War Admiral Wins Derby in Fast 2:03 1/5 Gallop
War Admiral led from start to finish to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs as Pompoon and Reaping Reward followed. Charley Kurtsinger rode War Admiral and Twenty Grand’s rider also earned praise as the crowd of 63,000 watched a sunlit, record crowd spectacle. The victory netted owner Riddle $52,050 and the race's purse topped $62,575 amid a gala scene with notable guests and a near record turnout.
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Louisville
America
Little Brown
War Admiral
Pompoon
Reward
Charley Kurtainger
Kurtsinger
Blue Grass
Clyde van Dusen
Tieaway
Svortie
Riddle
Roosevelt to Hold Meeting in Washington May 14
President Roosevelt told reporters aboard the Potomac at Port Aransas that he would confer with congressional leaders on the general legislative situation when he returns to Washington May 14. He planned discussions with department and Capitol officials on low cost housing proposals and would address the supreme court bill upon his return.
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Port Aransas
Texas
Roosevelt
U. S
Potomac
Washington
Gulf
Supreme Court
Newses Ia
Swedenburg
Hindenburg Disaster Witness Describes Tragic Flight
A passenger report from Washington on May 8 recalls the dire moments aboard the Hindenburg as injured travelers urged resilience. Survivors spoke of fear and smoke while the airship met its fatal end.
New York to fete Majesties
London reports the London Transport board offered to arbitrate all differences in the city bus strike involving 25,500 workers except the strikers main demand to cut the working day from eight to seven hours.
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London
London Transport Board
Franco Moves In On Bilbao
Insurgent forces tighten siege of Bilbao as they gain heights near Solluve hills about 11 miles east. Basque defenders report repulsed assaults while 2,400 non combatants are moved from Bilbao on French ships. In Barcelona, 5000 assault guards arrive to maintain order amid rising rebellion.
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Preas
Francisco Franco
Balbao
Barcelona
Bilbao
Solluve
Bilabo
Valencia
Plea for Helium Use Faces Airship Fire Risk
A plea argues for the use of helium despite fire risks in airships. Bruno, an official, notes concerns about safety and the need for careful handling of lighter-than-air craft.
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Bruno
The
Coast Guard Crew Rescues Trinidad in Severe Sea Crash
At Willapa harbor three miles off North Spit the steam schooner Trinidad grounded and broke apart after a late evening collision in heavy seas. Six coast guard surfmen and crew were saved after an all night rescue with one life lost, Second officer Werner Craft. Surviving crew said the Trinidad carried lumber for San Francisco and struck around 8 10 p.m. while no wireless was aboard. Survivors were landed at a tug today after leaping from the sinking hull. Captain Hellesto declined interview.
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Trinidad
Hellesto
Coast Guard
San Francisco
Coast
Lee
H. J. Persson
Westport Guard Station
Wallis Simpson Reels Duke of Windsor Over Smoking Habits
Monts France May 8 A royal pair is said to have altered Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson routines. Simpson reportedly cut the duke’s tobacco and liquor use and urged lighter wine and earlier rising. Police noted gossip letters from admirers and security for the duchess and lovers.
Catholic Women Set Idaho Council Convention in June
Blackfoot report: the Idaho council of Catholic women will hold its first annual convention in Blackfoot from June 6 to 8. A joint dinner for eastern deanery men and visiting delegates is planned for Sunday evening, with Archbishop Edward J. Kelly of Boise addressed to speak. The convention opens Monday with mass at Bernard's church and business sessions at St. Bernard's hall. A banquet Monday and luncheon Tuesday are scheduled for delegates. The event closes Tuesday afternoon after officer elections.
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1&H
Idaho Council of Catholic Women
H. C. McGonagle
Idaho Council
Edward J. Kelly
Boise
Bernard's Church
St. Bernard's Hall
Nazis Order Speedy Work on New Zeppelin
Germany’s air minister Goering ordered rush repairs and a government inquiry into the Hindenburg disaster as officials blamed fate and vowed to press on. Relatives awaited news from hospitals in the United States while Frau Lehmann and others faced losses from the blaze.
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Germany
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Adolf Hitler
Lakehurst
D. Hugo Ickener
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Cherbours
France
United States
Goern
Duesseldorf
Frankfort-on-Main
Friedrichshafen
Frau Lehmann
Ernst, Lehmann
Utah Weather: Partly Cloudy Sunday and Monday
Partly cloudy conditions expected in Utah for Sunday and Monday with little change in temperature. The outlook notes light to moderate cloud cover and stable highs and lows across the period.
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Utah
Water users suffer last minute budget reverses
Washington reports indicate the interior department budget request for reclamation projects will be sharply cut in 1937 38. Central Valleys and Grand Coulee face reductions amid a broader economy drive, with slashes of 2.5 to 5 million dollars eyed and key portions of the Columbia River dam foundation funding at stake.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Budget Bureau
Central Valleys
Grand Coulee
California
Coulee
Washington State
Columbia River
Governor Clark Back From Coast
Governor Barzilla W. Clark returned home from Bremerton Washington where ceremonies launched two new United States destroyers. He was greeted by state and city officials in Portland and Seattle and at Bremerton navy yards three 19 gun salutes honored the governors of Washington Oregon and Idaho. Mrs Clark accompanied her husband on the trip.
