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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
1
Denver contractor Moulton arrives to oversee the Tilden bridge across Snake river at Baugh's Ford with engineer Havener. First payment of 1200 dollars will be made tomorrow by Bannock National Bank through the Commercial club committee.
Three Dutch warships the battleship Jacob Van Heemskirk and the cruisers Friesland and Gelderland conducted a coast demonstration from Puerto Cabello to Laguaira at 3000 yards offshore. The Jacob Van Heemskirk returned to Willemstad while the Friesland and Gelderland head to Maracaibo for another display. Reports say blockade preparations appear complete and another ship Deruitjer departed Holland for Willemstad.
A conference of powers including the United States Great Britain France Germany Italy Austro Hungary Russia Spain Holland and Japan began at the foreign office to frame a course of laws for naval warfare and to establish an international prize court. The US Britain and Japan show broad agreement on most major proposals while other powers hold differing views.
Pittsburg Dec. 4 The American Mining congress opened with talks on mine explosions and safety. Secretary Garfield led a separate meeting with state and district mine operators. U S Senator Dick of Ohio outlined the federal government’s role in mining and cited 22 840 deaths from accidents over 17 years, with half in the last six years.
Springfield Missouri December 4 Two hundred students fled their dormitory when a fire broke out from spontaneous combustion at the Springfield Business College. Edward Boydstone a one legged student carried his trunk outside then returned for his crutches. No injuries reported.
City clergy report slumming expedition findings of gambling and opium activity. Mayor asks police to act. council weighs wine rooms. clergymen urge firm action to curb vice.
In New York on December 4 the Association of Life Insurance Presidents opened with exercises in memory of Grover Cleveland who had chaired the group. Paul Morton of Equitable Life and Dr. John H. Finley spoke, with letters read from former VP Stevenson, Governor Hoke Smith, and Hilary A. Herbert.
A blaze that began in a moving picture show yesterday night destroyed three blocks of Centralia, Pennsylvania, leaving sixty five families homeless. The total loss is about one hundred thousand dollars.
Paris dispatch reports Mulai Hafid has definitively accepted the Algeciras act and its conditions for recognition of his sultanate. The decision comes amid international moves to formalize his rule in Morocco.
Bare quorum of city fathers hears reports on road and light work with contractor Simms. recommended deduction from bill and a small warrant issued. Theatre safety reviewed. Lyric Theatre praised for compliance while Orpheum and Auditorium await fixes. Mayor seeks approval to buy 25 decorative flags for street beautification. Council moves to upgrade alleys and continue well digging tasks.
The Academy of Idaho seeks to lay a six inch sewer pipe along Lovejoy street nine and a half blocks at an estimated cost of 2100. James F. Kane presented the franchise request, with architect Marcus Grundior’s plan showing a line from the academy grounds west along Lovejoy street to the Portneuf river. The lowest depth will be between Garfield and Center streets.
The National Woolgrowers' convention executive committee assigns H G Gorin to canvass residents for available rooms for the meeting on the 14th to 16th next month. Citizens urged to offer accommodations and set reasonable prices to welcome visitors and showcase Pocatello's hospitality.
The board seeks a $113000 appropriation next month for academy buildings and maintenance, with $2100 projected for a sewer system. Health committee to study route and dam opening while Mayor and council consider reducing the outlet to protect a local ice pond. Special meeting to review findings likely Monday night.
River searchers locate Joe Battles's coat on the Portneuf near Reuss slaughter house, confirming drowning as the likely cause of disappearance. His wife identifies the coat. Kniffin and son join the search to follow the river below the discovery site.
The old Central school building in Boise, used by the Idaho state school for the deaf and blind, burned partially after an early morning fire. Forty children were marched to breakfast as staff evacuated, and state offices and many records were damaged or destroyed in the blaze causing about ten thousand dollars in losses.
Chicago December 4 May wheat closed at 1.10 5/8, reflecting unsettled trading patterns in the wheat market. Prices edged downward amid cautious buying and selling pressure as traders weighed supply expectations and demand signals.
The Boise Statesman reports Governor-elect Brady purchased the Alfred Eoff home in Boise for 20000 and will reside there for two years during his term as state chief executive.
The Round Mountain Banking corporation of Round Mountain near Tonopah has shut down due to loan issues. It will reopen in thirty days to pay depositors but not resume business. Capitalization was $25,000 with $50,000 in deposits. liabilities are unknown.
The war office said reports that Monte Negrin forces bombarded Cettaro on the Adriatic were entirely unfounded. No bombardment occurred and authorities disputed the morning claim.
Report from North Sydney indicates a large amount of wreckage has been found near Cape Race including a steamer cabin and sixty life preservers bearing the name Sioux. The discovery suggests the possible whereabouts of the vessel wrecked at sea.
Mrs N E Mains former superintendent of Pocatello General Hospital will depart tonight for Port and Cottage Grove to visit her brother. Attorney C A Boyd is in court at St Anthony.
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