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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1908

Page

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Idaho Added to 320 Acre Dry Farm Bill Report

Washington April 22 The house committee on public lands amended the dry farm homestead measure to include Idaho and favorably reported it. Speaker Cannon will allow early consideration. The Reeder resolution opposing the Heyburn bill was killed after absence of actionable facts.

Washington French House Committee On Public Lands Idaho House House Public Lands Committee Reeder

McCarren opposes second convention after New York split

Albany April 22 Senator McCarren Brooklyn Democratic leader says he will go to Denver to protest how the state convention was run and injustices. he will leave his delegates' cases to the national convention and does not believe a second convention will be effective.

Albany N. Y McCarren Brooklyn Denver

Thaw Seeks Release. Habeas Corpus Granted in New York Case

Poughkeepsie April 22 A writ of habeas corpus was granted at White Plains on behalf of Harry K. Thaw. The writ is returnable at Poughkeepsie May 9 with District Attorney Jerome of New York to oppose Thaw's release proceedings.

Poughkeepsie N. Y White Plains Merehauser Harry K. Thaw Jerome New York Thaw

Stampede Starts in Central Idaho

Spokane dispatches report a mining boom in the Four Mile district of central Idaho after a solid 14 foot wide ore ledge full of free gold is found. Prospectors rush in by hundreds. officials call it the biggest strike in the Bitter Root mountains.

Four Mile Bitter Root Mountains Spokane Wash Thunder Mountain Buffalo Hump Idaho

Congressmen in Collision on Capital Traction Line

Washington April 22 Representatives Towne of Minnesota and John C Chaney of Indiana were injured in a rear end collision on the Capital Traction on Pennsylvania avenue. A score of passengers suffered slight injuries as the motor man blamed brake failure. Towne and Chaney reached the Capitol claiming they were only shaken.

Washington Towne Minnesota John C. Chaney Indiana Pennsylvania Avenue Capital Traction Tawney Chaney Capitol

Five Million for Immediate Ship Construction Planned

Washington April 22 Senator Hale will introduce an amendment to the appropriation bill carrying about five million dollars for immediate work on two battleships torpedo boats and other vessels listed in the bill.

Washington Naval Department Hale

Former British premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman dies

London reports the death of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman former British prime minister at 10 40 am at 10 Downing Street after a prolonged decline born September 7 1836 he served in parliament for nearly four decades and led the liberal cabinet from 1905 to 1908 his passing leaves the party facing internal strains as Asquith seeks to unite factions

London Henry Campbell-Bannerman No. 10 Downing Street Stirlings Burghs War Office Sir George Trevelyn Sir Henry Treasury Asquith House of Commons

Granted a Divorce by District Judge in McCrary Case

A decree of divorce was granted this morning by District Judge Alfred Budge in the case of Sarah R. McCrary versus D. C. McCrary. The hearing occurred in chambers. Desertion cruelty and failure to provide were the grounds cited for the divorce.

Alfred Budge Sarah R. McCrary

Accidents Hit Brier Cliff Course Ahead of Friday Race

White Plains New York April 22 two more crashes mar the Brier Cliff course as George Robertson faultless escape after a side brun plunge near Armonk. A J Campbell pinned under wrecked car suffers broken backbone and scalp wound while race ahead on Friday on 300 mile event.

White Plains N. Y Brier Cliff George Robertson Armonk Robertson A. J. Campbell Campbell

Insurance money brings Gail E pharmacy owner to town

J E Rawlings, proprietor of Gail E pharmacy in American Falls, arrives to collect Phoenix of Brooklyn insurance for his burned store. He says the rebuilt shop is now one of the region’s finest and Power City has a bright future.

J. E. Rawlings Gail E Pharmacy American Falls Phoenix Brooklyn Intermountain

Warrants Ready For Bannock County Salaries And Claims

County Clerk Gallet announced that warrants for quarterly salaries and the usual claims against Bannock County are prepared after the county treasurer delivered them from the lastcounty commissioners session. The warrants release funds for the regular payroll and pending county obligations.

Bannock Gallet

Woodmen organizer P J Holton loses infant

Pocatello official P J Holton, special organizer for the Woodmen of the World, learned his baby died in Denver yesterday and left immediately for the funeral. He had been in Pocatello for weeks preparing the big log rolling event on May 4.

