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Newspaper
Twin Falls Daily Times
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
1
Two bandits robbed Geo Halverson, messenger for Merchants Trust and Savings Bank in St Paul, of a hand grip carrying 8200 in currency and papers. The heist occurred today as the messenger traveled with the grip. Police investigated and searched for suspects.
Five people were injured when a car driven by James Winterhotter skidded on a wet road beyond Kimberly and rolled several times returning from Hansen at 11 p m. All occupants sustained injuries, several serious, with fractures and internal injuries reported.
In San Francisco on June 15, a fire killed Fireman Tien J. C. Herlihy of the rescue squad in the Berg Brothers confectionery basement while attempting to save two colleagues. The blaze caused over a million dollars in damage as firemen were overcome by smoke and water-filled basements, with several workers rescued and packing houses destroyed.
New York June 15 Julius Kruttschnitt chairman of the executive committee of the Southern Pacific lines died suddenly at 3 am after heart complications following a minor operation at Presbyterian hospital. He had led the committee since 1912 and served 48 years with the railroad, 30 in operations. He would have celebrated his seventy first birthday next month.
Prime Minister Painleve states in an exclusive interview that France intends to drive out Abd el Krim and his forces from the French zone in Morocco. He and the government anticipate a forthcoming offensive to dislodge Krim, while he travels back to Paris for rapid deployment.
Washington reports abolition of officers at 22 land offices in 11 states effective July 1. Registrars will be consolidated with registrar slices to save about 50,000 dollars annually. Appointments include Peter G Johnston in Blackfoot Idaho Alfred Hogensen in Boise Idaho and Mi Fy Taylor in Salt Lake City Utah.
Tokyo records a note of protest to Beijing amid the crisis in China including the burning of the Japanese consulate in Kiukiang. The move signals Japan’s protest at the escalating tensions and incidents affecting its diplomats.
Basil W. Manley criticizes President Coolidge for not lowering the sugar tariff citing three grounds. He argues Congress should repeal flexible provisions and adopt a lower specific duty next winter. Manley says the president ignored the tariff commission record and used a transient market condition to justify the decision.
Chief Engineer B A Prater of the Oregon Short Line told a Times reporter at Wells depot that the Rogerson-Wells road is to be finished this year. He described current work as steel laid for distance then ballast, with about ten miles beyond contact awaiting inspection and further plans after consulting Mr. Elliott.
Chicago reports a sweeping raid that rounded up many foreign-born men after a streethouse killing and an ambush on officers. Mayor Dever and State's Attorney Hebert led actions, directing a swift roundup to purge the city of gangsters and end the violence.
Testimony by Harry J. Chamberlain places a man in a Ford roadster near the scene at 9 10 p m the night of October 11 1924. He testifies Collins was not the man in the car and the defense argues another rider drove McQuown away, not Collins.
Washington June 15 The United States government will soon send Mexico a formal note addressing disagreements raised by Secretary Kellogg in a prestatement Friday. The note aims to move the controversy from open diplomacy to routine diplomatic negotiations, removing it from public airing.
Flag Day events at Twin Falls Elks lodge featured speakers including Mrs Ty Vo, Mrs L Alexander, and Mrs Duvall. Addresses honored war mothers and sacrifices on home and foreign fields while urging patriotism, restraint in foreign policy, and civilian discipline.
In a tense courtroom session in Ciel ARGO, Shepherd secured a notable point as state witnesses faced cross examination. Dr Amante Renhon and Dr Tobey testified, while Stewart pressed for a decisive under oath admission about Shepherd’s ties to a hospital visit linked to typhoid concerns.
President Coolidge supports rapid expansion of commercial aviation under federal direction. Army, navy, and air mail agencies propel growth, with air mail seen as key to peacetime industry. He opposes subsidies, urging self sustaining progress while eyeing widespread carrier networks and Ford’s freight line as pivotal steps.
Farmers reported a brighter general crop outlook than last year with potential for higher earnings if conditions persist. Salmons tract financing remained tight as skepticism lingered about the future. Alfalfa cheat and bronco grass control were discussed, with advice to cut alfalfa early to curb weed kill. Joint dinner planned with Filer club and civic picnic set for June 26 at Filer fair grounds. Huckins Hotel project in San Francisco expected cost 2.5 million dollars. British worker Zenzie killed in Shanghai robbery incident. companion wounded.
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