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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
10
Berlin reports a pivotal plebiscite on confiscating former rulers property draws Germany’s electorate. Officials forecast sixteen to seventeen million votes opposing the rulers, with bitter campaigns, posters, and demonstrations across 68 000 precincts from 9 AM to 6 PM. The cost is estimated at 3 500 000 marks.
Rome reports the death of former Dowager Queen Olga of Greece aged 75 at Villa Anastasia. Widow of King George I and grandmother of the late King Alexander, she witnessed Greek royal upheavals from 1913 onward and held royal duties through Greece's 1924 republic transition.
Walter Hagen, American star, defeated Abe Mitchell, British pro, two and one, in a 72 hole match at Weybridge England, ending today for 500 pounds sterling a side and the unofficial professional match play championship.
Washington reports attendance nears one million as the Senate campaign funds committee postpones hearings. Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League attends, with Bishop James Cannon Jr and others. The panel expands probes into WCTU funds used for prohibition enforcement and political activity, hearing expected Monday.
Largest joint convention of Utah and Southern Idaho Laundry Owners' associations convened at the Owyhee hotel for a two day meet. Delegates from other states attended and spoke as Mayor Ern G. Eggleson welcomed the group. Governor Moore and Frank Dale addressed the gathering and three discussions followed including topics on identification and dry cleaning challenges.
In Shoshone Idaho on June 19 the Shoshone red and gin club hired deputy warden Tr. Thomas to bolster state enforcement north of Shoshone and in the Wood River country. The move followed numerous flagrant violations of the state game law brought to the club’s attention.
A Chicago cable Gram from Pope Pius XI expresses spiritual union with American Catholics unable to attend a large adoration event. He asks prayers and unity, offering apostolic benediction for the “great demonstration” and the fruits of redemption for all, signed Pius PP XL.
Long Beach California June 10 The yacht Poinsettia one of the entries in the San Pedro Honolulu race battled squally weather twice losing its spinnaker sail but remained sixty miles ahead of the previous reward. Owner and captain Walter Thorne relayed via amateur station GCOW with a moderate pace to Vendulo in three or two days.
Chicago hosts the opening events of the international eucharistic congress as clergy and laity pour in from across the Americas and Australia. Cardinal Bonzano attends a luncheon with the congress committee while thousands converge for a projected million attendees by opening day. Delegations arrive from Mexico Canada Texas New Mexico and Kansas City and a Alaska Bishop leads Eskimo pilgrims toward the spectacle. Confessions are heard in all city churches in preparation for a historic million-communion ceremony. Midnight mass of the opening is led by Cardinal Charost of Reunes France before the formal opening Sunday morning.
In Oklahoma City on June 19 Laula Mayers a plumber's helper shot his wife twice injuring her severely then wounded himself. He died hours later at a hospital while his wife remained in critical condition with no vital signs reported.
The Olat army reserve division allocated to California leads the 27 infantry reserve division in percentage of required war strength commissioned personnel. It was rated today by the War Department at 2 complete in that report.
In Washington June 19 Representative Laguardia and the Progres sive Socialist New York conducted a demonstration of mixing Pabst extract with Budweiser near beer to create a beverage described as legal with 2.84 percent alcohol. The event, held in Laguardia's house office, drew reporters while a quorums failure halted formal testimony.
In Omaha on June 19, Ratu Meli Halabogi, Fiji chieftain from Viti Levu, observes Western dress shifts. He notes borrowed fashions from whites including bobbed hair and shorter dresses, contrasting Polynesian pigment practices with white powder use. He travels with J. F. Fulton, Fiji Islands missionary, for two years.
In San Francisco 11 000 cases of Ng Ka Ty high power Chinese drink are to be tried by a jury. The defendants claim Ng Ka Ty is Oriental medicine with healing qualities while Prohibition agents call it an intoxicating liquor. Alcohol content exceeds Volstead limits. some liquor was released after removal of medicinal ingredients.
Idaho state game warden R. K. Thomas warns the summer of 1926 may bring severe water shortages in streams. Reports from sportsmen seek protective measures to preserve fish and wildlife as stocking will be limited to tributaries of main streams where drying cannot occur.
Local page item notes a weather and event update with mentions of territory names and performances. The fragment hints at a night schedule with cool conditions and floral displays. No clear outcomes or dates are legible.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis spoke to 14 000 attendees at Chicago coliseum during the twenty eighth eucharistic congress praising religious freedom. He cited Maryland and Rhode Island as early U S examples and rejected prejudice against Catholics while the audience roared approval.
Two sturdy schooners Bowdoin and Sachem set sail toward the Arctic led by Commander Donald B. MacMillan. Aboard are eminent scientists and seasoned sailors, with at least five veterans from prior expeditions. The Bowdoin, survivor of three perilous Arctic efforts, sails with three teenage boys and three women among the crew.
Welker Cochrane faces a near insurmountable deficit as he begins the last two blocks of a 2 400 point exhibition against Eric Tagenlacher, tile holder, after winning 538 to 400 in the first week.
The Senate Commerce Committee considers the Rivers and Harbors bill as the council reviews relief measures before the Senate. Wayne B. Wheeler is referenced in connection with the inquiry. The session focuses on river projects and related harbor funding.
Salt Lake City reports the death of Dr Samuel Hunter Pinkerton in Los Angeles at age sixty nine from pernicious anemia. A native of New York City, he served for years as chief surgeon of the Oregon Short Line railroad and was a respected figure among pioneers and medical peers in the intermountain region. Funeral arrangements to be held in Los Angeles.
Reports from Hendaye France say Ramon Franco commander of the Spain to Buenos Aires flight has been ordered to two months military arrest after tensions over public subscriptions in Madrid. Franco reportedly refuses to return and remains in Paris awaiting government action.
In Boston, St Louis won 4 0 over Boston while Be St Louis dominated 48 7 over Boston in second. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 9 to 8 in game one and lost 14 to 12 in game two. Brooklyn topped Chicago 14 to 7 in game one, while New York defeated Pittsburg 9 to 2 in game two. Cleveland hosted Boston with a 4 0 win, Detroit beat Philadelphia 8 to 5, and Chicago shut out New York 5 to 0.
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