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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
12
Boise residents learn a new emergency act regulating pool halls and similar amusements. The rule places licensing in county hands requiring bonds, licenses, and protests, with penalties up to 300 dollars or 60 days in jail.
Lincoln March 20 AP Former U S presidential candidate William J Bryan turns 65 and is reported a millionaire Judge C H Slama of Wahoo says Bryan owns Miami real estate now valued at 35000 that has risen to 250000 and total Bryan estate reaches 1000000 with further purchases cited He cannot return to Lincoln for his birthday due to a Washington convention program.
Chicago reports a chaotic start as Liver pool price break and Antwerp troubles spark wild trading. May wheat opens at 1.58 to 1.60 with large fluctuations and sudden rallies followed by sharp declines. Rye and corn also slump dramatically amid heavy selling.
A sharp 6.6 percent drop in May and July wheat futures in Liverpool was reported via private cables to New York. The decline, equivalent to about a bushel, was blamed on financial difficulties faced by continental owners of Australian wheat held afloat after buying at high prices.
Forty eight Cincinnati police officers named in a federal indictment. The list includes detectives Weatherly and most of the day force squad with Lieut Joachim omitted. Indictments allege conspiracy to possess liquor transport sell and maintain a nuisance.
Tex Rickard promoter of sporting events was found guilty in Trenton of one conspiracy count and two counts of interstate transportation of the Dempsey Carroll prize fight films. He faces up to two years and a $10 000 fine on the conspiracy charge and up to $1 000 on each transportation count. Sentencing set for Tuesday.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, Chicago health commissioner, cites a new respiratory illness resembling influenza but with distinct symptoms. In ten days 226 deaths, 25 in the last 24 hours, with burning eyes, nasal bleeding, cough, fever to 102 103, and rapid spread within households. Patients urged to rest, bathe, drink hot fluids, and seek care promptly to prevent progression.
The article argues that well ventilated theatres pose no danger and encourages public attendance, noting theatres are among the safest places when ventilation is adequate. It emphasizes the importance of proper air flow and rejects fears about visiting performances.
At William and Mary College plans outline a red brick memorial building to honor the 50 founders of Phi Beta Kappa in 1776. The Apollo room of Raleigh Tavern may be reproduced in the design and Phi Beta Kappa chapters worldwide will be invited to participate in the December 1926 dedication. In Shamokin Pennsylvania the Taubel knitting plant purchased by Lark Brothers will restart 906 employees as new machinery is installed.
Lew Paluso of Salt Lake City who is too heavy for featherweight will fight Sid Terris of New York in a 12 round bout in New York next Wednesday. Paluso, eliminated from the featherweight tournament by Jose Lombardo of Panama, is expected to prove his merit in the lightweight division and the bout could determine his standing in the ring.
Detroit reports that Edsel Ford, president of Ford Motor Co, says the firm will begin producing airplane motors once current lab experiments finish. He also announces plans to start construction of Ford airport including the world’s largest dirigible mooring mast at 75 000 dollars for Shenandoah and Los Angeles or larger craft.
A quiet nursery vignette centers on Nellie tucking her baby May into a cradle at night. Nellie, a loving mother, guards May and shares soft, protective words while family members like Brother join in gentle play.
A Pocatello reader, A. H. Brown, credits Doan's Pills with relief from backache and kidney problems. The ad warns of kidney neglect leading to serious diseases and urges purchase of Doan's Pills, noting 60 cents per box and Foster Milburn Co. as makers.
Lynn Massachusetts workers move toward harmony in the footwear industry as the local Lasters' union reenters the Boot and Shoe Workers' union after an 18 year rift. The 18 year split ended as union members opted to rejoin the national labor body.
Seattle mills report better demand as curtailment narrows supply. Prices firm and millmen expect improved spring position if curtailment continues two more weeks.
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