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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
2
Omaha reports a non stop flight to New York on the return leg of the all metal airplane that arrived yesterday. John M. Larsen, owner, and Mrs. Larsen came to attend a wedding.
Ithaca June 23 AP A gift of 500000 by August Mackscher of New York city funds Cornell University research endowments. The fund supports professorships freeing scholars from teaching duties to focus on scientific investigation and training future investigators. At the fifty second commencement 685 first degrees and 65 advanced degrees were conferred. War alumnus certificates were issued to thirty one men. President Schurman announced the aim to discover promising scientists and scholars. President Behrman ends 28 year administration after trustees accept his resignation.
Lincoln June 21 AP Frank A Harrison Lincoln manager for Senator Hiram W Johnson Nebraska campaign charged that treachery and desertion of delegates from instructed states broke the heart of the Johnson movement He published a personal note from Johnson saying he wished to hold up to deserved public obloquy those who broke faith at Chicago Johnson said he would act in every state where crime was done to protect the people’s future choice for president He added he never doubted Nebraska delegation would obey the instructions but said two men always tried to follow Nebraska’s orders when the roll was called
The national committee described the nominee as in demand as a speaker. He will leave Washington in July for Mario s Ohio to be notified of his nomination July 22. He said he would not appoint separate eastern or western managers, instead handling both roles himself with time split between Chicago and New York. An assistant treasurer appointment was expected to be announced tomorrow in New York.
W Bryan argues McAdoo lacks support for the presidential bid due to silence on the peace treaty and weak backing among wage earners. He names Hoover and Edwards as unlikely, while others like Clark and Gerard show varying regional strength as treaty and prohibition fights loom at the San Francisco convention.
Mrs. T. G. Winter of Minneapolis was chosen president of the general federation of Women's clubs at the biennial convention. Vice presidents include Mrs. Jennings of Florida and Mrs. Schermerhorn of New Jersey, with others serving as auditor, recording secretary, and treasurer. Winter won 760 votes to 471 for opponent Miss Georgia Bacon of Massachusetts.
Washington June 23 AP The government sought a temporary injunction and stay against C A Weed and Sultzbach Clothing Co New York under the Lever Act The decision was denied by Associate Justice Day of the Supreme Court Officials said vigorous prosecution of Lever Act violations would continue as a result of the ruling
In St Paul on June 23 AP reports a tight gubernatorial race with one Republican nomination secure. Nonpartisan League candidates press tight races in districts seven and nine as returns from precincts show O J Kvale leading A J Volstead and N Thormodson edging Halvor Steeberson. Statewide results show J A O Preus ahead of Frank Henrik Shipstead in the Republican gubernatorial contest.
San Diego June 223 AP Count Armand d Aleria husband of Kate Nixon widow of Senator Nixon of Nevada was fined 200 or 100 days in jail for violating a city ordinance. He pleaded guilty and the court refused to allow withdrawal of the plea. He was remanded to city jail in default of payment.
Bainbridge Colby secretary of state and Democratic delegate to the national convention visited Chicago on his way to San Francisco and denied taking any of President Wilsons dictums to the convention.
Vanitie led Resolute from the start in the tenth trial to pick the America's Cup defender, but the finish margin was tight and observers suspected Resolute won on time allowance. The 20 mile race featured windward and leeward legs with a 1 minute 8 second concession by Vanitie as a southwest breeze held.
A columnist recalls the 22 cent sugar tax and 50 million dollar annual amusement tax, illustrating the burden with pennies and a two-horse dray six miles long. Herbert Hoover calls the sugar tariff a colossal burden, estimating up to one billion dollars.
Mrs. Andrew Liddell died from injuries after grabbing the cow by the horns to save her husband who was gored. Police report little hope for Mr. Liddell’s recovery. Mrs. Liddell, nearly 60, died in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 23.
For sale is the Tupper apartment house a nine unit income property described as first class modern and always rented The owner may consider taking one or two residence houses in on the deal Call 266 South Garfield or 396 East Center to see the owner and inspect the money making opportunity.
