21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
A jail mutiny in Centreville Iowa injures Sheriff Davis as prisoners attack early this morning. The sheriff's wife uses an axe with Deputy Boving ton to force inmates back to cells. This follows multiple jail break attempts in the past week.
The Republican state convention with a lively platform nominated changes in the ticket. John T. Morrison was nominated for governor by acclamation after A. B. Moss withdrew. French for congress and Airshie for supreme court were also acclaimed. The convention endorsed the two mile limit law and labor protections while denouncing the state lands handling and the beet sugar veto.
In St Paul on August 21 the Tiana Mississippi Commercial Congress debated expunging F B Tharber of New Yorks address denying a meat trust. Eustis charged the trust used the congress for its ends. Thurber defended free speech and his meat industry views and the motion was withdrawn to preserve harmony.
In Roadville Massachusetts on August 21 seven teen horses raced for the $15,000 stake. Major Delmar won the first heat with Lady Thiste second and Edna Cook third in 2.084 seconds. He also took the second heat with Lady Thisbe second and Duke third in 2:08 and dominated the third heat with Duloe second and Lady Thiabe third in 2:00 to clinch the race.
New York August 2 Charles M Schwab president of the United States Steel company sailed for Europe today aboard the Lor raine. He appeared in good health though leaning on a cane and said his trip arrangements were made hastily and that he has not resigned and is in bad health and needs a vacation like everyone else.
The funeral in Lansford Pa. drew over 6000 mourners, including 1000 women, for Patrick Sharp the Nesquehoning strike leader killed Monday night. A two mile procession to St. Joseph's church Summit Hill and burial followed at the Catholic cemetery.
Helena Montana August 21 Actress Rose Coghlan was badly burned after in the dark she applied carbolic acid to her face by mistake. She nearly blinded herself before realizing the error and was rushed to care.
Rockport Mass August 21 battleships of Admiral Higginson defending the New England coast from an imagined attack by Commander Pillsbury were clearly seen from the port this morning. Other vessels kept guard. no trace of the enemy was reported as signals noted favorable conditions for the defense and deterred any approach.
Denver August 21 John W Ciates and party depart for Chicago this afternoon over the Santa Fe as the fight for control of Colorado Fuel and Iron passes to lawyers. Osgood management stays intact until election, which may be months away. Osgood and supporters seek proxies from Gates. The injunction causing indefinite adjournment of the annual meeting may be argued next Monday.
A girl's body was found on a Rogers Park beach in the northern city limits this morning. Officials initially suspected Minnie Mitchell but the description does not match, leaving the identity uncertain.
A man named Perkins who posed as an angel of Christ for ten days was dragged from Texarkana by whitecaps, flogged, shaved, and ordered to leave within thirty minutes after declaring a Christ apparition would appear soon.
A cloudburst and tornado struck the city on August 21 causing about 150000 dollars in damage. Buildings were unroofed and shade trees were toppled. Local authorities investigate the extent of the event and assess recovery needs.
A Tupelo dispatch says eight whites and eight to ten Negroes were killed or wounded in a race riot eight miles from Tupelo. No further details available. The report describes a deadly clash that started in Tupelo and extended to nearby areas.
Frank Ellston a Chicago dining car cook for the Short Line was run over by a gravel train opposite the commissary today about 12 30. He was pushing a wheelbarrow of ice across the track and three cars passed over him. His left arm was severed near the shoulder and his left leg and shoulder were damaged. He was taken to the hospital at Salt Lake City in dangerous condition.
At midnight Superintendent Hayes asked General Gobin to send troops to Morea Pennsylvania to quiet fears of an attack on non union firemen and engineers amid reports of foreigners firing. Governor’s troops arrived to find the scene comparatively quiet after an investigation showed Hungarians were celebrating a christening.
General Jene Siegel died today in New York at age eighty seven after a long career and old age. He served in senior military positions and was widely known for his public service and leadership. His death marks the end of an era for the military community and national figures who followed his work.
A cloud burst stalled thousands of acres near Kenton and caused heavy losses to farmers totaling 150 000 dollars. A freight train on the Mendota road hit a washout, killing engines Frank Murray and fireman George Wells.
English players R F and H L Doherty won the American championship by defeating H Ward and D F Davis in straight sets 11 12 10 and 64.
A rear end collision between the first and second sections of east bound passenger train No 14 in the Elko yard today injured James Watson of Kokomo Indiana and Miss Blanche Caine of Indianapolis. Both suffered bruises and cuts but no serious injuries reported.
London reports vaudeville artist Bessie Bonelli died today at Port Sea in Portamouth Borough. The Daily Tribune notes her death as a key entertainment industry obituary from August.
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