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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
1
The Premier signals support for a hard line and acknowledges that actual war with Venezuela exists. U S officials say a peaceful blockade cannot stand against American shipping and urge a total exclusion of all ships if any ports are barred.
In Commons Premier Balfour says no pacific blockade exists, war with Venezuela is real, blockade to be announced to neutrals, Britain and Germany to enforce on different coast sections. He notes no troop landings or railway occupation planned and US stance may oppose pacific blockade. Bowen faces multiple diplomatic duties amid broader European duties.
National Live Stock Association hosts events January 13 to 16 in Kansas City Missouri. Short Line offers round trip tickets January 9 and 10 to Kansas City for 84 dollars 60 cents with return by January 10 1908. Extension possible upon ticket deposit at Raxacas City and 60 cent fee to January 16 1908. A B Mattson Agent.
The Senate passed a bill to dispose of all lands on the ceded portion of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. It sets minimum prices of 2.50 dollars per acre for agricultural lands and 1.25 dollars per acre for grazing lands and directs remaining lands to entry under the homestead and timber and stone acts. Congressman Glenn introduced a similar House bill.
A Washington coal famine leaves most government buildings near exhaustion. Post office and interior department lights go out above the first floor as strict economy is ordered. The Capitol and agricultural and census facilities face critically low supplies with only short reserves remaining.
Charles Meighan appealed for a new trial in federal court after a guilty verdict for embezzling Ogden post office funds. Judge Marshall denied the motion and sentenced him to one year and one day in Utah state prison with 60 days to appeal. Bond set at $3000. ex-postmaster released on filing bonds.
Salt Lake, Dec. 17. The state board of health sends Dr. Garrison to Lemhi county Idaho to verify reports of a smallpox outbreak and prepare a detailed findings report. If smallpox is confirmed strict quarantine will be enforced and no one from the district may enter Utah. Dr. Beatty has asked the Idaho governor to act as Lemhi authorities are accused of not following regulations.
Discovery of two old flour mill bases in Alaska points to early Russian activity. One base on Wood Island southeastern Alaska was examined by Smithsonian’s R B Taylor who says the mill was built early in the last century.
In Port au Prince on December 17, fighting wounded several, including two Italians. Two men accused of crimes were executed without trial as the United States legation remains protected by troops.
Ashkabad dispatch reports Andijan in Ferghana government was totally destroyed by an earthquake. The population of about 3000 faces possible starvation as shocks were felt in New Marghelan and nearby villages. The railway at Andijan was destroyed for a considerable distance.
Kalispell dispatch reports Indians in the Flathead country killing deer and other game in large numbers. Estimated at least 2000 deer have been slain, leaving little game available.
The December corn market seen a failed St Louis led corner as prices fell more than five cents to 47 1 2 cents. Pool operators were forced out as margins lagged, ending a dramatic attempt by the St Louis clique to control supply and boost profits amid rising activity. The extent of their holdings, about five to ten million bushels, remains uncertain.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issues its annual look at railway development noting a continuing tendency to combine. The report warns the public faces serious consequences from these consolidations and their impact on service and rates.
The missing steamer S. K. Martin with the schooner Charles Spademan in tow are reported missing. The Martin carried a crew of twelve to fourteen and the Spademan ten to twelve.
Fatal Corner reports that W. W. McCleary and company, a Chicago board of trade firm tied to a St. Louis pool, sought to corner December pork but have suspended operations.
Frankfort Kentucky December 17 The Court of Appeals has granted a new trial to James Howard who is serving a life sentence for the Goebel murder.
A weather warning urges caution as hoarseness and heavy coughs may threaten domestic health. E H Wise of Madison Ga credits One Minute Cough Cure for his health and life. The product claims to cure coughs colds lagrippe bronchitis pneumonia and lung ailments by thinning phlegm and healing mucous membranes. Bean's Drug Store and H H Whittlesey sell it.
A coroner's jury rules Mrs. Mary Collins was murdered by strangulation. Her body was found Sunday by children near Twenty-ninth avenue and Jackson street. Finger marks on the neck and other evidence support murder. Robbery is suspected with a purse missing though $105 sewn in her dress was left behind.
The Senate in executive session ratified the treaty of friendship and general relations between the United States and Spain. Attendance was small. After the treaty was read, Senator Lodge as chair put the question and the resolution of ratification passed by the necessary two thirds with no dissent.
In Vienna on December 17 the extreme cold has left 140,000 iron workers unemployed as factories close or run half time. Authorities fear typhoid, famine, and a worsening crisis through the winter.
Lansing December 17 official results list Bliss Republican with 211 261 votes, Durand Democrat with 174 077, Weater man Prohibition 11 825, Walter Socialist 421, Cowles Socialist Labor 1 282.
General George P. Morman adjutant general of the United States Confederate Veterans died suddenly last night at age sixty one. He served on the staff of General Nathan Bedford Forrest and other Confederate leaders during the Civil War, shaping veteran affairs.
Seoul reports the United States minister demanded payment of 1.5 million dollars owed to the builders of an electric railroad. The action aims to settle a dispute over compensation for the project.
A mare branded with an inverted T on the right shoulder and a gelding branded D on the right thigh strayed from Ed Phillip's pasture near August Std. A $10 reward is offered for information leading to their recovery.
Washington December 17 The Senate passed an urgent deficiency bill totaling 1 140 400 including 500 000 to fight foot and mouth disease in New England The pension appropriation bill carrying 189 897 600 was also approved as the first regular appropriation bill of the session An amendment by Heptarn allocating 500 000 to fund anti trust prosecutions was adopted
The Boise Statesman editorial attacks the Salt Lake Herald Boise bureau for false reports on Idaho senatorial maneuvering. It disputes claims of a Hunt Standrod Shoap Borah axis and asserts Hunt is not a Standrod candidate, praising Hunt as fair and denying northward trips or pacts.
Deseret News notes George W Wal son a four term ex convict linked to Salmon City Idaho. He married county treasurer Mrs Merritt and allegedly stole 6000 from Lemhi county. divorce court absolves her while indicting him. He vanished weeks ago.
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