14 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1906
Page
1
Report from the Vesuvius region notes calm observatory instruments and fading eruption. Villages near the crater see inhabitants returning home as Prof Mattucci predicts near cessation of eruptive activity.
A powerful earthquake rattled southern Formosa this morning. Casualties and destruction surpassed last month’s quake with Datyo, Raishke and Shinko obliterated. Officials estimate forty five million dollars in property damage and numerous houses demolished.
Eleven thousand miners in Wheeling West Virginia district go on strike after failed talks between operators and miners over sub-district five. Gate City Furniture Co. notes Davenport exhibition at old stand after April 17.
A year of rapid growth for DeForest Wireless Telegraphy highlighted by lifesaving acts and wide outreach. It notes President Roosevelt’s trip communications, Christmas greetings to naval stations, and rapid expansion with eight Colorado stations and a forthcoming large Denver relay. England stations planned at Cambridge Oxford and Shoeburyness near term.
From Kharkoff April 15, famine grips Riagan Kazan Simbirsk and Tula peasants. Grain vanishes and bread is unavailable. Hunger typhus appears and child mortality rises. Famine committees seek funds with appeals stating 30 cents saves a child for a week and 99 cents supports an adult for a month.
Washington April 14 Lieutenant General John C Bates is placed on the retired list at statutory age. Brigadier General J Franklin Bell succeeds as chief of staff while Major General Henry C Corbin will hold the lieutenant general rank. General Bates shows marked emotion in the retirement ceremony. Captain William M Wright, Bates aide, is transferred to the War College in Washington.
Attorney E F Richardson of Denver files in the United States Supreme Court an appeal from the Idaho circuit court ruling denying habeas corpus for Charles H Moyer William D Haywood and George A Pettibone held in Boise on charges related to the murder of former Governor Steunenberg The attorney plans to seek advancement for a hearing during the current term Telegram of sympathy from Maxim Gorky to Haywood and Moyer is noted with Wiltshire acknowledging he wrote and signed the message from Gorky praising the imprisoned leaders
Walter Scott and his brother William spent the night in San Bernardino County Jail as Walter vows to quit show business and has arranged for his $2,000 cash bond to be posted. He will not post bond on the assault charges and will await a May 1 preliminary hearing.
Chicago Wheat prices for No 2 Red and May futures listed. A transport movement is noted from Cleveland avenue on April 17. Gate City Furniture Co announces readiness to supply ice citywide with residential and office contact numbers 163-K and 29-Y.
A committee reports resolutions on the death of Brother Frank Board. It notes his untimely passing, his service as a judge and officer, and his citizenship. The lodge drapes its charter in mourning for thirty days and sends a copy of the resolutions to the deceased’s family. Signed by R. N. Stockslager, H. W. Lockhart, Claude Ferguson.
The Blackfoot Nursery lists twenty seven field grown rose varieties ready for sale at ten dollars. Addressed to O. F. Smith of Blackfoot Idaho with accompanying notes on shade and fruit trees. Also mentions a Kroeger piano and health tonic sales and a Union Lunch Booth at First and Center Streets.
Public notice claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney and bladder diseases and strengthen kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes when taken timely. Endorsed by Mrs A L Cook.
Easter programs set for tomorrow across churches. Presbyterians on the East Side host a morning Sunday school program at 10:30 followed by worship and a cantata in the evening titled The Nagarene with a full choral and instrumental program. The day includes sermons, prayers, offertories, and numerous solo and choral selections led by Pastor Carlton and Mrs. Carlton with instrumentalists and quartets.
Perry will deliver a sermon suitable to the occasion. Sunday school at 1 o clock. Epworth League at 7 p m. The Sunday school will present an Easter program with songs recitations and special choir music.
Salt Lake City April 14. Detective James McParland of Denver arrived and spent the day here. Journalists could not locate him or learn his object. He reserved a berth on tonight’s train for Boise.
New York April 14 The Treasury Secretary Shaw allowed the National City bank to draw gold from the U S treasury while awaiting arrival of London imported gold Amounts drawn are covered by bonds and the bank has engaged gold in London valued at over ten million dollars
Furniture firm Gate City advertises a sale featuring pictures priced from 25 cents with a broad assortment. The notice highlights reduced items and invites shoppers to visit the showroom for deals.
A Backy merchant J W Williams touts Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it cured his severe lung hemorrhages after a near death. He says it cures hem orrhages chronic coughs settled cold bronchitis and is the only known cure for weak lungs. Guaranteed by Mrs A L Cook druggist bottles 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.
In Cary Me Mrs A L Cook endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. She guarantees the purifiers and prices them at 2 d a box. Her testimonial appears in the local ad.
A reader testimonial from Waite, Westville Florida credits Herbine with curing a month of chills and fever after two bottles. Advertises Herbine for torpid liver, dyspepsia and constipation. Sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook and Red Cross Pharmacy.
Local florist advertised a selection of roses and carnations for sale at Mrs. Robbie's located at 636 West Lander.
After a severe washout halted all through traffic since March 27 the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake line resumes through freight and passenger service between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. The Los Angeles limited train departed Salt Lake City this afternoon.
Religious troubles between Catholics and Mariavites in Poland escalate with an attack by Mariavites on Catholics at Lupisi leaving three dead and forty wounded. A pitched battle rages as fighting continues with several more killed or wounded in the area around Seme.
Investors are urged to learn about the American De Forest Wireless Telegraph Co and its expansion. The notice touts stock as a once in a lifetime opportunity with a few hundred dollars now likely to grow to thousands later. It requests inquiries through O G Pfeiffer at the Bannock Hotel for a short time.
President Roosevelt and high Masonic officers led the ceremony in Washington as Walter A Brown and district Masons laid the cornerstone for the new House of Representatives office building. Speakers included Joseph G Canton and William P Hepburn with James D Richardson in attendance.
Vienna April 14 The emperor through an aide-de-camp presents Bellamy Storer with the monarch’s picture framed in diamonds as his customary gift to a retiring ambassador.
Idaho summer school at the Academy adopts eastern institute methods to raise teacher scholarship. Three Academy teachers to join five others for a program covering pedagogy spelling language and a possible typewriting course. Debates with Ricks Academy of Rexburg planned for May at Poestelo.
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