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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1931

Page

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Sugar Company Expands Shifts to Hire 1000 More Workers

Salt Lake City September 5 A new policy by Utah-Idaho Sugar extends operations to three eight hour shifts from two twelve hour shifts, adding 1000 extra jobs this year. Willard T. Cannon said the change meets local appeals for greater employment. Nine plants in five western states will open next month for three months.

Salt Lake City Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Willard T. Cannon Sugar Company

Court Rejects Austro German Customs Union

In Geneva the court ruled against the proposed Austro German customs union. Seven of eight judges found the plan incompatible with the treaty of Saint Germain and the Geneva protocol, while Frank B Kellogg and six others dissented arguing compatibility with both accords. The decision hinges on a key element of postwar European settlement.

Geneva Coun Austria France Frank B. Kellogg

China Buys 1 Million Bushels U S Wheat for Yangtze Relief

The farm board agreed to sell 1,000,000 bushels of U S wheat to China for famine relief along the Yangtze river. The Nationalist government will pay market price with payments in 1934 1935 and 1936. Half the wheat will be milled for flour and transportation bids will be invited.

Washington Farm Board China Yangtze River Hoover Brazil

Generally fair tonight and Sunday with unsettled northwest

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with unsettled weather centered in the northwest portion. Temperatures will be slightly cooler in the northwest area tonight.

Northwest

Nautilus Submarine Safe After Silent Five Days

The Nautilus crew is reported safe in Oslo after five days of radio silence. Sir Hubert Wilkins noted contact with Tromsoe and Bergen stations confirmed all aboard are well. The expedition may have been in Eckman Bay near Spitzbergen, ending shipping anxiety and canceling relief plans.

Oslo Norway Arctic Circle Sir Hubert Wilkins Tromsoe Bergen Fridtjof Nansen Eckman Bay Spitzbergen Rlief

Proclamation Calls Pocatello Labor Day Celebration

Mayor Thomas C. Coffin proclaims Labor Day observance in Pocatello urging all citizens to unite in celebration to understand and appreciate the holiday’s deep significance.

Pocatello Thomas C. Coffin

Will Rogers Wires The Tribune on Advertising Trends

Will Rogers reports from Beverly Hills on a survey by the Associated Grocery Manufacturers of America showing more than half of 61 large food makers increased advertising and sales promotion in 1931. Most gains go to newspaper space and employment remains near normal, reflecting industry stability despite weak conditions.

New York United States Associated Grocery Manufacturers of America Clarence Francis General Foods Corporation Francis Beverly Hills Cal Will Rogers

Corn Farmers Ask Boost In Prices

In Newton Iowa on September 5 1930 about 1000 Iowa farmers and businessmen launched a campaign for higher corn prices. They planned to meet Governor Dan Turner next Friday to press for a 60 cent per bushel price from September 11 until January 1 1932 then 65 cents and later 70 cents.

Newton Iowa Murray Oklahoma Dan Turner

Weather Outlook: Cloudy Tonight Into Sunday

The forecast predicts cloudy skies tonight with little temperature change through Sunday. Temperatures remain mild with no significant swings expected.

Mussolini to Visit Pope Next Week in Vatican

Italian premier Benito Mussolini plans an early week visit to the Pope in the Vatican. The meeting will be marked by ceremonial pomp and a deliberate absence of mention of recent tensions with the Vatican. Details remain to be finalized as arrangements near completion.

Vatican City Mussolini Vatican

British Aviator Amy Johnson Resumes Journey Home

Amy Johnson, the British aviator, landed at Velikiluk for the night during her flight home from Tokyo and resumed her journey the next day.

Moscow Amy Johnson Tokyo Velikiluk

Auto Accidents Involve Theo Swanson In Four Car Crashes

Four Idaho crashes near Pocatello injure Theo Swanson 72 and M L Pettit 60 in a morning sequence. Frank Silene 40 and J A Wells 26 of Blackfoot suffer minor injuries, Lou Langworthy treated for minor hurts. Swanson vehicle overturns, Silene vehicle flips after colliding near Okamura corner. Pettit Jr. sustains a compound fracture after being struck by Roy A Bell.

Pocatello Theodore Swanson M. L. Pettit General Hospital Frank Silene J. A. Wells Blackfoot Lou Langworthy Swanson Silene Wells Pole Line Okamura Mr. Silene M. L. Pettt Jr Princess Apts Roy A. Bell Pettit

Wells in East Texas Fields Reopen Under Martial Law

More than 1 800 wells in the east Texas oil field began to reopen at 7 a m today after a 19 day shutdown under martial law. Brig Gen Jacob F Wolters said operators may restart and report to brigade HQ at noon tomorrow. Daily production is estimated above 400 000 barrels with precautions for fires across 600 square miles. East Texas crude price rose to 68 cents per barrel from 5 to 10 cents since August 17.

Kilgore Tex East Texas Jacob F. Wolters R. S. Sterling General Wolters Wolters Flush Pools Oklahoma W. H. Murray

Supreme court to hear tax on gasoline for local governments

Boise tests on whether cities, school districts and other subdivisions must pay state gasoline tax will be heard by the Supreme Court at the session starting Wednesday in Pocatello. Francis Ouimet leads Jack Westland by 5 up after 18 holes in the amateur US championship at Beverly Country Club Chicago. The China flood relief commission says 15,000,000 bushels of wheat bought from the American Farm Board will not cover the winter needs for 10,000,000 destitute people.

Boise Supreme Court Pocatello Beverly Country Club Chicago Francis Ouimet Boston Jack Westland United States Shanghai China Flood Relief Commission American Farm Board

Mexican Government Resents China's Deportation Request

Mexico City reports resentment toward China after Beijing asked the United States to aid in deporting Chinese nationals from Sonora. The Mexican government reacted firmly to the request, signaling terse diplomatic tension.

