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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

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Convention Special Train To Boise For Republican Nomination

John J. Hull chairs a Brady Boosters plan for a long Pullman and coaches run from Pocatello to Boise for the Idaho state nominating convention on September 1. Delegates from multiple counties will ride with two bands, with an expected crowd near 1000 aboard. Fare is 7.95 round trip, sleeper reservations via Hull or Witty.

John J. Hull Boise Twin Falls Cassia Pocatello Hull Idaho American Falls Minidoka Shoshone Gooding Glenn’s Ferry Mountain Home Nampa St. Anthony Custer Lemhi Fremont Bingham Bannock Bear Lake Oneida Blaine Lincoln Elmore Southwest North Main Street W. H. Witty First National Bank

Cloudburst Floods Bisbee Arizona For Third Time

Bisbee Ariz Aug 25 cloudburst causes $25000 damage from subway burst at Main street wall of water six feet deep sweeps ahead including horses wagons and the bank cashier C J Cunningham s automobile. Fire protection is out gas off and sewer main broken but no loss of life.

Bisbee Ariz Main Street C. J. Cunningham Bank of Bisbee

Lodger Held After Mop Chase With Landlady at Avalon House

A lodger at the Avalon house on West Center street chased his landlady with a mop and is jailed in the city jail. He refused to give his name at police headquarters and faces a hearing this afternoon docketed as John He, with drunken activity noted as a charge.

Avalon House Weat Center Street Thoelocke John

Fast Horses Prepare for Bannock County Race Meet

Work crews repair the Pocatello fair grounds and track for the September 7 8 and 9 meet. Lee Harper Walker reports entries from Utah and other regions. The speed program includes 15 harness and running events with liberal prizes. Train service hourly via Short Line and ample concessions planned for a three day event.

Fair Pocatello Fair Grounds Idaho Bannock County Lee Harper Walker Pocatello Fair & Driving Association Utah Fair Pane Elands Gate City

Yankee Sailors Tie Up Big Gymkana Crowd

A gymkana at the Royal Agricultural Society grounds attracted thousands as British and American crews competed in tug of war, 300 yard race, and naval sport events. The British cruiser Pioneer won the sprint and the American New Jersey placed second and third. The American fleet baseball team beat New South Wales 4 to 3 and the University of Sydney defeated Missouri 8 to 0. An incident saw four white sailors beat a black sailor after an insult to a barmaid.

Sydney Royal Agricultural Society Brown Pioneer Therry New Jersey Swanson New South Wales University of Sydney Missouri

Robbery in Junction Town Strikes Barber

Charles Morse, a barber from McCammon, was held up and robbed of $3 by an unmasked tramp near a dark spot on his way home from the Monarch restaurant. The thief escaped. no crew was involved.

Charles Morse McCammon Monarch Thera

Reverend Mollen on Vacation in Salt Lake City

The Rev Henry A Mollen of the Pen yterian church is spending his vacation in Salt Lake City during a church break.

Henry A. Mollen The Penyterian Church Salt Lake City

Sunny Lander Defeats Po Catello 5 to 3 at Idaho Falls

Sunny Lander edged Po Catello 5 to 3 in Idaho Falls on Sunday as both teams battled for a late-season win.

Kern Nominated for Vice President in Indianapolis Rally

John Worth Kern, Democratic vice presidential hopeful, was formally notified at a bustling coliseum event in the Indiana state fairgrounds. The crowd of thousands from across the state heard Theodore Bell announce his selection. Thomas Marshall and William Jennings Bryan spoke on tariffs and trusts as Kern and Bryan met supporters at the Denison hotel.

Indianapolis John Worth Kern State Fair Grounds Fair Grounds Denver Norman E. Mack Bryan Kern Denison Thomas Taggert Mack Theodore A. Bell California Democratic Party Proeter House of Representatives Republican Party Thomas Marshall Indiana Bryam Anal Sap Ae

State Board Cuts Bannock County Improvements 10 Percent

The State Board of Equalization reduced by ten percent the assessed value of improvements on all city and town lots in Bannock County. The total county assessment now stands at about 3.481 million dollars after the cut, with Pocatello city property expected to rise to near 1.63 million including railroad and telephone lines. Railroad main lines were raised to 15 000 per mile, influencing overall state assessments to around 115 million dollars.

