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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1909

Page

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Unrequited love ends in double tragedy in Delaware rooming house

At about 11 last night Walter J. Woodlands a brakeman shot Grace Roney a laundress in the breast then killed himself with a .38 revolver in the Delaware street rooming house at 458 North Main Miss Roney’s roommate Eva Smyers witnessed the episode The wounded woman was taken to the general hospital and Woodlands lay dead at P C Silver's undertaking parlors

Delaware Rooming House North Main Street Walter J. Woodlands Grace Roney Miss Roney Eva Smyers The General Hospital P. C. Silver Troy Tribune Rawlins Wyo Delaware Woodlands Howard T. J. Roney Union Pacific Pocatello Delaware House Miss Smyers George Hicks Dr. Howard W. J. Woodlands Hamburg Knights of Pythias Woodland

Mehemet Reshad Effendi Proclaimed Sultan of Turkey

In Constantinople on April 27 Mehemet Reshad Effendi was proclaimed sultan after Abdul Hamid II was dethroned by the national assembly. A 101 gun salute announced the change as Abdul Hamid was guarded by Young Turks and arrested. London reports rumors Abdul Hamid may be dead after a palace incident at night.

Constantinople Mehemet Reshad Effendi Turkey Abdul Hamid II National Assembly Mehemet Resehad Effendi Ottoman Empire Abdul Hamid London Hops

Tragic double shooting in Pocatello tears at Troy Laundry

Miss Grace Roney was shot in the chest by Walter J Woodlands a Rawlins Wyoming brakeman at the Delaware house in Pocatello after spurning his advances. Woodlands killed himself with a second shot. The injured Roney is at the general hospital with a chance for recovery while coroner reports indicate no lung puncture.

Rioting in Velardina Ends in Mass Executions

Official reports from Durango recount Velardina unrest after a religious parade was halted by municipal authorities. Twenty five men were executed after summary court martial, seven died during rioting, and forty remain imprisoned awaiting trial.

Durango Velardina

Taft to Seek $25,000 for President's Travel This Year

Washington, April 27. After an interview with President Taft, Representative Tawney, head of the appropriation committee, said he would introduce a bill to allot $25,000 for the president's traveling expenses in the coming fiscal year. Senate proposals for a similar sum are under consideration and passage is expected. The president is planning an extensive western tour this summer.

Washington Taft Tawney House Committee On Appropriations House Senate

Kings' Daughters Hold Texas Convention in Temple

The Texas division of the Kings' Daughters convenes in Temple with delegates and visitors from across the state attending. The session continues through Saturday.

Kings’ Daughters Temple Texas Texas Division of the

Heney and Byington clash in Calhoun trial

In San Francisco Francis J. Heney and Lewis F. Byington exchanged sharp insults during a trial session for Patrick Calhoun. The jurists intervened as the men traded taunts over testimony by Charles L. Gallagher on re-direct examination marking a tense end to days of argument.

San Francisco Francis J. Heney Lewis F. Byington Patrick Calhoun Byington Lawler Charles L. Gallagher

Strike Averts Agreement To End Anthracite War

Scranton reports that mine owners and workers will sign an accord in Philadelphia at 2 PM Thursday unless plans collapse. A tri district United Mine Workers convention meets here this afternoon to ratify the executive boards' three year extension with select miners concessions.

Scranton Philadelphia United Mine Workers Court House Anthracite Districts

Roosevelt party bags giants gazelle and hartebeest

Theodore Roosevelt and son Kermit, recovered from travel fatigue, went out for small game and secured a giants gazelle and a hartebeest. The Roosevelt party will stay the week at Sir Alfred Pease's ranch.

Nairobi Theodore Roosevelt Kermit Kapiti Roosevelt Sir Alfred Pease

Memorial Shaft Unveiled in Lafayette Ga

A marble shaft with a private soldier figure was unveiled in Lafayette Georgia on April 27 with ceremonies. Colonel George M. Napier of Atlanta delivered the oration and the Eleventh Cavalry Band from Fort Oglethorpe provided music.

Lafayette George M. Napier Atlanta Eleventh Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe

Printer Tries Laudanum Route in Pocatello Rooming House

Despondent itinerant printer J. J. Hopkins of California attempted suicide in a Masonic rooming house in Pocatello by taking a two ounce vial of laudanum around 11 PM. Ben Stephenson, a Tribune job department printer who had roomed Hopkins, telephoned Dr. H. A. Castle for treatment. Hopkins recovered within hours.

