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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
6
A mixed train on the Salmon River branch of the Oregon Short Line derailed between Arco and Powell at 11 this morning. Five cars including the day coach and baggage car left the track. no injuries and minor damage expected. Cause under investigation. a steam derrick crew led by Division Superintendent Armstrong will clear the line.
Indications point to a scramble for the Pennsylvania Senate seat after Knox resigns to become secretary of state under Taft. The successor will come from the western part of the state and will serve the unexpired term ending in 1911. About six candidates have already announced. Knox plans to hold the seat until the legislature meets in January.
Insurgents opposed to house rules leave the capitol for Christmas vacation and boast of stirring an insurrection in the Republican ranks. They expect amendments to the rules before the session ends.
Cleveland dispatch reports that National Window Glass workers plan a broad strike to push adoption of a new wage scale with a 25 percent increase, aiming to enforce pay changes across the industry.
Washington December 19 Representative Alexander of Missouri introduced a bill to pension teamsters who served in the Mexican War. If it passes, it is likely Civil War era teamsters will also petition for pensions.
A advertorial note urges readers to treat coughs and colds promptly to avoid pneumonia or consumption. It promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup at 25c, 50c, and 1.00 per bottle, attributed to Mrs. A. L. Cook.
Holmes and Company offers five varieties of nut bars for sale. The assortment includes peanut almond cashew and walnut bars priced to fit snack shoppers. Each bar targets convenient on the go consumption with bold nut flavors.
Montpelier plans substantial building in the spring. Local businessmen led by Henry Douglass and Duncan McLennan will construct a brick business block with a bowling alley and hardware store. G C Gray of the Bank of Montpelier also plans a new brick business home. Rail surveys boost belief of a Montpelier Bear Lake line within a year and Oregon Short Line workers will gain a new club house and depot.
Washington announces President appoints Sherman Moreland of New York as associate justice of the supreme court of Philadelphia.
New York reports Peter Regan, arrested in Los Angeles, has been identified as the man who murdered Ray Joyce in the city four years ago.
San Francisco reports the sentence for Abraham Ruef, convicted of bribery, has been continued until December 24.
New York date December workers vote to strike if their demands are not met. Three thousand drivers and chauffeurs participate in the decision to withhold service pending resolutions.
Washington on December 19 lists Representatives Dalzell and Burke of Pittsburgh among the candidates to fill the Senate seat left by Senator Knox.
The House adjourned in Washington at noon today and will reconvene on January 4. Members left for holidays as sessions pause until the new year.
Washington reports the Senate has adjourned until January 4. The session closes with routine business and no further action planned before the winter recess.
Late locals note a Y M C A T C meeting at 3 30 Sunday with Capt A E Ches ham presiding and Lieut Snowden singing. A dance is set for next Tuesday. The Ladies Auxiliary to the B of R T will meet next Tuesday after noon at Woodmen hall replacing the Thursday session. Installation of officers and other business will be transacted. No Place Like Holmes for Xmas candies.
Notice announces prize winners to be published Monday evening in the Tribune replacing today’s planned reveal as stated yesterday by E. D. Harrison, Jeweler.
For rent an IFFT residence at No Pao South Garfield fully furnished with bath and electric light. Inquire Tribune office.
The Presbyterian church schedules morning and evening services on Sunday December 20 at 11:00 and 7:30. Morning topic A Broken and Empty Vessel. evening topic Tried. Sunday school at 10:00 Y P S C E at 6:30 Why Was the King Born A Christmas meeting led by Maud Griffith. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Pastor Henry A Mullen.
The church presents sermons on The Meaning of Christmas and True Christmas Joy. Sunday school starts at 10 am with Endeavor services. Older members are urged to stay for the preaching. A Christmas party is planned for Wednesday evening December 23 for Sunday school members and their families. W. S. Hunt, Pastor.
Church notices list services at the corner of Main and Lewis streets with gatherings on Sundays at 11 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. An entry references a Sunday December 20 date and mentions the universe.
All are welcome to Sunday services and activities. Sunday school starts at 10 15 a m. The reading room is open daily 230 to 430 p m with Christian Science literature for free use and sale.
J. C. meeting at 3 p m and Salvation meeting at 8 pm with topic Seeking the Lost Lieut Snowden to sing The Holy City All welcome Captain A E Chesham Bible school 10 am preaching 11 am and 7 30 pm by Rev W H Bowles superintendent of state missions B Y P U 6 30 pm
R. T. will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Woodmen hall in place of Thursday. Officers will be installed and all members are requested to be present by order Ida.
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