P. J. Holton Woodmen of the World Pocatello Denver

Pocatello Seeks 12 Team Sunday Baseball League

Manager A J Pierce of Pocatello plans a ten to twelve team Southeastern Idaho league including Montpelier Soda Springs McCammon Preston Blackfoot Idaho Falls Rexburg Sugar City St Anthony Marysville American Falls and Twin Falls. He argues a larger league with Sunday play would balance strength and boost finances and competition.

A. J. Pierce Pocatello Idaho Montpelier Soda Springs McCammon Preston Blackfoot Idaho Falls Rexburg Sugar City St. Anthony Marysville American Falls Twin Falls Pierce the Tribune

Waiting for a Showdown Over City Rights With Water Firm

The Pocatello Water Company will not make new connections or improvements until the city acknowledges the firm’s rights under the city charter. A long running dispute with the Citizens party council stretches on as the council’s ultimatum demands actions the company calls impossible and unfair.

Pocatello Water Company Party Council

Local teams to clash as amateur baseball aims to cut costs

Manager Abe Pierce confirms a Sunday matchup on home grounds between the local team and a squad from American Falls. The Power City group is said to be strong and eager, with Joe Gish asserting his players plan to "mop up the whole earth" with the Gate City Indians.

Abe Pierce American Falls Power City Joe Gish

Illinois Democrats Seek Johnson Cheers and Bryan Vote

Springfield April 22 Democrats in the state convention expect loud approval for Gov Johnson when named but will back W J Bryan at the polls. The platform faces opposition over liquor interests urging church criticisms and calls for clergy to focus on spiritual law. Delegates doubt a formal principles declaration before the August primary.

Illinois Gov. Johnson W. J. Bryan Springfield Ills Johnson Bryan United Societies

KNIGHTS OF THE GRIP MEET IN SALT LAKE

The fifth annual outing and grand council of the United Commercial Travelers of Utah Idaho and Montana will be in Salt Lake on June 18 19 and 20. The event is expected to draw about 15000 visitors with strong Idaho and Pocatelio representation and a large Logan attendance two years ago.

United Commercial Travelers of Utah Idaho Montana Salt Lake Logan Pocatelio

Malad Rancher In Jail For Drunken Boisterousness

A Malad rancher drifted into town and began a flamboyant spree with beer and high balls. He was placed in the city jail without hat or coat, which remain missing. He admitted being tremendously drunk. Judge Kane fined him ten dollars.

Malad Kane

Orpheum Theatre fined for Sunday performance

The New Orpheum manager in the Fair store building pleaded guilty before Police Judge Kane to violating the city ordinance modeled on the state Sunday rest law. He paid a 25 fine without protest and was not likely to again attempt to violate the Sunday lid.

Orpheum Theatre Fair Store Kane

Warmest spots on the Pacific slope yesterday morning

Pocatello led the Pacific slope warming report while Salt Lake shared 58 degrees at 6 am and Phoenix was two degrees higher. The local weather bureau noted Pocatello as one of the warmest places besides Phoenix and Salt Lake City with temperatures about 21 degrees above normal.

Phoenix Salt Lake Pocatello Pacific Weather Bureau

Rube Dance by Eagles Promises Unique Barn Event

The local Eagles aerie hosts a regular old fashioned barn dance at their hall tomorrow night. The committee asks members and guests to wear old clothes. The public event will likely draw a crowded turnout with no invitations issued.

Aerie of Eagles

Studebaker Manager Announces Local Warehouse Moves

A. R. Reddish, territorial manager for Studebaker, visited McCammon this forenoon to oversee the branch and interview local trade. He reports John L. Dalton has been placed in charge of the South Second Avenue warehouse with ready collections daily. The McCammon warehouse holds wagons breeies surreys harnesses and misc equipment at right prices. Reddish also oversees the American Falls branch with John F. Woodman as local manager.

A. R. Reddish Studebaker Company McCammon John L. Dalton South Second Avenue Reddish American Falls John F. Woodman

Judge Dietrich Resting in Colorado Springs Hotel Stay

United States District Judge F. S. Dietrich and his family reside at a resort in Colorado Springs as he plans another week there. He is scheduled to return to Poca Tello on May 12 to hear testimony in the injunction suit between Schlitz Brewing and Franklin & Hayes Brewing.

United States F. S. Dietrich Colorado Springs Pocatello Schlitz Brewing Company Franklin & Hayes Brewing Company

No Quorum Halts City Council Special Meeting

Only three aldermen responded to Mayor Laux for a special meeting on the sewerage question, prompting adjournment for lack of quorum. The mayor will attempt another session later this week.