Berlin reports a new emergency cabinet with shuffled posts, while the majority Socialists weigh benevolent neutrality. Rioting over high food costs in Ulm and other areas leads to clashes between police Reichswehr and demonstrators.
Heirs of F W Woolworth arrange a 2 million mortgage on the Woolworth Building, the world’s tallest office structure, to raise funds for state and federal inheritance taxes totaling eight million dollars. Completed 1920s era property stands 729 feet high on Broadway with an annual income around 1.55 million and a value near 10 million dollars.
New York June 2 AP Preliminary steps toward full trade relations between Soviet Russia and Canada were announced by Ludwik Martens the Soviet envoy. A recent Canadian mission met with manufacturers bankers and government officials and a $5 million rolling stock contract was expected to be signed soon.
New York date June 23. George W. Perkins financier died last Friday leaving most of his estate to his widow and two children. The will filed Tuesday places the value in excess of a million dollars with no public bequests. Miss Mary Kihm secretary of 27 years received 60090 plus a 6000 annual life annuity.
William Southam and Sons Ltd purchased the Winnipeg Tribune. M. EB. Nichols will become managing editor on July 1, resigning as director of public information. The Tribune, founded in 1898 by R. L. Richardson, remains one of western Canada’s oldest papers.
Washington June 23 AP Senator Harding Republican nominee met with Republican leaders to discuss his campaign and topics for his acceptance speech. William Cooper Kocter of Cincinnati, manager for Major General Leonard Wood, pledged loyal support. Harding received a letter from Theodore Roosevelt Jr congratulating him.
Great Falls Montana June 23 AP William J Bryan said he would not run as a third party candidate for the presidency. He commented on a Lincoln Nebraska dispatch about his rumored candidacy tested by Nebraska members of the committee of 45.
Robert Dale of New York City leads a twelve man cross country race started April 20 from New York. Contenders may use any transport but cannot take money except what they earn. Dale arrived in Pocatello 11 20 a m and plans to Twin Falls then Nevada before Salt Lake City. He served with the 7th cavalry.
Jacob David of Omaha is named the oldest pensioner on Union Pacific rolls. Born in 1882, he joined the Omaha car shops in 1859 as a painter and retired in February 1908. He is father to Jack David, secretary of Po Catello lodge of Elks and longtime Union Pacific employee in baggage service.
The Tribune prints the council issued notice of a marking ordinance passed at a recent meeting. It requires display of cost and selling price and appoints inspectors to check the measurement process.
W P Strange, president of Strange Maguire Paving, confirms work on Garfield Avenue and cross streets in Pocatello, Idaho, using bithulithic pavement as the project progresses.
Nebraska's delegation leaves Omaha in special cars attached to the Overland Limited for the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. Charles W. Bryan says the party needs a western candidate who can be elected, noting an eastern Democrat cannot win this year.
Mr. Strange returns from Colorado with two important contracts for his concern. He notes the McKay O Dowd match billed for Pocatello July Std attracts attention across intermountain cities he recently visited.
Tommy Sullivan a St Louis featherweight contender will tour the east meeting a string of boxers. The planned circuit includes engagements in New York as part of his fight schedule.
Federal Judge George Anderson ordered the release of fourteen aliens awaiting deportation. The court ruled in habeas corpus proceedings that the Communist party, of which all are members, is not a party of force and violence.
Louise Favier the French aviatrix set a new world altitude record for women reaching 6,500 meters in 35 minutes aboard the Goliath flown by Lieutenant Bosa outrot. The achievement follows recent record flights and marks the highest altitude attained by a woman to date.
National St Louis and Boston games end with Boston 7 6 in defeat for St Louis. Pittsburgh 28 Brooklyn 1 in a low scoring contest. Chicago 19 New York 27 1 Mets? A brief mention of Moore Perkins Cicotte Schalk. Lady Surma dMar Shimum, an English appointee, remarks on Assyrian women's Westernization.
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