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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
1
Berlin reports a nationwide plebiscite on confiscating the property of former rulers, with 16 to 17 million votes expected against monarchy. The campaign grows bitter with posters and demonstrations, while authorities estimate 3.5 million marks to run the vote across 68,000 precincts.
Rome reports the death of former Dowager Queen Olga of Greece aged seventy five at Villa Anastasia. Widow of King George I and grandmother of the late King Alexander she died after a long life begun as a Russian grand duchess. Her husband was assassinated in Salonika in 1913 and she cared for Alexander after his death in 1920 until Constantine’s return. The Greek monarchy ended with Constantine’s abdication in 1922 and the republic was proclaimed in 1924.
Walter Hagen American star defeats Abe Mitchell British pro two and one in their 72 hole match ending today at Weybridge England for 500 pounds sterling a side and the unofficial professional match play championship.
The senate campaign funds committee postponed today's session and will resume next Monday with Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League testifying. The inquiry includes the use of Women's Christian Temperance Union funds in Pennsylvania and may hear Mrs. Maude Seymour and Mrs. Ella George.
The largest joint convention of Utah and Southern Idaho Laundry Owners associations gathered at the Owyhee hotel Boise for a two day session. Delegates from beyond Utah and Idaho attended with Mayor Ern G. Eggieson welcoming the group and Frank E. Dole presiding. Governor Moore spoke at luncheon and Ed Barnard George Sandholtz and others commented on topics including identification and small town laundry challenges.
The Shoshone rod and gun club asked state game warden R. E. Thomas to add another deputy warden to the force now employed north of Shoshone and the Wood River country after numerous flagrant violations of state game laws were brought to the club’s attention.
A cablegram from Pope Pius XI expresses spiritual unity with American Catholics unable to attend the Chicago Eucharistic demonstrations. It asks them to unite in prayer for the success of the event and for gifts of unity and peace for all communities. The pontiff signs with PIUS PP XI.
The yacht Poinsettia, racing from Long Beach to Honolulu, maintains a sixty mile lead on the prior record as squalls shift sails. Owner Captain Walter Norne reports by radio that with moderate luck they may reach Honolulu in three or four days.
Chicago prepares for the great international eucharistic congress as thousands of clergy and laity pour in from across hemispheres. A midnight mass by Cardinal Charost precedes the formal opening at 11 a m Sunday with Cardinal Mundsen planning large scale administration of the sacrament.
Washington June 19 under the capitol shadow Representative Laguardia. New York Progressive Socialist. demonstrates mixing Pabst extract malt tonic 3.75 alcohol with near beer to create a legal drink. The event in his House office drew press and photographers as he served samples to witness Julien Richards of Christian-Heinrich Brewing and journalist guests.
Omaha note details Ratu Meli Halabogi speaking during his U S tour with J F Fulton. He observes American women adopting Fiji fashion such as bobbed hair and short dresses while noting cultural exchanges between white people and Polynesian customs. He compares cosmetic practices and calls for mutual understanding.
In San Francisco on June 19 11 000 cases of Ng Ka Py a high power Chinese drink are to be submitted to a jury in a test case. The Chinese owners say Ng Ka Py is Oriental medicine with healing qualities. Prohibition agents say it is an intoxicating drink with alcohol well above limits. Some liquor has been released under court order as claimed medicine, but later the medicinal ingredients were removed after release.
Idaho state game warden KR E Thomas warns summer 1926 may bring severe stream water shortages. Reports from sportsmen call for protective measures to preserve fish and wildlife. Stocking will be limited to tributaries of larger streams unlikely to dry up.
Oklahoma City resident Lllis Mavers shot his wife twice last night and later shot himself after being taken to the hospital. He died a few hours later while his wife remained in critical condition. Additional details were not provided.
The 91st army reserve division allocated to California leads the 27 infantry reserve divisions in percentage of commissioned personnel. The War Department rated it today at 96.2 percent complete in that respect.
The forecast notes a cooler trend in the western portion and a probable warmer conditions in the eastern portion with the night shading toward lower temperatures. Continuous monitoring advised for any changes in wind or precipitation.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis spoke at Chicago's coliseum during the twenty eighth Eucharistic Congress. He urged religious freedom and tolerance in America and cited Maryland and Rhode Island as early adopters of tolerance. His remarks drew loud applause from 14 000 attendees including ten red robed cardinals.
Two schooners Bowdoin and Sachem set sail from Wiscasset under Commander Donald B. MacMillan for an Arctic exploration voyage. The crew includes eminent scientists, seasoned sailors, and three teenage boys along with three women. The Bowdoin has survived three perilous Arctic attempts and leads this expedition with an experienced team aboard.
Welker Cochrane, challenger for the world balk line billiard title, enters the final two blocks of his 2,400 point exhibition against title holder Erich Hagenlacher with a 423 point deficit after winning the first block 533 to 400.
In Washington the Senate battles farm relief measures as the commerce committee reviews the rivers and harbors bill while a campaign investigating committee questions Wayne B. Wheeler.
Salt Lake City reports the death of Dr Samuel Hunter Pinkerton in Los Angeles at age sixty nine from pernicious anemia He was for many years chief surgeon of the Oregon Short Line railroad a prominent longtime physician in the intermountain region and pioneer in Salt Lake City surgery He is survived by his widow and his funeral is planned in Los Angeles.
From Hendaye France reports say commander Ramon Franco head of the Spain to Buenos Aires aerial flight received a two month military arrest. King Alfonso would reward aviators who flew Manila mission. Franco sent a disapproving telegram to the royal household. Madrid ordered him to return home and serve the sentence. He reportedly refuses and remains in Paris seeking rescission.
Scores from Boston and Philadelphia and New York games. St. Louis beat Boston in two games, Cincinnati swept Philadelphia, Chicago defeated Brooklyn, and New York topped Pittsburgh. Scoring details include pitcher lines, runs, hits, and errors for each contest.
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