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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

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Second Ocean Plane Leaves American Shore

Otto Hillig and Holger Hoiriss took off at 5 45 a m Newfoundland time on a trans Atlantic joy ride to Copenhagen in their Liberty monoplane. They carried 605 gallons of fuel and 20 gallons of oil for 36 to 40 hours flight plus water oranges coffee and bread. They planned to fly direct to Copenhagen then onward to Germany France and England with fair weather reported on both sides of the Atlantic.

Harbor Grace N. F Otto Hillig Holger Hoiriss Copenhagen Denmark Newfoundland Hillig Hairis Germany France England Atlantic

Premier Takes a Firm Stand Against Catholic Action

Rome June 24 AP Premier Mussolini defends dissolution of Catholic Action clubs as anti fascist and illegal. He says no reason to renew discussions and blames violence on alleged Catholic political activity. Vatican note cites insults to the pope and damage to church property and seeks prosecution of the guilty. Italy also awaits Vatican deprecation of Yugoslav demonstrations.

Rome Mussolini Vatican Holy See Italy Jugoslavia

Idaho Weather Report Mixed but Generally Fair

The Idaho forecast calls for generally fair conditions on Thursday with high temperatures near normal. In the northern portion, unsettled conditions are expected as a change approaches.

Idaho Farmland and Park Acreage Summary

Idaho contains about 53 346 560 acres with 30 080 acres in Yellowstone National Park. Bannock County spans 1 175 680 acres, 17 5 percent of Idaho is in farms, 7 6 percent or 4 073 265 acres are cropland. In Bannock County 45 6 percent or 535 664 acres are farms, and 241 759 acres or 20 percent of Bannock County’s area are in farms.

Idaho Yellowstone National Park Bannock County

Local Federal Hearing Opens Over Little Lost River Project

A special federal court session in Howe Idaho heard R W Paris reclamation commissioner suit against Blaine County Investment Co and others under the Carey act. He seeks to reduce the Little Lost River project from about 10 000 to 5 000 acres and to cancel bonds while abatement motions cite a parallel state case.

R. W. Paris Reclamation State of Idaho Blaine County Investment Co J. H. Petersen Petersen and Clark Little Lost River Howe Idaho Ralph Adair Blackfoot S. E. Blaine Messrs Richard and Haga Boise Pocatello Brayton and Lowe F. Hansbrough J. H. Anderson Jones Pomeroy and

Car Crash Involving Ernest E. Wilson in Police Court

Ernest E. Wilson of 231 North Eleventh Avenue pleaded not guilty to reckless driving after a single car crash near 745 West Benton. Five passengers were in the vehicle. Dorothy Slice suffered an arm injury and was taken to General Hospital. Wilson was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed.

Ernest E. Wilson North Eleventh Avenue Wilson Ina Fred Zweigart West Benton Dorothy Slice Center and Hayes General Hospital Zweigart Hazel Brown Alta Willis North Thirteenth Kenneth Rhea South Arthur Edgar Gayhart North Tenth

Funeral services held for Robert Hughes age 5

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Robert Hughes five year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes of Bonanza Bar. He died from internal injuries after being crushed under a truck wheel at the family ranch Friday evening wednesday officiating pastor Rev H Fryer. He is survived by his parents and a sister.

American Falls Pocatello Tribune Robert Hughes Bonanza Bar Methodist Church H. Fryer Robert

Typhoid Epidemic Reported in Tambor Gold Field

Reports from Mexico City say a typhoid outbreak is spreading in the Tambor gold field, Sinaloa. Deaths are feared in the settlement and the situation is described as serious by authorities.

Mexico City Tambor Sinaloa Mexico

Driving novice caused fatal Fort Hall crash

State traffic officer M. J. Rossiter said Mrs. J. K. Andon died after a high speed loss of control near Fort Hall. He noted she had learned to drive only in the past five days. A child and a hired ranch helper were present. the man slept and injuries were limited to Mrs. Andon who died from a penetrating wound. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

M. J. Rossiter the Tribune Today J. K. Andon Fort Hall Roasiter Andon

Reynolds Company Increases Cigaret Prices

New York June 24 AP Reynolds Tobacco Co and American Tobacco Co raise wholesale prices by 45 cents per thousand on popular cigarette brands. The new price reaches 6.85 dollars per thousand.

