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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1920
Page
5
The Internal Revenue collects announces second income tax installment bills have been mailed. Bills are non detachable and should be returned with check or money order. Payment must reach the Boise or branch office by June 25 to avoid penalties.
Boxing Commissioner T W Rickard stated this morning that promoters of the McKay O Dowd match in Pocatello on July 6 at Brady Park would receive permission to hold a twenty round bout if desired. He added the state commission recently decided permission could be granted for twenty round events at the request of promoters and with district boxing commissioner approval.
The weekly mean temperature dipped below average due to frost early on, then warmed, aiding crops. Rain was general except in the Panhandle, with frost damage to some wheat, slow alfalfa growth, and light to fair yields. Harvests began in Lewiston, Boise-Payette, and Twin Falls valleys while fruit and berries showed good ripening in sun. Potatoes and corn recovered slowly from early frost. sugar beets lagged. Idaho Falls and Pocatello districts suffered heavy frost losses.
Several female secretaries in Washington DC for congressmen adopt a new overall fashion citing coolness, comfort, and convenience as key appeals. The trend reflects workplace practicality influencing attire among staffers.
Washington June 19 AP Los Angeles outstrips San Francisco to become the largest west of St. Louis in ten years, surpassing Buffalo Milwaukee and Washington. Los Angeles reaches 676,480 with a 256,283 rise while San Francisco has 608,410. growth rates are 20.8 percent for Los Angeles and 31.9 percent for San Francisco.
In federal court here the Sehensebrennen company a wholesale grocery concern of Nuntingtes was fined 35 600 for profiteering in sugar Judge Pritchard imposed the heaviest fine permitted under the Lever Act The case marks a clear enforcement action against profiteering in essential goods by a wholesale trader with Judge Pritchard presiding.
A smoker Thursday evening June 17 at Chamber of Commerce rooms in Bannock National bank will organize a Young Men’s Republican club. The group aims to be educational with social activities, active in current political issues, and will invite all voting age men of Pocatello to attend and affiliate.
Norristown Pennsylvania June 1 AP Second letter arrives from Savannah Georgia about the Blakely Coughlin kidnapping. The note claims the 13 month old is well but demands money, warns the family, and says the writer is not asleep. The writer asserts no need for the child but insists on payment before return.
Boston June 10 AP The discovery of a $190000 shortage in the accounts of John P Sanborn Newport RI supreme treasurer of the New England Order of Protection was announced by Judge H William Scott supreme warden. Sanborn 76 collapsed and resigned with George E Howe Quincy appointed to succeed him. Shortage extends back twelve years. Sanborn held the office 29 years.
San Juan Puerto Rico June 10 AP an emphatic denial by the Porto Rican Sugar Growers association rejects charges by Peter J Brady of the AFL before the Lusk committee alleging unjust wages and hours for sugar plantation workers. The association says laborers work eight hours and earn 250 to 3 daily, with corporations annually distributing 10 to 15 percent of yearly salaries to workers.
Perry J. Stevenson of Washington arrives in Paris en route to Johannesburg to establish the first U S department of commerce trade bureau in South Africa. He notes growing U S South Africa trade and hopes for a permanent bureau to deepen relations, citing a notably friendly attitude toward Americans in South Africa.
The American Federation of Labor in Montreal rejected a plan for a permanent educational department to push non partisan political propaganda. Delegates approved a report against the Central Labor union of Poplar Bluff Missouri, saying the step is unnecessary and costly. The convention also authorized chartering an international policemen's union upon reaching 6000 members and urged the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks to remove color restrictions. A call from the Irish Trades Union Congress urged freeing Comrade James Larkin and supporting Ireland’s wartime principles.
William G. McAdoo and Mrs. McAdoo arrived in Chicago and paused from a western vacation to attend the convention’s afternoon session. He said national conventions are interesting and planned to stay through the Coliseum program this afternoon.
Washington June 10 AP Attorney General Palmer ruled the president has ten days after congress adjournment to sign bills and resolutions. This could alter bills previously blocked by pocket veto such as the water power bill and repeal of wartime statutes. Secretary Tumulty said the president would act on these measures as soon as the opinion was delivered.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will issue loans to member banks on Liberty bonds at approximate market value rather than par, effective tomorrow, the Chicago district bank notified its member banks.
Vienna reports a Serbian delegation rejects Austrian conditions offering luxuries in exchange and refuses Austrian money. The commission’s findings indicate Serbs will not accept the proposed terms for foodstuffs and supplies. June 8 AP dispatch notes Serbs show reluctance to trade on Austria’s terms.
