24 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
1
In Delaware, J Edward Addicks opposes Dupont as both houses fail to reach a majority on ballots, signaling a potential joint-session deadlock. Colorado lawmakers hear 13 candidates for Hughes successor as no vote is expected today. In West Virginia, Bard Hubbard bolts a meeting amid bribery charges.
Trenton Jan 24 James E Martine received thirty one votes on a ballot for United States senator and with nine expected in the senate he is within one vote of election Former Senator Smith released his supporters from further obligation and Martines election tomorrow appears assured
Albany January 24 There was no change on the sixth ballot today in the fight for United States senator as Senate members remain divided with no candidate gaining ground.
The YMCA business and professional men's gym class draws 24 members known for the persistent smile. Calisthenics start the session with volleyball shaping the hour, and the class meets Tuesday and Friday from 5 to 6. In a local gym game, Academy Bantams beat the YMCA 65 to 11 with standouts Miller Gwin Layman for Academy and Van Orden Cleare for YMCA.
Foreman Isaac Woodyard of Vermillion county grand jury asked Circuit Judge Kimbrough to compel Sheriff Shepard to explain why subpoenas were not served and to replace deputy Wutrich guarding the grand jury room. The move sparked a sensational session amid long lingering election fraud rumors in Uncle Joe Cannon territory.
Marshfield Mo Jan 24 jurors found Walter A Dipley and Goldie Smith guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Stanley Ketchel the boxer. The panel deliberated 17 hours and recommended life imprisonment for both defendants.
The Commercial Club meets to outline office space in the YMC A building with literature and correspondence to be sent. The Independent Telephone Co has installed a line and Bell Co will follow. The new board vows businesslike conduct, urges dues, and invites former members to rejoin for Gate City welfare.
Chicago January 24 A riot tied to the garment workers strike saw two tailors shops wrecked and over a hundred non union tailors driven into the street. Six arrests were reported as authorities sought to quell the disturbance.
The report lists field goal tallies for Gwin 11 Layman 8 Miller 9 Kirkendahl 3 Van Orden 3 Reignald Cleare 1. Fouls credited to Miller 3 Van Orden 3. Officials cited include Physical Director Hewitt umpire James Carr referee. A return game will be played at the Y M A some evening during the week.
Washington January 24 The Progressive Republican league formed by prominent senators representatives and governors backs direct election of U S senators direct primaries for all officials direct election of national convention delegates and recall initiatives It aims to aid progressive state leagues and promote a broad corrupt practice act led by Sen Jonathan Bourne Jr and Rep George W Norris with Gov Charles Osborne and Charles R Crane among officers.
The Pocatello Commercial club telegrams Idaho’s congressional delegation opposing the parcels post law. Senator Heyburn backs the club’s view warning it wastes local money and harms town growth. Club secretary Coker circulates a petition urging strong opposition.
H. H. Hayes and Edward Mormand of the Wylie Permanent Camping company prepare in Salt Lake for a winter ski trip from Livingston, Montana, into Yellowstone Park. They plan an 85 day expedition covering over 200 miles with climbs such as Mt Washburn, aiming to photograph scenery along the way despite deep snow and wide station gaps.
After the annual meeting the Y M C A board elected W H Cleare as president and William White as vice president along with C W Pomeroy recording secretary and W A Jones treasurer. The board also includes D Worth Clark Prof W R Siders W R Kidd R M Terrell H A Roberts James A Weed and John P Congdon. The president will join standing committees soon for 1911.
Detectives scour Pittsburg as the Thaw family’s home is robbed of jewels valued at 35000 dollars during dinner. Among the missing items is Mrs. Thaw’s pearl necklace worth 17000 dollars. Residents await word as investigators pursue leads.
Tokyo, Jan 24 twelve anarchists convicted of conspiracy against the throne were executed in Tokyo today. Among the condemned were the alleged leader and Denjirō Kotoku and his wife.
Idaho Falls attorney J Ed Smith, a pioneer lawyer, lauds Idaho as a state making history quickly. He cites clean political judicial and moral records and recalls early territorial days with U S attorneys and deputies.
Washington reports a permanent tariff board of five members to study questions for Congress with July 1 effectiveness. The plan mirrors Longworth and Dalzell measures and received unanimous Ways and Means support. President Taft welcomed the decision as favorable, though Senator Bailey said he would oppose it.
May wheat finished at 9.85 and 34 cents, reflecting a steady Chicago market session on January 24. Traders watched futures activity as prices moved within a narrow range.
A Boise Mystic Shrine delegation joined a larger Salt Lake group and left by night train for Butte where Bagdad temple will be instituted with 300 charter members. Notables include Judge Ralph T. Morgan, Dr W A Jessup, architect Charles Wayland, and Fred H Richardson.
Washington state reporters note the house passed the post office appropriation today with a new amendment boosting rural free delivery carriers’ pay by 100 dollars per year. A plan to substitute stamps for the franking privilege was rejected.
Southampton reports the sudden death of Captain Charles Barra a famed American yachtsman from heart trouble today at Southampton.
Power County appears for the first time as new bills flood the Boise floor. Measures seek annexations to Nez Perce and Latah, a Lewiston bridge, removal of saloon signs, county tax publicity, and publication of valuations. Proceedings include daily sessions, junketing committee names, and numerous house bills and joint resolutions advancing constitutional and local reforms.
Forecasters predict rain or snow tonight and into Wednesday with varying accumulation. Temperatures dip to near freezing, with winds light to moderate and turning breezy toward the storm’s approach.
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