29 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
1
Cheyenne where Governor DeForrest Richards died at 8 o clock this morning after an illness of several weeks from acute kidney disease.
Congressman elect William Randolph Hengst married Miss Millicent Wilson at Grace Church with Bishop Potter officiating. The couple planned to sail this afternoon on the Kaiser Wilhelm II for Europe.
Albany April 28 The Court of Appeals unanimously sustains the special franchise tax law reversing the appellate division and upholding Judge Earl. The decision sustains the assessment provision by the state board of tax commissioners.
A special train carried over one hundred Washington correspondents to Baltimore & Ohio for eight miles to Lewis for dedication exercises connected with the St Louis Exposition.
Washington reports Minister Leishman confirms the five year prohibition on American pork imports into Turkey has been removed, reopening trade relations between the two nations.
In Frevckfort Michigan deputy B. B. Spafford shot and killed Chris McLain during a confrontation while arresting a group catching Osh out of season. McLain, a bishop, and three others were involved. Spafford reportedly shot after being knocked to the ground by a spear.
Helena Montana April 28 Fire nearly destroys the Mentane club building after a seventh story blaze. The fire caused about 100 600 in losses with 900 000 of insurance. Two attempts were made to salvage the structure last week.
The President and party reached Des Moines this afternoon, drove through the city, and delivered a speech on the state house grounds. Governor Cummings and staff met the party at Clarinda as part of the Kansas tour request by the Secretary of the Interior.
The U S Supreme Court ruled against Jackson W Giles in his challenge to Alabama Montgomery county registrars denying him registration as a voter under the state constitution. Justice Holmes said the case involved political questions not suitable for federal relief with minority dissenters Brewer Brown and Harlan.
James W. Kelly, a Batte Montana newspaper man, freed by jury after being charged with shooting Dr. Henry A. Cayley in Kellys room on October 12. Cayley named Mme Rath La Bonta as another occupant. Kelly testified he entered a dark room and fired in self defense. The jury deliberated about an hour and Kelly was discharged.
Practically the entire business station of Melbourne Iowa burned today leaving extensive destruction across shops and warehouses. Firefighters fought the blaze through the day with reports estimating heavy smoke and charred remains of several structures. No injuries were immediately reported as investigators began mapping the cause.
Jefferson City Missouri April 28 Governor Dockery telephoned from Jefferson City that he had accepted the resignation of Lieutenant Governor John A. Les Senator T L Baty the president pro tem of the senate becomes acting lieutenant governor.
Bishop Frederick William Taylor of the Quincy Diocese dies in Quincy Illinois after a long illness. Funeral plans pending as church leaders mourn the late prelate.
Peking reports China gave Russia a final and definite refusal to Manchuria concession demands. Jiji dispatch quotes Russia’s minister predicting the three Manchurian provinces would be annexed by Russia if protests from Japan and others prevail. Russian war minister Karapatkin sails for Manchuria and the marine minister orders twenty gunboats for Amur frontier protection.
Colonel Mills who went to Denver to verify an interview that supposedly quoted General Baldwin about Filipino and Negro soldiers reports to Secretary Reed that the interview never occurred and that the informant was discharged from the paper.
Snowbound miners in Roosevelt Idaho endure scarce food as mail carriers on snowshoes bring small packages of bacon jeans tobacco salt coffee and other provisions. Registered mail costs 16 cents per pound plus 8 cents for registration with telegrams and freight halted two months ago, slowing deliveries and worsening shortages.
New Haven reports the death of Joeiah Gibba, professor of mathematical physics at Yale College, a scholar of international fame, who died suddenly on April 28.
An advertisement touts a first class Edison Kinetoscope and Stereopticon with illustrated songs and views. It promotes an Edison concert phonograph and traveling electric and gas machine show as a money maker and invites inquiries to F. H. Gatehr, Bast Gide Markes.
Leopold Wertheimer, 32, wealthy dry goods merchant, was shot three times at his home on West Eleventh Street and is in serious condition. Police detained Joseph Simpson, 30, former Wertheimer employee, on charges of the shooting. Wertheimer’s firm Aaron & Wertheimer recently suffered a fire. motive remains a mystery as Simpson claimed owed money, which Wertheimer denies.
Geo L Mills, manager of the Syndicate Loan company, who had been missing since last Wednesday, was found murdered in an unused house at 871 West Sixteenth Street in Los Angeles. The body lay face down, hands tied behind, head crushed from behind, and all valuables were stolen.
Rear Tobias Larsen, longtime minister in Wisconsin and Minnesota for 28 years, and a prominent figure at Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland near Tacoma, has died at age 73. He moved to Washington a decade ago to continue his ministry.
Physicians chase reports at the Pacific Hotel where a waitress drank a quart of chloroform in an alleged attempt to a brain. J. M. Lee a car repairer injured when a timber fell on his hand injuring index finger and thumb. J. M. Atkinson a machinist with rheumatic condition sent to Salt Lake Hospital.
The Boise Statesman hails Anorna as the season's standout stage work in Boise. Mrs Brune is described as a polished actress with strong dramatic and lighter scenes, while Mr Hennig is praised for his portrayal of Simon Kafka with intense control and flair.
Mrs Kilee Harrison of 300 Park Avenue Kansas City Missouri reports two children suffered severe whooping cough with nosebleeds. After trying remedies a family doctor prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar and the first dose brought improvement she credits its life saving effect. Hoefuse substitutes sold by Beans Drug Geore.
Rail notes report the Hailey branch derailed after hitting a switch near Sheahone with no injuries. Train No. 5 is hours late. a stab train departed Boise a 3 30 this morning. G H Olmstead visits Boise as Short Line Montana chief. L A Lehrbas heads to Pocatello and Granger-Huntington service. Police forbid women to parade streets in improper dress.
The Short Line to add ten first class passenger coaches from the east. A new private car for Vice President Bancroft is anticipated with improvements in design. Plans include remodeling E. C. Manson’s car into an emergency hospital to treat wreck victims on site, reducing delays and improving survival.
Arthur Eugene Curtis died when a Winchester rifle discharged while he was at his camp eight miles southwest of town. Authorities say the weapon entered under his chin and tore through the chin mouth and tongue, passing near the nose and hat rim. How the discharge occurred remains unclear as he reportedly moved the gun to the wagon after fetching it.
The Legislative Investigating Committee delayed its report in Stringefild Illinois as Chair Rinaker granted more time. Editor Hinman of the Inter Ocean supplied a long list of potential knowledge holders including State Treasurer Fred A Busse and Senator D A Campbell. Fred M Bicaunt of Chicago National Bank will be summoned to testify on funds allegedly drawn by Cele R Bliss for lawmakers.
The article notes owls are common in winter and could be plentiful if searched for in hollow trees. It explains two color phases in screech owls not tied to age or sex, describes their feigning death when handled, their loud, silent flight, keen hearing, and the abundance of prey like wild mice on snowy nights.
A child refuses to sleep and teases his mother with requests and taunts. After a heated exchange he proclaims a boast and shouts a profane phrase, claiming victory as he wins the bet. The vignette captures a humorous domestic clash from the New York Post.
A Toledo Blade item describes using a leech as a primitive weather oracle. Place a leech in half a glass of water under a muslin cover and observe its position and activity. Restless movement signals wind or storms, while staying still or at the bottom suggests fair weather.
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