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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
6
A public notice warns Red Cross chapters about fraudulent chain letters soliciting donations. It cites a letter from a local businessman, explains the scam’s vague cause and unsigned authority, and urges readers to avoid contributing or spreading the scheme. It references requests for money to support anesthesia and chchloroform purchases for wartime hospitals.
Sheriff’s officers seize a bad joint run by Frank Mar inid and Bertha Baxter at 16 No Fourth after a Mexican claimant reported a $500 theft. The raid uncovers liquor and prompts possible further charges. Baxter reportedly fled to Salt Lake, while a separate Zeppelin destruction draws crowds on the East Coast with all crew dead.
Officers raided a Saturday night gathering at an East Center noodle shop in Pocatello arresting the host and several guests before jail. A Japanese man K Takubiea admitted bringing in liquor and supplying the event. seven bootleggers were rounded up over Sunday.
In an East Coast town near West Anglia the action continued around 2:30 in the morning as anti aircraft shelling targeted the area. Sue faced heavy bombardment and withdrew under fire.
M A Cobb of Lima Montana and Myrtle Steffen of Blackfoot were issued a marriage license Saturday afternoon.
Fort Hall lodge No 6 K of R will elect officers for the ensuing year. Important matters will come before the order at the meeting.
Gothie John Kane and Win Phenoth arrived yesterday from Areo after a weekend escape. They spent Saturday and Sunday dodging pursuit before returning home with a fine catch.
An officer from the Marine station will travel to Twin Falls tomorrow where a number of men await enlistment in that service branch.
J. I. Hood of the Golden Hale Mercantile Company returned Saturday from South Bend Indiana where he attended a reunion of University of Notre Dame alumni.
Denver report indicates Carothers of the Thet & A Amusement Co and associates returned Saturday night from Denver and other points where manager Carothers combined business and pleasure on a short trip.
State Superintendent of schools Miss Ethel Redfheld accompanied by officials traveled yesterday to Boise after attending a land board session with residents of Lave.
John Knox, insane, confined in the county jail for petty larceny, was this morning escorted by an officer to Green River Wyoming for confinement or further care.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A KE Remington of SH Weert Greeley died this morning. The remains will be shipped tomorrow morning for burial at The Dalles Oregon. Beaslew and Hiller have charge of the funeral arrangements.
Film promoter Fred Metracken, moved from the Denver office of Triangle to the Salt Lake division, arrived today for duties tied to distributing popular type pictures.
Mr and Mrs John Hood traveled Saturday night to Salt Lake Mos Holy Cross hospital where their daughter Lucille Hood was operated on for appendicitis Sunday morning. The operation was very successful and Miss Hood is getting along nicely.
Back from the east PP Poole father of Dr. F H Poole arrived in Pocatello Saturday after many months away. He came to see his son before he leaves to begin new work but missed him. He plans to stay in Pocatello for a period.
Southern county report lists several marriages and moves including John W Brennan and Maude Dugard wed at Elke Temple parlor and to live in Salt Lake. Also Oscar Figismund and Alice Brigham married in Rupert with California honeymoon. W W Wright and Alice Gayle return from Portland honeymoon and plan to live at Quinn apartments. G Nieholag Iift awaits consular duties in Winnipeg.
A Zeppelin seen near Cimbrisham harbor Sweden was subjected to a violent cannonade on Sunday afternoon. The airship withdrew in a damaged condition after the assault.
Robert Day county commissioner of Carbon County and his son John 12, along with a nephew, drowned today in the North Platte River at the Day ranch near Saratoga Wyoming.
Mrs Grace Falkner superintendent of Bingham county schools and Miss Bertha L Atkin Bannock county schools depart in the morning for Albion to attend the county superintendents convention which begins tomorrow.
The Athletics boast several fancy clouters and reliable pitchers while the Cubs push hard but must keep up to chase the Phils Giants and Cardinals for the pennant.
The season’s progress suggests the Giants are not the copper rivet sure thing or pennant favorite many expected for the McGhaws at the start. The column notes growing doubt about early optimism and lingering questions about consistency and form.
John Grang of Pocatello wed Vera Alma Mack of San Francisco at 1 p.m. Sunday here. Judge W A Hyde performed the ceremony. The couple left for a honeymoon in Salt Lake City after the ceremony at 350 South Arthur.
Dr J H Dickin son, chairman of Bannock County Red Cross Finance Committee, departed today leading his party on a trip.
Dr J of Dickinson leads Bannock county Red Cross campaign urging immediate support for a national goal of 100 million dollars to aid soldiers, families, and war relief. He emphasizes shared sacrifice, broadening Red Cross roles, and the obligation of every man and woman to contribute.
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