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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1925

Page

2

Quor Fight Costs Millions to Taxpayers

Washington dispatch reports the liquor fight wastes millions of taxpayer dollars while arguing less than one percent of liquor entering the U S is illicit. Dr Rufus Tucker cites 40 million dollars of smuggled value. Prohibition officials claim licit imports are under one percent of illicit booze. Dean Sullivan plans a public auction and ram and dairy stock sale to boost local livestock trade in Pocatello.

Washington Rufus Tucker Departnt of Commerce Ne Department William Linder Dean Sullivan Rupert Pocatello Sullivan Ocatello

Miss Ellene Rierson Completes Idaho University Course

Miss Ellene Rierson of the senior high school commercial department will receive her M A from the University of Idaho after spending the summer there. She plans to return to the local high school.

Ellene Rierson Igh Moscow University of Tdaho Iss Fe Jocal High School

1919 Ford truck theft report by William L. Green

William L. Green of 435 East Lewis reported the theft of a Ford truck. The vehicle is a 1919 model with motor number 5842945.

William L. Green East Lewis Police

Mrs. T. D. Jones Leaves for California

Mrs. T. D. Jones travels to Santa Ana, California, because her sister is seriously ill.

T. D. Jones Formerar Jones Santa Ana California

St Josephs High School Presents Fetching Up Ack Comedy

The St Josephs high school will present the comedy Fetching Up Ack this evening at 8 30 at the L D S recreation hall. The cast includes Eva Lamb Kenneth DeLate Laurence Keefe Clement Sheeran Jorge Cronin Edmund Miller Dave Anis Clyde Raidy Aunt Marys Evelyn Norman Loretta Byers Ella Marie Dwyer Marie Wasley.

St. Joseph's High School L. D. S. Recreation Hall Eva Lamb Kenneth DeLate Larence Keefe Clement Sheeran Jorge Cronin Edmund Miller Daveanis Clyde Raidy Aunt Mary’s Velyn Norman Loretta Byers Ella Arie Dwyer Marie Wasley

Miss White to Attend Idaho Commencement and California Teaching Prep

Miss White of the senior high school English department plans to be here Thursday morning for Mos s Idaho where she will attend the commencement exercises of the University of Idaho. She will go to Berkeley California to take teacher school work there preparing teaching in California next. She will specialize in the teach of Americanism to the foreign in students. Besides her work as English teacher here Mia White connected with several school ac ties including the senior class vy which she directed.

Miss White Moss Idaho Theniversity of Idaho

Oldfield Named Bourbon Chief of Democratic National Committee

Washington dispatch reports William A. Oldfield of Arkansas, Democratic sessional committee chair, as the likely successor to Shaver of West Virginia as DNC chairman within weeks. Oldfield’s selection comes as a compromise amid factional jockeying, with Shaver warning fights could threaten the party program and exchanges between Agnew and Governor Smith sides aiding the deal.

Washington William A. Oldfield Aransas Shaver West Virginia Oldfeld Y. Shaver Oldfield Res National William G

Made a Killing at the Derby

James Crew a Liverpool shipping firm employee won nearly 75000 pounds by holding the Derby winning Calcutta Sweepstakes ticket. He must give one fourth of the prize to a London firm that bought a quarter interest in the ticket for 2000 pounds.

Liverpool England James Crew Calcutta Carew London

Shepherd case jury selection stalls amid courtroom frictions

In Colees May 27 AP report on William D. Shepherd murder trial the first jury panel fails as over twenty veniremen are rejected. Prosecutor Crowe and defense attorney Stewart quarrel over methods while Judge Lynch rules. selection continues with key witness Robert White described as possibly in New York custody.

Stewart Crowe Scott Lynch William Darling Shepher William Nelson McClintock Robert White Shepherd New York

Union Pacific Reports Income Decline in May Statements

Union Pacific posted net operating income of 1.314 million dollars for May, down 465 thousand from the prior year. First four months show net income 7.156 million on gross 13.081 million, compared with 10.484 million last year as gross revenue fell to about 85.49 million.

New York Union Pacific Wall Street

Baseball scores from Boston Pittsburgh Chicago and more

Today's games feature Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cincinnati with varied innings highlights. Notable pitchers include Kamp Gib son Hartnett O'Farrell and Ruffing while hitters like Zubniser and Ruffing contribute runs in tense matchups.

Thaws Party Tame Says Lawyer On Broadway Visit

Thaw’s attorney Bartholemew B Coyne says Thaw visited a cabaret for recreation and did not tip recklessly as reports claimed. Coyne states Thaw came to New York to consult him and may stay a short time or weeks. Meanwhile several minor court calls note Eugene O Callahan and Cecil Robertson facing fines or forfeitures for intoxication or fighting. Doc Barnhart fight charge dismissed. Hil and Moss pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined.

