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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
1
Former state representative W. J. Ingling has been promoted from the throttle to an important executive role as trainmaster in the Montana Division, signaling a notable career advancement within the railway system.
Effective Monday August 10 William J. Ingling is appointed trainmaster of the Montana division from Pocatello to Silver Bow and the Salmon River and St. Anthony railroads with headquarters at Pocatello. W H Jones Superintendent J M Davis General Superintendent.
The Montana division upgrade follows a long career with the Oregon Short Line. Ingling began as a fireman in 1885 and rose through roles including engine driver, traveling engineer, and chairman of the board of examiners. He now becomes train master of a key division after serving Idaho’s Seventh Legislature.
In Dubuque Iowa August 8 funeral services were held at the senator's home with limited attendance for distinguished visitors relatives and close friends. The private interment followed a Presbyterian service conducted by Rev Ber gen. No music was played and city life paused with all shops closed and crepe decorations on flags and buildings.
Spokane offers a $2500 trophy for a 400 metre race at the Interstate fair. Lieutenant Halswelle of the British army and J M Carpenter of Cornell will compete, following Halswelle’s earlier victory amid a disputed finish where Carpenter challenged a foul.
William P. Ragan purchased the property at 220 South Hayes from Mrs. Hannah M. Winn for 1360 dollars. The deal was brokered through Fletcher R. Burrus' real estate agency.
A bloody fight between Mistah Bird and Mistah Pickett, both colored, occurred behind the Monte building on Pocatello avenue. Bird allegedly struck Pickett with rocks. Pickett claims a hatchet was used. Bird jailed for investigation as Pickett seeks medical care.
A special train carrying Eagles from the east will pass through Pocatello tomorrow after noon at about seven. The Gate City welcome includes a band, speeches by Higson and James H. Brady, a luncheon, and a reception at the Eagle hall before joining the grand aerie led by Past Worthy President Cohn.
Tomorrow at the east side grounds Soda Springs and Pocatello meet in a highly anticipated baseball game. The Fizz Water squad has been near unbeatable in the region. Atkinson will pitch for Soda Springs with McDonald catching.
Lincoln August 8 The local committee will spend no more than five hundred dollars for the August 12 notification ceremonies. F W Brown chairs the committee and will keep expenses within the limit. The parade includes two bands a police platoon and many mounted Democrats to escort W J Bryan J W Kern and the committee with no marching clubs in the procession.
Professor Voelker of Des Moines has left for Boise after a week of lectures at the summer school. His work at Pocatello earned high appreciation and many friends, contributing to the school’s evident success.
At Wallace yesterday the anti Du Bois Democratic state convention chose C. A. Boyd of Pocatello as its state central committee member. The Du Bois convention selected W. R. Kirchoff of this city as committeeman.
At an adjourned meeting Dr. O. B. Steely former mayor of Pocatello was authorized to confer with James A. Murray owner of the Pocatello Waterworks to seek a peaceful settlement of the city water dispute. The council also refers Kasiska sidewalk grade complaints to the Highway and Light committee for negotiation with the hotel owner.
Chicago prepares for a strict liquor crackdown on election and primary days. Mayor Busse declares close and breweries urge customers to comply with the law. Saloon operators face license revocation for any disobedience under the new edict.
Professor Walter R. Siders, superintendent of Pocatello public schools, will lead the joint teachers institute in Boise after the state summer normal school. The Boise session opens September 7, with five counties represented and about 500 teachers expected from the district. Siders has prepared schedules for both institutes.
George Stone arrived yesterday from Portland for a short visit with his brother Ed. An old Pocatello boy, he now resides in Portland and will stay a few days.
W G Shields admitted stealing two pullet chickens from Perkins restaurant area while intoxicated. Police Judge Kane sentenced him to pay 15 dollars or serve ten days on the chain gang, choosing jail due to lack of funds.
Thirty deputy wardens gathered at Bob Osborn's ranch on the Snake River for a Monday to Friday convention with State Game Warden Stephens. They discussed amendments to Idaho laws and plans for two new hatcheries on Warm River and Lake Pend d Oreille. Deputy Moreland joined. J L Dunford returned from the meeting en route home.
Stockholders petitioned the federal district court for the appointment of receivers as part of a reorganization. The business will be continued regardless of court action.
Trustees of Independent School District No. 1 in Pocatello announce bids for a 15000 dollar school bond issue to install a modern heating plant in two public school buildings and add fire escapes. Bids open September 14. must accompany a 1500 dollar certified check. Bonds issued in 4 and 5 percent terms with redemption any time within ten years.
General Auditor C. J. McNitt of the Oregon Short Line and Chief Clerk Martin of the Disbursement department are in the city today from Salt Lake on official business.
Attendees praised last evenings Rice Caesar concert at the Congregational church, urging a repeat tonight. Admission is a silver dime per family with 350 seats, and Mr Rice will perform The Holy City again.
Taft will attend the Green Briar county horse show at White Sulphur Springs from Hot Springs to the track today. He will spend hours viewing high steppers roadsters and jumpers that Green Briar county has long boasted.
Bancroft sheep raisers ship high grade lambs to Idaho buyers driving top market prices. Local shippers report strong demand as Idaho markets absorb quality stock with steady bidding and solid returns for producers.
Bannock county sheep topped the South Omaha market for their class according to reports. On Tuesday August 4, the Commercial National Bank of Bancroft showed three doubles of owes with Mr Koford, sold by Clay, Robinson & Co. at 4, the extreme top of the market for owes and as high as most wethers that day.
The piece describes a seasonal pattern for lamb shipments from western ranges with Idaho leading in August and September, followed by Montana and Wyoming. It notes early shipments from Southern regions, the use of cold storage to supply year round, and reasons for pooling lambs during peak range feed shortages.
Chicago August 8. The Democratic National Committee opened headquarters as Norman E. Mack arrived from the east to lead an active national campaign. Mack called for sub committee heads to meet Monday to outline plans and then proceed to Lincoln for Bryan’s notification ceremony. He said progress is encouraging with Republican strongholds now debatably swingable.
George Rupp, a Blackfoot carpenter, lost a foot after being struck by a switch engine at the Grove City Blackfoot depot this morning. He stepped between the rails as No. 10 southbound arrived, failing to see the engine on a sidetrack.
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