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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
2
A Townend family vanishes after a planned drive, sparking search efforts until they return safely. Their car slid on the hill near Poentello Creek, brakes failing causes a wreck at the bottom. only one occupant injured, Townend notices and calls for help in Pocatello.
Mount Clemens Michigan June 25 two Detroit newspaper witnesses testify in the Ford libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. William Colnan and John Dunnewind recall 1916 conversations with Ford Motor executives about paying employees in the army and differences in pay. An investigator’s report details malnutrition cases tied to Ford employees' families and aid from local charities.
Bar silver stands around $1.11 an ounce with the Indian rupee pegged near $1.12 for silver making a likely ceiling of about ¢1.12. Under the Webb act US producers aim to form a silver export company led by Anaconda Copper, American Smelting and United States Smelting to wrest control from London. Experts expect the Webb act to lift prices and possibly reach the 16 to 1.0 level as London’s Indian account influence wanes.
A brief health notice urges prompt action at first bilious symptoms. It advises to avoid delaying meals, take appropriate tablets, and prevent worsening by timely treatment to reduce appetite loss and discomfort.
New York June 25 Mrs. Jesse Hichelberger wife of Private Eichelberger from Pocatello arrived on the Santa Teresa and claims to be the first of forty six girls from La Rochelle France who married soldiers of the Fifteenth Cavalry.
State Treasurer John Engleson opened bids for 1.7 million dollars in treasury notes. A four-firm consortium offered options with 5 percent plus a 3570 bonus or 4 percent interest with cost of printing. Idaho favored the 4 percent option and split the proceeds with 1.25 million to the general fund and 450 thousand to the highway department for road improvements.
Advertisement urges readers to skip one meal at first signs of a bilious attack and take Chamberlain's tablets to prevent distress. Mentions Racine Horseshoe casings and tubes from Gem State Oil and Products Co as a purchase lead.
Henry Owens a 51 year old man in demented condition disappeared from his Ogden home last Saturday. Sheriff deputies and Boy Scouts scoured the foot hills by night and day but found no trace. A reported sighting near Mrs. Mattie Horn’s home prompted a search that extended across several square miles.
Mayer and Sweet announce a Snake River Realty company with Salt Lake capital to build and sell houses on installments. W J Coleman will lead building operations. First unit of nine houses will start soon as Idaho Falls sees strong housing demand amid rapid growth and extensive improvements citywide.
Tdlaho Falls announces a city campaign to inspect meat and milk supplies. Officials say the move aims to ensure safety and quality for residents amid rising health concerns.
In Oakland California on June 25 hotel men who had a recent convention took part in a golf tournament for their entertainment. A sporting writer notes that players yelled front instead of fore before each stroke, rather than the usual fore.
General Cabell in charge of the southern department directs the U S army advance into Mexico along the border with full responsibility for managing the operation and deployment of American troops.
In Flagstaff on June 25 the second trial of Harry Earl Stephens began after an earlier first degree murder conviction was reversed on appeal. His father Joseph H. Stephens, a prominent cattleman, faces indictment in the killing of Robert Miller on April 2, 1918. Both men are bonded at 50000 each as the case draws wide Northern Arizona attention.
Friends of former lightweight champion Willie Ritchie praise his restraint in avoiding low level bouts in his declining years. Ritchie, thrifty in prosperity, says he would return only for a sizable payday, acknowledging promoters will not offer what he deems fair since he is no longer a crowd drawer.
Advertisements advertise 14 and 18 karat wedding rings and a fine line of wedding presents at Gem State Oil and Products Co Adv and Smyth's Jewelry Store. Rud man and Gottberg market leading jewelers and promote wedding presents in a period ad style.
San Francisco reports renewed bicycle racing crowds weekly after a long dormant period. New aspirants join many old-time riders, signaling restoration of interest since the velodrome’s completion.
At the recent Knights of Pythias convention in Twin Falls Poestello lodge was cited for the finest growth in the state with active trend on all lines. J A Nibbard was named grand lodge officer and elected grand tribune.
Kemmerer Wyoming will host a large Fourth of July event with Sublet Diamondville Frontier Fossil Oakley Conroy Glencoe and Opal joining. Special trains will bring visitors for July 4 and 5 and a reception for veterans is planned with a substantial banquet funded by a large subscription.
About 200 California boxing followers will travel by special train from San Francisco to Toledo for the Jess Willard versus Jack Dempsey championship on Independence Day. Organizer James W. Coffroth, noted fight promoter and head of the Lower California Racing association, backed by past war benefit bouts.
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