14 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1927
Page
1
In Tonopah Nevada on March 14 news of rich surface gravel worth about 50 dollars a pound at the Weepah field set off a rapid scramble by prospectors, locals, and visitors. Placer and lode claims loom, sparking fears of conflict while claim jumpers report vandalism and pooling talks begin.
Chicago police report the fourth gangland killing in 48 hours targeting Genna liquor ring figures. Alfonso Fierro, reputed bootlegger and extortionist, was found shot in a west side passageway. Detectives pursue connections to earlier slayings including Lefty Koncil and Charles Hubacek.
Boise March 14 Idaho placed third among potato producing states in certified seed potatoes for 1926 Julius P Jacobson federal crop statistician for Idaho announced today Idaho seed production last year totaled 71479 bushels an increase of 93313 bushels over the previous year s crop Approximately 80 per cent of the crop was sold up to December 15 Prices at digging time ranged from 150 a bushel for field run stock to from 180 to 210 for certified seed
Dispatches from Casa Blanca Morocco describe URuguayan aviators seized by Moroccan tribesmen after a crash near Cape Jubi. Looters took money and trinkets, 25 000 pesetas paid for release, captives wandered desert for three days, later hidden on camels as planes searched.
The foreign office announced Japan will select delegates for the three power naval arms limitation conference at Geneva after the diet adjourns March 25. It is believed Admiral Takoraibi, minister of the navy, is the preferred head, though he has not commented yet.
The will filed in probate court shows the estate of Commodore Elbridge T. Grey, a Philadelphia capitalist who died in New York on February 17, is valued at about four million dollars and is divided evenly among his four children. No portion goes to charity.
Three Palm Beach County banks failed to open amid a bank run in West Palm Beach. The Farmers Bank and Trust of West Palm Beach did not open after news of earlier closings. The First National Bank of Lakeworth and Ocean City Bank of Delrey also remained closed. A long line formed at Citizens Bank of West Palm Beach, with officials later assuring funds to cover withdrawals.
Delayed and censored dispatches from Hankow report an underground nationalist struggle in Shanghai. Extremists backed by Russians clash with moderates led by General Chang Kai-Shek, with recent signals of a rift and uncertainty about a possible repercussion.
Shanghai reports heavy rains and limited fighting as nationalists clash over leadership. Advices from Hankow claim a truce in internal disputes, but the split between extremists backed by Russia and Chang Kai-shek’s moderates persists. Labor unrest grows with pro revolt posters. foreman killed in a Japanese mill. US Marine Sergeant Montague’s body found in the Whangpoo river. police investigate murder.
The First National Bank of Pocatello was organized May 9 1889 with 50000 capital stock not all paid up. In 38 years it has accumulated 200000 surplus and now shows 250000 in paid up capital and surplus. It serves over 8000 customers in Pocatello and southern Idaho with full banking services and branches.
The forecast warns of rain or snow across Utah with a drop in temperatures tonight. Snow or mixed precipitation is expected to continue into Tuesday as conditions cool further.
Idaho Senator Frank Gooding said the fish hatchery bill passed by the Senate but stalled in the House will be reintroduced when the new Congress convenes next December. The measure carries a $50,000 appropriation to establish and run a government supervised hatchery in Idaho, with broad outdoor life benefits.
The Supreme Court denied review of a case brought by the First National Bank of Rigby Idaho against Ogden Utah based D W Standrod and Company arising from its failure The Idaho bank had won judgments in lower courts and the suit now stands affirmed by the high court in Washington March 14.
A young woman slapped Alexander Kerensky three times at a crowded theater in front of about 800 spectators. The meeting turned disorderly. two were hurt, two arrested, and 25 ejected as police moved in. Kerensky defended democracy while denouncing monarchists and communists and urged Bolshevism to surrender.
The Irish Free State sues to determine ownership of 2.5 million dollars raised by bond issue. Justice Curtis A. Peters presides as Eamon De Valera arrives. William C. Cannon represents the Irish republic against Guaranty Safe Deposit Co. and Harriman Bank seeking an accounting and title.
In parliament Minister of Navy Takaraibe said the eeek yen savings under the imgton agreement reduced discharge allowances and scrapping costs. He claimed total savings reached 000,000 yan, reflecting a reduced expenditure for naval program items.
The article cites decisions by Idaho officials on appeals from licensing orders for selling stock and admitting securities. It also mentions a highway committee measure affecting licensing for auto transport firms and a gasoline tax refund claim period increase from 60 to 120 days. President Coolidge receives greetings from Peruvian leader Leguia via American aviators at the White House.
Unclear OCR notes describe fears among powers over a new motion in Peking and the possible costs of inaction. Wary diplomats and observers fear disruption if the Chinese capital undergoes upheaval or leadership changes.
Moscow indicates it may soon extend full formal recognition to Cantonese authorities. Ivan Orloff of the Soviet Foreign Office travels to Hankow to act as official representative, tied to the Soviet-Latvia guarantee pact, amid the Cantonese regime in South China.
Mexico City March 14 AP Manuel Tellez ambassador to the United States spent days with President Carles. He departed last night for Washington keeping quiet on the purpose of his visit.
Federal Judge James I. Wilkerson denied Weymouth Kirkland and the Jemison committee of holders of about 18 million dollars in junior railroad certificates the right to act independently of the receivership. The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway was sold November 22 in Butte for 142.5 million to National City and Kuhn, Leeb and partners, reorganizing managers. The committee contended bonds were undervalued. the judge rejected the appeal.
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