Mexico City China United States Sonora

Boise Weather Forecast Brings Hope Of Rain

Mass clouds covered Boise as foresters welcomed the change and the weather forecaster said light rain may be possible, lifting spirits in the area.

Boise

Graf Zeppelin Reports Near Cape Verde at Speed

The Graf Zeppelin bound for home from Brazil cruise reported near the Cape Verde islands at 9 a.m. G.M.T. today traveling about 50 miles per hour, according to the latest transmission from London.

London Brazil Cape Verde Islands

Barcelona Strike Resumes After Clashes With Police

The general strike movement in Barcelona, halted by clashes between strikers and police, resumed today as workers renewed demonstrations and authorities urged calm at the streets and factories.

Barcelona

Ten Thousand in Prizes Won by Doolittle

New York September 5 Aviation ace Jimmie Doolittle, 34, earns ten thousand dollars in prizes at the Cleveland national air races after a risky return flight. He had previously wrecked his last plane and lost his savings, then rebuilt a new biplane with friends and test flew it at East St. Louis, landing with winnings that may restore his racing plans.

New York Jimmie Doolittle Doolittle Cleveland Jim Hairlip East St. Louis

Damage Suit Filed in Accident Case

Charles Kastler of Salt Lake City filed a $20,000 damage suit in federal court against King C. Gillette Jr. over the death of his 16 year old daughter Ruth Kastler in a May automobile crash. The petition alleges George E. Kelley, Gillette's Calabasas chauffeur, collided with Ruth's car while driving Gillette's vehicle.

Los Angeles Charles Kastler Salt Lake City King C. Gillette, Jr Ruth Kastler Kastler George E. Kelley Gillette Calabasas

Oil executive E H Jennings Found Dead At Home

E H Jennies chief of the Jennings Brothers Co a pioneer independent oil concern in this district was found dead at his Pittsburgh home with a bullet wound in the head. A report to the coroner said he probably shot himself Friday.

Pittsburgh E. H. Jennies E. H. Jennings Brothers Co Pioneer Independent Oil Concern

Man-eating tiger captured after river chase in India

In Jamura river district Calcutta reports a native swam while hanging to a tiger's tail. The tiger attacked but the swimmer struck the beast's mouth with a club and both were carried downstream until villagers captured the animal. The swimmer, Meyer Uddin, sought the reward.

Calcutta India Jamura Meyer Uddin

Veterans Meet at Sacramento for Encampment Close

Veterans of Foreign Wars concluded their Sacramento encampment with retiring and newly elected national officers. Darrold D. De Coe was named commander in chief elect and the national budget and routine business were set for the next two days. The women’s auxiliary voted Dora Rafensperger as its president.

Kansas City Veterans of Foreign Wars Council of Administration Sacramento Calif Darrold D. de Coe National Council Francis J. O'Malley Portsmouth N. H Charles Haley Pittsburgh A. E. Benett Winston-Salem N. C T. F. St. Amant New Orleans James Cannon Youngstown Arthur D. Dodds Lincoln Neb W. E. Gushner Denver Colo C. R. Christie Portland Ore Dora Rafensperger Harrisburg Women’s Auxiliary

Misconduct Ties Up Huge Fortune

The U S circuit court of appeals set aside a year-old award to Vin cent Kerens of 1 900 000 in a trust left by his father Richard Kerens former ambassador to Austria Hungary. Kerens must show five years of sobriety and good behavior. the court reversed based on misconduct earlier than 1926 31 allowing renewal using later evidence of meeting the requirement.

ST. Louis Vincent Kerens Richard Kerens Austria- Hungary United States Circuit Court of Appeals Kerens Charles B. Faris

Birdmen Set for Nonstop North Pacific Hop

Don Moyle and C A Allen, California birdmen, arrive at Samushiro Japan to prepare a 4400 mile nonstop flight to Seattle. They load 1020 gallons of gasoline after a 375 mile, four hour 16 minute hop from Tachikawa. Previous attempts by Bromley Gatty and Ash, Jr failed to reach the U S.

Samushiro Japan North Pacific Don Moyle C. A. Allen California Seattle Wash Tachikawa Tokyo Harold Bromley Harold Gatty Tacoma Thomas Ash, Jr United States Moyle Allen

Fires Destroy Lumber Camps in Oregon

Fires raged near Cochran and Mayo Oregon destroying two lumber camps and wiping out a company’s timber holdings 40 miles west of Portland. Loggers and families fled as heat blocked trains and damaged railroad sections suspending traffic on the Portland Hillsboro line.

Portland Ore Here Portland-Hillsboro Cochran Mayo Oregon

Former Sergeant William Frawley Missing Near Port Townsend

Port Townsend Washington September report says William Frawley a 30 year Army veteran living alone near Fort Worden has been missing for days. Two alarmed friends asked police to search. Authorities note he carried 3750 in savings. Ex soldier A L Stratton was arrested in Seattle bank for attempting to impersonate the missing man.

Port Townsend Wash William Frawley United States Army Fort Worden A. L. Stratton Seattle

Scores from today’s games across leagues

First game sees Boston win 5 to 12 over Philadelphia with strong hitting and pitching. Shherdel Cunningham and Spohrer led Boston while Phils received key runs from Benge and Davis. In Brooklyn versus New York, Brooklyn trailed early then surged but fell 16 to 6 as Heimach Moore and Lopez matched Fitzsimmons and Hogan. American Phils beat opponents 8 to 3 with late scoring bursts.

Boston Phillies Shherdel Cunningham Spohrer Boot Benge Davis Brooklyn New York Heimach Moore Lopez Fitzsimmons Hogan

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