18 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
1
San Francisco marks a year since the earthquake and fire with a rebuilt metropolis, population nearing pre disaster levels, and over 75 million dollars spent on reconstruction. Churches held services and merchants staged a banquet at the new Fairmont hotel to honor recovery.
New York April 18 Dr Jelliffe spent two hours with Harry Thaw in his cell last night. He was summoned as Tombs physician Dr McGuire is ill Thaw complained of feeling poorly and did not rise until his counselor Peabody visited him.
King Edward and Queen Alexandria arrived by royal yacht at Gaeta Italy greeted by King Victor Emmanuel and twelve Italian battleships. The two sovereigns embraced on board the Italian yacht while crowds cheered and salutes fired marking the historic meeting.
Washington April 18 Governor Hagerman of New Mexico resigns amid charges tied to land transfers to a Pennsylvania development company. President announces Captain George Varry governor of Samar Province P L as Hagerman's successor. Hagerman calls the charges political intrigue.
John Gunderson formerly with the Northern Pacific Express company confessed to the robbery at Union station Chicago. Police recovered a $24,000 package and pursue the remaining $1,000 as authorities close in on the suspect.
A fire at the Canada Steam laundry in Montreal on April 18 killed three women employed there and injured twelve others. The facility employed thirty men and five women.
Fire Chief J B Joseph will not resign his post while the council and mayor decide on a successor. William Price leads candidates for the chief position, with C O Benting still pursuing the role as the volunteer department asserts unity and readiness to guard city property.
The L D church bazaar finished after three days with about 150 attendees. Booths offered apparel and embroidery. nearly 175 dollars from sales goes to the missionary fund. Music by Levis Ash and his orchestra complemented afternoon refreshments.
San Francisco on April 18 reports the Ruef trial adjourned due to the serious illness of Attorney Ach, counsel for Abe Ruef. Ach is described as suffering from ptomaine poisoning, prompting the postponement.
Springfield Ill April 18 The house today passed a bill making it unlawful to sell cigarettes or cigarette paper in Illinois as part of a set of tobacco control measures.
Claude McLennan appeared before Police Judge James Knowles after being charged with burglary in the Townsend pawnshop robbery on North First Avenue. He waived examination and is bound over to the district court on $1000 bond. two other suspects are sought as officers recover about $1400 in stolen property.
A multi wedding notice recounts six couples tied in matrimony across Idaho locations. The piece highlights August Larsen and Elen Larsen, F W Argust, Lillian Enger Hansen, Frank Dean Kelly, and Mary Miltenberger among the newlyweds, with details on venues, witnesses, and family greetings.
All general stores in Pocatello will close at noon tomorrow and stay closed until Saturday morning in observance of Arbor Day. Public schools will hold literary and musical Arbor Day exercises directed by City Superintendent Siders. No public tree planting is planned this year.
An unsuccessful dynamite blast near the parsonage of Father Matthew Yankola, pastor of St. Joseph's church in Hazelton, Pa, caused no injuries. The church, with many miner members, had faced opposition and received a threatening letter signed Black Hand ordering him to leave the city.
The battleship Kansas was placed in commission at League Island navy yard today under Captain Charles Bk. Vreeland. The ceremony and formalities mark the ship ready for active duty in the fleet.
A Sunday or Thursday marriage in the Pocatello area joined John R. Taylor, 23, of Soda Springs to Minnie Cornelison, 16, of Chesterfield with the mother's consent. Earlier, Edward Winston, 33, of Pocatello wed Dorothy E. Dosier, 34, of St. Louis, both colored. A license was issued yesterday to Adrian Parsons, 25, and Joseph Christensen, 21, both residents of Blackfoot.
Mayor Loux will announce appointments for police chief city attorney and city physician tonight at 8 at city hall. An adjourned meeting of the retiring council will precede the transfer of power as new officers file certificates and take oaths.
Abbas Kahn chief engineer of the Persian ministry of ways and communication was shot four times in the street last night two shots in the back and abdomen. Investigators believe revolutionary emissaries mistook him for former Grand Vizier Amin Sultan whom he closely resembles.
Rome April 18 crowds fill Vatican during public ceremony as Rome hosts tourists. Six new cardinals received the red hat with Mgr. Thomas Oorman of Sioux Falls South Dakota among the American attendees.
Mrs Leah Gilman her son and two daughters were bound over to the grand jury on a murder charge in Dayton Ohio for the death of Dana an other daughter with bonds totaling seven thousand dollars.
The Idaho Utah Sportsmen's Association hosts the second annual intermountain trap shoot in Ogden Utah May 2 3 4 with twenty regular events and four special events. Amateurs from Idaho and Utah eligible. professionals welcome for targets only.
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