26 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
1
A grand narrative on laying a cornerstone frames the Masonic Temple site as a symbol of truth and harmony amid commerce and family life. The speaker contrasts sacred aims with modern materialism, envisioning a edifice that blends public duty with intimate home, worship, and death.
President Roosevelt travels from Boston to New Hampshire and Maine on a tour through Lowell Dover Augusta and Lawrence addressing large crowds. He greets Spanish war veterans and pledges national unity and an efficient navy while visiting Haverhill and other cities.
President Florace G. Bart of the Union Pacific railroad was arrested on ten warrants for false imprisonment. Indiana labor agent Arnett is named in the charges and bonds were set at 10,000 dollars for Bart’s court appearance tomorrow.
President Roosevelt directs General Miles to proceed to the Philippines around September 15 to inspect the army there for instruction discipline and supplies. Miles will not interfere with General Chaffee or General Davis in directing the army.
Excitement sweeps Summitt Hill as strikers block non union workers. Two companies of soldiers arrive from Manila Park to escort workmen through a mob to their jobs.
The Presidential train arrived in Portland Maine on August 26 at 2 10 p m indicating a scheduled visit.
In Whatcom Washington Judge Neterer overruled the motion for a new trial for H St John Dix and sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary for wrecking the Scandinavian American Bank of Whatcom Dix was convicted of wrecking the bank in this city marking the maximum penalty under state law current August 26.
Cheyenne reports a tragic blaze at Gehring Net caused by a kerosene can explosion. Mechanic Mc Cumpsey his wife and two children and two girls died during his attempt to start a fire.
Chicago officials face a possible broad strike on the west and north sides as the local union rejects President Roavs proposed settlement by a large margin. The dispute centers on the amalgamated association of street car employees and Union Traction Company negotiations.
The Cologne Gazette urges international intervention in Venezuela by major powers, notably the United States, Germany and France, via a commission to control customs receipts for bond holders. It argues General Matos could be induced to consent to such a plan.
The Third congressional district conven tion renominated Frank L Coombs for congress in Sacramento California. Voters are urged to buy goods before 6 40 p m.
A westbound Northern Pacific train was stopped by seven gunmen who forced the engineer to halt and uncouple the baggage car. They attempted to wreck the train with dynamite but the exploder failed. Passengers were not disturbed as guards fired shots. no injuries or robberies reported.
Sacramento August 26 the Republican State convention endorses President Roosevelts measures aiding Pacific Coast interests. It supports arid land reclamation Chinese exclusion Isthmian naval legislation and Philippines policy. It condemns monopolies restrains trade and backs eight hour government labor limits and ship construction while opposing reciprocity that harms American labor.
Herbst Hill and Company a Lasalle Street broker and member of the New York and Chicago stock exchanges and the Chicago Board of Trade passed into the hands of receiver Clarence Day. Liabilities are estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars.
Fire gutted six business houses in Rossland on August 20 causing extensive losses. Local authorities investigated the blaze as property damage and potential causes are being examined.
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