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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
13
Chicago June 19 telegraphers strike headquarters say the Commercial Telegraphers strike will persist as long as the Wilson administration refuses to recognize workers rights. The statement accuses telegraph firms of exploiting AFL inaction and circulating desertion rumors.
Idaho war veterans attending the state American Legion convention in Boise June 25 and 26 will receive a one and one third rail rate for round trip travel. Delegates, alternates, and honorably discharged service members will buy one way tickets to Boise, have certificates validated on arrival, then return tickets sold for a third of the rate. An anticipated attendance of about 210 is noted with lists of Banock county delegates and Pocatello post executives.
Washington, June 20. The senate naval committee approved raising the naval aviation fund from fifteen to thirty five million with few dissenting votes, in line with Secretary Daniels request.
Paris reports President Wilson and his party arrived in Brussels and the Belgian war zone after a two day visit. There was no formal reception and the president, traveling to the Paris White House, expressed enjoyment and interest in the trip.
Senator Sherman of Illinois spoke in the senate warning that the league of nations could end church state separation and place world civilization under Vatican domination. He said the Catholic church would be represented by twenty four votes out of forty five in the league.
At the last city council meeting Mrs. H. W. Doty urged funding for Y M C A Americanization work in Vactelo. The finance committee was tasked to act. Also approved: appoint Helen Higley as assistant city clerk and bids for wooden bridges across the river. Street grading and sidewalk work on South Tenth and Eleventh avenues authorized with ordinance plans. Flusher purchase referred to street and highway committee for bid advertisement.
Committees shape details for Home Coming and Victory celebration with a morning military parade featuring bands and veterans and an evening community pageant with decorations and illuminated floats. The Good man Decorating Co. and local firms prepare displays as all groups unite to honor returning troops.
Marriage licenses were issued Thursday to Floyd I Grace and Mae Aston both of Bancroft and to Abbert F Coates of Shoshone and Ida Mae Kingston of Dietrich. The former couple were married at the county building by Justice of the Peace G Heade.
F W Shafer 60 of Big Piney Wyoming was found dead in a Lava private pool on Tuesday afternoon. The coroner cites acute myocarditis as the cause. Remains moved to Walker Funeral parlors pending arrival of his brother L B Shafer from Vancouver Washington. funeral arrangements to be announced.
London dispatch says the Russian cruiser Oleg was sunk Wednesday by a British submarine. The report cites a Russian wireless dispatch and notes the engagement occurred during ongoing hostilities.
A Villa courier says no reprisals against American property or lives in Mexico after U S forces drove his men back from the border. The message from General Angeles to General Erwin was handed to Cabell for reply and clarification of the border crossing.
Massachusetts Democrat Gallivan denounces Postmaster General Burleson, urges the president to overhaul his aides to curb radicalism. He accuses Washington officials of warlike authority, claims Burleson caused a telegraph strike and opposed government ownership of utilities.
Washington June 20 the house public lands committee will hear a New York state farmers delegation in opposition to the Mendell soldier land reclamation bill. The committee will close the hearing and draft its report, with possible delay if opposition remains strong. Secretary Houston and Secretary Wilson are not expected to testify.
Washington reports that despite wartime prohibition, sale of tax stamps for intoxicating beverages will continue after July 1. The Internal Revenue Bureau, following the attorney general, says manufacture or sale is not authorized by the act, though stamp sales will persist.
A wireless from Budapest reports that a Czecho- Slovak Soviet republic has been established in Copenhagen on June 20. The announcement notes the new state formation amid regional upheaval and Bolshevik influence in Central Europe.
Rome June 20 A unprecedented priest strike at Lorretto the famed pilgrim resort occurred as clergy protest high living costs by stopping mass and other religious duties after their financial requests were refused.
Paris reports under secretary Leon Ambrami says more than 60 000 French prisoners were found in Germany, exceeding prior German figures. He adds French missing in action total about 314 000.
Paris reports the council of three Premiers Clemenceau George and President Wilson met to discuss the German situation and the Italian cabinet crisis. Germany reportedly asked for more time to act on the peace treaty while Rome directs acceptance of a Dalmatian settlement proposal. An official German wireless says changes in the cabinet are premature and the Weimar assembly could not form a majority to sign the treaty.
A June poll of national assembly party members suggests peace terms will be accepted. Six cabinet ministers reportedly oppose the terms in a cabinet meeting, named as Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau, Landberg, Geissherts, Dernburg, Preuss, and Gothein.
Rome reports Premier Orlando faced a party revolt after his pledge to remain faithful to allied duties. The adverse vote toppled his government and led to the cabinet's resignation.
In Philadelphia on June 19 Miss Wjur stedt, four years champion, lost in the semi finals to Marion Zinderstein of the Longwood Cricket club in the annual women’s tennis tournament held here.
Regattas Course New London June 19 Harvard junior varsity eight defeated Yale by a quarter length in a two mile race rowed under a vivid electrical storm.
In San Juan Porto Rico June 20 a fire destroyed a motion picture house at Maganez causing numerous deaths and injuries. One hundred and fifty people were reported killed or injured with many children among the casualties. Many unidentified bodies were recovered.
Senator Phelan told the House Immigration Committee in Washington on June 20 that the so called gentlemen's agreement with Japan should be canceled and no immigration from that country prohibited.
Weimar's German national assembly has accepted the peace treaty. A Paris dispatch notes signing by Germany is as certain as if signatures were already on the document, with Copenhagen dispatch confirming the advance.
Weimar reports the cabinet has resigned but will remain in office temporarily while President Ebert forms a new government. The delay prolongs the transition as the political leadership seeks stability.
Paris reports the Scheidmann government in Germany has fallen with confirmation from Weimar and Berlin. The move is tied to opposition to revised peace terms and may bring down President Ebert. Gustav Noske is said to be forming a successor cabinet, though not confirmed.
Weimar reports Gustav Noske, defense minister, has broad support from conservatives and the right for protecting property during Berlin disturbances. radicals and Independent Socialists oppose his rigor. Several old cabinet members, including Matthias Erzberger, Eduard David, and Colonial Minister Bell, may stay. Baron von Richthofen hints the new cabinet will sign the peace treaty on condition, details unspecified.
Coblenz June 19 Gustav Noske will head the German ministry succeeding Philipp Scheidemann as defense minister. Mathias Erzberger of the armistice commission will become foreign secretary succeeding Ulrich von Brockdorff-Rantzau. Dispatch from Weimar reports confirm the reshuffle.
Chicago reports Dr. Harry J. Haiselden died of cerebral hemorrhage in Cuba. He gained fame for the Bollinger baby case, denying treatment to a disabled infant to purportedly protect the race. Born in Illinois in 1870, he studied at the University of Chicago and the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Chicago notes June 19 reports corn at 1.81 and oats with prices unclear. market update reflects the agricultural commodities trading snapshot.
The American Federation of Labor in Atlantic City refused to seek release for political and industrial prisoners convicted under espionage and wartime acts. It adopted a revised resolution urging rescission of those acts with the approach of peace.
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