New York R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co American Tobacco Co

Enraged husband stabs local garage man at shop

Earl Carr was wounded twice in a Tuesday assault at 234 West Halliday street by Alf J Metzener, a warrant issued for assault with a deadly weapon, Metzener arrested and bonded. Carr’s broken hand confirms a fierce fight, notes say Mrs Metzener’s earlier visit sparked the clash. Local officers report Carr declined to discuss details at Lynn hospital.

Earl. Carr Alf J. Metzener Carr West Halliday Street Metzener Justice Court Martin R. S Callis Justice of the Peace Isaac McDougall A. L. Oliver R. C. Thomas Police Department Lynn Hospital

Rancher Testifies In Maples Death Case In Idaho

Seth Lee Morrison, a Yellowpine rancher, took the stand to deny killing Charles Maples last fall. He said he was unconscious from drink at the time of the shooting and woke to a warning from Frank Hamilton that Maples had been shot. Bert McCoy was linked to a moonshine operation, and Hamilton and Maples were described as at a drinking party the night before the shooting. Morrison claimed he stayed at the ranch four miles from Yellowpine and that Maples and Hamilton returned at 3 a.m. Morrison also denied cooking breakfast.

Cascade Idaho Seth Lee Morrison Yellowpine Charles Maples Frank Hamilton Hamilton Maples Bert McCoy McCoy Yellow Pine Morrison

City Departments Disturbed by Bees

Bees disturbed residents at 830 E Fremont prompting police to call in sanitary workers who debated taking charge. A proposal floated for a special emergency unit with braver staff from both departments to form a new organization.

Police Department Sanitary Department Oil E. Fremont

Evangelist McPherson to press tax case further

Aimee Semple McPherson won permission to continue contesting an additional 17 486 in income taxes for 1927 and 1928. The IRS asserts 1927 income of 19 236 and 1928 income of 107 395. Next steps are summer conferences between her lawyers and government representatives to seek a settlement without a board of tax appeals trial.

Washington Aimee Semple McPherson Llewellyn A. Luce Los Angeles Board of Tax Appeals Internal Revenue Bureau Bureau McPhrson

Boston and St Louis Split Doubleheader In Scores

Baseball results show Boston and St Louis winning and losing in pair of games. Notable pitchers include Ruffing, Hallahan, Rhein, Kremer, and Malone. Multiple line scores list teams such as Philadelphia New York Chicago Cincinnati Cincinnati Boston and Brooklyn with varied runs and outcomes.

Paris responds to Hoover war debt plan in part

Premier Laval delivers France's reply to Hoover Moratorium proposal in Paris. French says aid to Germany and Europe necessary but rejects Hoover's plan to implement the moratorium. Also Mussolini backs the moratorium in principle. In Idaho three bandits elude capture after a store and pool hall robbery near Bruneau River canyon.

Associated Press Laval Edge Paris France Hoover Germany Europe Bruneau Idaho East Fork Bruneau River Washington State Department Mussolini

Winnie Mae Log Details Progress

AP records the Winnie Mae flight path with takeoffs and landings from Roosevelt Field to Harbor Grace then Berlin, noting a late wireless report from Drottingholm and subsequent landings at Chester England Hanover Templehof Berlin.

Winnie Mae

Volcanoes Resume Eruption In Japan

Tokyo reports two more eruptions bringing four active volcanoes in a week. Mount Togatake in Gifu Prefecture and Mount Hachido near Kuchigerabu Island belched black smoke and steam, with earthquakes accompanying some activity.

Tokyo Japan Togatake Gifu Prefecture Hachido Kuchigerabu Island Kiushin Island Rengo Kagoshima

Fire damages big dirigible at Lakehurst hangar

A brief fire damaged 275 square feet of the Los Angeles dirigible in its Lakehurst hangar when a short circuit in electrical equipment caused the blaze. The helium filled craft, recently flown for training, remained intact and was not delayed for a scheduled trip to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Lakehurst N. J Appire Los Angeles Wilkesbarre

Hotel cashier dies at local hospital

Grace Gertrude Donahue 21 died at a local hospital after a short illness. Born Mackay June 1910, she lived with parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Donahue at 616 North Grant Avenue and worked as a Bannock hotel cashier. Survived by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements handled by Schumacher Beasley parlors. services time to be announced.