New York Harry K. Thaw Broadway Bartholomew B. Coyne Thaw Coyne Eugene O'Callahan Rell Worning Cecil Robertson Doc’’ Barnhart C. Hil T. T. Moss

McConnell Called to Palo Alto on Ill Brother’s Sickness

J. L. McConnell chief clerk at the Short Line store department is summoned to Palo Alto California due to his brother’s serious illness.

J. L. McConnell Short Line Palo Alto California

Great Crowd Witnesses Hanging Three Slavers

In Bosia Bulgaria on May 27 three leaders tied to the Sveti Kral cathedral bombing that killed 160 were hanged in a public square before thousands. Zadgorski Friedman and Koeff walked to the scaffold as troops guarded the site near a Jewish cemetery. Two more conspirators, Perchefieff Leger and Mme Nicolova, face death or life imprisonment for sheltering attackers. The sentences mark King Boris’s first approved death penalties.

Bosia Bulgaria Sveti Kral Zadgorski Friedman Koeff Oeff M. Perchefieff M. Leger Mme. Nicolova Mme. Leger Breti Kral Sofia Gheorghieff Boris Ae Peter Zadorski Marco Friedman Georgeff Boris

Amundsen News Flashed From Seattle for Northwest Passage

Seattle details reveal how Captain Roald Amundsen’s 1905 Northwest Passage discovery was first flashed worldwide. In Eagle City the Alaska telegraph operator refused a long collect message to Fridtjof Nansen, prompting Erastus Brainerd of the Post-Intelligencer to pay the tolls and publish the telegram.

Amundsen Seattle Wash Roald Amundsen Northwest Passage Alaska Fridtjof Nansen Norway Eagle City Arctic International Boundary Yukon River Army Signal Corps Erastus Brainerd Post-Intelligencer Nansen Brainerd Ade Rye Amundsen

Explosion Traps Fifty in Carolina Mine Disaster

A Carolina Coal mine near Sanford North Carolina trapped more than 50 workers after an explosion. Rescue attempts were hindered by dense smoke and fumes, with officials seeking federal aid and sending gas masks and rescue teams to the scene. Several bodies were later reported as received by authorities.

Raleigh N. C Carolina Coal Company Sanford Associated Preas McLean Corps of Engineers Paige Metis Bureau of Mines Washington Pittsburgh United States Bureau of Mines D. J Parker Thomas W. Va North Carolina

Pierce and Stanley Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

W. Pierce and Stella Stanley were arrested late Tuesday by police on disorderly conduct charges. They entered not guilty pleas this morning in police court and trials were scheduled for Thursday.

Co. W. Pierce Stella Stanley Police Department

Idaho Fishing Season Opens June First

The article notes the Idaho open season begins June first by law and warns rumors of weekend fishing during the holiday period are false. It says individuals may risk fines if they fish Saturday or Sunday before the official start, which would add to the game department fund.

Idaho Game Department

Love Re-elected as Sugar Head

Stephen H. Love of Salt Lake City was re elected president of the United States Sugar Manufacturers' association at its two day convention. Vice presidents named include A. J Carlton of Colorado Springs and Harry A. Auvetin of Washington DC, with M. McLeaar serving as secretary in Holland, Michigan.

Chicago Stephen H. Love Salt Lake City United States Sugar Manufacturers’ Association A. J Carlton Colorado Springs Harry A. Auvetin Washington, D. C Co. M. McLeaar Holland, Mich

FART IS AMBASSADOR TO SUCCEED GRANT

A fragmentary report notes Sean May 27 mentions Albania and Washington state figure Charles C Hart as a possible replacement for Ulysses Grant as ambassador. The text is unclear about official acceptance and dates.

Fart Sean Albania Washington Charles C. Hart Washington State Ameri- Fart Ulysses Grant

Bandits Release Rasmussen Manager After Seizure

Hong Kong reports M. Rasmussen, manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Co in Asia, was released after bandits seized him and his wife during a motorboat trip on the West River. Mrs. Rasmussen was freed and returned to Kongmoon. Dispatches do not reveal their nationalities.

Hong Kong M. Rasmussen Asiatic Petroleum Company

Big dirigible heads to fair with Coolidge speech

The air ship Los Angeles will go to the Minnesota state fair grounds for the Norse American celebration where President Coolidge will speak. It leaves Lakehurst on June 7 and reaches the grounds the next day forenoon.

Washington Los Angeles Minnesota Coolidge Lakehurst

SurMing Cabinet Sees Formulation Halt At Brussels

Brussels May 27 Max has abandoned efforts to form a cabinet and will inform the king today of the decision.

