A F O L Goes Into Politics Urges Labor Resolution Pledge
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, calls organized labor to adopt resolutions demanding Congress vote for labor bills. He warns that members who do not comply will face the strongest political and industrial action to aid workers in electing pro labor candidates.
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Congress
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
The
United States
New Jersey Democrats Convene in Trenton for Uninstructed Delegation
The Democratic state convention opened in Trenton to day. Delegates chose an uninstructed delegation to the national convention, reflecting a neutral stance on national choices.
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Trenton
N. J
Papal Blessing On New York Catholics
Thousands of New Yorkers attend a hundredth anniversary thanksgiving at St Patrick's Cathedral as Cardinal Gibbons preaches on the church's history in the city. Cardinal Logue of Ireland and Pope Pius X send congratulations along with letters from Roosevelt and other leaders. Pontifical vespers planned for this evening.
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New York
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Cathedral College
Madison
Fifth Avenue
Church In
America
Ireland
St. Paul
Glennon
St. Louis
Keane
Dubuque
O’connell
Boston
Blenk
New Orleans
Ryan
Philadelphia
Quigley
Chicago
Farley
Sacred College
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Logue
Pius X
Greer
Rabbi Silverman
Roosevelt
Monsignor
Falconie
Gala torpedo boat sunk in collision off Kentish Knock
The British torpedo boat destroyer Gala was cut in two and sunk in the North Sea by the scout ship Attentive during night maneuvers off Kentish Knock. Engineer Lieutenant Frank A. Fletcher perished. two other ships, including Ribble, suffered water ingress from a collision. A boiler explosion injured several aboard the battleship Britannia in Portsmouth communications.
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Harwich
England
Gala
Kentish Knock
North Sea
Ribble
Sheerness
Frank A. Fletcher
Blaze in Sunnyland Causes $39000 Loss but Repairs Planned
Fire department fights a 39000 dollar blaze in Sunnyland. The fire damages neighboring structures but saves an adjoining building. Officials say the business will be repaired and operations resume.
Ferrell's Department Store Burns in Idaho Falls
Fire swept Ferrell's department store in Idaho Falls early yesterday inflicting an estimated 35000 dollars in loss with 18444 dollars insured. Cause not yet known and investigation ongoing.
Fire damages Ferrell's department store in Idaho Falls
A basement fire at Ferrell's department store in Idaho Falls was discovered after smoke alerted a rooming house above. Three water streams battled the blaze, ruining merchandise worth 30 000 to 35 000 dollars with 18 000 dollars insured. The stock was drenched and salvage efforts will take time before resuming business. The second Atlantic torpedo boat flotilla arrived in San Diego after target practice at Magdalena Bay.
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Idaho Falls
Dodge
Ferrell
San Diego
Calif
Atlantic Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Magdalena Bay
Senate OKs Seattle Assistant Treasurer Location
The Washington senate approved a bill designating Seattle as the site for an assistant treasurer of the United States, a move announced today.
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LUCKY
Seattle
Washington
Senate
United States
W C T U Formed in Gate City
Representative women of Pocatello met at the Methodist church and formed a local branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Officers chosen include President Mrs William A McHan and several vice presidents from local churches. Meetings set for the first Monday of each month at member homes. Next gathering at 3 PM with a Mothers' meeting program. All local women invited.
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Pocatello
Methodist Church
Women’s Christian Tomrance Union
Luluhepherd
Salt Lake
Intermountain
Felows
William A. McHan
J. W. Slaughter
George Derr
Congregational Church
G. P. Daniels
The
Presbyterian Church
John Clemo
Baptist Church
William Bell
J. C. Weeter
Twilight League Opens Tonight at East Side Grounds
The Twilight Baseball League in Pocatello begins with Mayor Loux pitching the first ball at 6:30 pm at East Side Grounds. Teams are the Academy of Idaho, Y M C A, Pocatello High School, and Shopmen. Admission 15 cents, grand stand 10 cents, double weekly games begin at 5:30 pm.
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East Side Grounds
Loux
Twilight Baseball League of
Pocatello
Roland W. Holmes
Academy of Idaho
Lee Harper Walker
George H. North Clothing Company
Pocatello High School
Shopmen
Board of Control
League
R. W. Holmes
Pocatello Shops
Shops
L. B. Case
L. Bush Livermore
the Tribune
Pocate
American Falls
Idaho
Helmes
Ernest
Holmes
Masonic Committee Returns from Coast Trip
Portneuf Lodge No. 18 Masons N D Brookheart and Ed L Holzheimer return from presenting the Masonic silver trowel to Wilamette Lodge in Portland after touring Vancouver Washington Tacoma Seattle Victoria and back to Seattle. The group praises Oregon towns and the warm reception from Portland Masons.
