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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1925
Page
8
China opens a customs conference in Peking proposing restoration of tariff autonomy and enforcement of a national tariff law by January 1 1929. Dr C T Wang outlines five points including removal of treaty tariff restrictions and abolition of the Likin tax with interim duties set pending final agreement.
A war note claims Bulgaria faced Greek aggression with invasion and attacks on civilians. It accuses Greece of failing to accept a proposed inquiry commission and of deploying artillery infantry and aircraft against Bulgarian territory and population. Sofia says direct talks with Athens impossible while Greek forces occupy Bulgarian land.
Secretary Hoover told the International YMC A convention that Europe’s earlier willingness to bridge differences could have spared bloodshed since 1914. He cited a worldwide desire for peace, rising living standards from science and prohibition, and warned of moral erosion and social changes.
Ogden Utah October 26 The University of Miners assistant professor Joseph Hawkes attracted shock by catching rattlesnakes barehanded during a forest service reconnaissance He roasted and ate one for his dinner and appeared energetic walking miles each day He surprised the forest service party by his stamina and fearlessness during the trek led by Arnold RR Standing
Washington reports Germany may join the League of Nations with reservations, seeking treaty revision and reduced penalties. Britain backs admission to encourage French concession, while U S opinions remain split. If Germany gains concessions and avoids military obligations, European stability could boost Dawes Plan payoff and American interests.
Eureka Calif October 26 horse hairs found near the crypt in Baker Creek where Miss Carmen Wagner was found last Friday may help identify her murderers. The hairs come from a roan horse once owned by Jack Yan a suspect in the county jail now said to have traded the animal to his half brother Walter David also held. A volunteer posse hunts evidence near the spot where Wagner’s body was secreted as Sweet’s companion was killed two days earlier beside his parked car.
The first sitting of the League of Nations council on the Greco Balkan crisis adjourned after 35 minutes. It adopted a resolution demanding Greece and Bulgaria report within 24 hours that orders have been given to withdraw troops and 60 hours to confirm evacuation from their frontiers.
John Brown shot and killed Eugene Holden and wounded Holden’s housekeeper Mrs. Mary Tiffany and her 17 year old daughter Jessie at Holden’s home last night. Brown then killed himself at his own home early today. No motive disclosed.
Mrs Katherine Frey of Louisville received a $37,500 jury verdict against musical comedy actress Wilda Bennett for alienating the affections of Frey’s husband, Charles C. Frey, a race horse owner and sportsman, in Mineola Long Island.
Denver jury in West Side criminal court finds Ray F. Shank guilty of murdering his wife and 19 year old son. Verdict recommends the death penalty, with the crime committed at their home on the morning of September 6.
James Roy Asher known as lone wolf of the prohibition department died of cerebral hemorrhage at age after facing 130 pending cases and an indictment for larceny and assault. Once suspected of poisoning, an autopsy found natural causes. He long fought bootleggers and raided saloons from Philadelphia to Kentucky mining illicit liquor networks.
Montreal reports the bodies of Charles Bernard, manager of the Rougemount Banque Canadienne Nationale branch, and his wife discovered in their home. They appear to have been killed Friday night with the bank closed Saturday. Bernard was found on the stairs with a cut throat. his wife lay in bed with a bullet to the head.
A $1,000,000 bond issue for the city and county of Honolulu Hawaii was authorized by President Coolidge today on the recommendation of Secretary Work.
Paris dispatch reports Foreign Minister Briand suffered a nose bleed after this morning's cabinet session. Though not seriously indisposed he would be unable to preside at this afternoon's meeting of the Nations Assembly. He will be replaced in the chair by a senior official.
Secretary Wilbur told the Congregational church convention that naval accidents in peacetime do not prove the navy is dead. He cited submarine collisions and the S-51 disaster, stressing ships must move in fog and hazardous seas to be ready for war, and that the navy is a living entity facing normal hazards.
General Emiliano Chamorro without opposition captures the La Loma fortress and assumes control of Managua following a coup protesting liberal cabinet members. Fighting spreads through Sunday with casualties on both sides including constabulary and conservative troops, while Adolfo Díaz negotiates to curb bloodshed.
The Town Talk notes a 7 30 pm committee meeting at the Chamber of Commerce office chaired by M W Williams to plan entertainment for visitors November 9 to 14 and boost Idaho home industries. A special Short Line round trip rate is set for November 13.
The Bannock hotel hosts a breakfast meeting of the boy scouts campaign committee with J. I. King presiding. Organizers report work arranged efficiently and hope the drive lasts only two days. Breakfast is planned again at the Bannock hotel tomorrow morning.
Two months old Harold Samuel Blundell son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Blundell died this morning at their Inkom home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 pm from Mc Han Undertaking chapel, with burial in Mountainview Cemetery.
The American Legion auxiliary holds a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. H. H. Hughart 547 South Ninth avenue. Assistant hostesses include Mrs. E. J. Freeman Mrs. M. Craig and Mrs. Jay Tiffany.
Mike Elson arrested June 29 on whisky theft charges was released on bail. A preliminary hearing was held at 3 o’clock this afternoon in Judge Bell’s Court to determine the case’s progress and next steps.
Edward Harris aged 78 died this morning at a local hospital with funeral arrangements to be announced later. The Woodcraft Thimble Club meets Tuesday at 2 PM at the W O W hall and the Home Products Week committee convenes tonight at 7 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce office.
Paris October 86 AP The French cabinet postponed a decision on the financial situation and delaying the cabinet council with President Doumergue until tomorrow. Premier Painleve and colleagues adjourned this morning without a final resolution.
United States versus Barney Edwards resumes in a federal court trial after a hung jury at the start of the term. Prosecutors claim Edwards built a moonshine still, showing copper parts, a cooker, and a planned setup. Edwards contends the agent mainly manufactured the device while he aided soldering and edge blazing. The defense and witnesses dispute who worked overnight in the shop and who watched whom as the evidence started to unfold.
The Y M C A boys work committee met at noon to arrange representation for the adult leader conference in Portland November 6 7 E C Peterson will be one representative and a lay man delegate to be named later A delegation of boys is also planned for the Boise conference December 29 31 The Eastern Idaho conference will be held in Pocatello February 5 7 Principal DeBolt and Isaac McDougall joined the committee Pocatello will also be represented at the National Men's Railroad conference in Pittsburg November 20 22 Music speakers hikes and outing committees were named with Ole Bates R R Deacon J T Doran S E Brady and Buryl Blevins assigned to respective duties.
Puzzle with numbered horizontal and vertical clues, hints for solving, and note that the solution appears in tomorrow's Tribune. Includes hints like Convulsive sigh and Constraining terms, plus a misspelled prompt about filling words across crossings.
Joseph Alma Horne of Inkom died Sunday morning at a local hospital from injuries after being kicked in the head by a horse Saturday night. He was 3% years old and survived by his mother Mrs. Charles Pfeifer of Inkom and sister Mrs. Bert Carter of Pocatello. Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 at Inkom with Bishop R Cordon presiding.
Police in Barcelona seize a large batch of placards and propaganda supporting Catalan secession from Spain. One placard bore the separatist banner and the words The hour has arrived.
Mrs Mary Lotz wife of George Lotz died early today at 503 North Hayes Avenue. Survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Harry Scanlan and son George F Lotz of Pocatello. Funeral Wednesday at 9 from St Joseph Cathedral with high mass. Interment Mountainview under Schumacher and Hall. Body viewable at home this evening.
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