This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1920
Page
12
Chicago hosts a party convention as the nation eyes the process with keen interest. Mayor Thompson’s alleged treachery over Lowden’s campaign expenses draws criticism while leaders emphasize unity and a fair ballot. The convention is described as harmonious with broad American sentiment as the next president is named.
A patriotic meditation on the American flag from war days to peace, praising Old Glory as a symbol of victory and liberty. It urges reverence, recalls Civil War maxims about defending the flag, and calls readers to observe Flag Day with dedicated ceremony and national loyalty.
The article asserts that Coetie will struggle to justify alleged executive sessions and investigative actions, while noting plans to chlorinate at Olympia and a feud linked to a Chinese gambling raid, with officials facing pressure over handling and motives.
The National Bank of Idaho opens to the public with capital and surplus of 240000 backed by city business leaders. Located at West Center and South Main in the former First Savings Bank building, the bank features oak fixtures and leather seating. Officers include President ID W Standrod, Vice Presidents W H Watson T D Jones and Thos F Terrell, Assistant Cashiers H E Wasley and J G Berryman, Directors W Standrod W H Watson TD Jones H A Collins J C Weeter I L Evans.
Tomorrow morning fourteen men of Troop B 1st Idaho Cavalry under Captain Louis Gallet will depart for Ft. Russell to take part in a two week national guard encampment. The Pocatello unit joins Troop A American Falls for maneuvers and new fall equipment, including rifles and ammunition, has been issued. Departing are Captain Louis Gallet and fifteen other named soldiers.
Mr and Mrs David Brinson of 211 North Lincoln mark fifty years of marriage. Married June 12, 1876 at Winterset Iowa they settled in Colorado and moved to Pocatello in 1887. Children include R L Sheppard, Will Brinson, and George Brinson. Brinson carpentry and planing mill work highlight their long city residence. The Tribune joins friends in congratulating this pioneer couple.
Paris and Stockholm report that Sweden will hold 25 million Spanish crowns in gold sent by the Soviet government in a Stockholm bank under government control. Paris newspapers note the Swedish authorities are overseeing the transaction.
London June 18 AP says Bolsheviks press Polish lines north and south of Kiev on the Dneiper to sever railway communication with the city, per Moscow's Friday official statement.
A Pocatello meeting of the Idaho State Automobile Association elected a Bannock County committee led by KB Wrady. J. T. Young presided as H. W. L. Niemeyer outlined aims including marking highways, free maps, legal help, and promoting Idaho motor tourism with dues set at 12 dollars annually.
U S Bureau of Markets reports cattle receipts 2000 with gains across categories. Cattle and stockers show 50c to 2.00 higher, best cows and fat heifers up to 1.00, hogs 10 to 25c higher with tops at 15.35, pigs and light weights up 60c to 75c, sheep and lambs mostly higher with spring lambs up to 1.00 and lambs 1.00 to 2.00 higher.
Chicago spot prices for corn No 2 mix 1.88 and No 3 yellow 1.82 while oats No 2 white 1.16 and No 3 white 1.12. rye and barley at 1.509 1.60 and other grains. pork and lard quotes listed. New York mercantile paper 7 percent with heavy exchange. sterling 60 day bills 3.38 and other bills at 3.87 3.92. various foreign currencies quoted with bids and cables. Montreal exchange at 12 percent discount.
Final prices for Liberty bonds quoted in New York on June 12 include 3s at 2.00, and various 4s and 4s series with figures such as first 4s 85.70, second 4s 84.54, first 4s 85.64, second 4s 688.380, third 4s 88.74, fourth 4s 8346, and Victory 4s and 4% at 85.60 and 96.52 respectively.
June 12 Bancroft Idaho At a meeting of water users in this district an irrigation company was formed with stock subscriptions totaling 159000 dollars. The move aims to rehabilitate and improve the water system. Mayor Fred R. Reed of Boise spoke as executive secretary of the Idaho Reclamation association outlining its western irrigation program. Charles Watson of Soda Springs spent the day in the city.