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N. D. Brookheart
Ed L. Holzheimer
Portneuf
A. F
A. M
Pocatello
Portland
Wilammette Lodge
Oregon
Messrs
Brookheart
Holzheimer
William Wallin
Vancouver
Wash
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Henry Mueler
Wallin
Idaho
Anarchist Selig Silverstin Dies From Bomb Injuries
In New York on April 28 Selig Silverstin, who tried to bomb police at Union Square weeks earlier and was injured by the premature blast, died of his injuries. His companion was killed in the explosion.
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New York
Selig Silverstin
Union Square
Silverstin
Federal probe eyed Pocatello Short Line safety
A federal representative is reported to have stayed in Pocatello for a week watching motive power and rolling stock being sent out on the Oregon Short Line. The aim is to detect violations of the safety appliance law amid repeated shop closures. No results have been reported.
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Pocatello
Oregon
Spiritualists Arrested For Defrauding Blind Widow
Mrs. Leonora Pierce and Miss Greyta Fulmer were arrested in Denver on charges of obtaining $20,000 from Harriet A. Crowe by false pretenses. Crowe, a 67 year old blind widow, paid $5000 for supposed spiritual treatments to restore her sight. Pierce, introduced by a spiritualist, and Fulmer allegedly conspired to keep conversations going for hours to persuade Crowe. Arrest followed her attorney’s intervention after growing suspicions.
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Denver
Leonora Pierce
Greyta Fulmer
Harriet A. Crowe
Crowe
Dillon
Montana
Pierce
Eagle Band Rehearsal Set Tonight at McNichols Wright Hall
The Eagle band schedules a rehearsal tonight at McNichols and Wright hall at eight o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
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Eagle Band
McNichols & Wright Hall
Taft Likely to Head Idaho Delegation for Taft Nomination
Boise Statesman reports James H. Brady, Idaho Republican leader, arrived in town with Clarence Dietrich and predicts Taft will receive an instructed Idaho delegation to Chicago. He expects Taft to win the nomination on the first ballot and notes preparations for a May 12 convention to decide Roosevelt continuation.
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Boise
James H. Brady
Republican State Central Committee
Pocatello
Clarence Dietrich
Idanha
Taft
Brady
Chicago
Roosevelt
Idaho County Delegates Report on Taft Favorability
Idaho County delegate I N Friar arrives from Grangeville to Wallace for the state convention. He says Idaho county delegates were not instructed to support an instructed Taft delegation at the national convention, but the majority are known to favor Taft's candidacy.
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Idaho County
I. N. Friar
Big Creek
Grangeville
Mr. Friar
Wallace
Taft
Council Meeting This Evening Over Sewerage Plans
A special city council meeting called by Mayor Loux this evening will discuss sewerage questions and street improvements including the location of new fire hydrants. The proposal to hire a daily cement street crossing crew assisted by the chain gang will be considered, with Engineer Havener presenting his final sewerage cost estimate.
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Loux
Havener
C E Rally Tonight At Methodist Church
A city wide Christian Endeavor rally is set for this evening at 8 oclock in the Methodist Church with free admission. An attractive program will be presented and refreshments served after the event.
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Methodist Church
Mrs BE M Jacobs Travels to Boise on Business Mission
Mrs BE M Jacobs is in Boise on a business mission visiting firms and meeting local contacts to discuss opportunities. The trip centers on expanding professional ties and evaluating potential partnerships in Idaho's capital.
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Be.m. Jacobs
Boise
Pocatello Journeymen Barbers Reject Wage Cut and Longer Hours
At a Pocatello meeting the journeymen barbers rejected employers plans to cut the weekly guarantee from 15 to 16 dollars and to raise working hours by one hour. The current scale remains 18 dollars and 60 percent of the trade. The dispute, due to shop closures and reduced trade, keeps the matter in status quo while employers plan another meeting.
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Barbers
Pocatello
Pocatello Trades and Labor Council
Salmon River land opening touted as largest in Idaho
The Tribune reports a colored lithograph advertising the Salmon river land opening in late May encompassing 150000 acres, adjoining Twin Falls north and south sides. The Salmon river project includes a diversion dam 13 miles north of the Nevada line, a 3000 foot tunnel, and a vast canal and laterals system, with high interest from Pocatello settlers and other bidders.
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the Tribune
Great Twin Falls
Idaho
Twin Falls
Careynet
Salmon River
Nevada State Line
Twin Falls South Side
Pocatello
Colorado delegates named for Taft unit at coloradO convention
Pueblo April 28. Republican state convention completed with no presidential contest. The entire state delegation will go to Chicago as a unit for Secretary Taft. Endorsement of Clarence Hamlin as U S senator faced a hitch but was not pursued to keep harmony. Administration of Roosevelt and Governor Buechtel praised. Crawford Hill Dr Hubbert Park William Lennox Horace T Delonw Thomas F Walsh and W A Drake named delegates at large.
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Pueblo
Colo
Chicago
Art
Clarence Hamlin
Colorado Springs
United States
John F. Vivian
Roosevelt
Buechtel
Crawford Hill
Denver
Hubbert Park
William Lennox
FL Paso
Horace T. Delonw
Mesa
Thomas F. Walsh
Arapatice
W. A. Drake
Larimer
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