16 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1911
Page
1
Population of Pocatello reaches 9110 reflecting over 125 percent growth in the past decade. The county board adjourned to tomorrow after a busy session reviewing road and tax matters and approving aid for residents in need.
Washington meets on long standing dispute among electrical workers with 350 locals read out by President Gompers. Insurgent minority led by McNulty Collins Hogan claims rights to elect officers and govern themselves, while the AFL backs the majority. Both factions claim the same International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers identity and fight over recognition.
Washington dispatch reports Thirteenth census data showing Coeur d Alene at 7291 Lewiston 6043 Twin Falls 5258 and Pocatello 9/10 with 125 percent ten year gain. Idaho state total 325593 and Bannock County 19242.
In Coyom Chihuahua a sixteen hour fight occurred Saturday between about seventy government volunteers and around one hundred revolutionists. Losses are believed heavy. The engagement supports insurgent claims that the rebellion is being fostered east of the region. The area is reported to have no more than 500 federal troops in the sector.
Cordele Ga Jan 16 The case of W B Lyons former Wayne county sheriff and his son Archie Lyons charged with the killing of M Fleming Smith at Jesup two years ago was called for trial in Crisp county court after a change of venue This is the fourth trial in the noted case with earlier trials ending in life sentences and mistrials in the second and third hearings.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Barry’s retirement approved by President Taft and transfer to the retired list. Admiral Barry’s successor, Rear Admiral Thomas, has assumed command of the Pacific fleet. No charges have been filed, though allegations against the admiral circulated. retirement follows law allowing 40 years service.
Delegates from many principalities and towns of Oregon gather in Salem for the annual convention of the State Federation of Labor. The session will run several days and focus on measures for the legislature affecting organized labor. Officers report satisfactory federation conditions and a gratifying rise in membership over the past year.
Col Alexander Rodgers longtime commander of the Sixth Cavalry at Fort Des Moines Iowa has closed his active army career by transfer to the retired list on his own application He is a New Jersey native who graduated from West Point in 1875 He served as a major and inspector general in the Spanish American War and later helped suppress the Philippine rebellion
Senator Ravenal Macbeth of Custer County introduces a strict anti trust measure modeled on Kansas and Stubbs acts. The bill imposes daily penalties of 100 dollars for violations of the 1909 restraint of trade act, allows joinder with quo warranto or injunction actions, and preserves existing remedies while repealing conflicting provisions.
Elgin hosts the Illinois Dairymen's Association for its thirty-seventh annual convention. Bovine tuberculosis and other dairy industry issues are on the discussion agenda. An elaborate exhibition of dairy products and creamery machinery complements the event.
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