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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

6

Eight Contestants Seek P H S Scholastic Declamatory Title

Eight pupils audition at Congregational church to represent Pocatello High School in the Idaho Scholastic league declamatory contest on April 24 at the Auditorium. Judges will select finalists from Boise Mountain Home Idaho Falls St Anthony Hailey Pocatello Twin Falls and colleges and academies. The executive committee Thompson Risser Rose will meet to set judges and organize the big event.

Pocatello High School Idaho Scholastic League Congregational Church Uligh School Ppa Batti Helen Madden Seene Eva Sell Ctudisace Margaret Graham Piand Mildred Anthes Ole Miesia Willie Myers Valliant Pes Ceesenapane Ruth Daniger Petite Revere Grace Gallettie Siss Sophronia Opera Marietta Higuon Boise Mountainhome Idaho Falls St. Anthony Hailey Pocatello Twin Falls College of Idaho Caldwell Academy of Idaho Ricks Academy Rexburg State Normal School Albion Scholastic League R. C. Thompson C. E. Risser C. A. Rose

Bank Robbery Reported in Coffeyville Kansas

Coffeyville Kansas April 17 two men entered Citizens State bank at Chautauqua 26 miles west of Coffeyville forced cashier C C Walter and a businessman to vault and locked them in they secured about 3000 dollars then fled on horses into the Osage hills across the line into Oklahoma Four are in pursuit and the robbery is described as one of the boldest in the region with bands previously operating in Oklahoma suspected of aiding the escape.

Coffeyville Kansas Citizens’ State Bank Chautauqua C. C. Walterhouse Oklahoma Daltons Starr

Idaho Omitted From Smoot Dry Farming Bill

The Smoot dry farming bill passed the senate with Idaho omitted from its provisions. Senator Heyburn opposed as it would hinder irrigation development. Senator Borah favored inclusion but did not oppose Heyburn. Congressman French plans to pursue an Idaho inclusion when the bill reaches the house.

Washington Senate Idaho Heyburn Borah Public Lands Committee French House

Boise Horseman Plans New Intermountain Circuit

After the fall fair the Intermountain Fair association could foster an intermountain race association splitting from the Pacific coast circuit. The move would let Idaho eastern Oregon Washington and Utah fairs set dates to suit races, improve horse conditioning and enable easier travel between regional fairs.

Intermountain Fair Association Pacific Coast Boise California Puget Sound Washington Oregon Idaho Utah

French Gain Costly Victory in Algeria

In Algeria's Talzaza hill area, a French column facing Berber and Arab forces fought daylight yesterday, repelling the attack and driving the enemy six miles. French losses were 28 killed and 100 wounded, including ten officers. Berber losses were heavier.

Colomb Algeria Talzaza Tamlet

Flood danger past as Hauser Lake dam breaks

Helena reports danger from Hauser Lake dam flood is over. Loss seen lower than first feared with Great Northern rail line bearing 22 miles of washedout track. Repairs will take about ten days and temporarily force closure of the Boston and Montana smelter.

Helena Hauser Lake Great Northern Railroad oBston Montana

Italians Driven From Clinton by Armed Threats

Thirty Italians employed by the Illinois Central at Clinton were driven from town by armed men who fired shots. Mayor Edmundson has received a black hand letter threatening his life, and the Italians are charged with its authorship.

Bloomington Tils Illinois Central Clinton Edmundson

Mauretania Sets New Ocean Passage Record

The Cunarder Mauretania completed the long ocean voyage to New York in four days twenty three hours and fifty nine minutes, beating the Lusitania's previous five day record by exactly one minute.

New York

Bad Crossings in Poestello Prompt City Action

Driver Dr. O B Steely and his son Hobart narrowly escaped injury when his car hit a street crossing in Poestello. The incident highlights dangerous mainsprings and calls for urgent repairs as dirt is suggested to seal approaches and prevent heavier damage.

Poestello O. B. Steely North Arthur Avenue Hobart Crossines

Ford SAYS PRESSED BRICK PLANT IS FINE

George E. Ford, former Bannock National Bank cashier and now general manager of a Rock Springs coal company, visits Pocatello to review the pressed brick plant. He praises the facility as a strong commercial asset and predicts success, noting top machinery, fine clay, and imminent production with kilns nearing completion.

George E. Ford Bannock National Bank Rock Springs Ford Pocatello First National Bank

Shoshone County Delegates Pledge Taft Support at Republican Caucus

Shoshone County, Mullan, April 17 delegates chosen to the Republican convention were instructed to back only those pledged to Taft for president and to seek an instructed national delegation. James H. Brady endorsed for governor with 16 named delegates including Rossi, Dunn, Cogswell, Beale, Brainard, Page, Evans, Sterling, Eaton, Gearon, Hall, Gibson, Collins, Stedman, Roland, Pyle. Resolutions praised national and state administrations and protection, with favorable notes on Heyburn and Borah.

Heyburn Borah French B. F. O'Neill A. L. Page

Death of Thomas Pierpont Noted Salt Lake machinist

Thomas Pierpont, 7172 South First West, Salt Lake City, died suddenly at his daughter’s home on Fifth East after showing no illness. Heart failure is named as the cause. A veteran railway machinist, he led as master mechanic on the Utah Central line and once ran an iron foundry. Born November 6, 1836 in Rainhill England, he leaves 17 children. Funeral planned for Sunday in the Fourteenth ward meetinghouse.

Thomas Pierpont South First West Street Salt Lake City Meyers Fifth East Pierpont Salt Lake Valley Utah Central Rainhill Lancashire England Fourteenth Ward

Pocatello Giants Play Blackfoot Tomorrow at Ball Park

Tickets on sale at Toggery for the baseball game tomorrow at 3 30 P M at the ball park. Pocatello faces Blackfoot with admission set at 25 cents.

Toggery Ball Park Pocatello Vs. Blackfoot

Frisco Program For Battleship Fleet Visit May 6 to 15

San Francisco hosts a fleet visit May 6 to 15 with official calls receptions and balls at the Fairmont. Activities include parades, band concerts, fleet reviews, boat races, yacht club cruises, and a 35 000 child tour to view the ships.

San Francisco Fairmont Beale Street Eighth and Market Union Square Metcalf Alameda St. Francis Oakland Market — Street Dreamland Rink Berkeley Santa Rosa Eastern Star Knights Templars

Patron and Grateful Recipient Discourse on Investment

The Bystander quotes a patron advising prudence with money and a grateful recipient considering investment options. The dialogue references consols and American capital conditions, reflecting wartime or postwar financial anxieties.

Wealthy Colorado mine owner commits suicide in Redding

R. C. Wilson, once a wealthy mine operator and former owner of the Little Bully Hill mine in Colorado, shot himself on a street in Redding, California, last night. He had been drinking, despondent, and without money.

Redding Calif R. C. Wilson Colorado Little Bully Hill

Shoshone Editor Lisle in City on Business

Shoshone Editor Lisle of the Shoshone Journal, hailed as the finest weekly panel in Idaho, is in the city today on a business mission.

Lisle The

Children Dancing Class at Eagle Hall Saturdays

Prof Kimes conducts children's dancing lessons every Saturday 7 30 to 8 30 at Eagle hall. Lessons priced reasonably with satisfaction guaranteed. Master dancing instructor offers instruction for youngsters in a local community setting.

Eagle Hall Kimes

Stock tip sparks talk of love and risk in Chicago

A man asks Geraldine if she would love him without money, she answers yes. He reveals a friend gave him a stock tip and wonders if it is safe to act, highlighting themes of affection and financial risk from the Chicago Record-Herald.

Geraldine Chicago Record-Herald

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