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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
1
Secretary Hoover faces a legislative push as tariffs influence policy and political alliances. The Associated Press reports on how tariff measures shape the Hoover administration’s legislative strategy, detailing key approvals and potential obstacles.
Washington report on Hoover tariff plans and farm relief legislation as Congress adjourns for a summer recess. Deliberations include debenture disputes and tariff revisions amid discord with Borah and Brookhart, with Senate and House aiming to finish measures before autumn. Blackfoot hosts Golden Jubilee Rodeo and 50th railroad anniversary events with large crowds and Union Pacific involvement.
The Mexican government and Vatican emissaries agreed on a basis for settlement of the Mexican religious controversy. Pope Pius is urged to ratify promptly so bishops may order clergy to return to churches, ending a long civil conflict over church property and legal authority.
Charles Bailey 16 of Wendling Oregon and his brother Raymond 14 were killed when their car crashed into a telephone pole 17 miles west of Boise while en route to visit relatives. Their mother Mrs H E Bailey and two sisters Mabie 11 and Alice 8 escaped with minor injuries. An inquest was set for Meridian. Sunlit drive and a momentary drift off the road preceded the fatal crash. In a separate note, Al Shaw Chicago was fined $5 for driving 15 miles per hour on Indiana highways, the first arrest in a local slow driving campaign.
Washington June 19 Prohibition officials announced indictments against 140 individuals and firms in New York for conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws. The case targets manufacturers of paraphernalia used to produce synthetic liquor and counterfeit whiskey including containers labsis coloring matter and related items.
In Windsor Ontario a gun battle on the Detroit river ends with rum-runners retreating into Canada after firing on a U S customs patrol cutter. Walter S. Petty notes the crew returned fire and pursued the attackers to the Canadian line with no casualties reported.
June 19 AP reports aviators conducted rainmaking experiments over Mongkong using a cromotnme powered chemical called dediin. The tests allegedly produced noticeable cloud effects and resulted in heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to consider replenishing supplies amid safety concerns.
London reports indicate Dawes and Ramsay MacDonald spoke with only limited audience engagement. Dawes urged a conference of statesmen to pursue naval reduction, suggesting naval experts focus on a standard yardstick rather than maintenance driven talks.
Wallace Idaho hosts Idaho Elks gathering as 42 entrants from Boise and St. Maries prepare for the finals of the state ritualistic contest. Delegates organize committees and plan receptions tours dances and boxing for visiting members as Wallace Lodge nears 1000 members.
A rundown lists seven games with results and key players across teams including Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Philadelphia St Louis Chicago and Brooklyn. Notable performances feature players like Moore Ballou Sebery Smith Leggett and Dudley Moore along with others in varied box score lines. The schedule covers American and national matchups with multiple contending rosters and final tallies across all venues.
New York June 19 Ruth, sidelined since June 1 by a cold and complications, returned to the Yankee Stadium lineup against the Red Sox. He replaced Cedric in right field at the start of the eighth with the champions leading 11 to 0, grounded out in his first at bat against Boston’s Gillis.
June 19 report from SPW New York notes Lou Gehrig's nineteenth homer in the first inning of a Yankees Red Sox game at the stadium. The edition also covers Burgess seriously injured and the Sewicky stables King Bird II killed in the Aqueduct steeplechase after a fall near the final jumps.
Philadelphia June 12 AP reports George Burns, veteran first baseman, signed by the Philadelphia Athletics after being released by the New York Yankees last week. Burns, a longtime major league player, joins the Athletics as a substitute at first base.
Braves defeat Robins 8 to 4 in the opening game as Hervey Hendrick homers in the ninth inning. The contest featured seven runs in the fourth and a homer by Hendrick to cap the scoring.
Pro vincial police sought a band of Detroit rum runners who abducted Horace Wild and his son after they photographed cargo operations near Amherstburg. The men seized Wild forced him to reveal his camera and later released him at a dock as authorities pursued leads. The incident disrupted bystanders and drew police to the scene while the boat continued upriver toward the United States.
A Tlaxcala dispatch reports San Pablo Del Monte seized by a Cristie band led by chief Alondro Cano. Troops were dispatched to recapture the town as authorities confirm the loss and prepare countermeasures.
In Augusta Kansas Albert Watkins Jr. 17 was beaten and run over by a car May 24 after he refused to sing a song about aviation he had written. Wilbur Hun Andrew Gahm and Cole Thompson are charged with the death and related assault.
The Senate without debate approved setting aside an extra $15 000 for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee to broaden its investigation of the Indian Bureau across several western states during the recess.
In Belgium near Gramont, 21 miles east of Brussels, a railway crash killed twelve people, including four women. One passenger car was crushed, engines toppled, and another car split in two. Eight died instantly. several others, including a bride-to-be, later perished from injuries.
San Francisco reports F R Bolmrr, California prohibition administrator, resigned amid a graft probe and said he will not be identified again with the department. Doren announced plans to appoint Chief Walker of Fresno to succeed him, contingent on civil service clearance.
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