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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
1
Special Policeman Emil Glaser and Italian laborer Pietro Macrilla fought a pistol duel on a downtown Salt Lake street early today. Both men were taken to a hospital in dying condition after a quarrel that began when the Italian allegedly threw beer in the officer’s face.
Boston reports a heated statewide push by prohibitionists to make more cities dry as fourteen key cities vote today with a broader aim to bolster a constitutional amendment for prohibition. License advocates press to swing results in Worcester Fall River New Bedford Lynn and other dry cities as votes unfold.
Denver reports the coldest December in 31 years with highs around five degrees and a ten degree below zero reading overnight. Southern Wyoming towns like Laramie recorded twelve below as the cold snap continues.
In Philadelphia on December 7 authorities report six powerful tugs failed to move the transport Prairie from a hard grounding. Dredges are now digging a channel to deepen water so the ship can be floated off into deep sea.
Christmas Edition requests readers to leave the names and addresses of their eastern friends at the Tribune office for inclusion in the month’s issue. The notice asks for submissions to appear in the Christmas edition.
Washington dispatch describes President Taft delivering the 1910 annual message to Congress. It notes focus on Zelaya's Nicaragua regime, calls for economy in expenditures and revenue, and discusses tariff policy and foreign relations with Japan and Central America.
Real estate firm E. C. White & Co. will begin a brick business block on the corner of East Center Street and North Second Avenue next spring, with about 140 feet frontage on Center and 90 feet on Second Avenue. The company acquired land from Mrs. Margaret Ganser in a deal involving Colonel J. M. Ingersoll’s lots and exchanged parcels to obtain a compact east side site. White & Co. will erect the block as a condition of the Ganser purchase, with plans now being drawn by an architect.
The federal court Standard Oil decision is said to alter proposed copper merger plans in New York. A separate amalgamation will include the Cole-Ryan and Amalgamated properties on one side and the Guggenheim properties on the other, as a preliminary step to a larger consolidation, with possible delays in effectiveness.
New York December 7 actor John Drew the rictor was thrown from a horse on the Central Park bridle path. The horse trampled him as he lay on the ground and he was taken to Presbyterian Hospital with injuries not yet ascertained.
A new Monarch Hotel building at West Center Street in Pocatello, built by Paul Gartner for Phil St Marie, opens as a modern three story structure cost about 45000. Ed E Munson appointed manager brings prior hotel experience. Ground floor houses Monarch bar cafe and an ice cream parlor with a barber shop nearby. The site features upgraded interiors and a concrete stairway to the lobby.
Timothy Sullivan faces a murder trial before Judge Budge with twelve jurors to be chosen. County Attorney Terrell and Assistant Ferguson prosecute. W H Witty defends. Subpoenas issued to nearly a dozen witnesses. a witness from the restricted district saw Sullivan near the victim’s room. A mysterious man with a Derby hat is still missing.
One of the largest poultry shows ever held in Chicago opened today at the Coliseum under the Great Midwest Poultry and Pet Stock association. Exhibitors include renowned poultry, pigeon and pet stock breeders from the United States and Canada. The exhibition continues through the end of the week.
A large portion of Kansas State Historical Society members attended the opening of its thirty fourth annual meeting in Topeka. The program featured addresses and papers on the history of Swedish and Russian settlements in Kansas.
A mob of about three hundred men surrounded Williamstown jail and threatened Earl Thompson a Black man accused of attacking Mrs Maggie Roberts three weeks ago. Leaders demanded indictment by the grand jury or moving to Lynch Thompson.
In Los Angeles on December 7 voters elect municipal officers in the first city race with non-partisan direct primaries. Mayor George Alexander seeks re election on a Good Government platform against George Smith of the Machine. Seats contested include city treasurer auditor assessor and members of the council and board of education.
Chicago December wheat closed at 1.07 and three quarters dollars as trading ended. The market showed a firm tone with steady demand supporting prices.
The lobby and offices feature mission chairs couches and writing desks under a roof skylight for light and ventilation. The Monarch has 30 rooms including four en suite baths, each with fine furnishings, linen and brass beds. Sample rooms for travelers are in the St Marie building on South First avenue.
The Seniors built a 17 to 2 first half lead and won 25 to 7 as the Juniors, though inexperienced, fought back in the second half. Senior players Coffin Clendenin Miller Reese Derham and Junior players Ream Gwin Sullivan Swanger led their teams with noted field goals. Girls teams mirrored the action, Seniors 12 to 5 at half, Juniors tied late but Seniors edged 14 to 11.
Austin jury returns not guilty verdict for H. Clay Pierce on false swearing charges. The Waters-Pierce Oil Co property sale is postponed by Judge Wilcox to allow Pierce's lawyers to intervene on his behalf.
A heavy snow with low temperatures and a 35 mile wind swept Chicago and surroundings today. One man died from cold exposure and two men blinded by snow were killed by trains. Transportation was seriously handicapped by the snowfall.
Federal authorities prepared for vigorous prosecution of peonage cases to be tried before the U S District Court in Mobile. Indicted months ago are several prominent Mobile and Monroe county residents. Attorney General has reviewed the cases and instructed District Attorney Arns to prosecute to the end.
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