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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1920
Page
16
Attorney General Hinck rules delegates to county conventions must file nomination papers like county office candidates and have names printed on the primary ballot. Black adds no filing fee is required for delegates since they serve without salary. no basis for a percentage fee exists.
Promoters signed with KM Chandler to build a 6000 capacity stadium at Brady park for Gordon McKay vs Mike ODiowd 11 round boxing bout in Pocatello on July fifth. The project expands seating with a permanent 2400, adds bleachers around the diamond, and includes press facilities and timbers designed for safety. Prelims expected 130 and main event at 400 with veteran officials considered for third man.
County clerk T C Barley reports dates for Bannock county elections. Primary set for August 3 to fit first Tuesday rule, general election on November 2. Robert O Jones explains 1919 laws conflict and 1920 amendment. Nomination papers due July 3.
Chicago June 9 AP Caswell of Anoka was elected national committee man for Minnesota, succeeding Senator Kellogg who did not seek re election. Caswell received fifteen votes while H B, N Nich as county attorney for Jackson county sought Townley of the Nonpartisan League and got nine.
A letter seeming to come from John W. Hart a Mormon church official from Rigby Idaho was introduced at a federal trade commission hearing in San Francisco. It supports theFTC claim that Utah Idaho Sugar Corp tried to force rivals from the market. The letter addressed to Mark Austin described operations of an independent sugar concern in Rigby and warned of summoning LDS leaders.
At the Idaho State Eagles closing session a two day convention in this city elected officers for the coming year led by Worthy President Charles H. Spear of Sandpoint and selecting Hailey to host the 1921 annual convention. Delegates and lodge members enjoyed a dancing party at Nagle hall last evening.
Local Kissel distributor JL D Foreman of the Intermountain Motor Corp. says good roads stimulate commerce. He argues that well connected communities see steady sales growth as motorists enjoy easier travel. Merchants should unite to back road measures, proving business rises consistently when roads improve.
Directors of the Snake River Valley Community club plan a major publicity campaign to attract settlers and industries to southern Idaho. With help from the Interior Department they will produce local and national motion pictures, establish Chicago and eastern offices, and seek federal irrigation funding. The effort targets towns from St Anthony to Buhl and aims to attract the very best settlers while barring unsuitable newcomers.
New York reports another sharp drop in bar silver with London quotations down 2 percent to 45 1/2 pence per ounce and at home prices easing to 81 cents an ounce. The move leaves silver just over half its February peak.
Des Moines golfer Ralph Rider beat Dr. L. H. Slocum of St. Louis seven up with five to play in the first round of the Trans Miss Golf Championship in Rock Island. No other championship class matches finished by noon.
Chicago June AP General Wood expected to win the pole in nominating speeches with Governor Lowden second Alabama the first on the rolls has decided not to yield to Lowden according to national committee man Sterrett Arizona the second states favors Wood and expected to yield for Governor Allen of Ravens Arkansas the third state to yield for Lowden by Representative Rodenberg of Tilinvis
Clarence Stogtin and Clifford Reed received prison terms at Boise. Stogtin faces from two to ten years for voluntary manslaughter related to his wife’s death, while Reed gets from one to fourteen years for rape. Odell is ordered nine months to three years for adultery, after pleading guilty. Sheriff Mabey to transport to Boise Penitentiary. Judge Baum delivered rulings and cautions for conduct in custody. Ralph Lahey was arraigned for rape and pled not guilty.
Dr. Ernest 5. Lindley, president of the University of Idaho since 1917, announced his acceptance of the chancellorship at the University of Kansas. He resigns Idaho duties, after earlier Denver talks with Kansas officials. Kansas University, with a 4000 student body and over 1 million dollars annual income, seeks a president-equivalent leader.
Washington and nearby regions report 61 903 total in Sagi naw Mich an increase of 11 893 or 22 6 percent. Chillicothe Mo records 6 535 up by 26 cents or 4 2 percent.
In San Francisco on June 9 AP reports the testimony of Mrs Maxine Dempsey former wife of Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion was barred at the draft evasion trial. Prosecution witnesses testified about property disputes tied to Dempsey and alleged support claims while defense highlighted unsettled litigation timing. Helen Goodrich testified Dempsey s wife once led a nightlife in Pasco Washington.
News from New York reports many reformers aiding police in the search for a nameless man who beat Lilian, the 12 year old daughter of a slum missionary, in a desperate struggle and fled. George B. Ellis, known as the Bowery Caruso, has helped over 5,000 down and outs to return to honest living. Millis bought a new suit and secured a job for the released prisoner placed in the Ellis home.
Washington June 9 AP Breckenridge Long third assistant secretary of state resigns and the resignation is accepted by President Wilson. Long retires to run for U S Senator from Missouri and leaves for St Louis to personally lead his campaign.
In Cincinnati June 9 AP a jury ruled for the defendant in the suit by Lee Magee former Cincinnati baseball player seeking 9500 for salary and bonuses on 1920 contract The trial featured cross examination of Magee about Hal Chase his 1918 relations Chase allegedly offered to fix games Magee denied confessing to crime or informing NL officials of any wrongdoing The verdict ends Magee's $9500 claim against the Chicago National League club
Newport June AP report says Resolute again beat Vanitie in the official try-outs for America's cup defense. The winging sloop chased Vanitie across a thirty-mile triangular course, winning by 59 seconds after time allowance.
Schenectady June 9 AP Eleven killed and twenty one injured when an express boxcar train crashed into a stalled New York Central passenger train two miles from Schenectady. Engineer Martin Doyle of Albany died at his post with a hand fast to the throttle after running by three signals.
The French public embraces American jazz dance music with encores three to four times, and prices for American dance music run three times higher in France. The American vice-consul at Nantes notes dancers in France are starving for American music and publishers are missing a big chance. The distinct rhythm and uniform tempo, first introduced by soldier bands, have sparked strong demand.
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