Washington AP reports Passaic New Jersey city area shows 63 834, up 9 051 or 16 5 percent. Monessen Pennsylvania notes 18 179, up 6 404 or 54 4 percent. Passaic county New Jersey including Paterson lists 259 148, up 43 246 or 20 0 percent. Dothan Alabama records 10 034, up 3 016 or 33 0 percent.
Joseph M. Quigley of Rochester New York was reelected president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the closing session in Detroit. St. Louis won the bid to host next year with an 85 to 72 vote over New York.
New York June 10 AP reports sugar rationing under wartime measures will take effect nationwide in hotels and restaurants on June 31. Armin W. Riley, special agent, notes this action as part of ongoing rations.
A subcommittee draft of Elihu Root’s league plank was accepted by ir reconcilables in Chicago amid hopes for a full agreement. Senators Lodge Borah Crane and White led debates, with Mexico and Armenia planks approved and a plan to push final platform shaping by 4 p.m. A prohibition plank was rejected and a strong enforcement of the 18th Amendment favored, while a mandate over Armenia was condemned.
London reports extensive damage in Tuscany from strong earthquakes. A Central News dispatch from Rome notes two violent shocks near Ferrara in northeastern Italy, with the Italian homeland across the Apennines historically experiencing milder tremors. Strong entities include Ferrara, Rome, and London.
New York June 1 AP fashionably dressed women crowded a West Side court as Mrs. Gleason, claiming to be the wife of a former Chicago banker, pleaded not guilty to stealing a $1,500 diamond bar pin from a poker game at Mrs. Curry's home. She was held for trial in 2,000 bail. A wrist watch set with diamonds was handed to her counsel to cover bond as she was led to a cell. An investigator testified recovering the missing pin in Atlantic City from Mrs. Gleason who said she found it. Names of about twenty women at the game were read by the witness.
In San Francisco on June 10 AP Judge M T Dooling rules Mrs Mazine Dempsey may testify about non confidential matters in the draft evasion trial of her ex husband William Harrison Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion. She details payments and separations including travels to Pasco Spokane Yakima Cairo Salt Lake City and Balt Lake.
London reports chancellor J Austen Chamberlain faces criticism for his cautious stance on a proposed tax on war wealth. He argues precaution is needed before any levy and cites Japan’s troubles and global repercussions. He notes Britain has half of its Anglo French loan and sufficient U S funds to meet obligations through 1930.
Madrid June 10 King Alfonso held a long conference with Count Quinones de Leon Spanish ambassador to France. They reportedly discussed possible action by the league of nations regarding Tangier where France and Spain have long been at odds. Epoca hints at commercial reprisals by Spain against France.
New York June 10 AP is reporting lawyer Frank De R Storey convicted for criminally receiving several thousand dollars of stolen securities. He was sentenced to Sing Sing for 2 ½ to years at hard labor. Prosecutor labeled him a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde figure, associated with honest men by day and crooks at night, barred from practicing.
In Croydeon England on June 10 Walter OFoo and Jim Barnes representing American State Nationals defeated English opponents George Duncan and Abe Mitchell at the Edlington course in a 36 hole match. The Americans led by three up with two to play and won the stake of 200 sterling pounds.
A two year old boy in Winder near Preston, tied bonnet strings around his neck to prevent removal, became tangled when the strings caught on barb wire as he passed, leading to accidental strangulation. The accident was reported by Dr. James F. Miller of Pocatello.
Warsaw, June 10 AP The cabinet resignations leave Premier Shaulekt's government seeking a new ministry by December 16. A proposed policy shift would create a buffer state between Poland and Renesia. President Pilushi may appoint someone to form a ministry as national democrats reportedly refuse a government led mainly by conservatives and popular groups while others agree to cooperate.
The Idaho legislature amended statutes to designate June 15 as Idaho Pioneer Day, a yearly holiday honoring early settlers who built the state. Governor D. W. Davis issues the proclamation at Boise on June 1, 1939, with the Great Seal affixed and Robert O. Jones as Secretary of State attesting.
Garden planning blends spring enthusiasm with practical pest prevention. The piece warns gardeners to prevent cutworms and aphids through soil preparation, poultry fortification, and vigilant spraying with nicotine sulphate or kerosene emulsion. It stresses fertility, moisture, and consistent cultivation to sustain healthy yields.
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