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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1908

Page

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Thaw Case Moves to Challenge Mental State in Court

New York January 8 The Thaw defense issued subpoenas for prosecution expert witnesses who testified on insanity in the first trial. The move aims to block those doctors from testifying again while seeking to prove Thaw was sane at the time of the Stanford White killing. Jury selection continued with slow progress as lawyers shape the case.

New York Thaw Jerome Stanford White Matteawan Mr. Littleton

Great Western In Receiver's Hands

London and St Paul reports say note holders and A B Stickney the president agreed to appoint a temporary receiver to maintain the status quo while a first mortgage bond is prepared to cover debts of the Chicago and Great Western. Attorneys Kellogg and others say a receiver is sought due to notes due in 1908 and about ten million dollars in borrowings for improvements.

London Cheago and Great Western Company A. B. Stickney St. Paul Frank Kellogg Chicago and Great Western Sanborn United States Eclient Court Kellogg

Heinze Pleads Not Guilty in Bank Check Case

New York January 8 F Angus as Heinze, arrested yesterday and charged with over certification of checks as former president of the Mercantile National Bank, today entered a plea of not guilty before Justice Chatfield in U S court. Through counsel he reserved right to withdraw plea or demur before January 20. A $50,000 bail bond posted after his arrest yesterday was allowed to stand.

New York Jan F. Angus Heinze Mercastile National Bank Fore

Death of B. Gottstein Reported in Seattle

Mrs. Simon Lewis learns her father B. Gottstein, a well known Pocatello figure, has died in Seattle. She will travel to the scene immediately.

Simon Lewis Seattle B. Gottstein Pocatello Lewis

New Officers of Pocatello General Hospital Elected

At the first annual stockholders meeting of the Pocatello General Hospital Limited, J C Weeter was named President and Mrs G T L Olmstead Vice President. Fred G Caldwell became Secretary-Treasurer, with directors George Derr Julius Rosenberg James F Kane and John Hood. Mrs Maines was reelected superintendent and the hospital reported gains since opening April 30 1907.

Pocatello General Hospital, Limited Ooificers J. C. Weeter G. TL. Olmstead Fred G. Caldwell Cgeorge

Stork Delivers Baby Boy at Blin Residence

A stork trained by engineer Wright delivered a baby boy at the Blin home early this morning at about 1 o’clock, the couple reported. The event was noted as a humorous local milestone with no injuries.

Ir. Wright Mrefs D. B. Blincoo

Beclky's Body Found Near Portneuf River

The body of George Beckley an elderly Civil War veteran who disappeared December 24 in Pocatello was found last night near Indian ranch on the Bottoms twelve miles below Pocatello A search party led by his son Norman Beckley and son in law James Hunter located the body which was brought to Pocatello for burial Beckley aged over 70 had come to Pocatello from Delta Colorado en route to Blackfoot to visit family The discovery was made after a snowbound search aided by Bannock Indian Tom Silver and Major Caldwell The corpse lies at Lindquist's undertaking parlors and may be shipped to Delta Colorado for interment Beckley was a member of McClellan Post G A R at Delta

George Beckley Pocatello Delta Colo Blackfoot Norman C. Beckley James Hunter Isiow Lindquist Tom Silver Cedars Beckley Silver Ross Fork Major Caldwell Hunter and Beckley Perkins Portneuf McClellan Post, G. A. R

Gate City Idaho Featured in Advertising Booklet

C W Gray of Pocatello Commercial club leads effort to include Gate City in an advertising booklet by the League of Southern Idaho Commercial clubs for free distribution in the east. Photogravures of Gate City streets and local residences will fill two pages. Publication date not yet announced, expected in a few weeks.

Pocatello Southern Idaho League of Commercial Clubs Gate City Idaho League of Southern Idaho Commercial Clubs C. W. Gray Pocaello Commercial Club Gray Tribune

Unidentified Man Passes at Manassa Undertaking Parlor

William Davis lay dead at the Manassa undertaking parlors with relatives unlocated despite searches. Telegrams to Ohio and Illinois addresses yielded no replies. Davis may have used the name Anderson, formerly from Ely, Nebraska, who came to town after pneumonia and died recently after hospital treatment. He once worked in Pocatello and kept his past hidden.

William Davis Manassa Ohio Illinois Davis Anderson Ely Ney General Hospital Pocatello

Forest Supervisor Appoints Mc Coy to Cassia Raft River

Peter Wrensted of the Pocatello Portneut Cassia and Raft River forests is relieved of supervision over the Cassia and Raft River territory. William Mc Coy, previously head ranger in the Sawtooth reserve, becomes its supervisor. Wrensted shifts to focus on Pocatello and Portneut reserves. A Minkervek reforestation project prompted the restructuring to devote resources to the new program.

