Council Raises Detective and Police Wages
City council approved salary hikes for police and detective personnel including chief of police J Cavanaugh and chief of detectives J L Balderston. Raises to 200 for Balderston and Captain George Smith, 170 for sergeant Robert Pugmire, plus adds for motorcycle officer A L Oliver and fingerprint expert R C Thomas.
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Charles A. Butler
Charles Cavanaugh
J. L. Balderston
Detective Bureau
Mr. Balderston
George Smith
Robert Pugmire
A. L. Oliver
R. C. Thomas
Prisoner Rulon Wilson Sentenced for Jail Escape Plot
Rulon Wilson alias Red Wilson was found guilty in district court of aiding three county jail inmates in an early spring escape attempt. Judge R M Terrell sentenced him to one to five years in Boise State Penitentiary after denying a motion for a new trial. Wilson was released on $1000 bonds. the inmates involved Leo Lucero LeRoy Meyers and Charles Cornish remain in Boise.
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Rulon Wilson
Red” Wilson
R. M. Terrell
Boise
Wilson
Leo Lucero
LeRoy Meyers
Charles Cornish
Terrell
Walter Anderson
Briand Likely to Be Elected French President
Paris May 12 Aristide Briand veteran French foreign minister seemed slated for election to the presidency by the national assembly on the first or second ballot tomorrow. Paul Doumer the senate president and Briands principal opponent canvassed for votes while Jean Hennessy was not seen as affecting the result.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
National Assembly
M. Briand
Paul Doumer
Senate
Ais
Doumer
Briand
Jean Hennessy
Chamber of Deputies
M. Doumer
Pocatello School Attendance Grows
A Pocatello School Board member dispels rumors of families leaving town as enrollment rises. May 5 last year shows 4035 enrolled with 4208 not absent over three days. this year 4988 enrolled, attendance 4272, and 4412 never absent.
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Pocatello
Pocatello Public Schools
the Tribune
Idaho women promote home grown products at state convention
May 12 Idaho Falls reports opening sessions of the Idaho Federation of Womens clubs focus on using home grown products. Over 50 delegates from across the state attend as officers report good financial health and strong membership. Resolutions urge child welfare study and narcotics cooperation. Mrs. S W Wilson presents annual review. Lillian Gilbreth discusses women duties in the depression era. Meeting closes after endorsing Idaho product patronage.
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Idaho Federation of Women's Clubs
S. W. Wilson
Blackfoot
Lillian Gilbreth
Hoover
Idaho
Baseball scores from today with rain causing postponements
Cincinnati defeated Boston 19 to 0 in the first game with strong hitting by Benton Sukeforth Brandt and Spohrer. In the second game Cincinnati won 7 to 1 as Johnson Style Cunningham Cronin led the offense. Three games were postponed due to cold and rain with Washington Cleveland New York St Louis and Philadelphia games affected.
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Boston
Benton, Carrol and Sukeforth
Brandt and
Spohrer
Johnson
Style
Cunningham
Washington
Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Mercury Reaches 76 as Warm Weather Persists
The sun climbed to 76 degrees by 2:30 pm aiming to best the 1924 May records. Noon readings showed 72 degrees, the high for Monday, with forecast calling for fair skies and warmer conditions tonight and Wednesday. Sunrise is 5:08 and sunset 7:44 on Wednesday.
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Old Sol
Senator Davis Attacks Foreign "Gimme Boys" at Pa Hospital Dedication
Davis denounces International Chamber of Commerce speakers urging revision of U.S. war debt and tariff policies as the new veterans hospital in Coatesville is dedicated. He cites Hoover remarks on wartime costs and warns against open markets that would harm American industry.
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International Chamber of Commerce
United States
Davis
Pennsylvania
Veterans’ Hospital
Hoover
Wales urges adoption of American advertising methods
The Prince of Wales told British businessmen in Manchester that to gain a larger share of the South American market they must imitate American sales and advertising practices. He warned tariffs threaten exports and urged manufacturing within tariff walls to secure raw materials while criticizing Britain’s lag in advertising compared with the United States.
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Eng
Prince of Wales
Prince
North America
United States
Cranks Try Wreck U S L Train Near Butte
Two watchmen near Butte Montana reported two explosions on the Northern Pacific line two miles west of the station. Officials said two ties were damaged by dynamite and suspected amateurs laid the charges. Rail service remained normal with no nearby residences reported.
