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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
1
Greek forces in the Smyrna district push in four directions into Asia Minor, with prisoners, cannons and machine guns reported captured. Greek losses total 21 dead and 100 wounded, per an official Athens communique.
Sena tor McNary of Oregon received a cablegram from the acting governor-general of the Philippines denying rumors that refined sugar sold in Manila at 5 cents a pound and that large quantities were stored in warehouses. The cablegram stated the retail price is 25 cents and that stock would be shipped by mid month.
The American embassy in Mexico City reports Mexico will return all confiscated properties to their owners except those of Huerta Diaz Villa Maytorena and Paredes, and properties expropriated for public use.
The cargo ship Tomalva, Hog Island's 114th vessel, was launched in Philadelphia with sponsor Mrs. Franklin Fogg of Los Angeles. She received a diamond and pearl bracelet from the American International Shipbuilding Corporation.
Nolan B. Robinson, 23, fugitive from an Elgin insane hospital, was captured in Chicago after allegedly stabbing his wife Vera Robinson and four others at Wheaton. He reportedly crushed skulls with an iron bar, claimed craziness from love for his child, and faces murder charges. The victims include Vera, 24, the five month old, the father-in-law L. C. Brown, 75, and his wife, 70. all were gravely injured or died. Robinson had served four years in the Navy and sailed on the Cyclops during World War I.
Nolan R. Robinson, committed in May after repeated attempts to kill relatives, escaped the Elgin State hospital three days ago. He first attacked his sister in law and mother in law after his child was born, kidnapped the infant to Texas, then attempted suicide in jail. He later assaulted his wife, leading to his hospitalization.
The Czecho Slovak national assembly voted in favor of a proposed plebiscite to determine whether Teschen district should be under Czech or Polish rule. Official advices received by the Czech Slovak legation in Washington note the vote followed thorough discussion.
San Francisco June 26 AP Secretary Meredith announced he is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president He had been among those seeking the nomination at the convention and plans to present his name were made Joint headquarters for Meredith and former Ambassador Gerard were opened here He says he will attend as a delegate at large from Iowa and wishes to serve as secretary of agriculture until March 4 to support agriculture through proper appropriations
Reports from Shanghai state most southern Chinese provinces would secede and reunite with the north after extortion by military leaders. Wu Ting Fang heads southern negotiators with Sun Yat Sen Tang Shao-yi and Li Lieh-Chun aiding in talks as settlement nears.
Samuel Platt a Nevada Republican argues a Pacific coast speaking tour would solidify a Republican win in November He notes Nevada formerly Democratic shifted toward GOP in six months and asserts Harding’s favorable but reputational status would gain votes with a westward campaign Elmer Dover of Seattle supports a Harding campaign swing to the Pacific coast.
Mexico City reports Luis Cabera, former finance minister under Carranza, has reached United States soil and is present in Texas City near Galveston. He reportedly holds large sums in New York banks and European deposits amid the Carranza era upheaval and postdeath mystery surrounding his movements.
Evansville Ind June 26 Adolph Meiser retired manufacturer and philanthropist has given 106 000 marks to Berlin Germany as a tentative fund for a monument to his brother Charles who died in Denver in 1905. The fund named Charles Melzer fund may be used for a public building a library or a worthy cause.
Chicago officials warn coal stocks are critically low with only about three days of supply left for pumping stations. No quantities have come from the east for a week as U S Combes, city engineer, urges even distribution of the limited coal. W H M Leland, president of the Consumers Company, remarks on the situation.
Rear Admiral Benton C. Decker charges Secretary Daniels with dishonesty and autocratic conduct in testimony before the Senate committee. Decker accuses Daniels of misrepresenting acts by Sims Fullam and Fiske, alleging political motives and Prussian-like tactics to control the Navy.
Wage scale likely 22 percent average and contract reacceptance expected after unions press for a July 20 decision. W. G. Lee says 15,000 expelled for unauthorized strikes may be readmitted as talks continue. federal board pace cited as key to calming unrest and prompting resumptions of work.
Washington June 26 AP reports bonic plague appears in Catani Italy with several cases and two deaths confirmed. The American consul advised the state department today.
Admiral Decker echoes a Newport group urging removal of politics from the navy. He recalls critics once termed Gold faced gentlemen tied to Roosevelt era labor politics. He calls for a Navy officer bold enough to restore honor and pride through service and sacrifice, free of political entanglements.
In San Francisco the Democratic National Committee debated Georgia’s contest between Palmer backers led by Clark Howell and opposition led by T W Hardwick. Reed supporters from Missouri pressed their seat bid as the panel heard evidence and prepared an executive session vote on credentials.
San Francisco June 26 AP Bryan declares wets will be shut out of the Democratic platform and a dry plank will be adopted. He says prohibition enforcement strength remains to be measured and vows no compromise. He gains a seat on the Nebraska resolutions committee and notes the Hitchcock faction abstained during caucus.
In Pennsylvania a state convention, divided over wet versus dry planks, voted 60 to 13 to back Attorney General Palmer for president. The wets sought to instruct for light wines and beers, but the drys tabled the motion 60 to 13 and the delegation was told to vote as a unit for Palmer to the bitter end. Nevada caucus held off on a candidate decision as convention outcomes awaited.
In Mexico City on June 26 AP reports that leaders of about 4,000 Laguna district strikers in Coahuila who were under arrest have been released on orders from General P. Elias Calles.
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