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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

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Council exposes Havener power and sewer survey bill dispute

At the adjourned city council meeting in Pocatello Alderman Terrell rebuked acting city engineer W. P. Havener for overstepping authority and delaying bills. The council held up Havener’s $250 sewerage survey and $110 engineering bills and referred them to the finance committee along with Selstrom’s sidewalk claim, citing lack of proper itemization and unauthorized work.

W. P. Havenor City c Council T. F. Terrell Havener Havenor Terrell Pocatello Calvin Selstrom Fusz Martin Tribune Co., Ltd George Gittins Taaho J. W. Kelly George Crouse J. W. Rockefeller A. Rademacher D. F. Myers John Ellis E. R. Grabel A. H. Smith Holley Tee J. H. Croxall City Sexton J. A. Carahoff Station T Il Smith C. C. Chilson Salary A. J. Williams T. C. Martin John Fusz T. O. Smith W. H. Witty PTR Gay Sarashes Roy Goodwin Fire Department Maude Kelly Pocatello Water Co Goldie McAllister City Treas- Ror Ae Creas Eet T. H. Kane Ernest Loux City Gaminore Merriman W.S. Thoroughgood J. F. Murray John Fitzgerald Andrew Johnson Carl Purkey George Robertson William Fitzgerald Cement Ours Gahia'nk Sam Cox Ralph M. Gees E. J. Byrne T. C. Reynolds John Berg William Kelly S. B. Harman C. A. Kimpton Graves Jeff Stowell I. B. Graves J. H. Bean George Cash U. K J. H. Davidson W. P. Havener Finance Committee Loux J. C. Johnson Mr. Havenor Torvell West Center Street Arthur Center and Hayes First Avenue Lewis Street Lander Stret Garfield Avenue Engineer Havenor Mr. Terrell

Outlaws Surrounded Near Orofino After Rancher Shooting

Three men Reid Sloane and Rice, known as the Orofino outlaws, who shot Rancher Dan Carr near Orofino, were surrounded by a large posse within six miles of town. One possibly wounded member may seek medical aid within 48 hours, pressuring surrender or escape before capture.

Lewiston Idaho Reid Sloane and Rice Dan Carr Orofino Sloane

Circus Parade Opens Town Tomorrow At 10

The Barnum and Bailey circus arrives with a Thursday street parade at 10 am from East Center and Ninth Avenue. It promises 110 acts, a dazzling procession, and nonstop entertainment from dawn to the final finale.

East Center Ninth Avenue

Dubois Seeks Control at Wallace Democratic Convention

In Wallace Idaho on August 5, anti Dubois factions threaten a bolt to form a rump convention if Dubois delegates from Ada Fremont Bear Lake Oneida Bingham are seated. The central committee favors seating Dubois delegates and denies Ada votes until organization. The session adjourned to 4 pm for credentials report with a possible second convention to follow.

Wallace, Ida Dubois Ada Bingham Bear Lake Fremont Oneida Lockhart Central Committee Glenn McKinlay Ada County Frehafer Antis Stockslager Harry Day Credentials Committee

Five Weeks in New York Circus Promises Novel Acts

The season features 375 performers with over 200 newcomers, a man with one eye and dim lamp in the main top, and a schedule of 2 and 8 pm shows with doors at 1 and 7. The act promises full, unabridged performances across two rings, two stages, a hippodrome track, and aerial acts. Tickets available tomorrow at Molinelli's Jewelry Store with no advance price.

New York Denver Kansas City Molinelli

Can adian Pacific shopmen strike across Canada

Winnipeg reports hundreds of Canadian Pacific shop employees walked out at a signal to lay down tools. Draymen waited to remove tool boxes outside, signaling a prolonged strike affecting about 8000 workers from Atlantic to Pacific. The action follows a conciliation board decision under the Leminieux act disputed by the workers.

Winnipeg Atlantic Pacific Coast

James Music House Sheet Music Sale At North Main

The James Music House at 211 North Main offers a temporary sale on sheet music this week. Copies cost 10 and 15 cents each, with a substantial portion of stock available for shoppers.

James Music House North Main Street

Zeppelin Airship Destroyed in Storm at Stuttgart

A Zeppelin airship, recently completing a notable voyage, broke from its Stuttgart anchorage during a storm. Smoke and flames enveloped the balloon, an explosion followed, and the craft collapsed with its motors and frame tearing away. Several bystanders were slightly injured as the airship was completely destroyed.

Stuttgart Zeppelin

League to enforce betting ban in baseball

Chicago August 5 The American League will issue a bulletin to all clubs directing strict enforcement of the ban on betting. Ban Johnson may urge owners to hire private detectives if police cannot enforce the rule, declaring gamblers have flocked to baseball since track betting restrictions.

Chicago Ban Johnson Johnson

Cowherd Nominated by Democrats for Missouri Governor

Late returns from yesterday's primaries indicate William S. Cowherd has been nominated by the Democrats for governor. Cowherd is a former chairman of the Democratic National Congressional Committee. Attorney General Hadley was the only Republican candidate for governor on the ticket.

Kansas City William S. Cowherd Cowherd Democratic National Congressional Committee Hadley

Chicago Sees Twentieth Day of Severe Heat

Chicago reports four deaths overnight as a heat wave continues. At 11 o'clock the city recorded 84 degrees with 74 percent humidity and officials warn of ongoing heat risk.

Chicago

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