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Northern Pacific
Butte
Oregon Short Line
Silver Bow
King proposes 50 cent silver price peg
Senator King of Utah urged the United States to peg silver at 50 cents an ounce pending an international conference. He pressed for a temporary stabilization price and a 20 to 1 silver to gold ratio, saying the issue ties to global prosperity. He planned further talks with officials Rogers and Stimson.
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United States
State Department
King
Utah
State Castle
Grafton Rogers
Stimson
Flockmasters Haul Water For Sheep
Crazing conditions on the Lava territory in East Idaho known as the Fremont lease have been unsatisfactory this spring due to backward weather. Dr. J B Dade state sheep inspector reports lambing has started well in the upper Snake river country and predicts a week of good weather will boost grass and lambs. Many flockmasters haul water six to ten miles, with sheep drinking about a gallon per head daily.
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Boise
Idaho
Fremont Lease
J. 8. Dade
Snake River
Lukens Blames Prison Policy In Idaho Escape
Idaho Falls May 12 AP Secretary of State Fred E. Lukens blamed lax prison policy for the escape of Lyda Southard the husband slayer at the Idaho state penitentiary He said trustees were housed outside the walls under the previous administration and that War den R E Thomas had reformed practices Lukens said he investigated the escape and expects Southard to be captured and named David Minton a former inmate as an aide to the flight He planned to return to Boise later this week.
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Lyda Southard
Idaho State Penitentiary
Fred E. Lukens
Lukens
R. E. Thomas
Thomas
Southard
David Minton
Young women diploma night at St. Anthony's
Commencement exercises for the graduating nurses of St. Anthony's hospital take place in St. Anthony's church at 7 30 tonight with Rev H King presiding. Rev H L Herman delivers the address. Five graduates receive diplomas: Frances Rita Mary West Point Netaska Jean Grady Pocatello Elizabeth Gustin Pocatello Erma McNally Pocatello Charlotte Daugherty Burley.
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H. King
H. L. Herman
Frances Rita Mary
West Point
Netaska
Jean Grady
Pocatello
Elizabe Gustin
Erma McNally
Charlotte Daugherty
Burley
Blackfoot Names Four New Teachers
Four local young women were chosen as teachers in Blackfoot schools for next season by the school board at its Monday meeting. They are Miss Norma Steffens Miss Marjorie Park Miss Marie Dore and Miss Alice Snyder.
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Blackfoot
Pocatello Tribune
Norma Steffens
Marjorie Park
Marie Dore
Alice Snyder
Capone Accused of Threatening Chicago Cleaners Venture
Al Capone faced a charge of trying to seize control of Chicago’s cleaning and dyeing industry. Dr. B M Squires, head of the Cleaners and Dyers Institute, said Capone offered police protection in exchange for 50 to 75 percent of annual receipts, a deal officials refused after 86 institute members met. Mayor Cermak and others allegedly promised protection, while a cleaners group reportedly pressed Capone to stop his agitation.
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Alphonse Capone
B M. Squires
Cleaners and Dyers Institute of Chicago
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Institute
Dr. Squires
Anton J. Cermak
Will Rogers Praises New Mexico Military Academy Polo
Roswell, N M May 12 Will Rogers extols the New Mexico Military Academy as a premier preparatory school with 120 boys aiming for the polo team. He notes the academy as an incubator for international polo talent and reflects on national values and optimism post 1929.
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Roswell
N. M
Universites
New Mexico Military Academy
Hundred Convicts Apply for Pardons
Boise May 12 A board meeting in July unlikely to clear all petitions yet 100 inmates at the state penitentiary have filed pardon applications as the April and July sittings draw the largest crowds. Names include J H Ellis for second degree murder a Blackfoot merchant William Mahon for 1027 bank robbery and William Barnby for kidnapping two girls from Twin Falls.
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Boise
State Penitentiary
J. H Ellis
William Mahon
Kootenal County
William Barnby
Twin Falls
Denver slayings tied to gang retaliation probe
Ray Humphreys says an underworld source reports Bruno Mauro 17 and others involved in slaying Sam Carlino in Denver last Friday. Carlino was shot in his North Denver home and James Colletti was wounded. Mauro reportedly killed Mauro Monday in retaliation, police say. Mrs Carlino declined to name the shooter at the inquest. police search North Denver based on the informant’s tip.
