Wets Propose Repeal Plank for 18th Amendment
In Chicago on June 28 Senator Walsh of Massachusetts announced a repeal plank by wet leaders. The plank urges Congress to propose repeal to representative state conventions and seeks coordination with states to temperance goals and regulate imports. It also calls for modifying the Volstead Act to legalize beer and taxed beverages pending repeal. Walsh noted 20 resolutions committee members approved the plank.
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Resolutions Committee
Idaho Delegates Rally For Roosevelt At Convention
The Idaho delegation backs resubmission of the liquor question as a convention shows strong support. Jack McCue carries Idaho standard in a demonstration during the session while most delegates sit through the parade. J F Jenney and Mrs Jenney arrive from Wisconsin en route to Chicago.
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Idaho
Jack McCue
John McCue
Boise
J. F. Jenney
Cottonwood
Jenney
Wisconsin
Chicago
Committee Reverses Stand On Two Thirds Rule
A fight that threatened to tear open the convention ends as the committee reverses its stance on the two thirds rule. Alfred E. Smith backers and favorite son candidates had prepared minority reports and floor battle plans.
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Alfred E. Smith
Gasoline Prices Rise in Pocatello
Gasoline rose one and a half cents per gallon at all stations in Pocatello today as a general regional increase. The new price reached 26 4 cents per gallon, near a multi year high, with dealers citing a general rise in the territory and not giving a local reason beyond the broader tax impact.
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Pocatello
Town Notes: Local Health Trades and Events
Beth Fillmore, a night nurse at Lynn Brothers hospital, underwent a major operation this morning and is recovering satisfactorily. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs 8S E Brown of McCammon at St Anthony hospital last night. Tom Osborn of Fort Hall was discharged after a major operation at Lynn hospital. Mrs Scott Gillis, recently operated on at Lynn hospital, is improving. George Beck of 815 North Arthur is reported to be improving from rheumatism. Grace M Dye of Pocatello will visit the western coast tonight to obtain new models for her store. Emile Kahm of Kahm Furniture in Pocatello had a minor operation at Lynn Bros. Charles Stevens, 43, held for mental investigation, was picked up from Salt Lake. Mr and Mrs Carl Wright of Crystal Idaho were business visitors in Pocatello Monday. Brice Pett of Arbon reports spring grains look fine. fall crops are made. Bob Ray fined $25 and costs for hunting without a license in Judge Callis' court. Rufus Woods and family from Wenatchee passed through Pocatello en route home from Chicago. Edmund Goetzl, University Branch student, left for Salt Lake City for business. formerly edited Idaho Bengal. Leland P Fayne of Ogden arrested for reckless driving west of McCammon. five days jail, four suspended. City authorities and American Legion Celebration Committee urge concessions applicants to contact the celebration concession committee at American Legion Headquarters in the Port Neuf Building. Mrs Peter Stamos of Alameda died after brief illness. she came to America from Greece in 1920. survived by her husband.
Family Notices for Pocatello Resident Floyd Fulton
Thomas Zewis of Pocatello is mourned as a son and brother while three sisters in Greece remain. Funeral arrangements await word from relatives and Downard's Funeral Home handles the body. Floyd Fulton, formerly in Pocatello and a Citizens Bank employee, passed through town en route to Trade Idaho and will assume a position in Billings Montana after residing in San Diego with his wife and daughter.
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Old Citizens Bank
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Trade
Idaho
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San Diego
Billings
Mont
Prominent Idaho Business Man C E Torrey Dies at 49
St Anthony Idaho June 28 C E Torrey prominent business man and former Miller Bros Elevator manager died suddenly after midnight at his home he was chief inspector for government feed loans for the western states with Salt Lake City offices He was born February 28 1883 in Woodbine Iowa and married Katherine Houghton on December 26 1907 He was active in Masonic work and recently elected chairman of Fremont county Republican central committee.
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Fremont County
Republican Central Committee
Woodvine
Iowa
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Katherine Houghton
Eli Houghton
St. Anthony
Pioneer Banker of Idaho Falls Dies
Bowen Curley prominent Idaho Falls financier died at his home Tuesday morning after months of illness. Born May 31 1843 in Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin he lived in Idaho Falls 40 years. He leaves daughter Ethel Curley Smith four grandsons and two sisters Irene Curley and Mary E Seger. Funeral services at home Thursday with Masonic rites at Rose Hill cemetery.
