29 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
1
Urges delay as lawmakers may ignore the suggestion unless secretary presents more urgent reasons. Bryan seeks time to negotiate a new treaty with Japan while Wilson looks on.
Sacramento reports that unless Secretary Bryan gives urgent reasons for delay in this afternoon’s conference, the legislature is expected to seize the moment and pass the anti alien land bill promptly while the secretary watches.
Secretary Bryan offers California a pause on anti Japanese legislation until a new treaty with Japan can be negotiated. The move signals the administration intends to intervene to minimize Pacific coast unrest and to seek a treaty satisfactory to Californians and Japan. President Wilson and John B Moore discussed prospects of framing such a treaty. No further details were released after the conference.
Seattle April 29 The state supreme court affirmed a superior court decision admitting to probate the first of four wills of Mrs Mary Jeffs an Indian woman by which her half of six hundred thousand dollar estate left by her white husband is to be used to found an orphan asylum Her children from a former marriage challenged other wills but the court upheld the initial will directing the charity bequest
Luther McCarty faces Frank Moran in a ten round heavyweight bout at St Nicholas Athletic Club in New York. Moran, smaller but seasoned, hopes to challenge the Missouri standout. Moran's recent career includes a tough twenty round decision with Soha Gashorsa in which he absorbed heavy punches but endured the full distance.
Robert Z Kerr former Mexican visitor tells Rotary Club in Chicago that Huerta government will be toppled within two years He warns Americans flee as respect for the flag fades and reports a more grave situation than many realize
An official report says the commander dissolved his force after yesterday's mutiny at Casas Grandes and reached Juarez with fewer than two hundred men. Most desert to join Rebel Commander Villa, and remaining federals reportedly refuse to oppose the Constitutionalists.
El Paso April 20 rebels under Francisco Villa seize nearly one hundred thousand dollars in gold and silver bullion from a Mexican Northern railroad train bound for Chihuahua from the Guerrero mining district.
In New York on April 20s, suspected informant Jerry Maida known as Jerry the Lunchman, was shot on Thirty first Street near Broadway. Five bullets struck him as gunmen fled. Five suspects arrested. the killing occurs near the Rosenthal murder site.
Democratic leaders moved the tariff revision forward as the House began reading the measure paragraph by paragraph. Republicans and Progressives will offer amendments while the Ways and Means plan aims for quick passage this week, pending currency legislation. Underwood pushed for rapid debate limits, clashing with Mann over the chemical schedule.
By a 13 to 1 vote the senate canal committee sent all tolls questions to the extra session of Congress. Senator Root and Brandegee opposed the move while Democrats warned of tariff and currency legislation ahead. The tolls issue is unlikely to be acted on for months unless President Wilson intervenes.
The Union association opened with Butte at Ogden, Helena at Ogden, and Great Falls in Salt Lake City. Ceremonies marked the season start as Park pitched and Associate Surtleg of the Utah supreme court batted the first ball, signaling the cresting of the new schedule.
President Wilson schedules a three hour session Thursday with Senator Newlands and other intermountain senators to discuss tariff schedules. Free wool and sugar policies and their impact on their communities will be considered.
Roald Amundsen informs Secretary Garrison he seeks to move the Fram through the Panama Canal this fall for his Arctic voyage. He notes the route depends on canal slide conditions but prefers passage over sailing around South America. The Fram is reported at Buenos Ayres.
Several hundred delegates attend the Washington congress as Miss Mabel A. MacKinney of Brooklyn presides. Members include teachers from Canada Australia Mexico Japan and other countries. Miss Julia C. Lathrop head of the Federal children's bureau and other experts will address the convention over several days with sessions at the New National museum and Continental Memorial hall.
The Board of Control expresses full satisfaction with Saint Anthony Institution and confirms no use will be made of the Aze management. Compliment centers on overall excellence and governance.
Boise April 29. State Board of Education chairman Walter S. Bruce says there will be no immediate change at the Idaho Industrial Training school in St. Anthony with Superintendent Humphries remaining in charge. The board’s tentative agreement follows a Southeast inspection of the St. Anthony, Albion, Pocatello, and Gooding institutions, praised for high faculty standards and student body quality, with some repair needs to be addressed.
London dispatch reports diplomats deny rumors of Austria Hungary acting alone in Tyrol. Non Plassel and other officials profess to discredit the claim while the frontline situation remains perilous.
Geneva dispatch reports Austrian troops in Tyrol amounting to several thousand, described as the flower of the army, marching to Montenegro and Novipazar fronts. Other units arrive at the garrison to replace them.
London reports on the stock exchange claim of Austrian troops entering Montenegro. No confirmation from the British foreign office. Austria Hungary reportedly considers independent action to evacuate Scutari, but officials dismiss the possibility as opposed to the London conference stance. Italy and Germany favor joint action by all powers.
Crown Prince Danilo of Montenegro arrived at Cettinje to transfer Scutari fortress to King Nicholas. A formal ceremony followed with cheers from a large crowd as royal family members processed to the cathedral. The queen assisted a wounded veteran as part of the day’s events.
Chicago April 29 The interstate commerce commission issues a new ruling on baggage charges solving long standing problems for railroad agents. The rule sets excess baggage trunk length limits at 72 inches and charges for oversize baggage accordingly.
London reports the British government denying it sent Guatemala an ultimatum. Officials say only renewed presentation of Britain’s demand for payment of fifty years of alleged debt remains, with most due for 25 years.
In Auburn New York on a spring day a crowd of more than 150 workers from a twine mill keep their station in long lines outside the plant marching and protesting wages and conditions.
Enthusiasm runs high as members of the Christian Endeavor Society arrive in the city for the annual state convention. The event schedules through Friday with sessions and gatherings for local and visiting delegates.
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