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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
1
Bannock County Republicans assembled and nominated James H. Brady of Pocatello for Idaho governor. The convention highlighted Brady as the party’s candidate for the state’s top office amid local party activity.
A. W. Haines says Partnersn-Marsh Valley Irrigation will reclaim 20000 acres of Carey lands in Bannock County. The project aims to begin in June with a business meeting at the Inn at the Weist Hotel. County officials and company members foresee rapid progress within a year boosting tax value and Downey’s growth as a farming hub.
Dr James MacLain president of the State University departed for Moscow after attending the meetings of the board of trustees of the Academy of Idaho.
Miss Myrtle Oram saleslady at Jones Dry Goods is reported seriously ill at her parents home on South Harrison avenue with neighbors and church members showing concern.
Plans converge for a major Idaho race meet at the fair grounds south of Pocatello September 6 to 8 with top inter mountain horses. A circuit runs Ogden September 3 to 5, St. Anthony, Blackfoot, Mountainhome, Caldwell, Baker City, and Boise through October 24. over a thousand locals are expected and $1000 is deemed sufficient to insure the event.
Five hundred students at Edward Jenner public school fled in panic when a bomb threat claiming nitro glycerine bombs were set to explode at 2 pm spread through the building. Teachers attempted a drill as children spilled into the streets, with several injured. Authorities link threatening letters to hoodlums targeting Italian residents and the school.
Senator Heyburn introduces a resolution directing the secretary of agriculture to report names and official designations of forest service employees who attended a meeting or convention in 1907, their starting place, and government expenses. He plans an aggressive attack on the forest service when the agricultural appropriation bill is considered.
The Eagle band schedules an open air rehearsal at West Center Street and Arthur Avenue featuring pieces by Chandlers Hall Donizette and Walton. Director John Von Prosky leads the program followed by a grand ball at McNichols Wright Hall on May 1.
At the Bannock county Republican gathering in Pocatello a large slate of delegates from each precinct was chosen to attend the state conventions at Wallace on May 12 and Boise on September 1. J Frank Hunt named temporary chairman. W A Samms and others sit on credentials and nominations committees. a full roster of delegates from all precincts was announced.
Fremont county Republicans in convention endorse Taft for president and Brady for Idaho governor. They pledge delegates to support Taft at national and state conventions, commend Roosevelt, Borah, Heyburn and French, and urge unified majority action in delegations. Rexburg report notes Fremont convention strong for Taft Brady and Hamer with 37 delegates chosen.
Pocatello and American Falls meet on the diamond tomorrow after noon with Brezee pitching for Pocatello. The game starts at 3 p.m. American Falls adds two Blackfoot players. Guy Dipple will pitch for Power City bench.
In a wind and sandstorm crowd gathered to watch Ricks Academy of Rexburg face the Academy of Idaho. Despite obscured play the game stayed tight with Ricks taking an early lead before Academy Idaho rallied to tie in the seventh and pull ahead in the eighth aided by Olson and strong pitching.
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