State Board Bannock State Board of Equalization Boise Bannock County County Board of Equalization Pocatello City Wester Union and Bell Telephone Company Pocatello State

Highwayman Robs Stage Between Cody and Meeteetse

A stage running from Cody to Meeteetse Wyoming was held up by a highwayman today with passengers robbed of 1500 dollars. The crime appears unconnected to yesterday’s Yellowstone park robberies. Union Pacific countermeasures include extra guards on overland trains and a special guard detail led by Special Agent W A Wanada.

Helena Mont Cody Wyoming Meeteetse Yellowstone Park U. P Omaha Union Pacific Northwest W. A. Wanada

County Attorney Gray Leaves for Shoshone on Legal Business

County Attorney George F B Gray departed last night for Shoshone to handle legal matters. He carries pending cases and will consult with local officials on the matter.

George FB. Gray

SweetsER Endorsed by Cassia County

L H Sweetser of Burley announced as lieutenant governor candidate and honored by Cassia County at its convention. Delegates elected include H C Haight K F Howells S P Worthington A Lounsbury Norman Snaackwon Adam Smith and James Port. The body endorsed Heyburn French Brady Miss Chamberlain and Sweetser and urged opening state lands on the Minidoka south side tract.

L. H. Sweetser Burley Bannock Sweetser Cassia H. C. Haight Kk. F. Howells 8. P. Worthington Oakley A. Lounsbury Norman Snaackwon Albion Adam Smith Maroon

Brokerage firm A. C. Brown & Co. suspends operations

Reports from New York indicate the brokerage firm A. C. Brown & Co. has suspended. The announcement outlines market caution as financial circles await further details on the firm’s status and potential effects on clients.

New York A. C. Brown & Co

Y M C A Hires Cassius Wood to Lead Local Athletics

Cassius H Wood of Chicago arrives September 1 to serve as physical director for the Pocatello Y M C A He will direct gymnasium and field and track work and organize gym classes and a fall football team His hiring aims to bolster local athletic programs and a nearby 20 acre tract may be offered to support a track and field facility

Cassius H. Wood Chicago Pocatello yHe Northwestern University Association Wood Pocatello Y. M. C. A

Nomination of Mr Brady Now Assured

Report shows 226 of 303 delegates pledged to James H. Brady for Idaho governor at the Boise state convention with five counties yet heard from Boise Canyon and Idaho counties largely backing Brady. Wallace reports Shoshone county likely to endorse Brady, adding to the total.

James H. Brady Pocatello Boise Brady Idaho Canyon Mr. Brady Wallace

Library asks 1 mill levy for maintenance amid council lack

At last night's adjourned meeting no quorum formed as Aldermen Terrell Smith Martin Bistline and Fust were absent. Mayor Loux and Aldermen Houde Williams supported moving the annual tax levy for the Free Public library while differences over funding persisted.

Terrell Smith Martin Bistline Fust Loux Houde and Williams John P. Congdon Julius Rosenberg Carnegie Alderman Smith

Reception at Public Library Continues Tonight

A reception at the public library, held yesterday for the general public, will run again tonight from 7:30 to 10. The ladies serve lemonade and welcome first-time visitors as well as those who visited yesterday. Children and strangers are invited to see the beautiful new library.

Mine Workers Discuss Montana Wyoming Wage Scale

In Helena on August 25 the United Mine Workers for Montana and Wyoming meet with operators to discuss wage scales. Officials expect an amicable settlement with no difficulties anticipated.

Helena Mont United Mine Workers For Montana Wyoming

Brady Secures Nomination on First Ballot at Convention

The convention tallies 16 votes toward Brady’s instructed strength, bringing his total to 240 with No Other Candidate. No other name is expected to appear, and the convention vote is anticipated to record 303 for the Pocatello man.

Mr. Brady Covention Pocatello

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Brady Boosters Arizona Rold Idaho Falls Sunnylander House Lone Highwayman Gassia County Cassius M. Wood Eewenenne Bamoek Esceees Psarele Board OF Trustees Qouroum Congdon Trustees Dotaloc
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