17 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
1
Rockford reports eleven dead from Friday tornado as searchers pull three more bodies from debris at a chair factory. Rescue crews use tractors and shovels amid crowds while assessing $2 million in damage and outlining rebuilding aid for homes and factories.
Bootleg ring profits and police corruption loom over Philadelphia as District Attorney Monaghan signals arrests in the bootlegger case. Separately a potato growers forum in the city gathers delegates from Idaho Utah Colorado and other western states to discuss 1928 crop data production prospects and possible remedies to improve grower remuneration.
In Geneva on September 17 observers said the United States would likely be asked to participate in expert deliberations to devise a complete plan for reparations. Britain, France, Italy and Japan agreed to name members and open official negotiations on Rhine land matters, with discussions touching war debts and overall postwar financial settlement.
In Chicago a wage disagreement between about 70 000 trainmen and conductors and western railroads remains unresolved after two weeks of talks. A strike had been avoided so far but could resume if negotiations fail further. A possible presidential fact finding group may be appointed to resolve the dispute seeking wage increases to around 18 percent.
A report from Manila states sixteen laborers were killed and fifteen injured when a Negros Philippine Lumber Co. train derailed near Cadiz in Occidental Negros Province. The engine pulled ten loaded log cars down an embankment, all victims were laborers.
In Chicago a violent incident at a hospital ended with gunfire. Robert Rosenberg, a first cook at the Chicago Christian Industrial League, declares himself deaf and dumb and identifies James Wood as the other cook, both using sign language before the shooting.
Addison L. McCorkie confessed in a letter to the Idaho state game warden that years ago he shot several Chinese pheasants out of season in Jerome country. Now living in New York, he says he learned “the best life is a straight one” and asks whether the fish and game department will prosecute. The department has not decided on action.
Results show Boston defeating Chicago 6 to 38 in a Chicago hosted game while Detroit routed Washington 8 to 1. Other MLB actions include New York beating Pittsburgh 9 to 14 and Brooklyn defeating Cincinnati 7 to 19 with Donohue Hargreaves Elliott Koupal and Gooch contributing for Brooklyn.
Casualty toll nears 1000 as hurricane devastates Puerto Rico. About 300,000 people face starvation and half the population is homeless. property damage may exceed 100 million dollars. Martial law, rationing, and mobilization urged. National Guard deployed to curb looting.
The hurricane death list grew to at least 29 with reports that 22 bodies were found near the hydro electric plant at Comerio, where a search party sought seven family members swept away nearby. Frederick Krug, plant manager, said more bodies likely remain.
The tropical hurricane tore through St. Croix on Thursday leaving 3,000 homeless and 100 injured. In Christiansted and Fredericksted damage reached 400000 dollars with widespread destruction of sugar plants, boats, and utilities. Roads were blocked by debris as housing conditions deteriorated and food became scarce. The government house escaped heavy damage as winds reached 80 to 100 miles per hour.
Denver reports the sixty second annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment with delegates arriving daily. Hotel lobbies echo to drums and veteran stories from Fort Sumter to Appomattox as the parade marks the opening on Wednesday. Veterans visit Lookout Mountain and honor Buffalo Bill.
The Chicago police disclosed the names of the kidnap gang holding 10 year old Billy Ranieri for 60000 dollars. Three men Salvatore Mastroianni Renaldo Schiedo and Angelo Petit are in custody with three others named but not yet charged. Police expect the boy to be recovered alive.
Thick fog kept the Roma trans Atlantic monoplane grounded in Portland Maine with a 4450 mile flight to Rome postponed to this afternoon. Cesare Sabelli heads the expedition with Roger Williams Curtiss Field pilot and Dr L M Piscull backing, the crew promising hourly broadcasts and a 2000 mile range radio.
Belgrade Yugoslavia reports Politica says King Ahmed Zogu of Albania may convert to Christianity if his engagement to Princess Giovanna of Italy proceeds. Clashes between Albanian Muslims and Catholics followed the rumor, with at least one Catholic priest killed.
Reports indicate a severe storm crossing the Florida peninsula with heavy damage in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. Deaths and injuries were logged as communications failed along the east coast and Cuba's Porto Rico area faced devastation from the hurricane.
Six airmen of the Soviet of North were rescued by a steamer near Kolyuchin Bay after their plane wrecked in a storm on a Vladivostok to Leningrad flight. The crew, including M. Krassinsky, walked over 200 miles to reach safety and recover equipment for a possible Arctic Circle crossing.
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