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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
1
In Washington on December 2 the Senate swore in Gen Russell A Alger as Michigan senator and heard the president's message read amid focus on trust regulation tariff and Isthmian canal issues. The Coal Strike Commission expenses bill was set for consideration the next day.
Mrs Kate Hassett twenty eight year old leading actress in Keith's Eight Street Theater Stock company was shot and killed by Barry Johnstone a well known actor formerly with Richards Mansfields company Johnstone attempted suicide after the murder firing five shots at the victim two bullets struck Hassett and Johnstone shot himself in the breast and was not expected to live Barry Johnstone was known to Pocatello playgoers as a leading man with Mme Modjeska when he toured here years ago
Washington December 2 Senator Cullom introduced a bill to amend the Sherman antitrust law. The measure bans interstate commerce in articles produced by trusts with penalties ranging from 500 to 5000 dollars for violations.
Special report from Billings says four masked men held up Bridger bank in Carbon County today and robbed it of 2000 dollars. A pursuing party is organized and the robbers face lethal mob action if captured. The crime occurred near the famed Hele in the Wall region.
Washington December 2 Representative Osman introduced a bill to appropriate 50000 dollars to cover expenses of the anthracite coal strike commission appointed by the President. The measure was referred to the committee on appropriations.
London December 2 Andrew Carnegie who has been ill here for a fortnight is now up for the first time after his attack. He is reported to be recovering and able to resume some light activities.
State Engineer Ross is removed by Governor Hunt after refusing to approve plans for a Twin Falls irrigation project. The governor appoints James Stevenson Jr. to replace him while supporters call Ross a top irrigation engineer and defend his insistence on superior water rights for the public. The dispute centers on water rights between the power project and irrigation canal and the need to protect settlers and farmers from water shortages.
District Attorney Jerome conducted midnight raids on New York gambling resorts, continuing until early morning. Authorities raided numerous small venues but focused public attention on mansions of Richard A. Caufield and William Burbridge, entered with ladders and axes, yielding large quantities of evidence. Burbridge’s site like Caufield’s were protected by steel doors and faced strong defences in the fashionable midtown area near Fifth Avenue.
Republican members of the committee on territories opposed to reporting the omnibus statehood bill met again in conference. They aim to block the admission of Arizona and New Mexico and favor a bill admitting Oklahoma only. Senators Allison Aldrich Hale Platt Connnecticut Cullom Lodgs Hanna Beveridge are named among opponents.
The U S Cutter Bear, under Captain Tuttle, reached Port Townsend ten days from Dutch Harbor after a ferocious gale on November 24. Waves washed over the ship driving away forward compartments and houses while the crew hove to. The captain fears the schooner General Siglin and the Dawson City may be lost if still at sea in that storm. The Bear reports nine thousand reindeer at relief stations across the north.
Paris December 2 government ministers decided to organize a provisional service by requisitioning company vessels and manning them with sailors from the navy due to the sailors and workers strike in Marseilles disrupting traffic.
In Hawaii the territorial senate convened an extra session to address removals and appointments after embezzlement exposures. Judge Geer ruled the governor lacks suspension power and ordered Auditor Austin to resume control, but Austin was kept from entering the office and an appeal followed.
Deputy U S Marshal Andrews Chief Geocf Montpelier and Constable Hager jailed George Ferguson and Frank Barratt after the Montpelier post office burglary. Ferguson, known to officials, previously served time for counterfeiting a bogus $20 at Salt Lake saloon. The break in last Thursday night saw a drilled safe, a blown combination knob, two shots used, and an estimated $100 to $200 seized. two registered packages rifled, stamps untouched.
A Rio Grande Western line westbound train struck a massive rock slide two miles east of West Water Utah. The engine was demolished and all cars except the rear Pullman derailed. Fireman C W Beedle of Helper Utah was killed instantly. Engineer tno Cummins of Grand Junction severely injured and Mail Olek Benson of Oregon fatally injured. No passengers seriously hurt.
Governor Orman proclaims passage of Bush amendment abolishing Arapahoe County and forming the city and county of Denver and South Arapahoe and Adams counties. Aim is home rule with consolidated offices. litigation expected as officials resist transfers. Municipal League and District Attorney Lindsley prepare to pursue court action to enforce the change.
Washington December 2 The judiciary committee met and signaled quick action toward an antitrust measure. Chairman Littlefield of Maine aims to report the bill from the sub committee before Christmas adjournment.
Snow covers surrounding hills of El Paso while the White mountains of New Mexico report four feet of accumulation. Wolves and other wild animals drive to valleys in search of food, preying on sheep herds with severe losses reported.
The President sent to the Senate nominations including Registers and Offices John B. Weat at Lewiston Ida Harry D Simma at Boise Ida Neal K Sharp at Hailey Ida and Receiver of Public Moneys Charles H Gabry at Lewiston Ida.
December 2 notice to employees of the smoking division of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway announces a pay raise for the workers in Tamaqua Pennsylvania.
Washington December 2 The comptroller of the treasury allowed only 5757 of 20174 claimed by New York State for expenses in aiding the United States to raise a volunteer army in the Spanish American War.
Berlin reports Germany's claim against Venezuela amounts to about two million dollars as aid sought in the dispute.
The case of Henry Nicolas the millionaire brewer indicted for tribery over suburban street railway legislation opens in Judge Ryans court. The $135,000 beedle fund will be shown to the jury as notes Nicolas signed. Governor Stone orders Missouri official Charles F. Kelly returned from Philadelphia to St. Louis.
Dillon reports record livestock movement with 7000 head of mutton sheep sent to San Francisco on Friday and 14 000 head of stock cattle and wethers shipped to California points on Saturday. Over 100 double decked cars carried the load as herders worked nonstop for nearly two days to load and start the journey. The mutton sheep were bought from county residents by a representative of a major western slaughtering firm.
Mrs Sage will leave the New York Society of Mayflower Descendants after opposing a ban on smoking at annual dinners. She dislikes tobacco smoke and notes only one cigar seen in her house since marriage thirty three years ago. She cast the lone vote against allowing smoking five years ago.
Paul Woodward, condemned in Camden jail for killing Paul Ceflin and Price Jennings, declares cigarettes ruined his life. He says he smoked since boyhood, that the habit drove him nearly mad, and he does actions by his own will though a demon within pushes him to harm friends.
The city announces warrants up to number 4212 will be paid upon presentation with interest on the January 2 2008 dated Jane DA City.
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