28 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
1
Reports from centers of disturbance say the revolution's backbone is broken with a failed assassination attempt on Moscow governor Baron Midem. Elsewhere in Russia and Warsaw bands of socialists push a general strike as markets rise on rumors of Mendelssohn-backed gold loans and a looming diamond price surge.
Portland reports that land fraud prosecutions are postponed as Francia J Heney plans to delay his return. Judge W B Gilbert heard that Henney will not come to Portland until February, possibly delaying the federal grand jury as well.
The New York insurance investigation heard State Superintendent Payn deny receiving $19,000 from Mutual Reserve Life and contest the report as false. Judge Cady testified about Prussian insurer access, McCurdy retainer offers, and mutual life pressure. Witnesses covered stock allocations, economics claims, and resignations as a special grand jury likely in February considers the testimony.
Toklo, in opening the diet, praised loyal citizens and the services that enabled the war with Russia to end gloriously. He announced restored relations with Australia and a conciliatory course from treaty powers toward Japan as harmony broadens.
New York reports call money opening at forty percent, rising to seventy bid and eighty asked. Ruling rate around noon fifty to fifty five percent, with large loans renewed at high figures. Final hour fluctuation ran thirty to sixty percent as copper steel and Union Pacific drive a strong market. Anaconda up 18 and Amalgamated six before giving back some gains.
Charles T Yerkes, the millionaire street railway magnate formerly of Chicago and now heavily invested in London, died in New York this afternoon.
Boston reports H. RR Leighton & Company stock brokers assigned for creditors. Liabilities reach about half a million dollars as the rising market drives their collapse. The firm operated forty branches in Boston and Canada and expanded amid Thomas W. Lawson’s copper bear campaign.
Chicago wheat prices listed for December marked No 2 red at 88 to 90 cents, May delivery at 87 5/8 to 87 3/4 cents. Market activity shown with bid and offer ranges for futures.
The Singer Sewing Machine on exhibition in Blyth and Fargo Co. grocery window will be given away at 8 o clock Saturday December 30th. All interested parties are invited to attend. Tickets available until 8 o clock Saturday evening. You had better in.
Ice cream soda and hot soda are served at Petersen and Holmes. The shop offers a selection of cold and hot beverages to satisfy patrons seeking a quick sweet treat or warm drink. The article notes a quaint storefront and friendly service.
In a district court case, R.8 Sheridan vs J. H. Brady et al seeks an injunction to stop voting stock in Capital News Publishing and to force a monetary settlement. Sheridan claims a conspiracy to oust him and turn the paper Republican, detailing years of financial decline and a rescue loan that spurred the conflict. Brady testifies of failed settlements and bitter motives in the Capital News affair.
Evidence in the court martial of Midshipman Trea mer Coffin for hazing Midshipman Kimbrough was presented. Whitemeyer and Brainstead testified to counter yesterday’s claims about Kimbrough’s honesty while Jody testified Kimbrough was always truthful. Judge Advocate Harrison and counsel for the accused argued briefly as spectators packed the courtroom.
Twin Falls Ida plans a 1500 seat opera house costing at least 65000 with 75 foot frontage on Shoshone avenue. Groundwork begins immediately as subscriptions reach 4500 and contracts for marble and excavation start. A hospital project also gains 500 toward construction with James Richardson leading plans.
Local ad promotes a line of hand painted china at Union Lunch Booth in Pocatello. It emphasizes new stock and up-to-date designs with affordable prices for men and women, signed by Roberts.
Advertisement promising relief from rheumatism with Thoelocke rings. It guarantees a full refund if no improvement within 30 days, appealing to sufferers seeking quick, risk free relief.
Mansfield Burrows is offering the greatest values in ladies hats this week at 194 North Cleveland Avenue. The sale will be cash only and features successors to Mrs H A Mueller through the Mansfield firm.
Mrs. T H Kane in this city learns of the death of her brother Stephen W Egan near Tagus North Dakota just before Christmas. Egan a former Tribune staffer later worked at Glenns Ferry and then moved to Ward County where he perished from exposure after wandering the hills through the night while guarding a sleigh. The body was found four miles from his home and an inquest was to be held. He was 40 and a brother of the Tagua Mirror editor. Funeral held at the Catholic church in Sisseton last Monday.
A lively Bannock Bar showcases Ol Crow bourbon and Mount Vernes rye as drinks spark notes of local nightlife. Patrons sample whiskeys amid a warm, casual scene with bar chatter and tasting notes.
All persons indebted to the under signed are hereby notified to call at my place of business and settle on or before the 1st day of January. After that date all accounts will be placed in the hands of a collector for settlement. Mrs H A Mueller.
Running like mad down the street dumping the occupants, or a hundred other accidents, are everyday occurrences. It behooves everybody to have a reliable salve, and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is praised for soothing cuts, sores, eczema and piles. Available at Mrs. A. L. Cook’s drug store.
Mrs Vina Wagner manages the estate of John M. McCrary in the city and has engaged Standrod and Terrell as her attorneys for the matter.
In a rapid blaze on Minnehaha avenue, the Higgins tenements burned leaving one dead two badly burned and fifteen injured. Twenty seven families were forced into the cold streets as temperatures stood ten degrees above zero.
The weekly list of unclaimed mail for Pocatello Idaho ending December 27 includes names such as A Harlane Brown Onoarto Bolmmed Mrs Ohlsen Jno Petersen and many others. If not claimed within two weeks these items go to the Dead Letter office.
Mrs A L Cook warns that Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds with no pneumonia risk, advising against unknown substitutes that may contain opiates, which cause constipation and slow recovery.
Committees in session have nearly finished details for merging the Northern Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches. Legal conditions and college publications must be addressed. A minority faction in Nashville voted to oppose the union, though church properties are not expected to be seized.
Washington dispatches report President Morales still fighting near Jamima with a small force. Jiminez advances from Monte Christi toward Santiago as Santo Domingo City stays quiet amid rising apprehension at Tever point.
A man named Nephi Sheets was shot near the city and county buildings in Salt Lake City. He was a liveryman about 350 years old, pockets rifled, after being wounded he died fifteen minutes later. Several witnesses heard the shots around eight oclock.
City treasurer Jennie T Reeves announces all city warrants up to No 6852 will be paid with interest to Dec 29 at Bannock National Bank Idaho. After Dec 29 interest ceases. This notice is dated Dec 29 1905.
An old ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. It touts gentle time tested relief and notes 26c at Mrs A L Cooks drug store.
Standley offers up to date plumbing by union plumbers and invites customers to contact 326 N. Cleveland or call 141-x for service.
The Secretary of the Interior approves the Boise Payette irrigation project in Idaho and invites proposals for the first unit. Contracts may be awarded and work begin promptly if bids meet requirements. The plan covers dam construction, embankments, extensive earthwork, steel and lumber needs, with $1.9 million initial funds and potential expansion to reclaim 874,000 acres at a total cost of about $11 million.
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