Pocatellans Grace Gertrude Donahue Miss Donahue Peter Donahue North Grant Avenue Bannock Mackay St. Joseph's Parochial School Pocatello Sheridan Vina Calif Jack Merced Donald Philip Alfred Allen Portland Ore Walter Bauchman Idaho Falls C. E. Thomas C. G. Epperson Salt Lake City Schumacher & Beasley

Growth projected for Lava Hot Springs resort hotel

H P Allen of Lava Hot Springs, here to attend a chamber of commerce meeting, organizes a company promoting a new 200000 dollar hotel set to rise next spring. He says a fine hotel will draw visitors nationwide to the mineral springs. J N Booth notes interest in a 150000 dollar veterans hospital for the Idaho resort.

Lava Hot Springs America Europe H. P. Allen Chamber of Commerce Allen J. N. Booth Mr. Allen West Idaho Resort

Westinghouse Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1 a Share

Directors of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company announce a regular quarterly dividend of $1 per share on both common and preferred stock. The move signals steady returns to shareholders and aligns with prior payout policy.

New York Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company

Americans Take First Leg of World Flight to Berlin

Wiley Post and Harold Gatty completed the first lap of their round the world flight landing at Tempelhof Berlin after stops in Chester and Hanover. Officials welcomed them with bouquets as Lufthansa crews celebrated the Atlantic crossing and a 24 hour span from Harbor Grace.

Berlin Wiley Post Harold Gatty Tempelhof Chester Eng Hanover Germany Theeld Clarence A. Chamberlin Charles Levine New York Lufthansa Harbor Grace Post Gatty Atlantic England

Mercury Holds Near Eighty Degrees In Pocatello

Weather in Pocatello remains mild with a cool wind. Temperatures topped around 80 degrees on Tuesday, with 84 on Monday and a 96 degree high in 1916, while 74 degrees was recorded a year ago. Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with moderate temperatures. Sunrise is 4 51 and sunset 8 13.

Pocatello

Cavanah Sentences Three to Jail in Federal Case

Carl W. Smith pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of plate similitudes and counterfeit ten dollar bills and received six months in jail. Co defendants D M Allphin and A C Goldworthy pleaded guilty to liquor violations, were fined 100 dollars and sent to county jail for three months. Additional defendants named face plea on V N P A charges.

Carl W. Smith Federal Reserve United States of America C. C. Cavanah Smith Aberdeen New York D. D. Allphin A. C. Goldworthy Blackfoot Cavanah L. G. Gill Ross Clough Sheleley Melvin Gough George Morozoff

Will Rogers Rails at Publicity Addled University Degree Craze

Beverly Hills column bemoans Dwight Morrow collecting multiple degree s from various universities. Will Rogers notes the era of publicity favors headline makers, with institutions and organizations clamoring for recognition as he laments over excessive cap and gown publicity.

Beverly Hills Calif Dwight Morrow Mr. Morrow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hillig, Hoiriss Liberty N. Y Holger Hoiriis Hasbrouck Heights N. J. Hillig Hoiriis Little Lost River Irrigation Project Earl Carr A. J. Metzner Aimee McPherson American Boston Cleveland Moore Berry Harder Thomas Myatt Philadelphia St. Louis Walberg and Cochrane Hebert and Ferrell Chicago Ruffing Perkins Braxton Moore and Tate Detroit Brown and Spencer Whitehill and Hayworth Hallahan Lindsey Benge Falkenstein J. Elliott Davis Rhein Mancuso Collins McCurdy Pittsburgh Brooklyn French Phillips Shante Lombardi Kremer Swetonic Grace Heimach Lopez Cincinnati Boston Johnson Sukeforth Brandt Haid Cunningham Spohrer Carroll, Kolp Styles Zachary Cronin Root Hartnett Hubbell O'Farrell Malone Hemsley Fitzsimmons Morrell Chaplin Heving Hogan The Roosevelt Field Drottingholm Cape Race N. PF Lune Templehof Airfield Moscow Post and Gatty Wiley V. Post United States Will Rogers Tribune Yours Amet
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