25 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
1
In Boise on January 25 the substitute revenue bill cleared the House with 41 votes for and 15 against. Democrats largely backed relief provisions, while party divisions and insurgent calls for a tax commission shadowed proceedings. The bill moves to the Senate for further action.
A terrible blast at the Acme Malting elevator in Chicago today caused a fire. The explosion’s cause is unknown and several people are reported dead, though no bodies have been recovered.
Shanghai reports an imperial edict abdication anticipated before January 29 armistice expiry. Sun Yat Sen and Yuan Shi Kai likely to form a coalition ruling north and south, pending a permanent government. London notes rapid imperial troop concentration at Peking with Manchu forces arriving from Fong Tai. Britain to reinforce railroad guards.
Snowbound Castle action halts search for George Kohler the Hagelganz murder suspect in Circleville Ohio. Kohler blamed for February 14 1909 killing of Miss Fannie Hagelganz. renewed police interest follows confession by Mrs Lillian Roebuck implicating Edward McKinley kin and Henry Hagelganz alongside relatives.
The Brown county grand jury indicted 38 former county officials on charges of bribery offering to bribe soliciting a bribe padding pay rolls and embezzlement. The officials had retired from office last October after a quiet investigation.
Manila dated January 25 reports Major Arrasmith commander of the Fifteenth Infantry says the distribution of American troops along the Peking railroad from Tangshan to Lanchow is now completed.
Peking reports Premier Yuan Shi Kai was elevated to marquis today. Prince Chun conveyed the honor to acknowledge his loyalty and labor in serving China’s interests.
An Indiana Editorial association gathering in Indianapolis drew editors and politicians statewide. Senator Norris Brown of Nebraska delivered the principal address at the banquet, a Taft supporter praised for defending Taft policies.
Railroad rate experts from six states form a special committee of the Industrial Traffic league and meet in Kansas City to discuss Western Classification No. 51 set to take effect February 15 affecting 5000 articles. An action on the classification will be held by the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago January 29.
London observes a formal unveiling of a national memorial window in Westminster Abbey’s north transept honoring John Bunyan. Designed by J. N. Cowper, the two section window cost 6000 dollars raised by public subscription, illustrating Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.
In Chicago on January 25 Jack Johnson rode with Chief of Police McWeney from City Hall to the stockyards. Johnson sought a permit to box at a local theatre but the chief, busy, declined to talk. Johnson quipped that hurry is his car's middle name.
New York January 25 dealers and collectors crowded a Broadway auction room for a rare stamp sale. Highlights include a 1845 five cent St. Louis master stamp valued at 150 dollars and a 12 cent commemorative issue from 1880. Early revenue stamps also drew attention among the varied rarities.
Charles Keith testified in the oyster suit against 26 lumber companies that there was no concerted action by the Yellow Pine Manufacturers association to curb production. He attributed the 1905 output drop of sixty million feet from 1904 to an act of God hindering timber delivery to mills.
Denver report says no confirmation yet from Seattle that BE Brown superintendent of part of the Great Northern road has been named vice president and general manager of the Denver and Rio Grande. President Bush is on inspection trip in southern Colorado and will decide this afternoon at Pueblo.
Rome reports the seizure of Turkish doctors and nurses from the French steamer Manouba by Italian warships is closed. Only remaining issue is how to release or turn over the prisoners to authorities.
Indianapolis January 25 recall of officers of the United Mine Workers is provided in a constitutional amendment adopted by the convention. Ten per cent of the membership may initiate a recall and on petition five per cent an election shall be held.
Fifteen governors will attend the National Child Labor committee annual conference in Louisville. Key figures include Senator Borah of Idaho, John Mitchell, and P. H. Claxton U S commissioner of education as the three day session opens tonight.
San Francisco January 25 Difficult to assemble a jury for former mayor Eugene Schmitz on bribery charges. Many veniremen already hold opinions due to graft investigations.
Joseph M Brown was inaugurated as governor of Georgia today in Atlanta on January 25 marking a new administration.
