21 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
1
Italy faces a dire relief crisis with 200000 people displaced by a devastating earthquake. Government funds about 100000 dollars daily to provide shelter and care for the victims as rescue and aid efforts continue.
The article argues that both the Government at Rome and international charity face unsustainable financial strain. It warns that aid to the lower classes, while well meant, risks harming those very beneficiaries by creating dependency and weakening fiscal stability.
An official dispatch from Constantinople reports that more than 600 houses were destroyed by the Smyrna quake yesterday. People seek refuge in the mountains as aftershocks continue.
Rome reports some 200000 earthquake victims housed across Italy with large groups in Naples and other cities. Daily relief totals reach $100000, straining government and aid groups while charity undermines the poor. Proposes public works to employ workers and limit aid to the sick and helpless.
Washington reports the house passed a bill abolishing the American consulate at Messina and creating a seventh class consulate at Catania. The move follows the recent earthquake and aims to reorganize diplomatic presence in the region.
The Hague January 21 Jose Paul commissioner for President Gomez of Venezuela denies Paris published claims of an understanding with Castro. He notes many exiles expelled by Castro have returned, arguing against the alleged plot.
Charleston January 21. Republican delegate Moore caused a sensation in the house of delegates by charging gross mismanagement and corruption at the state penitentiary.
Springfield voters report a continued senator stalemate after the second joint ballot Hopkins 88 Foss 15 Stringer 77 Shurtleff 14 Mason 4 McKinley 1 Lowden 1 with no clear majority.
In a speech before the National Board of Trade on January 21, Postmaster General Meyer advocated postal savings banks urging broader savings options and government backed deposit services.
Salt Lake City January 21 The state legislature met in joint session and re elected United States Senator Reed Smoot after a ten minute ballot.
Forty seven bodies lie in the morgue with many not yet identified. Coroner Hoffman estimates the death list may reach sixty six as inquiries come in for workers not on the payroll. Of the thirty nine injured rescued, five remain in severe condition.
Ban nock county boards adjourn after a long session approving county physician salaries 250 325 and 400 per year for districts 1 3 and 2 designating Pocatello Tribune as official paper. A road overseer appointed and several road openings tabled for more information amid local landowner concerns.
Investigation shows objections to Samuel Donnelly’s confirmation stem from labor dissensions. The senate committee will report favorably, ignoring the objections.
A cloud burst at Angels Camp California washed away nine houses and killed a Chinese resident. The disaster flooded the lower downtown while rivers continued rising after the recent storm.
Four children were burned today in Johnstown Pennsylvania when one child lit three kegs of powder to see the puff. The explosion severely damaged a large frame house and three of the victims died from their injuries.
McCracken Kansas January 21 The business district of this town was destroyed by fire this morning Ten buildings burned including the Tennessee hotel whose guests escaped unharmed.
Denver reports the death of Charles L. Tutt a wealthy mining and smelting magnate from Colorado Springs. Tutt known for his wealth and influence in industry passed away in New York City. His passing ends a prominent era in Colorado mining circles.
Stockton California on January 21 faces a grave flood risk with reports from multiple points indicating the danger could overwhelm the city tonight. Local authorities issued warnings as rising waters threaten homes streets and utilities.
Santa Barbara reports a unknown three masted steamer ashore eighteen miles north of Naples. The incident lacks details on ship name, cargo, or crew, but local authorities begin assessment of damage and potential salvage efforts.
Nashile January 21 four jurors have been secured in the trial of Cooper the man charged with assassinating ex Senator Carmack.
Washington January 21 The urgent deficiency appropriation bill reported to the senate carries 1 151 602 an increase of 25 000 over the house figure The committee struck out 12 000 for the purchase of automobiles for the president elect Taft who prefers an automobile to a horse
The Pocatello Y M C A night school begins its winter term January 25 with 25 lessons per course. Courses include practical business English, business arithmetic, bookkeeping, algebra, penmanship, and rail road drawing. Instructors are W H Witty for English arithmetic algebra, Professor Carlton for bookkeeping and penmanship, with drawing offered at a reduced rate of two dollars and fifty cents per course except drawing which costs more.
Senator Raynor said the president will travel to Africa to hunt unknown animals and that the Smithsonian Institution should cover the expedition costs, arguing it would benefit the nation’s welfare, at least temporarily.
The county board, noting exemptions for widows and old soldiers and irregular entries on the 1908 assessment roll, ordered the auditor to credit the County Assessor with 573.41 in state and county taxes, 163.20 in special school taxes, 68.78 in Pocatello city taxes, 9.21 in Soda Springs taxes, 18.24 in livestock sanitary taxes, 25.03 in predatory animal taxes, and 3 in special road taxes, as part of correcting misentries.
The council plans a regular session to decide the phone tax ordinance amid strong lines for and against. Aldermen Terrell and Bistline back the measure while Martin calls for a lower rate, 25 cents, with a committee review and public hearing ahead of any final vote.
Madison Wisconsin January 21. A joint resolution calling for an investigation into the recent United States senatorial primary was defeated in the senate today.
Washington officials say Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon urged careful tariff revision at a banquet last night.
Pierre South Dakota January 21. An equal suffrage amendment passed the senate without debate and with only two dissenting votes today. The action moves the measure closer to state ratification and broadens women's voting rights nationwide.
Newman Erb was today elected president of the Wisconsin Central railway in New York. He succeeds the former president as the company announced the leadership change.
Sacramento January 21 the assembly approved an anti race track bill by a 61 to 10 vote indicating a decisive move against regulated racing activity in the state.
The convention committee has badges and programs left over at cost to cover manufacturing. Each official program is mailed in a sturdy envelope and makes a nice keepsake or gift. Call at the Tribune office for purchases. total cost is 50 cents.
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