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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
1
Standard Oil, Amalgamated Copper and Steel Trust plan leading roles in a coordinated campaign against Guggenheim. The effort mobilizes major trusts to oppose his influence and sway public opinion through strategic pressure.
New York reports a $100,000,000 company is being formed to oppose the smelter trust. The move signals a major corporate-led effort to curb monopoly influence in the industry.
Reports from New York on December 18 indicate a large scale smelting and refining organization forming. The initiative is led by Standard Oil Amalgamated Copper figures and United States Steel, with John D. Ryan of Butte in charge, joined by Thomas Cole of Duluth. The venture aims to rival the Guggenheims and seeks at least a one hundred million dollar stock issue.
Twin Falls Idaho December 18 Agent PD E Sullivan reported General Freight Agent Reeves said the interstate commerce commission turned down the November 30 rate of 40 cents a hundred on potato carloads to Spokane. The commission rejected December 7, making the old rate active again. no reason was given for the decision.
A coal fire at the Canadian Pacific docks in Fort William Ontario began by spontaneous combustion. The blaze threatens thousands of tons of coal and a steam shovel crew fights to reach the seat of the fire as the docks resemble a small volcano. It may take weeks to access the fire by rail.
Frank Bryant was executed by hanging in Springfield for killing Thomas Brady to obtain funds to visit his sweetheart in Chicago. Before the drop he addressed about 200 spectators with a farewell.
Pittsburg reports 12 000 window glass workers face a possible strike with 12 000 union members awaiting tonight's decision while efforts at compromise continue today.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Knox of Pennsylvania will serve as secretary of state in President Taft's incoming cabinet. He is considered the leading choice for the post alongside existing cabinet appointments.
An Oregon Railway and Navigation express messenger concealed $2000 from a hold up and pursued the fleeing criminals but no trace was found. Authorities scene details: no arrests announced.
Portland Oregon December 18 an Oregon Railroad and Navigation passenger train was held up near the city last night details pending further police and railroad statements line-ups and potential suspects are being investigated by local authorities and railroad security teams
Mayor reports on a celebrated test well as the city celebrates a 76 foot hole in the ground. Citizens attend the session where four bills were approved and updates on local projects are given.
Portland report says posse is without word on bandits who hijacked the Chicago Portland special nine miles east of the city last night. The engineer was forced to drive into the suburbs where the robbers disembarked and disappeared. The express messenger saved 2000 dollars by hiding the treasure under parcels.
Edgar Ames, a former bakery employee, was shot and mortally wounded by Albert Richardson, the bakery owner, who lay in wait after repeated thefts. The incident occurred during a burglary at a Salt Lake City bakery this morning.
Pekin reports issued edicts outlining a nine year plan to establish constitutional governance in China. The dispatch notes that 340 Japanese soldiers have departed the Chili province for Japan.
Nellie Madeline Davis daughter of Joseph Channing Davis former Leadville Colorado mayor sues her father’s receiver for 17500 dollars the value of life insurance policies assigned to her stepmother in Los Angeles court.
Wilbur Wright achieved a new flight endurance record at Lemans France remaining aloft for one hour three minutes and fifty nine seconds. The prior mark stood at one hour nine minutes and fifty nine seconds set by Wright on October 10.
The oil laden steamer Kalamkaloma, which arrived from New York two days earlier, caught fire and was bombarded by fort guns today before sinking. Firefighting efforts failed to save the vessel.
James Jenkins John Portella and Lee Chung were hanged on the same scaffold in the provincial jail in New Westminster British Columbia this morning after being convicted of murder.
Washington reports the president is assembling evidence in response to secret service charges outlined in a house resolution. The document will be transmitted to the house after the Christmas recess.
Six robbers dynamited the Farmers State Bank of Keene and the Commercial Bank of Gibbon in Gibbons Nebraska, taking 3000 and 2500 respectively and escaping by automobile after a 15 minute gun battle with residents. one robber may be wounded and is believed carried by fellows. Posses hunt for the crew.