Frank Schilling, a St. Louis hotel clerk, testified before a federal grand jury about a 1910 AFL leaders’ meeting in St. Louis. Olaf A. Treitmoe and J. J. McNamara were present, with McNamara later learning Pacific coast conditions and acting on them. Louis Weiss, a Chicago saloon keeper, accompanied McNamara and McManigal on a hunting trip connected to the Times explosion.
Democratic tariff revision for iron and steel moves through the Ways and Means Committee led by Chairman Underwood. The panel votes along party lines, with Republicans to file a minority report, arguing the industry needs protection. The measure seeks duty reductions on a revenue basis. The House also adopts Cox’s resolution requesting cost figures on Philippine occupation.
Buffalo dispatch says R. B. Dennis of Chicago was shot in the New York Central station while changing trains by Gasper Martorans a barber of Chicago who fired to stop what he claimed was a Black Hand threat. Police deem Martorans demented and consider the incident a likely random assault.
Jasper Alabama January 25 prominent fruit growers attend the opening of the ninth annual meeting of the Alabama State Horticultural Society. Several well known horticultural experts are on hand to address the gathering, which will continue through the week.
Billy Delaney a renowned prizefighter trainer died in Oakland after guiding champions such as Corbett Jeffries Kaufman and training Jack Johnson for the Reno bout He was among early advocates of Johnson in his career and backed the successful fighter during his era.
Prof. Herschel Parker of New York and Belmore Brown of Tacoma plan a third ascent of Mt. McKinley. They sail for Alaska and aim to reach the summit in April.
New York reports locomotive engineers in the eastern territory seek a 15 to 25 percent wage rise. The demand covers all lines east of Chicago and north of the Ohio River.
In St Louis on January 25 W J Bryan ignored questions on Democratic contenders to protest Roosevelt's third term. After realizing his train had left he visited a tailor to have his trousers pressed leaving Bryan trouserless during the tailoring.
New York celebrated the elevation of Most Reverend John M. Farley to the cardinalate with grand ceremonies at St Patrick's Cathedral. Eminent prelates from the United States and Canada attended as Archbishop Prendergast led the solemn mass, with sermons by Archbishop Cusack and congratulatory addresses by Bishop Lavelle and Justice Dowling while Cardinal Farley presided.
The Maine Federation of Woman's Clubs opens in Dexter with a large delegation from across the state. The two day event continues with business sessions and the election of officers scheduled for tomorrow.
Memphis obsequy for former Illinois Central president James T. Harahan to be held this afternoon. Body arrived by special train. Honorary pall bearers named: J Ogden Armour Edward Morris John Cudahy George B Swift H A Mudge and James B Patten.
On January 25 the Deer Lodge Valley farmers in Montana appealed to the U S Supreme Court for relief from a “blight upon land” blamed on Anaconda smelters. The Ninth Circuit had denied relief.
President Taft commuted the sentence of Toy Toy, a Umatilla Indian, to life imprisonment. Toy Toy poisoned Anna Edan, a Wapum doctor, after she failed to cure his father. The case was tried at Portland, Oregon.
Seattle Jan 25 The trial of Mrs Linda B Hazzard the starvation doctor accused of the murder of Claire Williamson resumes today with physicians expected to testify that Williamson was starved to death The defense is anticipated to open its case tomorrow
The Duke of Connaught with aide Colone Lowther left Washington to visit the president. The duchess and Princess Patricia stay at the Reid home and will attend the matinee opera.
May wheat closed at a net gain of 1 1/2 cents in Chicago trading on January 25, with price up to 1.02 above the prior session.
In Idaho a breach in 22 000 volt lines from Salmon Falls and Shoshone Falls plants cut power to Glenns Ferry Mountain Home Bliss King Hill and nearby areas. Beaver River company workers wrecked the line near Malad canyon halting Oregon Short Line shops and prompting attorney Pascol Carter to warn of arrests and court action.
Detectives backed by the Seid family money pursue the severed body case of Seid Bing, found yesterday at Seattle depot, tracing Choi Sin the girl from whose rooms the mutilated remains were reportedly shipped through Portland.
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