09 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
1
Former Governor ae R Gooding announces retirement from the race in Capital City. He notes his non naturalization seven years ago bars his candidacy, potentially paving the way for former Governor James H Brady of Poestelio to run as the second ballot option.
The Hamburg American Line steamship Amerika ran aground off Stapleton Staten Island as a fierce gale and extreme low tide left the vessel stuck in the main harbor channel. About 1,000 passengers, including Count and Countess Candido Mentsaile Almeida and their family, awaited a rising tide to refloat. Telegraph and telephone lines suffered damage along the coast, with widespread disruption and potential losses in the millions.
Albert Ballin of Hamburg heads a German yachtsmen syndicate that recently purchased the schooner Westward from Alexander Smith Cochran of New York. Now in German waters, the Westward will be raced extensively in the 191 season as German hopes rise to defeat an English challenger built for McCeil Whitaker. The 1910 Westward defeated all foreign yachts in its class and was built by Herréshoffs of Bristol Rhode Island to international racing rules.
Surveyed figures show a tight senatorial contest with Beale Barton and Shoshone county votes shaping outcomes. Reports claim some candidates hold votes to be deployed later while party balance suggests 43 votes needed on joint ballot to elect a senator amid Republican/Democrat splits.
London: May Billinghurst and Louisa Gay received eight months each for militant acts damaging postal boxes. The campaign used sticky fluids and ink to ruin letters, with oil soaked rags and destroyed documents. Billinghurst, a cripple, relied on a tricycle and faced multiple prior detentions.
The centennial inaugural ball for Governor John M. Haines lit the new Idaho Capitol in Boise. A grand march, a full military escort, and a lavish buffet accompanied guests including ex Governor Morrison and Mrs. Hawley. American flags and palms adorned the marble interiors as the ceremony christened the statehouse.
Shoshone January 9 Fire swept through the Whittington and Millsaps pool hall and neighboring buildings causing an estimated 25 000 dollars in total losses with only 500 dollars of insurance on the Shoshone cafe. Firemen gained control before the blaze reached the rest of the district.
The text notes women financing or aiding a central association to dispense funds for a local team. Members discuss a baseball project to back the team’s effort for a place in a regional event, with the secretary and other leaders steering the plan.
Madison Wis Jan 9 Governor Francis E McGovern proposed broad plans for industrial social and economic betterment to the Wisconsin legislature. He urged simplification of the income tax a more flexible women s and children s labor law taxation of mineral deposits underground and voting by mail for citizens away from their home precincts.
The earth, earthenware and glass schedule of the Payne Aldrich bill returned to the house ways and means committee for a further hearing. About twenty five witnesses were slated to testify.
C L Swords a fling clerk of the house was found at a New York lodging house. He had been missing since December 31. He was 40 years old and leaves a widow.
In San Francisco two waterfront houses burned this morning. Two unidentified bodies removed from ruins and more may be found. Dozens injured in frantic escape while three firemen were hurt by collapsing structures. Police dragged a dozen lodgers to safety as guests fled in night clothes into a cold rain. Locked doors hindered search. sailors and longshoremen frequented the houses and one injured woman is reported.
John Chicago notes before departure for New York that Frank Farrell owner of Newark American club discussed training trip to Bermuda and other club matters with his manager. Chance expresses unlimited confidence in building a winning aggregation for New York Americans.
Seattle January 9 reports snow across the mountains delaying trains. Northern Pacific and Milwaukee lines run with about one hour delay while the Great Northern routes trains via the Northern Pacific to clear tracks. Rain in western Washington signals no improvement as heavy snow raises winter disruption.
New York January 9. The government’s petition for a permanent injunction against the Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association, alleged to be a restraint of trade, was granted by the federal district court today.
In Illinois the lower house cast six ineffective ballots in a speakership deadlock, while the Senate also failed to complete its organizational actions. The stalemate continues with no clear candidate or plan emerging.
Boise dispatch reports a joint session where a letter from Governor Hawley to Governor-elect Riley outlined reforms. Hawley urged completing the capitol wings, creating a contingent fund, funding the governor’s attendance at major conferences, anti wildcat promoting, and support for California expositions. He also favored a constitutional convention and selling 100000 acres yearly for ten years, a wagon road commission, and employing convict labor for road building.
January 9 dispatch says Dr. Daneff received a cipher note from Sofia detailing appalling terms and the fall of Adrianople. Negotiations move slowly as European ambassadors debate united action and await Turkey’s proposal to restart talks.
Indianapolis reports the sixty-eighth Indiana General Assembly convened with a large Democratic majority in both chambers. The Progressives hold one seat in the House and two in the Senate. Governor Marshall's message was delivered at noon.
A fragment from a San Francisco dateline notes bail bond figures in a legal or financial update dated January 9, mentioning bonds, sums, and seats in a court or municipal context.
Washington reports the naval task force ship Sonoma, which left Roads with the Panther, is at Guantanamo. Officials say no word from the Panther has been received but there is no fear for its safety despite the recent gale.
A snowlide occurred at the Dunedin mine near Nelson on January 9. No further details available.
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