Brussels Arte Urgomaster Max

Ontario Rum King Taken in Rochester Smuggling Run

Ben Kerr of Toronto, reputed Lake Ontario rum king, was arrested near Sea Breeze while unloading about 1200 cases of Canadian ale from the motor boat Matimas. Four men and Mae Davin of Webster, armed, were detained as inspectors and a Coast Guard cutter halted the unloading after a attempted escape. The Davis girl faced concealed weapon charges.

Rochester N. Y Ben Kerr Toronto Lake Ontario Sea Breeze Kerr Mae Davin Webster Andrew J. Wiedenmann Coast Guard Davis Leff Kerr Toldollector Wiedsmann

Commissioners Derby to Highlight Fair Races Discussed by Executive Panel

J B Pjeldsted reported from Blackfoot on plans for a Commissioners Derby at the Idaho fair district. Each county will hold elimination trials, with county winners advancing to finals. Mackay contributes 200 and Butte 400 to the fair fund. The district is split into four units Banock Lost River Bonneville and Bingham. A loving cup trophy from Chriot Jewelry Blackfoot will reward the Boys and Girls club exhibitor. Preparations include painting braidings and landscaping the fair grounds ahead of the fall exposition.

J. B. Pjeldsted Blackfoot Tern Idaho Fieldsted Derry Mackay City

Idaho Falls Bond District Closes Deal

A brief wire reports that Judge Baum received a message from Dr. Mead confirming the calendar change for a dedication. The ceremony, previously set for July 14, will occur July 13 at reclamation corner Boise and in Pocatello en route.

Idaho Falls BR. Baum W. G. Swendsen Corner of Reclamation Boise Dr. Mead Erican Falis Pocatello

Legion Endowment Fund Campaign In Bannock County

The American Legion Endowment Fund campaign is underway in Bannock County with a $2,000 quota and a $1,500 target for Pocatello. Donations via Walter Service, treasurer, First National Bank, Pocatello, Idaho, are welcomed for ten days to aid fatherless children of World War II.

American Legion Endowment Fund Bannock County Walter Service J. H. Peterson Bannock Sonny Pocatelo Legion First National Bank Pocatello Idaho

Council Debates Garbage Contract After Absent Mayor

An adjourned City council meeting in the council chamber at the West Side Fire Station discussed the garbage hauling contract. With Mayor C. Ben Ross absent, President Geo. Oliver presided as Leo M. Rusk and Sam Cox favored awarding the contract while Oliver and Rusk opposed, and action was postponed to the Thursday meeting.

West Side C. Ben Ross Geo. Oliver Leo M. Rusk Sam Cox Geo. Oliv Ross

Retiring district Rotary Governor visits officers

Charles Dinwoody of Idaho Falls presided at a luncheon with five southeastern Idaho Rotary clubs as they welcomed elected officers. Dr John E Carver of Ogden will assume district governorship July 1 after the Pocatello conference April 16 17. Dinwoody traveled to Twin Falls for a noon meeting with Boise district clubs and Utah officers met in Salt Lake City last week. Attendees included Dr Allen Cutler Norman Salisbury Charles W Poole Raymond Soyder Oscar Johannessen H C Tavey Milton Fehner W H Bolscheid and Claude Bistine.

Rotary Idaho Charles Dinwoody Idaho Falls John E. Carver Ogden Pocatello Dinwoody Twin Falls Boise Utah Salt Lake Allen Cutler Norman Salisbury Preston Club Charles W. Poole Rexburg Club Raymond Soyder Oscar Johannessen Idaho Falls Club H. C. Tavey Milton Fehner Blackfoot Club W. H. Bolscheid Claude Bistine Pocatello Club

Amundsen Polar Expedition Still Missing After Arrival

Washington May 27 AP Hope for safe return of the Amundsen polar expedition is held out by Arctic explorer Donald B. MacMillan who cites possible delays from locating the ship by astronomical observations. The six explorers may be near Spitzbergen or have already faced possible crashes. relief plans are considered, with White House indicating possible Navy action. Oslo reports improved weather at King's Bay.

Washington Donald B. MacMillen Arctic Explorer New York Tzbergen Amundsen Ving Th . di Aain Arctic South Pole Pole Norway White House Coolidge Secretary of the Navy Wilbur

Armed boats not probable in Detroit rum chase

James R. Brereton, new chief of Detroit federal prohibition enforcers, told AP no information supports arming boats for pursuing rum runners. An existing US Canada agreement reportedly allows four armed small caliber boats per side, leaving the Detroit plan in doubt.

Detroit James R. Brereton Associated Press United States Dominion Dominion of Canada Customs Department

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