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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1920
Page
4
The Attorney General ruled delegates to county conventions must file nomination papers like county office candidates and have names printed on the primary ballot. No filing fee is required for delegates since they serve without salary, and no percentage-based fee applies.
Promoters sign contract with EK M Chandler to build a 6000 capacity stadium at Brady park in Pocatello for the Gordon McKay Mike Oliend boxing match on July fifth. The current grandstand remains the nucleus with two new bleachers on each side and ringside seats between home plate and the pitcher’s box. Frank H Paradine Jr drew plans for a rigid safe structure. Permanent seating will total about 2500 with 1500 extra capacity. Prelims start around 1:30 and main bout at an announced time. Several veteran officials are considered for the third man in the ring. Press facilities are being set up for today’s events.
County Clerk RR C Earley transmits Robert O Jones secretary of state statement clarifying primary elections fall on the first Tuesday in August and the general election on the first Tuesday in November. The notice warns of inconsistencies between 1919 session laws and amended statutes. It notes filing deadline for nomination papers is July 3.
A letter said to be from John W. Hart Mormon church official in Rigby Idaho was introduced at a federal trade commission hearing. It supported claims that the Utah Idaho Sugar Corporation sought to force competitors out of business by pressuring leaders of the L D and into the office to hear about the independent Rigby sugar concern.
The Idaho State Aerie of Eagles, meeting in a two day convention in this city, elected Charles H. Spear of Sandpoint as Worthy President C J Coughlin of Idaho Falls as Worthy Vice President Geo W Maynard of Boise as Worthy Chaplin Bert Brokate of Pocatello as Inside Guard Mr Wicliam of Jerome as Outside Guard Leon Cohn of Hailey as Secretary Vance Bigler of Malad as Treasurer Costello of Sandpoint as Junior Past Worthy President T F Chapman of Mackay as Trustee The convention selected Haley for next year and delegates and invited friends enjoyed a dancing party at Eagle hall.
N D Foreman of the Intermountain Motor Corp Kissel distributor says good roads are the top sales stimulus. In every community, well connected roads boost motoring and merchant sales, while poor roads hinder business and prompt action to support good roads measures locally.
The Snake River Valley Community club met at Paul and elected officers to lead a broad promotion campaign. They plan to produce motion pictures of the valley via the Interior Department to attract settlers and industries, with estimates of wide showings, an office in Chicago, and efforts to recruit suitable settlers while urging irrigation funding and federal support.
Bar silver fell further abroad and in New York on June 9 with the London quotation down 2 percent from yesterday’s drop of about sixpence to 45 1/2 pence per ounce. The local price stood at 81 cents, about three cents below the February high.
Rock Island Iowa June 8 AP Ralph Rider of Des Moines defeated Dr L H Slocum of St Louis seven up and five to play in the first round for the Trans Mississppi Golf Association championship today No other pairs in the championship class had completed the course by noon This rewrite preserves the key names and outcome with concise reporting.
District Judge O R Baum pronounced three state prison sentences this afternoon for Stoglin found guilty of voluntary manslaughter Rose pled guilty to rape and Odell guilty of adultery. Odell claimed innocence but accepted the verdict and asked for leniency. Ralph Lahey entered not guilty to rape after arraignment.
Dr. Ernest S. Lindley, president of the University of Idaho since 1917, resigns to become chancellor of the University of Kansas. He announced his decision after meetings in Denver with Kansas officials and Idaho faculty, praising Idaho while predicting a prosperous coming year.
AP dispatch notes June 9 figures from Wash gon showing Sagi naw Mich population 61,903, up 11,894 or 32.6 percent. Chilicéthe Me records 6,686 residents, up 260 or 4.2 percent.
San Francisco June AP testimony from Mrs Maxine Dempsey former wife of Jack Dempsey worlds heavyweight champion was excluded at his draft evasion trial. Prosecution witnesses testified about property held with Dempsey relative to support claims while defense noted litigation dates follow Dempsey questionnaire. Helen Goodrich testified Dempsey's wife once engaged in nightlife activities.
Scores of reformers aided police in searching for the only man who failed to reform after being befriended by George B Bilis known as the Bowery Caruso. Lilian a 12 year old slum missionary's daughter suffered serious injuries in a struggle with the unnamed man who fled after beating her. Bilis had secured a new suit and a job for the man recently released from prison and welcomed into his home.
Washington June 9 AP Breckenridge Long third assistant secretary of state has been accepted by President Wilson. Long retires to wage a campaign for the U S Senate seat from Missouri and has left for St Louis to personally direct his bid.
A verdict for the Chicago National League was returned in the case of Lee Magee, Cincinnati baseball player, seeking 9500 in salary and possible bonuses for 1920. Cross examination focused on Hal Chase and alleged game fixing. Magee denied confessing crimes against baseball and disputed prior statements by Veeck and Hedler.
Newport June 8 Resolute defeated Vanitie in the official America’s cup defense trials covering a 30 mile triangular course. The winging sloop pulled ahead through time allowance and finished 59 seconds ahead of Vanitie.
Eleven killed and twenty one injured when a Michigan Central express crashed into a stopped New York Central passenger train near Schenectady. Engineer Martin Doyle of Albany died at his post with one hand on the throttle on his 50th birthday after allegedly running three signals.
French dancers crave American jazz dance music and encore selections three or four times. American music commands prices triple those at home. The American vice consul at Nantes notes dancers are starved for American tunes and publishers miss a golden chance. The lively rhythm and steady tempo from soldier bands drive the demand.
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