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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
1
A message from C. W. Gray details valuable assistance rendered to the Pocatello delegation by Short Line Officials and others, praising support and cooperation in securing benefits and progress for the city.
Helena telegram reports the delegation arriving safely in Pocatello and securing quarters at the Grandon. They receive royal welcome and strong backing from Oregon and Montana delegates. Prospects for the next National Woolgrowers convention are favorable despite ongoing effort, with Oregon Short Line aiding the effort through Traffie Manager F D Wilson and Assistant Traffie Manager George L Owens.
A committee member from Pocatello praises Helena as the National Wool Growers Convention city and lauds Oregon Short Line officials for support. He reports Idaho allies forming a party to attend the opera The Alaskan with Idaho themed prizes and a banquet for boosters. President Brady of the Pocatello Commercial Club may join from Washington. Former Mayor Cleare heads to Helena to speak at the national convention urging Gate City support.
Helena January 15 The National Woolgrowers association convention heard Senator Carter critique federal land policy. He quoted the president favoring focal control with federal authority and warned of an officer’s unappealable rulings on rage privileges. Governor Brook urged support for settlers as ranges subdivide.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Heyburn issued a statement disavowing responsibility for the appointment of Richard H. Johnson of Boise, a Democrat, as assistant United States attorney. He emphasized disapproval of appointing a Democrat to the post under a Republican administration and said he never recommended any Democrat for office.
In Boyertown Pennsylvania on January 15 four improvised morgues were opened to hold 162 victims of a theater disaster. Bodies showed severe burns and were unrecognizable. many victims were visitors from surrounding towns and hotels. Authorities tag remains and seek identification as crowds visit morgues.
Washington reports Secretary Cortelyou returned to work at the department after illness. The White House says no knowledge of any resignation or offer to lead the Knickerbocker Trust company, and the resignation story is declared without foundation.
The text notes vigorous opposition to the Bur kett bill with delegates urged to write their congressmen and senators and oppose the measure. It also mentions PF J Prim rose of Philadelphia advocating the London system for disposing of wool.
New York January 15 witnesses unfamiliar to the Thaw case testified today and described the proceedings. The testimony focused on the defendant's behavior and the surrounding circumstances as the trial continued.
Bannock county commissioners approve near 3000 for a Snake River bridge at Baughs Ford to aid Tilden residents. The project, tied to 12 500 state funds, stalls due to veto but gains local pledges from farmers and business leaders in Bannock and Bingham counties to share costs and push construction.
Mrs. Robert Metcalf shot at attorney Samuel Hamill in Chicago federal building retelling parallels to Annie M. Bradley’s acquittal in Washington after killing former Senator Arthur Brown. Metcalf, a Denver native, traced Hamill from Terre Haute to New York and Chicago while seeking redress for an alleged estate dispute. She was jailed in default of 1000 bail.
The Wall described Thaw as irrational while several witnesses, including Christopher Baggan of the New York Whist Club, recalled amusing whist games with Thaw and other prominent men during the years before the killing of Stanford White.
The Ladies' Civic club presents the production Powers of Man with local talent led by A. J. Moser. The drama opens at Sing Sing prison and follows a male escape, a peaceful Hudson River home, a descent into sorrow, and a final return to happiness as the family faces ruin and renewal. Seats on sale at The Toggery.
County Treasurer Julia M. Sullivan announces call for Current Expense Fund Warrants numbers 6450 651 inclusive dated Jan 11 1906 and 146 to 217 dated July 12 1907 and 219 to 350 inclusive dated Oct 15 1907. Warrants will be paid with interest to date of call upon presentation at the treasurer's office.
Bannock county commissioners granted the petition of a majority of McCammon taxpayers to incorporate the village. A remonstrance signed by many was not submitted. This afternoon the board will name five trustees for the new village government.
A party of Short Line railroad officials led by Vice President and General Manager W. H. Bancroft visited the station here yesterday. Accompanied by Acting General Superintendent J. M. Davis and Chief Engineer William Ashton the group inspected shops and traveled by private and service cars. They planned a continuing inspection to Huntington, Pocatello, Boise, and Butte before returning to Salt Lake.
The Nebraska state railway commission approved a measure requiring railroad officials to provide photographs and full details of wrecks. The rule mandates equipment descriptions and explanations of disaster causes.
The Merchants' Extravaganza at the Auditorium next Monday and Tuesday offers two hours of entertainment. Sixty women from local mercantile firms perform in Delsarte drills capers and pantomimes with new specialties and dazzling electrical displays. Tickets go on sale Monday morning at the Toggery.
Nakashoji vice minister of communications resigns in Tokyo. Ma zuka of the railroad bureau is named his successor.
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets. It notes a money back refund if no cure and includes W. Grove’s signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
Washington dispatches note buffaloes from New York Zoo now thriving in the Wichita national forest Oklahoma. Supervisor Peter Wrensted suggests adding deer antelope and elk to a fenced park near Pocatello to aid nature study for local schools and citizens. If public interest grows, he will ask Chief Forester Pinchot.
State Auditor Robert S. Bragaw files in Supreme Court for a writ of prohibition to stop the board of examiners from cutting his wife and son's salaries in his office. The board previously disallowed Mrs Bragaw’s $100 claim and reduced son’s pay from 135 to 75 monthly. The attorney general will file a demurrer.
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