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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Tribune delivers every evening by carrier in Pocatello. Subscriptions paid in advance gain added rates and terms including options for one month, all year, or one year semi weekly. All complaints should be made at the office immediately and mail transmission is through the post office as second class matter.
The acting city attorney in Pocatello admits the occupation tax ordinance was irregularly passed and unenforceable, a move that betrays the Citizens party council. Critics call the measure discriminatory and harmful to the Oregon Short Line, urging no further attempts to enact such revenue measures.
A Citizens party organ denounces the Republican state administration over the 1907 tax levy. It accuses the paper of pro Dubois bias and anti Mormon sentiment while defending city fiscal practices and criticizing Bannock county officials for tax increases and governance. The piece cites growth in state institutions and expenses to justify higher funding.
The Tribune criticizes the Citizens party for added levies this year including a road poll tax of 4 per year, higher saloon fees, drayman and pawnshop licenses, and an occupa tion tax on businesses. It notes a brief tax windfall of 20000 dollars from county collectors which the city used to pay outstanding warrants, but warns the funds are temporary and questions use of the revenues.
A state auditor Bragaw is praised as a father and husband while facing scrutiny over salary payments to his wife and son. The article notes his bid to sustain their $100 and $135 monthly salaries and his suit to force the state board to approve full claims. It cites Lewiston Tribune on public duty and integrity.
Fraternal Order of Eagles moves to oust drones and parasites. Grand President Bell vows to revoke charters of Minneapolis and Chicago lodges for idleness. He will require members to earn their living and enforce fraternalism. Theodore A. Bell praised.
The weekly paper reports its composing room was broken into last night by unknown thieves who stole every type and damaged the shop. Lacking a new supply of type, the editor opts to print the issue with the best available type and titles, despite losses.
City records show the Mail, linked to the Citizens party council, sold stock to the mayor, city clerk, city engineer and four council members and received 155.65 from the city treasury between November 8, 1907, and January 3, 1908. The payment kept the paper favorable toward city officials.
The senate passed a bill providing 25000 dollars for a fish culture station in Idaho. Funds cover site purchase construction of buildings and ponds and provision of equipment. Site selection is to be decided by the secretary of commerce and labor.
Delinquent mining stock assessed at two cents per share from Assessment No.21 dated November 12 1907 will be sold at public auction February 8 1908 at 8 p.m. at the company office in Pocatello Idaho to cover unpaid sums plus sale costs. Stocks listed include numerous holders such as C M Gates L A West Jr R F Wilkinson and others with varying shares and amounts. Secretary W M Odell signs the notice.
The ad touts choosing wisely for good things of life with a trial order. It highlights buckwheat flour maple syrup fresh eggs and Afton butter for hot cakes plus pure maple sugar and preserves to finish a satisfying meal.
Local notice lists Weeter Lamber Co offering firewood and dal for sale. No additional details provided.
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