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Prairie du Chien
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McGregor
Iowa
Iowa, For 60 Years and Was Also A Member of the Chapter and Commandery
Fl Korah Temple
Boise
Ethel Curley Smith
Irene Curley
Mary E. Seger
Portland
Ore
Rose Hill Cemetery
Births Reported in Blackfoot Area on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Earl Tanner RFD No 4 announce a son born Sunday June 26 A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wayne W Pixton on Sunday in Blackfoot area reported by Tribune special staff.
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Youthful Tourists Taken In Custody
Two train riders Don White age 11 and Laura King age 16 started from Sho shone to see the world and rode an east bound freight to Pocatello before being stopped by railroad police. They were held as guests of the Pocatello police and later to be returned to their homes by Sheriff George White of Shoshone.
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Pocatello
Don
Yellowstone Park
States
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William Criswell
Criswell
Walsh To Lead Fight For Straight Out Repeal
Resolutions committee plans to report tonight as Senator Walsh headlines a wet conference. Delegates represented include New York 94 Pennsylvania 16 Ohio 52 Massachusetts 36 New Jersey 32 Michigan 38 Minnesota 24 Illinois 58 Iowa 26 Wisconsin 26 Connecticut 16 Maryland 16 Florida 10 Colorado 12 Oregon 10 Rhode Island 10 New Hampshire 8 Alaska 6 Hawaii 6 Philippines 6.
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Walsh Election Victory and Convention Chair Nomination
Walsh defeats Shouse amid riotous celebration as Long predicts Roosevelt’s nomination. The piece notes a tense sequence in Iowa and Minnesota with disputes over unit voting rules and delegation alignment.
Iowa Delegates Clashes Delay Vote Counting
During a heated session delegates shouted and waved while the Iowa voice was not recorded. The chairman announced 13 aye 124 nay but under the unit rule they must vote 25 aye. Long's faction moved within 17 votes of a majority as the disturbance began.
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Long
June Heat Record Set At Local Weather Bureau
The local weather bureau recorded a June heat record with 93 degrees at 2 30 p m establishing a new seven day stretch of 90 degrees or more in June. The record surpasses previous notes of two to three days but hotter weather occurred June 26 1926 at 99 degrees.
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Pocatellans
Two Killed In Plane Crash Near Port Washington
A storm tossed aircraft returning from Fort Tilden crashed near Port Washington, killing Gilbert Burnett age 23 and fatally injuring pilot Lieut. T. J. Creeden 30 who died in hospital. The plane encountered torrential thunderstorm forcing residents to seek shelter in cellars.
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Great Neck
Local Visitors and Health Notes From Pocatello
Rockland resident F. A. Schumaker visited Pocatello Monday. Don DeVaney underwent a minor operation at Lynn Bros. hospital and is recovering satisfactorily. William Mecham of Blackfoot was in Pocatello Monday consulting a local physician. Ellis Farnsworth of 178 Idaho Street is confined to his home.
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Rockland
Pocatello
Don DeVaney
Lynn Bros. Hospital
William Mecham
Blackfoot
Ellis Farnsworth
Idaho Street
Mexican Held On Burglary Charge
John Martinez 25 was arrested about 1 30 am on East Hayden street by officers Jarvis Roubidoux and Guy Nelson on burglary charges. A stash of cigars tobacco and cigarettes seized from 140 North First Avenue supported the case. Martinez waived preliminary hearing and bail set at 500 dollars. He faced the district court next term.
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Jarvis Roubidoux
Guy Nelson
Pocatello Department
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R. 8. Callis
Callis
Cooling System Installed at Dance Gardens Hall
Warren Williams, manager of the Dance Gardens, announced completion today of a water air cooling system for the dance hall. The system floods the hall with 60,000 cubic feet of fresh cool air per minute.
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Warren Williams
Urges Tire Buying Before Price Increase
Car owners were strongly urged today by Mr. F. C. MacKenzie to purchase tires ahead of a likely price rise. The appeal stressed securing supplies before costs jump and assured availability at current rates.
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F. C. MacKenzie
MacKenzie Firestone Co Urges Tire Purchases Before Tax Rise
The MacKenzie Firestone Company and local Firestone dealers urge drivers to buy tires now for Fourth of July trips. Mr. MacKenzie says motorists should not risk holiday travel on worn tires and cites a June 21 excise tax increase as a reason to act quickly before prices rise.
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