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Ray Humphreys
Earl Wettengel
Bruno Mauro
Aguilar
Cole
Sam Carlino
Carlino
James Colletti
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Humphreys
Blackfoot to Send Representative in Future Farmers Contest
The Pocatello Tribune notes that Blackfoot High School will be represented by Harry Fell at the district Future Farmers contest held in Twin Falls. Other district schools from Rexburg Idaho Falls Aberdeen Malad Twin Falls Jerome and Boise also send delegates. The regional winners advance to a state tryout then national contest in Kansas City in the fall.
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Pocatello Tribune
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Aberdeen
Malad
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Jerome
Boise
Harry Fell
Kansas City
California men trade spouses in Modesto death by own action
Sheriff reports a tale of exchanged wives leading to Mrs. Ruby McClelland shooting herself twice at the home of Owen Morse. The investigation found the McClellands had exchanged partners a month earlier with Mrs. Morse, though Mrs. McClelland denies the trade.
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Cal
Ruby McClelland
G. M. Hogin
Stanislaus County
McClelland
Owen E. Morse
Hogin
Morse
Spain confronts mob violence as churches burned across the country
May 11 Madrid AP report describes mobs attacking churches amid efforts by the republican government to restore order. Seville saw five churches and convents burned. nationwide, 21 churches were destroyed and 10 more damaged. Martial law, arrests exceed 200, with a Dalmaso Berenguer detainee among prisoners. Estimates of damage reach 150 million pesetas. The cabinet plans general elections next month.
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Madrid
Spain
Seville
Damaso Berenguer
National Assembly
Postal deficit forecast by assistant Postmaster General
A $140 million postal deficit is projected for the end of the current fiscal year by assistant Postmaster General Tilton. Separate items note a slaying plea in Greeley, reelections of railroad directors in Salt Lake City, and other items from across the country including labor forecasts, military post reductions, mining assessments, and liquor seizure near Cambridge.
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Laredo
Tex
Tilton
Urges Dog Owners to Buy Licenses this Week
Police announce dog licenses for the year may be secured at the station. R M Pugmire, police sergeant, notes that past years saw L A Lehrbas receive the first two licenses but he has not yet paid. Several applications have already been filed. Chief Cavanaugh urges owners to act this week.
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R. M. Pugmire
Rabies case tied to dog bite near Twin Falls
Deputy state veterinarian H R Groome reports a dog that bit Mrs Sadie Frazier on the Sand Springs ranch in Gooding county tested rabid after the head was sent to Boise’s state laboratory. An investigation to locate the infection source will be conducted. The dog belonged to another ranch employee.
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Twin Falls
H. R. Groome
Boise
Sadie Frazier
Sand Springs
Snake River Canyon
Gooding County
Groome
Petersen Reports on Goodwill Trip
Arthur Petersen will report on a goodwill tour of southeastern Idaho and Wyoming by chamber of commerce members at the regular forum luncheon at the Bannock hotel Wednesday noon. J. I. King will discuss national and international United States chamber meetings in Washington, DC. Music by the Adelaide Anderson School of Music.
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Arthur Petersen
Idaho
Wyoming
Chamber of Commerce
Bannock Hotel
J. I. King
Idaho State Chamber
United States Chamber
Washington, D. C
Adelaide Anderson
Utah Weather Outlook Shows Little Change Ahead
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday in Utah with little change in temperatures across the period. Highs and lows remain near seasonal norms as a gentle breeze persists in parts of the state.
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Utah
Violin Master Eugene Ysaye Dies at 72 in Belgium
European music icon Eugene Ysaye, famed for breaking violin traditions, died after a long illness in Brussels at age 72 set to turn 73 in July. His career culminated with March Liege premiere of his Walloon opera Peter the Miner, broadcast so he could hear from bed. He had suffered diabetes phlebitis and leg amputation in earlier years.
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Eugene Ysaye
Peter the Miner
Liege
Queen Elizabeth
Ysaye
Bes
Borah Outlines New Congressional Industrial Conference
Senator Borah sketches a program for the new Congress urging industry to send five representatives from each sector to a special conference. He cites railroads income taxes and restrictions agriculture and utilities as topics and warns against lobbyist influence. He stops short of detailing his plan while noting House committees have studied railroads and holding companies.
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Congress
Senator Borah
Idaho Republican
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House
Senate
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