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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
4
The piece argues the primary season fades usefulness, siphons voter turnout, and fosters bitterness. It criticizes influence of political bosses in cities, doubts a primary yields better candidates, and calls for a system change to restore representative government.
The piece argues biennial primaries fuel lavish spending and factionalism. It notes Washington mood favors abolishing the primary, citing corruption fears and demagoguery. Indiana Republicans and Democrats also back abolishing statewide primaries.
Historian Charles I Carter notes 1924 figures show US rail travel safer than Britain. If per train mile deaths matched Britain, US would lose 278 lives annually. actual deaths are 41. One American killed per 242 220 714 miles, one Brit per 124 904 273 miles. Rail safety campaign credited.
A 1926 Bell Syndicate verse satire contrasts the lure of leisure with the creed of hard work. The speaker envies rich neighbors while admitting a desire to shirk and dream of high status. A humorous closing quip notes a summer hotel bought in installments without receiving it.
A 1926 Begg Syndicate piece counsels vacationers to enjoy travel and recreation without fixating on romance. It follows Gloria who seeks a moonlit Adirondacks romance but finds only pleasant scenery and self pity, urging readers to savor sport and rest instead. The note offers fashion and self help prompts.
One year ago today Dorothy Perkins aged 17 was convicted of manslaughter by a New York jury.
A condensed list notes anniversaries and births: 1775 Bunker Hill first Revolutionary engagement. 1803 Henry Durant born Acton MA first UC president died Oakland 1876. 1811 Adolphe Philippe O Hanery born Paris died 1889. 185¢ Henry Smith Lane chosen permanent chairman at 1881 Republican convention Philadelphia. 1881 Salt Lake and Western railroad incorporated in Nevada. 1891 monument to Confederate soldiers unveiled in Pensacola first honoring Jefferson Davis. 1901 Louis Aldrich actor died Kennebunkport ME born Cleveland 1843. 1902 Fort Mall Indian reservation opened to settlers.
Ohio native Atlee Pomerence, former two term U S senator and Canton lawyer, announces Democratic bid for the U S Senate. Once governor hopeful in 1908 with Cleveland mayor Tom L Johnson as sponsor, he later served in the senate from 1910 to 1916 and again until 1922 before returning to legal practice in Cleveland.
Events mark the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the 150th anniversary of the U S Navy birth. The Republican Party opens its first national convention in Philadelphia seventy years ago. Notables include Gen John P C Shanks birth centenary and Hanford MacNider delivering Norwich University address. Secretary Wilbur attends Marblehead celebration. Boston prepares for Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Sweden visit.
William Jennings Bryan born in Perry Illinois 65 years ago today. Thomas A Crerar born Moleaworth Ontario 60 years ago today. Omar Bundy born Newcastle Indiana 65 years ago today. Tommy Burna born Canada 45 years ago today. A stray note warns of hotel thefts where guests wake to missing clothes and pockets emptied by a thief using a hooked bamboo line.
A parable about a seed that grows into a pea plant and learns happiness comes from using visible good deeds. Neighbors Mrs Wiggle-Worm and Miss Potato Plant contrast under and above ground strengths. The tale ends with a moral that inner worth shines regardless of circumstance.
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