gum stick behind rival Miss Bernice, who led the contest.
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