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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1926
Page
1
Berlin voters head to the polls to decide confiscation of former rulers properties valued at about three billion marks. Authorities warn of a potential Bolshevik wave if approved while radicals chant Not one penny for princes as the campaign unfolds amid bitter republican and anti republican sentiment.
Salt Lake City June 19 Edward R. Dampier of Rupert Idaho an Idaho lawyer whose disbarment was recommended by the state bar commission last spring will have thirty days to file a brief testing the decision the supreme court ruled.
Lewiston's Mark Means, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, announced his withdrawal from the race. He said his wife's health issues necessitated his absence from Idaho for much of the year, prompting the exit.
National Aeronautical Association sanctions a balloon race July 14 in Chicago tied to the B P O E national convention. Eight balloons from the army and navy are expected to compete for a 3000 prize. The event crowns the nation’s champion but is not part of the elimination series for Europe international races.
Salt Lake City reports the state road commission urged all slow moving vehicles to keep as close to the right as practicable to speed traffic. Officials declared the provision will be enforced and observance is expected to expedite movement.
The Senate subpoenas key figures linked to Pennsylvania's 2 million dollar Republican primary. Wilson Fisher and E S Beidelmann are named along with W. Marty Baker Amond G Leslie and Joseph Armstrong. The probe also targets the Women's Christian Temperance Union's finances as hearings resume Monday.
Spokane reports Idaho's Sandpoint team won the three man event with a 75 score while Portland finished second with 74 in the Northwest Sportsmen's association trapshooting tournament. Knights and Troes tied for first in the doubles with 48 of 50. a shoot off was planned.
Louis Mayers, a plumber from Oklahoma City, entered his wife Martha Mayers room at a hospital and fired twice, grazing her forehead and wounding her hand before killing himself. Mrs. Mayers, recovering, had recently filed for divorce alleging cruelty and neglect.
Twin Falls June 19 The Puernilli Dehydrating Company of Los Ciatos Calif will begin construction of a $26 000 dehydrating plant in Twin Falls within the next fifteen days HL B Judd of San Jose California construction engineer for the Puernilli company announces. The plant will process 3 000 to 4 000 tons of green culled apples this season and provide work for at least 22 workers.
The Pittsburgh report states the Cincinnati Limited and Washington Express wreck near Blairsville left 10 dead. Clarence Mipley of Pennsylvanian hospital suffered fatal injuries.
Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Princess Louise spent three weeks in the United States. In Boston they visited three museums, skipped social events to tour more, and granted interviews to local reporters. He praised American thrift, alertness, and efficiency after a busy day roaming Pride's Crossing to Brookline.
Salt Lake City June 19 Mrs Mary Bassett widow of Charles H Bassett pioneer of 1850 celebrated her ninetieth birthday today. Five children O I Bassett Lago Idaho Mrs M Ivielling Ogden Professor T F Bassett Ogden Mrs Ruby Ashworth and friends called to congratulate her on the happy occasion.
Hy McCrory head of the US division of the reclamation department conferred with eleven officials in Sault Lake on June 19 to review proposed drainage projects in the west and to estimate the funds to be spent in the next year.
The contract for 100 navy planes was awarded to the Glenn L. Martin Co of Cleveland. Senate action on the rivers and harbors bill was deferred by the commerce committee. A treasury surplus over 400 million dollars was forecast from tax collections. Representative Laguardia of New York prepared a malt extract drink described as an og drink with 4.84 percent alcohol.
Washington reports Representative Laguardia a socialist progressive conducted a controversial off hours experiment in his private office. He mixed a 3.75 percent malt extract with near beer to create a foaming drink hailed by an expert as delightful. Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League warned the act violated liquor laws.
The former dowager Queen Olga of Greece died at Villa Anastasia in her 76th year after a life marked by royal tragedies. Born 1851 as a Russian grand duchess, she witnessed regency and the Greek monarchy’s upheaval, with family scattered across Europe. Prominent nobles visited her Rome home, and she spent her final days in quiet contemplation and charity.
Radio program for the eucharistic congress announced for Monday from 10 to 11 am over KWYA WLS and WON. Opening of the congress at Holy Name cathedral from 8 pm to 0 am. Broadcast from Holy Name cathedral with a 250 voice choir from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Benediction of the blessed sacrament.
Mia Cynthia Chanece ford was attacked by a seven foot four inch Clark Snake while tending a yard nest in York Pennsylvania. Helpers killed the reptile after she was nearly choked and collapsed from pain and shock during the encounter.
Bull Lake City authorities report that Maurice Carpentier, 17, and Dan Leary were arraigned on two counts of grand larceny linked to a theft ring stealing about sixty automobiles. The gang, described as loaders, operated in January with several youths involved.
Daniel H K Bemis, Civil War veteran and ten year Twin Falls resident, died Saturday at his daughter’s home in Long Beach California. His death comes two weeks after Mrs Bemis died in Ashland Oregon. He will be buried in the military cemetery at Sawtelle National Soldiers Home California.
The 28th International Eucharistic Congress opens in Chicago with more than 2,000 masses across 267 churches. Pilgrims include 12 cardinals 400 bishops 3,000 priests and 10,000 nuns. The event runs five days with continuous confessions and solemn rites led by Cardinal Bonzano and Monsignor Respighi, closing with benediction and a noon procession.
Senate struggles to set a final roll call on the McNary farm bill as Senator McNary presses for a date while Senator Willis blocks debate and Senator Swanson accuses a filibuster linking other farm legislation. The chamber meanwhile passes an amendment removing naval stores from a related rider.
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