01 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1923
Page
1
A Sept 1 AP report says Italian naval actions bombard Corfu and a garrison enters the island. Civilians are killed and many injured as the Greek government condemns the attack while awaiting replies from the powers.
Fragmentary text describes relief efforts involving Americans and Canadians, Italians, and authorities. Mentions state department, Kaiser Wilhelm, and occupied areas. details are garbled, offering a partial view of wartime relief and occupation context without clear actions or dates.
Ada the narrator of a northern tragedy recounts an ill fated expedition to Wrangel Island led by Vilhjalmur Stefansson. Four men died from the cold and scurvy while Ada survived with Harold Nolce leading a relief effort. The expedition aimed to assert British sovereignty amid competing claims by Russia's Soviet government.
Portland report identifies Lorne Knight as de facto head of the Wrangel Island party, with Allan Crawford as official head. The group reached Wrangel Island in September 1921 and faced delays due to bad weather. Seattle notes Captain Harold Noice led the failed rescue of Crawford party members and has Arctic experience with Stefansson expeditions and Eskimo ethnology.
Greece appeals to the League of Nations to settle its crisis with Italy after Italy bombards and occupies Corfu. London and Geneva discuss potential war risks as the council prepares to hear Greek and Italian arguments. Britain warns it may intervene only if arbitration fails.
Italian statement blamed Greek authorities at Corfu for delaying evacuation of refugees and civilians before firing on the fortress. Ten wounded inside the fortress and fifteen killed in the bombardment as Italy occupies Corfu, with Greece pledging to defend if the League of Nations relief fails.
Last night in Mayo and Ballycastie reports describe rifle fire and a deadly clash as crowds fled. A National Army corporal was killed and Free State troops used bayonets to clear streets after a demonstration.
John Golding visited a friend in the county jail and reports pickpockets in the jail. In the visitors room a thief lifted his wallet containing $120 and personal papers during the chat with another man.
President and Mrs Coolidge with friends leave Washington after 1 PM for an afternoon and evening cruise on the Mayflower down the Potomac river in the first presidential voyage aboard the vessel.
Washington reports a general fair outlook for the week starting Monday with normal temperatures. Rocky Mountain and plateau areas expect generally fair skies with widely scattered showers possible. Pacific states anticipate mostly fair weather with occasional showers along the north coast and normal temperatures.
Wilmington sep 1 AP a mob of more than 1000 broke up an initiation of the Ku Klux Klan on its farm near New Castle Delaware injuring a man and a youth who were hospitalized another person fatally wounded more than a dozen others treated for injuries the scene remained chaotic late night
Washington reports a severe earthquake near five hours with center about 6800 miles from Washington. Yokohama fire and tremor fears rise as many Americans in Japan worry for residents and business interests. In Pennsylvania, coal miners face a possible shutdown amid talks with operators and the state governor seeks a compromise to avert a strike or suspension.
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