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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1932
Page
4
In Defiance Of Senator Borah, the Republican convention plank on prohibition has no power to bind Republicans in congress. He will not permit a political convention to tell him how to amend the Constitution. The anecdote recalls a stubborn letter writer who refused to be guided by ruled lines yet kept writing across them.
Congressman Addison T. Smith defends his bonus vote and explains his stance on currency expansion as the means to aid the economy. He notes prior opposition to tax or bond funded payments, supported an amendment to fund via currency expansion, and argues this would alleviate unemployment and boost purchasing power amid depression. He also cites silver in the Republican plank and remarks on Senator Walsh’s potential chairmanship at the Democratic convention.
Idaho news items include Milo Holtry 62 dying of Rocky Mountain spotted fever near Challis Arco after three weeks illness. Joe Taylor in Deary is jailed on a complaint by Mrs Taylor for beating their 17 year old son. Gopher drive in Sunny Slope Canyon tallies 1200 plus. Frank Murphy dies in Spokane after locating silver lead claims near Burke netting over 200000. First National Bank Twin Falls sues L Rabinitz over 2850 loan secured by a four karat diamond. Leslie Randall of Boise jailed after assaulting wife and wrecking their gas buggy. Wagner Garner relief bill funds Idaho public buildings totaling 464000 in Blackfoot Wallace Burley Payette Eastport. Idaho to share in emergency road funds. Moscow Star Mirror critiques Veterans Bureau Lava Hot Springs gift refusal as uneconomical.
Thirty years after the Fort Hall opening, E M Fritz and John B Donaldson are found shot to death on the north fork of Pocatello Creek near Lost Horse claim. Theories cite ambush or earlier morning shooting, motives unclear, with suspects including local prospectors and potential Native involvement.
The narrative recalls a murder case in Durham that was never solved. No arrests were made, no crew identified, and no connections found. The editor notes the case remains a lingering, unresolved mystery.
On a Saturday evening at 5 10 on the station platform R C Sneed a city lawyer shot H V Platt Oregon Short Line agent wounding his right forearm and side Two hundred people were in view as the confrontation began with words over a letter Platt attacked Sneed fired striking Platt and was restrained by Depot Policeman John Ellis Chief of Police George Ross Judge Masonheimer set bail at 500 with bonds signed by L S Stagner W S Hopson and S C Winters The incident stemmed from a mining deal involving a Thunder Mountain man Bennett
A letter to Mrs. Post asks for guidance on becoming successful in-laws. The author advises to avoid interference and to respect the independence of each married couple, emphasizing sympathetic interest without questions or judgments. It recommends discreet, active self‑containment when living with a child and spouse and promotes open, respectful boundaries.
The Fort Hall reservation mine near Pocatello creek drew crowds led by Mike Condon who located the site after a twenty year prospect. J G Sanders Col J M Ingersol and Charles Sterritt joined in with joint locator Sterritt while naming the find The Irish Girl with surface ore samples displayed in the city.
A Tuesday evening meeting in the council chamber approved securing the sale of the Five Mile Limit lands on July 17 at Pocatello instead of Blackfoot. Mayor Steely chaired the gathering with Thomas H. Davis as secretary. Lawyers F S Deitrich and committee members J M Ingersol D Swinehart were tasked to forward resolutions to the General Land Office and urge action. National Republican Committeeman D W Standrod was asked to compose a personal letter to Commissioner Hermann.
Reports claim James A. Murray’s men hold the copper mine by force while Murray visits the site. Elliot of Clark counters and miners reportedly plan an armed force to back him, with a meeting to organize possession. Willie Wantland says he owns the property. Stanley Castle returns home with a gold medal from St Marys College.
Rev P Murphy just home from Hailey tells a fish story as he wrestles a big catch on Wood River and the fish squeals twice. About 200 workers toil on new shops with 25 bricklayers, a 11 foot deep concrete foundation for boilers, a monster air compressor and final tar roof. Sunday heat hits 93 degrees. Joe Mombert sets spruce trees on First Avenue for Fourth of July seating. Academy of Idaho construction delays over brick, Tourtelotte says main building near ready. J J Guheen sells Lot 7 Block 27 for $900 to Joe Sheldon. Prof J W Faris attends Academy board meeting after coming from Logan.
The United States recruiting station in Salt Lake City announces open enlistments for infantry in the Hawaiian Islands. Applicants 18 to 35 must be physically fit with parental consent for overseas service if under 21, plus a character and single status statement from a reputable citizen. Apply at Benson Building Salt Lake City or Room 206 Postoffice Ogden.
Four highway contracts were let by the Bureau of Highways. Quinn Robbins of Boise won two oiling jobs including 16.7 miles of the Craigmont Culdesac road for 74 305 dollars and 11 miles between Paris and St Charles for 40 613 dollars. Arthur Velguth of Spirit Lake won a 21 mile oiling job from Priest River to Sandpoint for 11 244 dollars. Carl Nyberg of Spokane got 13 miles of resurfacing south of Bonners Ferry for 9 450 dollars, matching a Butte company's bid. Nyberg to perform the work.
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