Berlin reports both the foreign office and Castro deny Venezuela has declared war on Holland. Observers think Castro fled Venezuela to escape political unrest and may not return. He plans a Sunday trip to a sanitarium for a week of observation to assess any needed operation.
Last night the Citizens party council closed in nine and a half minutes after Mayor Loux called the meeting. The session saw four bills approved including small payments for street work and a driver, with the city well down 76 feet producing little water and no further details.
Chicago officials report a federal inquiry into Pullman tipping practices led by Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane. Pullman GM Richard Dean defended tipping as passenger driven, cited porter pay at 25 dollars monthly, meals not provided, and noted few issues with public perception. Dean also discussed berth pricing, fumigation, and safety records across 18 million passengers, with no TB deaths cited.
The Taft party reached Augusta on December 18 as they continued their tour through Georgia with a welcome crowd and planned events for the visiting head of state.
Nominating Committee selected at Monday night’s meeting to appoint best men in town to fill the new board roles for the Gate City. The move aims to strengthen leadership and push local development initiatives.
The Pocatello Commercial club will elect seven new governors on January 11. The event will fill leadership roles and influence local business activities.
The Pocatello Commercial Club board of governors selects T. B. Smith Walter H. Cleave John Hood A. J. Pierce and George W. Derr to present seven candidates for a new board of governors at the January 11 meeting. New officers will be chosen from among the new governors. The committee has begun selecting top city men amid reorganizational plans. Last Monday’s meeting had low turnout due to a misunderstanding of meeting times.
Washington December 18 The American Smelting and Refining Company urged Ways and Means to keep the 1.5 percent per pound lead in ore tariff. Edward Brush vice president defended protection for smeltermen saying miners and laboring people benefit from the duty while the company handles about half of US lead smelting. He noted the firm does not set prices and London markets influence U.S. prices.
Pocatello High School has expanded its physical and chemical laboratories this year. Interior rearrangements are underway to enhance biology and physical science study, with a well supplied chemistry lab, modern libraries, and improved facilities.
W P Havener of Bannock Engineering reports rapid progress on the Tilden bridge over Snake River. Two piers are in place and completion by February 1 is expected barring weather delays. Material is on site and right of way arrangements to the bridge are being pursued with the Indian office.
A city directory shows more than seven thousand entries. the general election lists eight thousand four hundred ninety six registered voters. School enrollment figures total seven thousand, reflecting civic participation and district size.
An affidavit from Citizens' party leaders asserts Pocatello's population is fewer than 7000. The document highlights a political claim tied to local demographics and party organization.
Pacific Hotel plans enlarge its dining room to serve 1200 sheep men. Superintendent Gillenbeck announces dining cars will be parked nearby for convenient meals and rest breaks during the event.
The Short Line intends to feed 1200 woolgrowers at the upcoming convention next month, arranging meals for a large turnout and coordinating catering logistics with local suppliers.
Affidavits filed in district court contest the booster claim that Pocatello has 8000 residents. Mayor Loux and council members Chilson and Bistline assert the population is under 7000 while school records and local directories suggest about 7500 to 8400 residents.
Chairman J. H. Daniger and F. C. Gillenbeck arranged rail dining service for 1200 delegates per meal at the upcoming woolgrowers convention. The Short Line will extend dining cars and enlarged hotel dining space at the Pacific hotel with meals by rail and la carte. Total meals planned around 2500 with church groups opening additional dining venues, all aimed at a flawless, well fed gathering in the Gate City.
Dover England December 18 The Swedish steamer Lindholmen was sunk in a collision today Eight crew members drowned in the incident and others saved.
The Pocatello public schools board, meeting on Monday, considers constructing a new school to serve Wye and northern areas. They discuss centralizing instruction at the West Side site for manual training and domestic science next year and plans to provide conveyances from countryside areas.
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