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Boise
Barzilla W. Clark
Bremerton
Wash
United State
Portland
Seattle
Idaho
Navy Yards
Washington
Oregon
Clark
Pacific Coast
Idaho Weather: Monday No Temperature Change
The Idaho weather report notes no changes in temperature for Monday with unchanged conditions expected across the region.
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Idaho
Third Ward to Present Program Annual Honor Night
Third Ward to present annual honor night at 8 p m observed by the LDS at the Third Ward recreation hall. Following the program dancing will be enjoyed and Mr A dances will be demonstrated. The program includes opening song, violin trio, Kathryn Beckstrom Sybil Mathews Naida Simpson executive report, vocal selections, and a three act play A Stranger Passes with Hazel Carver Shirley Hale Mrs Sappington Jessie Williams Don Hartman Kenneth DeLate Jack Holt William Greg Erma Stephens Woodrow Williams Homer Woodard George Pugmire with LeRoy Cox Norton Marler as stage managers. Dancers Beth Carver Virdus Robbins Erma Stephens Woodrow Williams.
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Third Ward
Kathryn Beckstrom
Sybil Mathews
Naida Simpson
Almon Brown
Hazel Carver
Shirley Hale
Mrs. Sappington
Jessie Williams
Don Hartman
Kenneth DeLate
Jack Holt
William Greg
Erma Stephens
Woodrow Williams
Homer Woodard
George Pugmire
LeRoy Cox
Norton Marler
M.I.A
Beth Carver
Virdus Robbins
Two Navy Airmen Die In Mid Pacific Fleet Wreck
In a simulated battle off the Saratoga in the mid Pacific two Navy airmen were killed. Lieutenant Commander John Francis Gillon, 40, the pilot, and Glen M. Beal, radio man, first class, perished when their SBU-1 plunged into the sea 200 miles west of Oahu during morning maneuvers. Bodies not recovered.
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Pennsylvania
Mid-Pacific
Navy
John Francis Gillon
Glen M. Beal
Navy Department
Washington
Saratoga
Pacific
United States Navy
Wiliam F. Halery Jr Saratog
Gillon
Island
Oahu
Gillion
University visit by VISIT STUDENTS to Pocatello
Students from Way in charge of H. W. Merrill principal visited Pocatello on Saturday. They toured the university and visited The Tribune Journal Plant Saturday night.
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Wayan
H. W. Merrill
Pocatello
Tribune-Journal
Hollywood visitors stay with Olsen at 236 North Johnson
Mrs. E. W. Daniger and Gon Ned of Hollywood visit Mr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Olsen at 236 North Johnson. Mrs. Daniger is a former resident of Pocatello.
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E. W. Daniger
Gon Ned
Hollywood
Oscar E. Olsen
North Johnson
Daniger
Pocatello
Guild Ready to Quit Work Amid Studio Strike
Hollywood reports the Screen Actors' Guild nearing a strike authorization with 25 or 30 affirmative votes needed for a three quarters majority. Negotiations stall over a preferential shop and benefits for minor players as a mass meeting is planned to review strike balloting and negotiations.
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GUILD
Hollywood
Mar
Screen Actors’ Guild
Aubrey Blair
Coronation Ball to Honor King and Queen in New York
New York holds a coronation ball Wednesday night in the same regiment armory that formerly hosted the Duke of Windsor. Attendees include society figures unable to travel to London and Sir Gerald Campbell the British consul general with Lady Campbell in the royal box.
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New York
Tth
Duke of Windsor
Prince of Wales
London
Gerald Campbell
Campbell
Jury verdict finds Hazey guilty of simple assault
A fifth district jury found Gilbert M. Hazey guilty of simple assault after hearing that he struck W. L. Barrett, a post office clerk, in the garage at Hazey’s home with a gun. The gun discharged during the attack as described by witnesses.
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Gilbert M. Hazey
Hagey
W. L. Barrett
Barrett
Ofhers
Charles Rommel
Albert Green
George Armstrong
Otto Erikson
Hindenburg Disaster Board Probes Fire Cause
Naval board of inquiry in Lakehurst, New Jersey, examined the wreckage of the Hindenburg after the dirigible burst into flames on its trans Atlantic voyage. A total death toll reached 35 with seven more injured. hearings will begin Monday as theories about the explosion are explored.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Naval Board of Inquiry
U.S. Navy Air Station
William Speck
Erich Knocker
Zeppelin Corporation
Birger Brinck
Hermann Doehner
Mexico City
Gordon W. Haines
Haines
Secretary of Commerce
Roper
Allen Hagaman
Charles £. Rosendale
Naval Board
Roland Mayer
Naval Aircraft Factory
Philadelphia
Cornelius V. S. Knox
Daniel S. Weintraub
Henrich Bauer
Walter Ziegler
Hindenburg
Kenneth W. Heinrich
Keyport
New Jersey
Hugo Eckener
Germany
Hindenburn
Hoboken
Ernst Lehmann
Couple Heads East for Month-Long Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Vernon depart for a month tour of the eastern states. They plan visits to New York Chicago and Washington D C with hopes to tour sights and enjoy leisure activities during their trip.
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Air
E. T. Vernon
New York
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Visit to Los Angeles by Mrs Dalton to see son student
Mrs D Dalton of 736 South Third leaves today for Los Angeles to visit her son Charlies LeRoy who is a student at the Diversity of Southern.
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D. 8. Dalton
South Third
Los Angeles
Charlies LeRoy
Diversity of
Southern
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