Laux

Judge blocks banks and express firms from illegal frank use

In Chicago on April 22 Judge Kohlsaar of the United States circuit court issued an injunction against the National American Wells Fargo United States and Adams Express companies. It restrains them from transporting property in interstate commerce in exchange for franks. The court ruled that issuing franks violates the interstate commerce law.

Chicago Kohlsaar United States Circuit Court National American Wells Fargo United States Adams Express

Black Crook At The Auditorium Theatre

The famous Black Crook returns tonight at the Auditorium Theatre with its renowned mix of songs dances and acrobatic acts. The production traces back to Niblo's Garden New York in the sixties and features Greppo the comic aunties and daring acts by The Donazetta Family along with Pierce and Roslyn Bessie Browning and Hazel delivering star turns and celebrity imitations.

Niblo’s Garden New York City Messrs. Miller Plohn Greppo Donazetta Pierce Roslyn Bessie Browning Eddie Foy Anna Held Hazel

Idaho Children’s Home Finding and Aid formed in Boise

Rev O P Christian newly named state superintendent for Idaho Children’s Home Finding and Aid society spoke in Pocatello en route from Boise. The group plans a Boise home on three acres donated by Mrs C A Mann on Warm Springs Ave. Aimed to place children in homes, the society seeks state funding in the next legislature. District Judge Alfred Budee and ex mayor W H Cleare serve on the board.

O. P. Christian Idaho Children’s Home Finding and Aid Society Wisconsin Boise Rev. Christian Wisconsin Children’s Home Society Eau Claire Idaho Tribune State Industrial School The Idaho Society C. A. Mann Warm Springs Avenue Alfred Budee W. H. Cleare Law Society

Judge Budge Returns Home From Paris Business Trip

District Judge Alfred Budge returned home this morning from a business trip to his former home in Paris in Bear Lake county.

Judge Budge Alfred Budge Paris Bear Lake County

Train wreck on Laquin Lumber line kills Italians

Eight Italian laborers were killed and two fatally hurt when a runaway log train on the Laquin Lumber company's line near Williamsport Pennsylvania derailed after the reverse lever failed. Twenty five Italians rode the train as it sped a mile before leaving the track at a sharp curve.

Williamsport Laquin Lumber Company Here

Donazetta Family Highlight In Miller and Ploh u s The Black Crook

The Donazetta Family, a striking European acrobatic act, headlines Miller and Plohu's production of The Black Crook this season. They are well known across European capitals where they remain favorites, having lately appeared infrequently in America. Previously they headlined The Span of Life, a sensational memorandum a few years ago.

Donazetta Miller and Plohu America

Bound to Get Married in Salt Lake

B. Pratt of Cincinnati a wholesale liquor salesman and Miss Edith Smith of Harrisburg Illinois were to wed in Salt Lake City after being refused a license in Cincinnati because Pratt was divorced just a month earlier.

B. Pratt Cincinnati Edith Smith Harrisburg Salt Lake

Bannock County Republican Convention Set For Saturday

Bannock county Republicans will hold a convention at the court house to select delegates for the state conventions in Boise and Wallace. The published date error misdated the event as April 27. the correct date is Saturday April 25.

Bannock County Boise Wallace Court House

Twilight league planned for Pocatello organizers meeting

Local baseball managers missed last night’s meeting at the Tribune office to form a Twilight league. Professors Morris and Risser and Y M C A representative attended briefly. meeting adjourned to Thursday at 7 pm. Citizens are urged to attend to support amateur baseball and a pennant donated by North. Schedule to be arranged at tomorrow’s session with two games weekly and nominal admission.

Betsy Auditorium Theatre Pocatello Tribune Morris Academy of Idaho Professor Risser Lee Harper Walker Mr. Leopold Shopmen Mary Mannering Main Street

Edwards suit to quiet title heard in American Falls

District Judge Alfred Budge heard Lydia J. Edwards and others in chambers against Elmer E. Albert in a suit to quiet title to a town lot in American Falls. The judge took the matter under advisement after hearing evidence.

Alfred Budge Chambers Lydia J. Edwards Elmer E. Albert American Falls

Adopt By-Laws for Partne ns Lodge No. 18

A regular meeting of Partnens lodge No. 18 A FP. & A. M. will convene at the Masonic temple tonight to read the new by-laws for the third time and vote on adoption. Full attendance is requested.

Partnens Lodge No. 18 A. FP A. M Masonic Temple

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Gem State Cannon Stampede Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman Water Company Knights OF the Grip Orpheum Eagles Dietrich Black Crook Auditorium Gate City NEW Society Capital City Twilight League
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