J. J. Hopkins Pocatello Masonic Hopkins California Ben Stephenson Tribune Office Stephenson

Funeral for George Oram Held at Family Home

The last rites for George Oram, pioneer railroader, were conducted Sunday at his home 7 South Harrison Avenue. Rev Frank C Smith presided. Masonic service followed at the grave with Odd Fellows, B of L E and O R T assisting. burial at the cemetery under Lindquist.

South Harrison Avenue George Oram Episcopal Church Frank C. Smith Trinity Parish L. Bush Livermore O. B. Steely

Federal suit to dissolve Harriman system merger begins

In Salt Lake City on April 27 the government suit to dissolve the merger of the Harriman system and other western roads opened with testimony. Local railway officials were summoned to testify and depositions are expected to take several days.

Salt Lake Harriman

Hariman Hearing in Utah Resumes on Rail Merger Suit

Salt Lake City Utah April 27 testimony resumed in the government suit to dissolve the Hariman merger of the Southern and Union Pacific railroads before Special Examiner Sylvester Williams. The hearing is expected to occupy a week or longer.

Salt Lake City Utah Harriman Southern Union Pacific Railroads Sylvester Williams

Hughes for Judge Appointment in Washington State

Ellwood C. Hughes a Seattle lawyer of twenty years is tendered by President Taft for the new federal judgeship in Washington state.

Washington Ellwood C. Hughes Seattle Taft Washington State

Judge Overrules New Trial in Cooper Murder Case

Nashville April 27 Judge Hart overruled a motion for a new trial in the Cooper murder case and an appeal was taken to the Tennessee supreme court.

Nashville Hart Cooper Tennessee Supreme Court

Adana Suffers Fresh Outbreak of Fanaticism and Looting

Constantinople reports a new murder spree linked to fanaticism in Adana with arson and looting. The situation there is described as critical and tense.

Constantinople Adana

Pocatello Plumbers Land Big Contract

Greene and Higson, noted Pocatello plumbers, won the bid to install a complete modern heating plant in Fremont county's new St. Anthony county building. Local bid approached $3,000. the project totals about $50,000 with joint work by ee & Davis of St. Anthony. The plant will include the latest heating technology.

Greene & Higson Fremont County St. Anthony Idaho Canee & Davis

Crazy Negress Committed to Blackfoot Asylum

Lucile Jackson an African American woman repeatedly jailed for insanity was examined by Probate Judge T A Johnston and doctors Bean and Castle and ordered into the state asylum at Blackfoot. She has suffered mental fits since girlhood with recent episodes on the street and in jail.

Lucile Jackson T. A. Johnston J. H. Bean H. A. Castle State Asylum For Blackfoot John Elis Pugmire

Sunday School Workers Convene in Montgomery

The Alabama Sunday School association opens its annual convention in Montgomery with enthusiastic delegates. The event runs through Friday and features speakers including Marion Lawrence of Chicago, Dr. H. M. Hamill of Nashville, Dr. W. A. Duncan of Syracuse, Dr. Hight C. Moore of Raleigh, and E F. Richmond of Philadelphia.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Sunday School Association Marion Lawrence Chicago H. M. Hamill Nashville W. A. Duncan Syracuse Hight C. Moore Raleigh EF. L. Richmond Philadelphia

Meeting of church clubs at St John the Divine

The seventh national conference of church clubs of the United States opens in New York. Robert H. Gardiner of Boston presides as topics include The Emanuel Movement and Its Deeper Meaning Immigration and the Church and Christian Unity and Unchristian Division.

Church Clubs New York Emmanuel Movement National Conference of Church Clubs of the United States Cathedral of St. John the Divine Robert H. Gardiner Boston

Trinity Guild Supper and Sale Arrives Tomorrow

The ladies of the Trinity Guild will hold a supper and sale tomorrow at Trinity Hall. Supper runs from 5 30 to 8 with kitchen and fancy aprons for sale and other items available in the afternoon and evening.

Trinity Guild Trinity, Hall

Pathfinder Car To Visit Gate City On Wednesday

A long distance message from Montpelier reports the Pathfinder car of the New York to Seattle auto race arriving at noon in Montpelier, then traveling toward Soda Springs for tomorrow noon. It may reach Pocatello by tomorrow night or halt at McCammon and proceed to Gate City Thursday morning.

