Military Court Overrules Mitchell Plea in Trial
Colonel William Mitchell’s immunity claim was overruled in the general court martial at Fort Sam Houston. The ruling, a test on free speech versus military discipline, allowed the trial on remaining counts to proceed. The defense argued constitutional rights, while the prosecution warned that military order would collapse without discipline.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Blanton Winship
Frank R. McCoy
Third Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Mitchell
San Antonio
Air Service
Sherman Moreland
War Department
Colinel Mitchell
Air Administration
Frank R. Reid
Illinois
Colonel Mitchell
Coleonel Moreland
Fing
Moreland
Congress
Winthrop
Department of Texas
Liquor Destroyed at Police Station
A court order from District Judge Robert M. Terrell authorized destruction of liquor at the police station. Items included 179 pints and multiple kegs of beer and moonshine, wine, moonshine bottles, plus a copper still and other equipment. Officials Chief Lebrbas Oliver Deputy Sheriff Char Bell oversaw the destruction. The lengthy remarks by Reid questioned presidential authority in the court martial. The session adjourned for lunch and was to reconvene at 2 p.m.
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L. A. Lebrbas
Oliver
Char Bell
Robert M. Terrell
Judge Advocate General
War Department
Moreland
Army
Navy
Reid
Mortimer Bobs Up Once More in Scandal Case
Elias P. Mortimer, chief government witness in the $900 million veterans bureau scandal, is arrested in New York on a $500 bond for cashing a bad $50 check in the Bahamas. He once testified against Rep. John W. Langley and claimed a bribe to Forbes while linked to Washington power circles.
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New York
Bahamas
Elias P. Mortimer
Charles KR. Forbes
Veterans Bureau
Mortimer
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Charles E. Disbrow
Empire Hotel
Michael Morrison
Nassau
Royal Bank of Canada
Morrison
Muscovitz
Disbrow
Harding
Ocean Steamship Company
Senate
Washington
Forbes
Marine Corps
Idaho Spud Crop Suffered Light Frost Loss In Snake River Valley
Idaho Falls report notes light frost damage to the upper Snake river valley potato crop with only five to ten percent loss. Eastern buyers pay up to three dollars per bin as local dealers contest the new commercial grade allowing more low quality stock. Potatoes with U S No 1 are double sorted and pre freeze dug spuds bring a twenty five cent premium.
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Idaho Falls
Dama
Snake River Valley
Commissioner of Agriculture
United States
After Effects Bootleg Liquor Debate in House Ways
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee weighs effects of bootleg liquor from denatured alcohol. Rep Crisp questions harm levels while chemist Martin Ittner explains bootleg brands aim to slow or speed poisoning, sparking debate on tax bill implications.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Crisp
Geer
Martin J. Ittner
Jersey City
Inside Story on Coal Strike and Government Roles
Washington faces a coal dispute as John L. Lewis presses for government intervention over broke agreements from the Jacksonville conference. Officials say courts, not Washington, should decide relief while parties weigh congressional action. The piece links union and non union production shares and forecasts Miner leadership leverage.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Coolidge
Jacksonville
Congress
Washington Administration
East
John Lewis
Jtohn Lewis
Bo Far Aa
Aggies Seek Rocky Mountain Title Clash in Ogden
Colorado Aggies prepare for a pivotal game at Ogden Utah against Utah Aggies. Coach Hughes reports brisk workouts and a seasoned lineup despite three regulars in hospital. Both teams viewed as title contenders with strong speed and experience.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Hughes
Colorado Aggies
Ogden
Utah
Utah Aggies
Maptor
Chase
Pew
Aggies
Runaway Box Cars Slam Interurban Entrance
Three box cars crashed at the entrance to the interurban station in Ogden Utah after a four mile dash down a grade. The cars, attached to a Bamberger electric freight train, rolled free at 5 45 this morning causing a scramble near the yard and terminal area with minor injuries reported.
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Ogden
Utah
Det
Bamberger
Teenedee Casey
Lanka
S Mall
Cmnpey
Women Launch Sport Program At Pocatello Union Pacific Club
The Pocatello women employees of the Union Pacific form a club to start a winter sports program. Led by Mrs. Bernice Hall and Mrs. Emma Ehlert, they will use Irving junior high gym Monday and Thursday 7 to 9, with instructors for floor work and basketball. Later indoor baseball and rifle shooting expected. All women employees and their families may join with no charge except uniforms. The group aims to compete in the next Union Pacific system athletic meet and send rifle, tennis and golf teams. President Nash praised turnout and pledged support to match the men's program.
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Pocatello
Union Pacific Employes
Bernice Hall
Emma Ehlert
Pocatello Athletic Club
Walter RB
Siders
Irving Junior High
Inasium
Oregon Short Lines
Union Pacific
Overland Park
Pocatello Club
Fake Agents Warn City Over Railway Advertising Scheme
The Tribune warns Pocatello residents about T. E. Sturdevant and J. E. Alexander alias Edwards who peddle the American Railway Journal as the Brotherhood’s official magazine. They seek endorsements from local union and city officials then solicit merchants with political influence claims and high pressure sales. A London store hawks cigars at fifteen dollars each, over a foot long.
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the Tribune
Brotherhood of Railroad
Pocatello
T. E. Sturdevant
J. E. Alexander
Alias Edwards
American Railway Journal
Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association
Railway Brotherhoods
London
Dance Tonight at Palace for Elks Members
Dance for Elks members and guests tonight at Palace Hall. Admission one dollar. Friday entertainment note lists a dance with music and public invitation.
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Elks
Palace
Elks Set First Postwar Dance Ahead of Holidays
The Elks announce a Friday dance open to lodge members and their ladies with a clever orchestra, buffet lunch, and cider on tap. Decorators prepare gingham themed motifs but the event remains exclusive to members as the social committee kicks off a series of seasonal dances.
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Macane
Penitentiary Warden Visits Pocatello Inmate Transfer
Warden Joseph Wheeler of the state penitentiary visited Pocatello today and will depart Friday morning for Boise. A Chin, sentenced by District Judge Robert M. Terrell to one to two years, pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon. The penitentiary is at capacity with 318 inmates current.
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Joseph Wheeler
Boise
Ocatello
Frida
Chin
Robert M. Terrell
Arden Wheeler
Gunman in Steel Vest Kills Betrayer Then Flees
Martin J. Durkin wearing a steel vest faced police in a Chicago apartment after fatally wounding Lloyd Austin, Durkin’s betrayer, and shooting a detective. Austin died late after eleven wounds as Durkin escaped through a second story window amid a dawn police sweep.
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Chicago
Martin J. Durkin
Lloyd Austin
Edward Shanahan
Sacramento
Calif
Durkin
Shanahan
Austin
Betty Andrews Werner
Gray
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