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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
1
Floyd E. Andres and Andrew H. Eikelman of New Baltimore Michigan won a fifty year gas franchise for Pocatello. They must file a $5000 bond and begin work within 18 months. Gas rates are set at 244 cents per 1000 feet for lighting and two cents for fuel.
Louis Pratt self-styled Adam God lies seriously wounded at the general hospital after a street fight between his followers and police in Kansas City. Elijah II, James Sharp, head of the fanatic group, is at large, having eluded custody after reloading a revolver post surrender. Mrs Sharp is jailed for firing on Officer Mullane. Pratt's 11 year old sister Mary remains composed amid tragedy.
Governor-elect Brady spends days at his Boise home as Boise Commercial club committee plans the inaugural ball at the Natatorium on January 6. Idaho’s biggest social event, the biennial affair, aims to be the state’s most brilliant yet with Brady approving the date and Pocatello guests promised a warm welcome.
In a Utah district court session Judge Budge presided as Frank Fleming stood trial on robbery charges involving an Indian victim Weaver and two accomplices. Key witnesses testified including the victim and a Wood River saloon bartender, while the jury of twelve deliberated after defense and state arguments. The Fleming jury later returned a guilty verdict with sentence to be set.
In Washington the National Rivers and Harbors congress opened its fourth annual convention with lawmakers and state leaders in attendance. Representative Joseph Ransdell urged swift enactment of a river and harbor bill not less than 50 million dollars and proposed a nine member commission to study waterways and propose improvements to Congress.
G H Houghton travel from Salt Lake as a special agent of the Pacific coast board to examine Pocatello conditions with Fire Chief William Price. They tested all fire hydrants and found high pressure, and if consistent results continue a rate reduction may be recommended.
A bomb exploded in the air shaft of a tenement at 330 West 63rd Street injuring over twenty, killing none, and panicking residents. The building, occupied by Italians, was badly wrecked and debris filled sleeping rooms as plaster bricks and glass rained down. Threatening letters had been sent to residents in recent months.
The first production of Nell Gwynne at the Haymarket linked real figures to the drama with Sir Jeffreys the hangman as villain and Nell selling oranges with royal aid. Charles II features, the play’s enduring fame led to rewrites and international revivals by Georgia Harper and company at the Auditorium this week.
President elect Taft and Speaker Cannon met at the Boardman residence for an hour and a half. They planned a follow up meeting with the Ways and Means Committee and issued no statement about the talks. Taft appeared pleased, signaling strong support for tariff revision. The National Conservation Commission opened talks with state governors on conserving national resources, with over thirty states represented. Topics included water, forests, land and mineral resources as part of a resource inventory begun after the May White House conference.
The Academy of Idaho girls meet the Maids of Albion State Normal School in a championship game at the Academy gym this Saturday. The winner claims the eastern Idaho state title and a spot in the state final. The contest is billed as the fastest and best yet in the region.
Absence of Bannock Engineering President E W Anderson delayed signing of the 17 mile Portneuf Marsh Valley irrigation canal contract. Bidder Havenor requested a grace period granted. another meeting will be called when Anderson returns late this week to finalize the agreement.
Telegram from Colonel J M Ingersoll announces the death of his only child Miss Belle Ingersoll in Kansas City yesterday. A well known resident of Pocatello, she had lived in Kansas City a year, after years under expert medical care for an ailment deemed incurable.
Used Oliver typewriter offered by A. K. Chaffee & Co. at 45 dollars. Clean condition with reliable keys and carriage. perfect for steady typing needs or office use.
More than 500 sheep have entered for the Midwinter Sheep Show at the Stagner stables January 14 to 16, 1909 in connection with the National Woolgrowers convention. Expect further entries to reach nearly 600 by December 15 as major breeders from Wood Livestock, Austin Brothers, and Butterfield Livestock pledge large displays. The event organizers plan extra pens and festive street illumination for what may be the largest convention in sheep industry history.
Idaho Wool Growers' association leaders meet January 9 in Boise for a two day session before the National Wool Growers' convention in Pocatello. Idaho aims to sign growers to ship about 18 million pounds of wool to Chicago with a 1 cent penalty for unsent wool, opposing Boston agents and boosting Chicago market plans. 1500 delegates expected in Pocatello for the national event.
A sheriff's deed conveying all Ban croft Land & Irrigation company property in Bannock county to W F Banks was filed this morning. The 49 miles of canals and all reservoirs and appurtenances were included. The sale occurred September 10 1907 under an execution from August 6 1907 in the district court in Banks favor.
Mlennan, under suspended sentence for burglary, may face further punishment in district court. After intoxication in the Silver Club saloon, he threatened William Hopson and brandished a gun on West Center street. Patrolman Pugmire disarmed him. Depot Officer Foley later arrested him and he remains in the city jail. Hopson may press attempted murder charges, but Budge could recall delayed sentencing.
A brief item notes home-made fruit drops advertised at Holmes shop claim relief from the cold season. No further details on ingredients or prices are provided.
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