Montpelier

Petition Circulated Against Interior Ban on Fort Hall Fishing

A large protest petition in Pocatello opposes the Interior Department's order denying fishing permits to white men on the Fort Hall Indian reservation. Organizers plan to send it to Senators Borah and Heyburn. The drive, led by the Pocatello Tilden Dueck club at Molinelli jewelry, cites years of peaceful fishing and urges broad support.

Department of the Interior Washington Fort Hall Pocatello Borah Heyburn Indian Office Molinelli Jewelry Fred J. Barnes Pocatello-Tilden Dueck Club Poratelo

Walsh Spread Fame of the Gate City

Local musician Richard J. Walsh of Pocatello influenced New York audiences with the waltz Swing Swing Swing performed at a Saint Patrick's Day ball hosted by Troeller Mandolin Circle in Ebling's Casino. Walsh, employed in Short Line shops, also finished Here's to You Paddy a humorous Irish song to be published soon.

Pocatello New York Ebling’s Casino Troeller Saint Patrick’s Day Richard J. Walsh Walsh Paddy

Balloon photographer scores views of Lost River project

George R. Lawrence of Chicago has been taking captive balloon photographs over Idaho for Clinton Hurtt company. The firm, claiming an exclusive Idaho franchise, plans to exhibit the scenes at the Seattle fair. Lawrence is due in Boise to begin aerial shoots and will travel to the Owyhee country with Hurtt to document the project.

Boise Statesman Idaho George R. Lawrence Chicago Clinton Hurtt Company Seattle Lawrence Boise Owyhee Country Hurtt

Taft Heads to Philadelphia for Grant Birthday Banquet

President Taft and cabinet members depart Washington by Pennsylvania Railroad for Philadelphia. He will attend a reception and speak at the Union League club Grant birthday banquet upon arrival this evening.

Washington, D. C Taft Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Quaker City Union League Club

For Sale Number 2 Rebuilt Remington Typewriter

Classified notice offers a rebuilt Remington typewriter in first class condition. Inquiries directed to Tribune with contact number 256.

Remington Inquire Tribune

Reddington Travels From New York to Pocatello Route Update

L. W. Reddington, the correspondent for the car journey, left Cokeville last night and arrived in Pocatello this morning on No. 5. He will stay a few days and plans to pick up the car again at Boise. The route to Boise goes via Twin Falls with Clarence Hanford guiding to Kemmerer before continuing west.

Montpelier Soda Springs L. W. Reddington Cokeville Pocatello New York Cokevilla No. 5 Boise Twin Falls Clarence Hanford Seattle Auto Club Pathfinder Granger Kemmerer

McCabe Moore Fight Set for Thursday in Gate City

In Pocatello fans await a 20 round main event with Peter McCabe of Ogden facing John R. Moore of Oakland. Referee Frank Watson to halt if a fizzle appears. gate money refunded. A five-man battle royal precedes the bout with the winner taking the pot.

Pocatello Peter McCabe Ogden John R. Moore Oakland McNichols & Wright Hall Frank Watson Williams Brothers Williams McCabe Ferando East Clark Street Second Avenue

Lawyers to Accept Challenge for City Baseball Championship

A. B. Richardson announces a lawyers team forming to challenge any doctors or dentists clubs in the city. The Ministerial association manager says lawyers will meet Richardson soon to plan a series of games to decide the baseball championship among professional men. Cy Young and Dave Criger are referenced as comparison benchmarks for prowess.

A. B. Richardson Ministerial Association the Tribune D. C Cy. Young Dave Criger The Tribune Richardson

Rep Joseph W Babcock Dies at 50 in Washington

Washington April 27 Former Wisconsin congressman Joseph W Babcock longtime House member for fourteen years and former chairman of the national Republican congressional committee died at his home this morning He was 50 years old.

Washington Joseph W. Babcock Wisconsin National Republican Congressional Committee Babcock

Electric irons for sale at J A Cara hoff Electric Supply

Slip of the day item offers electric irons priced at 3.50 and advertised by J A Cara hoff Electric Supply Company located at 145 South Main with phone number 459-Red.

Electric Irons J. A. Carahoff Electric Supply Company South Main

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Mohammed Reshad Effendi MR. Heney Byinton Teddy J. P. Hopkins Rooming House John Barleycorn Green & Higson Fremont Court House Crazy Negress Blackfoot Asylum Gate City Uncle Sam Lost River Irrigation Project M'Cabe-Moore
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