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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
6
From Seattle comes word that Edith Norman formerly employed by Bannock National Bank has returned after several months away in the northwest city.
J B Wakeham runs evening Americanization classes at a portable Bonneville school building with about forty students. Many former illiterates are now reading and writing, studying American history and government. An Italian learner recently earned naturalization papers. Plans include social events and athletic activities, two baseball teams, lawn socials at Joe Rosen's home, and talks by W H Witty and Todd.
Drew Stanrod Jr. has returned from Los Angeles where he spent the winter for his health. He left the hospital on May 22 and reports he is feeling first rate with greatly improved health.
The Bantock hotel in Poeratetlo will raise the largest electric sign in southern Idaho. Purchased today by hotel management from W A Thompson district manager for the Novelty Sign company the sign measures thirty five by forty feet and weighs about five tons.
An 8 o clock meeting for young voters in Pocatello aims to form a Young Men's Republican club. The group plans social events and open political discussions this summer. The session will be at the chamber of commerce rooms and all young men are invited to join.
The passage notes twenty five retail stores in the district with outlets across Idaho and Utah. It characterizes the firm as one of the largest business concerns in the Northwest, underscoring its broad regional presence and prominence.
Mr and Mrs Henry Musgrove of Long Beach California arrived in the city to visit their daughter Mrs M V Chapin.
Miss Harriet Bean daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Bean arrives in Pocatello to spend the summer vacation. She has spent the past year in New York City taking a secretaries course at Columbia University.
Artie Forrest and Red Lynch left the Indian ball team after a game at Blackfoot. Forrest was pulled by Manager Fitzpatrick in the second inning and both players faced suspension proceedings. Fitzpatrick traveled to Salt Lake City to recruit semi pro players as the Snake River Yellowstone league moves to address the dispute.
D P Olson state director of highways calls for bids on a portion of Idaho state highway federal aid project No 17 in the county. Bids are due by 10 am June 23 at the commissioner's Boise office. Plans and forms available from Olson in Boise or RB Wilson district engineer in Pocatello. Jesse Giles, former Pocatello city engineer now in Malad for business. Malad ball team member tore Mrites notes, played Short Line last evening.
Springfield TL June 16 The supreme court today held the Illinois primary law unconstitutional. The ruling affects how candidates are nominated and may redraw upcoming state political contests.
New York police struggle to solve the murder of sportsman and whist expert Joseph B. Elwell. Detectives contact Pendleton and probe Lexington and other out of town leads while scrutinizing Elwell’s personal life, gambling ties, and family. Andrew F. Sellers questioned about Elwell’s racing plans at Jamadia race track.
Chicago June 17 AP B Ensign president of Charles Ensign and Co a commercial brokerage firm was in hospital with two bullet wounds in the breast his condition serious He is 60 and reputed a millionaire family found him in a bathroom Monday No police report filed no comment from family and business associates
The Orpheum opens a three day run presenting a six act main feature The Best of Luck and a two reel Mack Sennett comedy By Golly both billed as attractions The Best of Luck follows a motorcycle chase to Devil's Gap while By Golly marks Charlie Murray's birthday party returning as star and director in a new Sennett farce
The Strand stages Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island in a six act Paramount production. Shirley Mason as Jim Hawkins charms audiences while Lon Chaney excels as Pew and Merry and Charles Ogle shines as Long John Silver. The film promises high adventure that engages both young and old.
In Philadelphia on June 17, Anthony Telensky, a former offender, was convicted of passing counterfeit notes totaling 610 to 950 dollars. He was wounded fourteen times. the judge spared the maximum fifteen years citing his wartime record and sentenced him to one year.
Representatives of more than twenty foreign oil companies met with General Jacinto B. Trevino in Mexico City to discuss difficulties from decrees under Article 27 nationalizing petroleum. Trevino promised no prejudice and equal treatment for all during the talks.
In Santiago on June 17 AP reports an investigation found that two shots fired early this week were not aimed at presidential candidate Arthuro Alessandri. The weapon was discharged by a civilian-clad policeman who overpowered a thief, then fired into the air to summon aid.
A tense exchange unfolds as an officer criticizes a nervous recruit for missing the target. The recruit struggles to respond and admits uncertainty about his aim and discipline during training.
A brief line from The American Legion Weekly notes skepticism about safety and returns, with a veteran tone questioning the reliability of departures and whether all units leave without issue.
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