Peter Wrensted Pocatello, Portnent, Cassia Raft River William McCoy Sawtooth Reserve Cassia Wrensted Pocatello Portneut Minker

Joe Battles Stricken by Appendicitis on Depot Platform

Joe Battles, a well known colored man, suddenly fell ill yesterday afternoon while walking the depot platform. Deputy Sheriff Bob Lewis carried him to the Colored club on the east side and he was later taken to the general hospital where doctors Wright Steely and Adams performed an operation. He is reported to be getting along nicely.

Joe Battles Bob Lewis Colored Club General Hospital

Hospital directors and city women plan Charity ball in Pocatello

Arrangements are made at an afternoon meeting of hospital directors and the city’s young ladies who last year held a Charity ball for the Pocatello general hospital. The exact date is being arranged this afternoon.

Pocatello General Hospital

Candidacy Lists for Eaglesons Job Packed with Names

Washington dispatches outline contenders for the filled Surveyor General post including John D. Bell Will H Gibson FE Wilson Owen G Elder Zenas Vaughn J A Peterson all of Boise ID Utter of Weiser and A S Anderson of Menan Bell denies the bid in a Boise Capitol News statement calling it folly. A Republican source says irregularities came from subordinates and that Washington demanded Eaglesons resignation amid an independent inquiry.

Washington Dispatches Eagleson John D. Bell Surveyor General's Secretary of State Will H. Gibson FE. Wilson Owen G. Elder Zenas Vaughn J. A. Peterson Baise ID. A. Utter Weiser A. S. Anderson Menan Mr. Bell Boise Capital News Surveyor General Department of Washington Boise Washington

First Sermon in the West Movement Aims at Monument at Fort Hall

Blackfoot seeks a monument at the site where Jason Lee preached the first Protestant sermon west of the Rockies on July 27, 1834. The effort, led by Rev. C. A. Edwards and supported by John G. Brown, seeks Indian affairs approval for a small land tract and a fenced enclosure near the old fort. The piece traces Fort Hall’s historic role and its shift to Idaho Falls and Pocatello as regional hubs.

Bush Livermore Pocatello ‘Tribune Great Old Fort Hall L. D. Aader Pacific Advocate Portland Oregon Jason Lee Fort Hall Rocky Mountains Hudson Bay Company Bonneville Marcus Whitman Washington, D. C Congress Oregon Country Whitman Willamette Valley Big Save Danilon Springs Big Butte Raft River Sage Helena Missouri River Corinne California Montana Utah Eagle Rock American Falls Blackfoot Idaho Falls Pocatello Collier's C. A. Edwards Rockies Java John G. Brown Department of Indian Affairs Great Northwest Yellowstone

Assaulted in Oak Saloon near Terrell building

John Hale a city patrolman and former dog catcher lies near death at 754 West Sublette after a beating at the Oak saloon on North Main street. Hale reportedly argued over an unpaid dog tag bill and was assaulted leaving the saloon. Police conduct a close investigation. arrests may follow.

John Hale Wnt West Sublette Street North Main Street Terrell Building Hale Edwards W. F. Howard

Bank Robbery Along Kansas Route Targets Quenemo Bank

In Ottawa Kansas robbers wrecked the State Bank of Quenemo near here and carried off seven to eight thousand dollars. Four men are suspected to have fled the scene in an early morning raid.

Ottawa Kans Quenemo Kas

Elks Host Hard Times Social in Pocatello

The Elks of Pocatello and their wives held a Hard Times social at the club rooms with over one hundred attendees. Bob Graham presided over a Kangaroo court fining odd offenses as costumes ranged from weird to humorous. Banquet rooms showcased Elks colors while guests enjoyed sandwiches and old fashioned dances including the Virginia reel.

Elks of Pocatello Bob Graham Bris Hicks Elks

Schooner Wrecked In Fierce Gale Off North Carolina Coast

A Cape Hatteras message reports the stranding and loss yesterday of an unknown schooner off Diamond Shoals. Five crew members drowned, including the captain, as the vessel broke apart in a flare gale with winds at Hatteras reaching seventy five miles an hour, the worst eastern Carolina storm in years.

Norfolk Wadan Cape Hatteras Carlina Diamond Shoals Sever Hatteras Carolina Tsu

Revival Preached At Congregational Tonight On The Means

The Congregational church hosts Rev. Woodlill of the Methodist church who will preach on The Means and the End at 7 30 tonight. All car owners are invited to attend these services.

Ehurel Mr. Woodlill Ehureh

Ladies Aid to Meet with Hoffman at 605 North Tomorrow

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church will meet with Hoffman tomorrow afternoon at 605 North.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Methodist Church Hoffman North Lonorrow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry Great Western C. & G. W. Railroad Mit Maines Lherewith Civic Club William J. Caravelis Congregational Church Circle Masons Alexander Kerr Knights of Columbus Ladies of H. Brady W. A. Wright A. J. Lindquist al, Manassa Ward Free Silver Camp W. OO. W Salt Lake Beckly Portneuf River the Cedars Bannock Nev James Hale Oak Saloon Kansas
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