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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
1
Governor emphasizes retrenchment to curb taxes and urges creation of a combined tax commission and public utilities commission. State paper highlights address as key note of new administration.
Governor Haines presents a program to the state legislature urging strict economy and retrenchment. He calls for reorganization of departments, opposes new officers, props for a tax and public utilities commission, and favors Blue Sky Law and direct election of senators. He also suggests abolishing certain state officers.
Governor Haines, in a message to the Idaho legislature, calls for broad tax reductions to ease burdens and ensure property income covers taxes. He urges trimming government costs at state, county, and school district levels and appointing a tax commission with full powers to reform tax administration. Continues on page eight.
A list of chairmen for various state and county committees is announced. Names include Ferguson of Bannock for State affairs, Koelsch of Ada for Judiciary, Bowerman of Fremont for Appropriations, Hunt of Bannock for Live Stock, Jones of Shoshone for Mines and Mining, Edelblute of Kootenai for Military and Indian, Bradley of Canyon for Privilege and Election, Gilchrist of Fremont for Agriculture, Henderson of Education for County Lines, Lawson of Ada for Ways and Means, Norton of Kootenai for Federal Relations, Nihart of Twin Falls for Immigration, Shattuck of Bonneville for School and Public Lands, Lawson of Ada for Wars and Means, Merrill of Fremont for Warehouse, Wright of Bear Lake for Public Printing and Supplies, Adams of Revenue and Taxation for Public Health, Oversmith of Latah for Public Health, Booth of Twin Falls for Railroads, Taylor of Cassia for Roads and Bridges.
Boise Jan 8 selections were made by a committee from the house caucus in city hall. Peter Johnston of Bingham county, former state affairs head, was defeated by H V A Ferguson of Bannock 14 to 8. Other chairmen chosen 16 to 6. Only 22 caucus members attended.
The piece contrasts the Green Society with a working world not a magic realm. It debunks idle rich fantasies, noting the chosen few toil and lead, while many merely get by. It frames high society as seething, demanding, and structured like a bread and butter economy.
Astoria reports the oil tanker Rosecrans ran aground on Peacock spit during a fierce gale. Only three of 36 crew survived including Fred Peters the quartermaster washed ashore six miles from the wreck. others perished in the rigging and lifeboats while life saving crews battled the sea. Captain Johnson among the recovered bodies. master’s identity confirmed. Fort Canby crew returned after a night of drifting and the rescue effort continued with injuries reported.
Washington reports the house money trust committee heard details on national banks loans and securities but could not obtain figures from the comptroller of the treasury. President Taft, citing an attorney general opinion, refused to direct disclosure and the committee plans to seek congressional authority to continue the inquiry in a special session.
Alfred Deakin, leader of the opposition in the commonwealth house of representatives, resigns today on doctors orders. He will retire from public life at the next dissolution of parliament in Melbourne.
The cards from county members proposing committee placements were discussed. Besides card nominations, other names were presented to the committee. The caucus delegations were reported as harmonious.
Ogden Utah January 8 The Harry block a major Ogden business building was completely destroyed by fire causing losses of 100000. Four firemen were injured as crews battled in zero weather with water turning to ice. Firemen Philips Williams Wardleigh Canfield suffered injuries or exposure.
Chicago wheat prices for January through July closed at 89 3/4 cents, indicating a narrow trading range.
London January 8 The Ser viee government announces withdrawal from the Adriatic Sea a move seen as a significant step toward peace by observers across the political spectrum.
In Salt Lake City a two day water famine ended as moderating weather and higher mains flow restored supply. A third district court order required the Big Cottonwood Creek water commissioner to provide sufficient flow. A mass meeting was called to prevent a recurrence. Today the sky is clear with a thaw forecast. stockmen in Utah and Idaho faced heavy blizzard losses.
Delegates at the Bull Moose gathering in Boise vow to back Fred T. Dubois for the U S Senate and attack the Mormon church and Senator John W Hart. The session was sparsely attended with about 33 present and no legislators in attendance.
In Los Angeles on January 8 a warm spell saved most fruit, with experts predicting about half the orange and lemon crop marketable. Groves largely uninjured though young trees suffered losses and leaves were shriveled by the cold.
Telegraph wires between Chicago and New York lie prostrated as a violent sleet and wind storm snarls service. The day sees only a single functioning line at times with that breaking, and hundreds of poles strained and broken under the storm’s force.
A southwest chinook wind persisted in Seattle with rain expected across western Washington today. The forecast calls for wet weather and unsettled conditions in the region.
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