Tawiston Idaho June 12 A special train will run from Southern Idaho to Lewiston to bring delegates to the Democratic state convention in Lewiston June 16 to elect national delegates in San Francisco. The gathering is expected to draw large northern and southern delegations and may serve as a forum for state office candidacies and party strategy. There is talk of a contest for national committeeman between eo Senator Dubois and Robert Rider of Coeur dAlene with Duboin reportedly running. State Senator Nate Pettibone of Idaho County seeks the governors nomination and northern supporters will bolster his bid. President Wilson may send a direct message to the convention through Senator Nugent, as presidential candidate sentiment shifts toward Vice President Marshall while the delegation remains uninstructed. Lewiston stages elaborate preparations and State Chairman Jerome Day will arrive shortly to finalize plans.
At Montreal's AFL gathering, Samuel Gompers and Matthew Woll present labor's report condemning the Republican platform as labor's enemies. The council orders submitting labor's demands to the Democratic convention in identical form. A separate resolution calls for a congressional inquiry into alleged outrages against West Virginia coal workers.
Pocatello students of Edward Cox will assist in the musical program at the Orpheum theatre in Blackfoot on Wednesday June 16. The lineup includes Merrill Baird Mamie Daird Crales Biard Clifford Ettell Phirley Marshall Cathryn Capen Flin Nelisen and George Turner presenting instrumental and vocal selections.
Howard Archibald son of Mr and Mrs C M Archibald returns Thursday from Hoodler Colorado where he studies at University of Colorado and will spend the summer vacation at home with his parents.
The Navy recruiting office formerly on South Main street has relocated to the second floor above the Palm cafe in the old PF building at the southwest corner of Main and Center streets.
Mrs Clara R Johnson and Col D W Wood of Washington DC attended a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Alex Campbell in Pocatello. Wood, a Chicago convention delegate and Ohio gubernatorial candidate, aims to restore light wines and beer and wins support from the Reporters Association of Pocatello. He departed for Chicago Wednesday.
The Pocatello lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America plans a week of events starting July 5 with a major celebration. Bernardi Amusement Company, praised as top in its field, will supply 25 railroad cars of equipment and entertainment featuring a midget family, two brass bands, and wild animal acts, currently touring Cheyenne.
Frank V. Miller condemned in district court to one to fourteen years in the state penitentiary for grand larceny. Judge O R Baum imposed the sentence. Miller did not depart for Boise as announced. he filed an appeal to the supreme court through attorney William Edens and posted a $1500 bond, then was released and went to his ranch west of the city.
Antone Defuentes and Toivo Niskals, both fourteen, were picked up Friday by county deputies in Rockland California and are detained in the county jail awaiting California officers.
A Western Union message was delivered Friday at the police station addressed to Edward Pillars, but all readable details were not provided in the fragment. The note suggests a missing man inquiry or trace request connected to Pillars. Further text would clarify the purpose and outcome.
Efforts to locate the man have futile. Pillars is said to be a cop and anyone knowing of his whereabouts should notify Chief of Police L. A. Lebrbas.
Shaffer's Athletics, a local colored baseball team, will face Bancroft on Sunday afternoon. Fot ball Manager and Menaré expresses confidence that the team will bring home the bacon in tomorrow's game.
The state convention of the Christian Board of Missions will be held at Gooding from June sixth to the eighth. A large delegation from Pocatello is expected to attend the gathering.
Announcement states the common stock of the Gove Car company will be withdrawn from the market after June 15. The Gove plant near the city is nearing completion and Mr. Gove reports strong progress as preparations for opening the plant continue for a near future launch.
H. J. McLaughlin of 145 South Garfield avenue leaves for Cuba to join a Cuban Sugar company. En route he will stop in Urbana Illinois to attend the graduation of his son George from the electrical engineering program at the University of Illinois.
Oo. P. Barber and John M. O'Brien departed late this afternoon by auto for Camas where they plan a Sunday fishing trip.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs BR D Wilson died Thursday evening at the family home in Inkem. The funeral was held in Inkem this afternoon under the direction of the Schumaker and Mali company.
Chicago June 13 trading was unusually active in cats with opening prices up fractions. July bids ranged around 1.06 to 1.07, while corn opened higher before slipping. July at 1.74 to 1.75, September 1.63 to 1.64. Provisions dragged after initial gains.
Newport June 13 AP Work to replace Resolute's topmast continued early today just before the finish of yesterday's race. The yacht was expected to be ready for the seventh race today in defense of the Americas Cup against Vanitie in the elimination series. E. A. Reed, a Boise businessman, is visiting the city.
For sale a steel windmill with a 12 percent wheel and a 30 foot tower located at 601 No Harrison. Contact the seller for details and price.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.