02 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1900
Page
1
Brief sketches present the Republican nominees as bona fide citizens with high personal, professional, and business standings. The piece argues a Republican victory is vital for the city and property owners, urging strong support and predicting election success next Tuesday.
Martin D. Rice, long time Idaho resident and shrewd businessman, rose from 16 year old laborer with Central Pacific to roadmaster for the Union Pacific and now operates a news and confectionery shop in Pocatello. A past Republican sheriff nominee, he is described as energetic, honest, and deeply involved in city progress.
George W. Soule Republican nominee for City Clerk is a five year Pocatello resident born in Janesville Wisconsin. He previously worked in Chicago mercantile clerking and at James I Kane store before enlisting in the Spanish American War with Idaho Volunteers. Soule battled sciatic rheumatism during service and remains limited but capable for city clerk duties. The text praises his service, health cost, and expects him to win by a large majority in the election.
Mrs Jane Darrah a Republican candidate for City Treasurer is a long time Pocatello resident born in Ohio. Widow of Private Orion L Darrah who died in the Philippines in 1899, she supports her twelve year old son and guards her home with determination.
The piece argues the widow is well educated and fully capable for the city treasurer post and should win an almost unanimous vote. It notes her husband died serving his country and appeals to voters to honor his sacrifice with strong support for his widow.
The piece praises Oscar Sonnenkalb Republican nominee for City Engineer and Simon F. Baum Republican candidate for First Ward councilman. It highlights Sonnenkalb as longtime Pocatello resident, county surveyor, and trusted engineer whose election is assured, urging voters to back him. It also lauds Baum as pioneer citizen, conservative businessman, strong local taxpayer, and worthy council member, arguing the First Ward needs Republican leadership.
John Fusz Republican nominee for the council in the Second Ward is a longtime Pocatello resident and railroading veteran. He has served as councilman since 1894, 1898, and is favored for a third term next Tuesday due to a record described as straightforward and progressive with the ward’s full confidence.
Daniel W Church, a Minnesota native now 42, began as a Union Pacific fireman and engineer at Evanston. He later worked on the O R and N and Short Line before leaving railroading in 1889 to form a clothing firm in Pocatello with George North. He helped start Pioneer Block in 1891 and then shifted to butchering, later entering real estate and insurance in 1896 after purchasing Edward Sela's business.
The article highlights Mr Church a leading Pocatello property owner and longtime public figure. He served on the Pocatello city council in 1891 92 and 1898, elected again in 1898 for a term expiring that spring. He was fall 1898 state senator from Bannock county and has held the post secretary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for eleven years.
George Goodwin Sr a Republican candidate for councilman in the Fourth Ward is described as a pioneer citizen of Pocatello born in England and now a longtime Short Line car repairer. He moved from Idaho Falls to Pocatello eleven years ago and built his home in the Fourth Ward. He is portrayed as a quiet conservative taxpayer trusted to protect public funds and is expected to receive broad ward support.
In a letter to the editor Hannaford refutes rumors that if Rice becomes mayor he will appoint him police chief or that George Griffith is set for second on the force. He states no offer has been made and he would not seek any position from Rice. He aims to expose the malicious rumor and reassure the public.
The Tribune states Mr. Rice has no pledges or consideration for police positions. It adds it would prefer George Griffith for the Pocatello police, though Griffith says he has not heard of the Tribune’s preference.
Republican council candidate John Fusz recalls a house call where a woman in the home asks if the “nuisance Frenchman” is there and tells him to go away. He notes the moment while campaigning against Democratic contender Dufresne nicknamed Frenchy.
The article describes Peter Dufresne known as Frenchy the Octopus, Democratic nominee for Second Ward councilman, warning Peter Wrensted, a Republican oil wagon driver, that boycotts and intimidation will follow if Wrensted continues to discuss him.
Washington DC April 2 1900 Ifft Standrod report that a reservation bill was passed signaling changes in policy and potential implications for federal land and tribal rights. The item notes the legislative action and its immediate status.
A poetical meditation on mothers and widows left by war. The piece contrasts public glory with private grief, noting a widow’s sorrow, poverty, and absent joy as fathers and children bear hardship, aging, hunger, illness, and death. It laments the gap between national triumphs and individual sacrifice.
A passerby recounts a confrontation where a Dutch worker was urged to strike. Wrensted claims he would have acted if not for being a Swede, noting it would take him twenty minutes to get mad. The tale centers on a quarrel and cultural restraint.
Ellis says the claim of Col. Geo. A. Hannaford becoming chief was a joke used by Democrats. Sheriff Mira acknowledges no truth in the report started on the streets and warns voters not to be deceived by Democratic jokes. The chance of Hannaford as chief is as remote as him becoming President.
A campaign rumor spread by Democrats claims Mrs James R. H. Soule, mother of Republican nominee for city clerk, works for her son and Kyne for mayor. Mrs Boyle visited the Times office seeking correction amid the false charge.
A woman states she supports her son and the entire Republican ticket and denies aiding any Democratic candidate. She says the tale originates from Democratic sources aimed at harming George W. Soule, the Republican city clerk nominee, within party ranks.
A heated morning altercation in a club saloon ended when ex-Judge WS Hopson restrained Lieut. John Kane from assaulting ex-Mayor Kusiska. The dispute arose during a campaign row and was prevented from escalating.
W. K. Borah announced after recent committee meetings that he would support the Republican ticket. He had previously avoided breaking from his affiliated organization and had stated he would not back a fusion plan. With the central committee revisiting fusion, he now aligns with the Republicans.
Whether the reservation opens soon hinges on Senator Shoup and the Republican administration. It could be three months if pushed, or as long as three years if not.
The notice urges voters to vote the Republican ticket using a sample ballot on the opposite page. It instructs selecting the candidate in one ward and marking a circle next to the name. Voters are told to cast a straight ticket for the Republican slate.
The article predicts a hearty greeting for the party figure as he visits the state, with expectations of broad support from Republican supporters and a warm reception across the party.
City of Pocatello Idaho invites sealed bids for street sprinkling in Sprinkling District created by ordinance 62 adopted 1899 and amended 1900 for the year ending April 1901. Bids due 12 m April 31 1900 with bond equal to bid. council may reject all bids. City Clerk W A Chriswett announces.
French forces score a decisive victory near Snrahr in southern Algeria. Arab casualties are reported at six hundred with heavy losses to the opposing side.
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