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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
1
Governor Hanley imposes martial law to curb street car employee riots. Major General McKee takes command amid drastic measures to restore order and safety in the city.
Gov ernor Hanley issues a noon proclamation placing Major General McKee in complete command at Munie. The action follows martial law rules and cites emergency authority. Local officials and residents await further instructions as the situation unfolds.
In Muncie Indiana on January 4 twelve infantry companies one battery and accompanying medical and signal units of the Indiana National Guard gather under orders from Governor Hanley to keep order during the street railway strike. Regular car service resumes with no disturbances reported.
London January 4 solicitors for the Earl of Yarmouth announce defense of a nullification suit filed by his wife formerly Miss Alice Thaw. The action, distinct from divorce, will be heard in the divorce court. The countess is represented by the firm Lewis and Lewis headed by Sir George Lewis. Grounds cited include insanity before marriage non consummation or existing marriage.
Reported scab cases on winter range prompt concern that removal of Bannock County quarantine last fall was premature. Federal inspectors had warned, and Soda Springs Chieftain notes several bands tested last summer showed disease. Sheepmen fear outbreaks as flocks move north in spring amid lingering tensions over health status.
A bomb exploded in the basement of the First National Bank at Tenth and Baltimore in Kansas City. Nine injured, one likely fatally, as debris sent customers and workers scrambling from the marble three story structure. The bank, nearly a million dollar edifice finished last year, housed finance on the main floor and real estate firms on upper levels.
After fourteen hours of deliberation the jury found George A. Pettibone not guilty in the Steunenberg murder case. Ballots had been ten to acquit overnight with two jurors for conviction, later changing. State attorneys say the prosecution of Western Federation leaders is at an end and Moyer may be released this afternoon. Simpkins remains a fugitive.
Helena Mont Jan 4 Shannon Cutts and Edwards Butte labor leaders found guilty of contempt for violating an injunction aimed at draining interference with the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company business. They were sentenced to three months in jail and will begin serving today after deciding not to appeal.
Word from Pocatello reports the death of Mrs. Charles Cecil in Salt Lake City last night. Formerly in Pocatello, she was married to Charley Cecil, once in charge of the Short Line stationery department. her passing shocks many friends in the city.
United States Senator William E Porah traveled through Pocatello last night on his way to Washington to address duties at the national capital. He has served as assistant counsel in the Pettibone trial at Boise and left for Washington after the case was submitted to the jury. He is reported in good health and ready to manage the matters awaiting him in Washington.
Friends of Frederick F. Wheeler a Los Angeles capitalist have started a correspondence campaign to win him the Prohibition nomination at Columbus Ohio next July. Wheeler says he is a passive candidate and has long served on the Prohibition national committee and run for Congress and other offices. He was previously a banker and merchant in Albany New York.
Ernest Mills acting secretary of the Western Federation of Miners in Denver says Pettibone should be found not guilty and believes Idaho conspiracy cases will end. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers at Excalibur Springs says the verdict was expected and cites Harry Orchard’s testimony as weak.
The President has requested the resignation of Ernest G. Eagleson, Idaho surveyor general. Senator Heyburn announced at the White House that there is dissatisfaction with his administration and that the Interior Department has filed complaints. A broad purge of surveyor general employees at Boise was indicated. successor named unknown.
Pittsburg January 4 Bishop Canevin of the Pittsburg diocese issues an explicit letter stating that where a Catholic school exists within two miles parents must not send children to non Catholic schools and confessors must not absolve those who disobey.
After more than 48 hours of deliberation the jury handling the Caleb Powers murder case reported they could not agree on a verdict. At noon Judge Morris discharged them following the second deadlock in the Goebel murder trial.
Staff Captain Durent from the Salvation Army, division officer for Wyoming Idaho and Montana, will speak at the Methodist Church on January 6 and 7. He will address the general public on Secrets of Success and invites all residents to attend.
Olmstead superintendent of the Idaho division of the Short Line returned home this morning on No 1 in service car after an official tour to Wyoming stations.
Regular week end dancing parties will be held tonight at McNichols Wright and Eagle halls.
In Portland Oregon the Oregonian prints an open letter from United States Senator Fulton to Francis J Heney. Fulton demands denial of insinuations attributed to Heney or a clear statement of the alleged facts behind the accusations.
Edwin Gittins, prominent McCammon rancher and former church counselor, sails from Povatello toward Independence Kansas and nearby towns for a L D S mission. McCammon residents hosted farewell receptions and boosted funds. Gittins serves as school board chairman, irrigation ditch company president, and brass band leader.
In Pocatello an elderly Civil War veteran, George Beckley, 76, disappeared nine days ago after arriving by train from Delta Colorado. A townwide posse gathering is set at East Center and Second Avenue at 10 tomorrow to search the hills, aided by family in Blackfoot and police from Ogden and Salt Lake.
Greek contractor Mike Carvelis of Pocatello rejects a Portland Telegram report that Greeks from the northwest exodus is to prepare for war with the Turks. He says many have returned briefly to see their homeland and will come back, noting no danger of war and that money drives the trips.
Mr. Gittings returned home to McCammon yesterday and will depart for Salt Lake City bound for Kansas on a mission. His assignment will require his time and attention for months.
Pocatello hosts Idaho Woolgrowers on January 10 and 11 with 250 to 300 delegates expected. Federal officials from Pendleton join local leaders Douglas and Valentine to plan entertainments and reception as Weiser's 280 delegate record looms. Discussion will cover quarantine issues, disease findings among Idaho sheep in Utah and Nevada, and efforts to win the 1909 National convention, with Salt Lake Boise Pendleton and Gate City Boise among top contenders.
Major Fred R. Reed, famed Empire Builder, resigns from local firms to pursue general promotion. He plans to base at Milner and Shoshone, spend much time in Pocatello, and aid upbuilding projects in the region. Reed negotiates for an office and backs Sagebrush Fiesta efforts, with a focus on expo protection and statewide progress.
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