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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
1
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testifies anew in the Thaw murder case detailing the Twenty fourth street party with Stanford White, champagne, a velvet swing and a mirrored room. She describes her dim recollections while Thaw sobs and the courtroom contends with prosecutorial objections.
Hundreds of prominent stockgrowers from across the country arrive in Denver for the American Livestock Association convention opening tomorrow. The Western Stock Show also opens, showcasing the largest display outside Chicago with early entries praised as the finest in cattle history.
The Democratic national committee sub committee on arrangements met in Denver and began reviewing plans for the Auditorium under construction where the national convention will meet in July. Members attending include Thomas Taggart Indiana chairman Col John J Martin St Louis at arms Norman E Mack New York Roger Sullivan Illinois John T McGraw West Virginia Clark Howell Georgia R M Johnson Texas James Dahlman Nebraska Urey Woodson Kentucky John E Osborne Wyoming.
H M Kahn, noted as one of the most handsome and jovial traveling men, is a guest at Bannock today. His headquarters are in Salt Lake as he manages trade for this section of the state.
Bly January 20 rescuers reached A P Bailey F J Brown and Fred McDonald after they had been entombed 46 days in the Alpha shaft of the Giroux mine.
A break in at the Harkness saloon in McCammon, now run by Bassett and Jay, yielded 35 dollars in the early hours yesterday. A coal pick and broken window indicate a planned theft by seasoned hands. Sheriff Quigley and local police pursue suspects after the midnight closing.
At the county commissioners meeting last week a new road district designated No 25 was formed from areas of districts 5 9 15 and 20 in Inkom. Guy C Wolford was appointed as overseer for the year.
Judge McPherson in Missouri federal court declares unconstitutional a 1907 statute barring foreign corporations from removing suits to federal courts. The Rock Island, Santa Fe, St. Louis Kansas City & Colorado, Milwaukee & St. Paul, and Chicago & Alton railroads win an injunction to block enforcement by Secretary Swanger.
J C Havel a young stranger arrested last Friday in an east side alley for selling liquor to a thirsty Indian sits in the county jail awaiting a hearing before U S Commissioner Fred G Caldwell. He claims Ohio roots and a wife, saying he would return to her after ten years. He says he worked at a sugar factory recently, spent his earnings, and is now broke. He did not know it was a crime to sell liquor to Indians.
Theodore A. Bell Grand Worthy President and Frank E. Herring Grand Treasurer will visit Pocatello February 6 for initiation ceremonies of a 100 member class. Delegations from Idaho Utah and Indiana will escort the distinguished visitors to the Gate City with events at the hall and Auditorium.
On Saturday at 2 PM in the Academy of Idaho faculty members and visiting town schoolmen formed a Schoolmasters Club to discuss educational matters and advance local interests. Principal Miles F Reed was named president, T S Risser secretary, Siders chair executive committee with Slaughter and Reed as members. First meeting set for February 8 with invited educators from nearby towns.
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train derailed seven miles from Frankfort injuring several passengers but none fatally. The derailment likely postpones today’s United States senator ballot as many legislators are aboard.
Readable fragments show a local meeting at Q P halt tonight. Details on participants and agenda are unclear due to damaged text.
Chief Police John Ellis warns all citizens who have not paid the new occupation tax that tomorrow is the last day. Those failing to pay will be served with a complaint and warrant and summoned to appear. He notes delinquents will not all be jailed but will face a court action to settle the tax.
Deputy Sheriff Bob Lewis arrested George Aleck, a foreigner, for supplying liquor to an intoxicated Bannock in a rear east side saloon. The Indian identified the suspect, who is now in the county jail.
Charley Fuller spread a tale that a new interior department rule required Minidoka tract settlers to stay on their farms, prompting Duteh Lehrbas to rush home with dog and gun. The Rupert Record and Tribune deny any such rule, noting residence means living on the land while reasonable absences may be allowed if the spirit of the law is observed.
Brazilian police uncovered an anarchist conspiracy centered in Rio de Janeiro and Petropolis with roots in Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais aimed at destroying ships of the American fleet docked in Rio harbor. Chief conspirator Jean Fedder, last seen fleeing to Sao Paulo, prompted cross‑state police cooperation as officials pledge vigilance.
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court ruled the two cent railroad fare law unconstitutional in a 4 to 3 decision. The ruling declares the policy invalid and alters the transportation pricing framework in the state.
William Carevalis of Pocatello visits Mountainhome and reports a local dispute over sagebrush land near Fruitdale ended peaceably. A contractor’s contract with Huston sparked hostility as Japanese workers were replaced by Greek laborers after a masked group demanded foreigners leave within 24 hours. Carevalis helped broker an arrangement prioritizing local white workers while Greeks completed remaining tasks.
The Eastern Bannock County Teachers Association and Bannock County school trustees plan a two day session in Soda Springs at the public school building on Friday and Saturday January 24 and 25. The program features readings lectures discussions and a talk by Reuben Cyril Thompson on George Rogers Clark and Northwest. Speakers include Miss Grace Loughran Miss Lou Lyon Supt. W. R. Siders Miss Nettie Scott Miss Theresa McLaughlin and others. Activities cover primary reading library planning rural school grading and a discussion on stronger district cooperation.
The White House rejects a reported plan to blow up Atlantic fleet ships at Rio Janeiro as a repeated hoax from Paris via anonymous informants. No actual plot is believed to exist, despite ongoing secret service tips.
Tonight at the Auditorium the Merchants' Extravaganza will be presented under Carroll E. Johnson. Women and girls from Pocatel lo will appear in costumes representing local businesses with brilliant electrical effects tableaux and pantomimes. The two hour show will be repeated tomorrow night.
A party including Mosars Martin Taglestrom A H L Smith George Love Halu and Core visited the Tnglestrom mine on Mosquito creek yesterday. They enjoyed a very pleasant outing in the bills.
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