19 May 1921
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
1
In Beuben the Polish consul general reports Adelbert Korfanty has issued a proclamation for Upper Silesia to surrender arms resume work and avoid German contact. He states 10000 men have been mobilized as part of the effort.
Berlin newspaper reports large Polish troop movement toward Danzig in recent days and destruction of several Vistula river bridges, suggesting a planned raid on Danzig by Polish forces.
Washington, May 19 AP The state department tightens rules on certificates for liquor shipments to U S missions. Only specified personal use consignments may be cleared. certificates will be limited to named mission members and must be returned after clearance.
President Harding motored to Fort Myer across the Potomac and reviewed the Third Cavalry in a celebration marking the regiment’s 79th anniversary. Secretary Weeks and General March stood with him in the reviewing stand.
AP report states a burglary at the Blessed Sacrament convent last night. The assailants stole an unknown amount, with a note mentioning ieee and may 19 as dates.
Grief stricken at the death of Minnie Helen Porthon of Dewitt a funeral was held. Her mother and fiancé Albert Rowman were found dead with poison in the body of an automobile on the Wapsipincon river bank south of Dewitt after a search found the two in the front seat.
A delegation of western governors led by Oregon Senator McNary presented the reclamation bill to President Harding. The group from Washington, Arizona, and Utah was joined by Interior Secretary Fall and General Land Office official Spry, after a governors conference in progress.
Mrs Paul V Southard held in Honolulu on murder charges in Twin Falls Idaho is to be turned over next Tuesday to Twin Falls deputy sheriff W H Ormsby and his wife. Ormsby sailed with extradition papers and Mrs Southard will not resist extradition.
Silvis Illinois workers at the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific shops announce they will not heed any railroad labor board wage reduction set for July 1 and will take immediate steps to block wage cuts, even if it means quitting. The telegram to R M Barton cites suspected influence by the board chairman and Mr Harding and rejects the decision based on alleged improper consultation.
New York May 19 AP Ellis Island, processing most of the nations immigration, is placed under strict quarantine after five year old law boy Andres Steinbach dies of typhus. Immigrants moved to Hoffmans Island detention station and the Ellis Island station will not reopen for 48 hours. Incoming arrivals may be held on ships during the period.
An early report from Dublin outlines a new tactic by rebels near police barracks. They opened fire as a train passed, injuring one defender before police returned fire, with further details unclear due to damaged text.
Berlin May 19 AP Germany’s cabinet under Chancellor Wirth aims to keep up to date with reparation terms and is pushing ministries to master the Allied ultimatum. Officials say the reparations commission seeks surrender of rights in mines oil fields and quarries under article 260, while Germany contests the scope of that article.
Paris reports Briand insists on enforcing the Versailles frontier line between Germany and Poland in Upper Silesia. He cautions that German invasion will not be tolerated and notes the need for full treaty adherence after interallied plebiscite documents are received.
Deages Arizona May 19 AP reports Mexican immigration officers were ordered to bar further entry of Chinese immigrants into Mexico. The interior secretary Elias Calles issued the order effective that morning, citing Chinese shipments through the United States to Sonora and Sinola as harming Mexican laborers facing unemployment.
Washington May 19 AP announces that War Department arrangements to transfer hospitals at Fort McHenry Maryland Fort Bayard New Mexico Whipple Barracks Arizona Hills New York Oteen North Carolina and Camp Kearny California to the Public Health Service are practically completed.
AP reports H F Sinclair named president of Calafiate Oil Corporation at the annual meeting. Karl W Finair was elected to chair the board and Karl Woodman was added as vice president alongside other officers.
Jack Dempsey boxed in fast rounds with Georges Carpentier in Atlantic City on May 19 as part of pre title fight sparring. The session appeared to go well and showcased Dempsey's conditioning for the upcoming world heavyweight championship.
The 13814 general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America opened at Winona Lake Indiana with 302 presbyteries seated in the tabernacle. Samuel Palmer retiring moderator spoke of growth to 1 722 000 members and candidates for moderator included H C Wearingen of St Paul Minnesota.
Very few can answer off-hand yet dollar. Were t in ad both Republican tea f their names on the first page online for several ads they must reminded continuous advertising or they will forget.
Speculation on who will replace Edward Douglass White as chief justice dominates official circles. Names include William Howard Taft and Hughes with delay expected. discussions also mention Justice Day Holmes and possible interim solution promoting a current justice.
Funeral plans announced for Edward Douglass White chief justice of the United States as the senate adjourns and national leaders pay tribute. Services will be private at St Matthews on Rhode Island Avenue with interment at Oak Hill Georgetown.
London May 19 AP short supply of beer nationwide tied to coal shortages from a miners strike. Punch warns that the shortage could lead to more serious consequences as daily life feels the impact.
Mona May McCully and Fred McCully, found guilty of murdering Leon Richardson, were given life terms in the state prison by Judge Lentz. Fred McCully pleaded guilty to the Richardson murder as well, while Mona May McCully remained stoic and silent during sentencing.
Early witnesses before the Senate Finance Committee were grilled as Chairman Penrose complained the hearings had run too long. W M Clark claimed backing from four railroad brotherhoods but offered no credentials. Benjamin Marsh said he represented the Peoples Reconstruction League and Farmers National Council, angering Penrose and Smoot with questions about who he spoke for.
In Columbus on May 19 AP reports Perery A. Baker of the Anti-Saloon League of America criticizes Congress for insufficient Prohibition funding and inspector oversight. He calls the 700 inspectors' discharge a colossal blunder and assigns blame to Democrats, labeling it a failure to enforce the policy.
Washington May 19 AP Chairman Porter of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said after a conference with President Harding that the chief executive hopes for prompt adoption of a peace resolution. He added the president will not exert undue influence and will not arbitrate differences between the Senate and House.
Hoylake England May 19 AP The English squad for the nature day match includes Cyril Tolley amateur champion J L Jenkins R H M DeMontmorency George Simpson C C Aylmer T B Armour B W KB Holderness and Roger Ethered The American team features Charles Evans Jr Fran Ella Oulmet St T Jones Jess Guilford Dr Paul Hunter J W Pratt Fd Wright and W C Fownts Jr of Pittsburgh
Giuseppi de Filippo of Bayonne New Jersey is sought on a federal warrant for allegedly attempting to destroy the United States assay office. Detectives identify him as the driver of the death cart linked to the explosion after three men positively matched his appearance.
Antonio Romero, a revolutionary leader, and Candito Aguilar, former Vera Cruz governor, were arrested in Marathon Texas on May 18 for violation of United States immigration laws according to a foreign office statement issued in Mexico City.
Franklin Lane former secretary of the interior died in Rochester Minnesota after an operation. His body arrived in Chicago and was cremated at Graceland cemetery. Remains will be taken to El Capitan peak in Yosemite Valley to be scattered per his wish. Relatives attended the cremation and the widow Mrs. Lane and brother G W Lane accompanied the body. A condolence message from Grosvenor Clarkson praised Lane as a courageous and humane public servant who warned of submarine losses and urged immediate mobilization in 1917.
Prince Sapieha, the foreign minister, resigns amid tensions from the Warsaw and Paris conferences over the Vilna dispute. The move follows disapproval of the handling of the Vilna issue during ongoing discussions.
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