Man Holds Family at Gunpoint Then Captured In City
Emil Siron, released from Blackfoot asylum months earlier, trapped his wife, son, and daughter in a South Sixteenth Street home. Sheriff James Roberts and deputies, aided by city detectives, forced entry, overpowered Siron, and arrested him as residents faced a looming tragedy. Siron had long threatened the family and attempted self-harm during prior confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixteenth
Emil Siron
Blackfoot
James Roberts
Siron
Familly
Reeves
Roberts
Capital News
W Siron
McCammon Harkness Hotel Burns, Water Supply Cited
A fire at two in the morning destroyed the Harkness hotel in McCammon, with no save due to weak water pressure. Insurance reportedly totalled 15 000 dollars or more. Mrs. Harkness lost a gold box containing valuables. the town faces criticism of its water system and better protection demands rise. Also notes marriage of W K Snyder and Gussie Cleary, and the forthcoming trial of Byrd Trego for a statutory offense in district court.
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Pocatello Tribune
Harkness Hotel
McCammon
H. C. Harkness
Harkness
Trego
Byrd Trego
Idaho Republican
City Council Orders Sidewalk Extensions and Enforces Bicycles on Sidewalks
City officials including Councilmen LaCour Younle Peck VanBramer Stevens O Neil Davis Bond Mayor Weat and Clerk Holbrook attended a bi weekly meeting. The S and A committee backed sidewalk extensions along multiple street segments and a cement crossing at Main and Short Line. The council approved enforcing bicycle on sidewalks and directed review of mower purchase and sprinkling district by the attorney.
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LaCour
Younle
Peck
VanBramer
Stevens
O'Neil
Davis
Bond
Weat
Holbrook
J In
Shilling Avenue
Alice Street
University
North Main
Idaho Street
West Francis
Wear Bridge
North Maple
Taylor and
Lincoln
Taylor
Sherman
Ash Street
County Road
North Taylor
North Spruce
Pacific
Main
Jackson
S. and A. Committee
Streets and Alleys Committee Report June 3 1913
The committee notes progress on grading in Younie Addition and the south end of Taylor street. A culvert was installed along Miners ditch and another culvert will connect the road to Taylor Street RR tracks. A mowing machine will aid street maintenance. Recommendations include sprinkling districts, appointment authority for districts, sidewalk construction on south Court Street, and city attorney action as needed.
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Younie
Taylor Street
R. R
George Gephart
Firth
Sheriff Jones
Bie MT Basic Council
Court Street
Shilling
University Avenues
Powers
Blackfoot Trading Day June 14 Big Market and Wild West Show
Blackfoot hosts a town wide Trading Day on June 14 offering auctions private sales and street displays. events include a wild west riding exhibition a baseball game between long haired Indians and another team and cow boy girl parades with merchants promoting cash sales and special store offers. Flag Day coincides with the event and streets will be opened for shoppers and diners to mingle and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
J. D. Murphey
Fair Grounds
Wild West Riding
Caldwell
Gooding
Building Plans For Walks And Stand Pipes Ordered
The committee reports that no bids were received for stand pipes and that plans and specifications should be drawn with bids invited, subject to committee approval. Roy Randell and his mother bought ten acres east of town in 1909, started a dairy, paid debts, and became respected local entrepreneurs. The town notes police reports, cemetery bills, a new baby girl, a resignation from an M S T T Co operator, and Mayor Cappe expanding the block due to growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
Roy Randell
Sam Rich
Roy
Blackfoot
Randalls
James
Seema Weil
A Young Twister Seen Out From Blackfoot
A young tornado was spotted about twenty miles from Blackfoot as Mackay passengers heard a humming noise and watched a desert swath extend a quarter mile wide. The sighting described as a small whirlwind by Kansas standards, yet impressive to unaccustomed observers.
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Mackay
Blackfoot
Kansas
Dancing in the county and other small roads news
A column notes a pair of young women warned by Chief Simmons to leave town or be declared strays. They fled toward Cokeville Wyoming. County Commissioner T P Fackrell promotes high graded drainage-friendly roads despite criticism. Local pair Carlysle Merckley and Ole Farmer chase a county dance, crashing a buggy into a culvert but surviving. Mrs. A N Anderson and Alma stay with Mrs. Storey in Burley, daughter of Mrs. Anderton.
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Simmons
Cokeville
Wyoming
Idaho
T. P. Fackrell
Fackrell
Dampenea Carlysle Merckley
Ole Farmer
Terpelchore
Thomas
A. N. Anderson
Alma
Samuel Storey
Burley
Mra. Storey
Anderton
Loans and Discounts and Balances from Bank Figures Clicked
The notice presents banking balances including Loans and Discounts 647118.28 and Banking House and Fixtures 27497.78 plus Other Real Estate 20823.09 and Cash and Light Exchange 173696.39 totaling 769135.49. It lists Capital Stock and Surplus and Profits with Deposits 9769136.40. The bank advertises a 4 percent rate in the savings department and mentions opening accounts with One Dellar as a starter. Interest is compounded quarterly.
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M’cammon
W. K. Snyder
Gussie Cleary
Barnstable
Keith Snyder
Anie Sa
Methodist Church
Charming
D. A. B. Richards
Dr. Hoover
Millick Block
Pearson & Company
the Grocers
Armours
G. Bond
St. and Alley Com
Bernat Bros
Wut McNeil
Dippla
Cappe
Twister
U.S. Depository For Postal Saving Funds
2D. W. Standrod & CO
Bankersblackfoot
Parkinson Realty and Investment Co
Blackfoot, Idaho
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