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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
1
Voters rejected a 106 358 96 bond to redeem old warrants and fund a main trunk sewer by nearly three to one. Of 783 registered, 610 ballots cast with 188 for and 422 against, only Ward 1 approving two thirds. City Council canvassing results expected tomorrow night with possible minor changes.
Patrolman Graybill held two Mexicans charged with robbing an Italian outfit car on North Harrison last night. As they reached the jail front, one prisoner broke away leaping the fence and fled. Patrolman Myers fired as the man vanished toward river bottoms. search failed to locate him. Rumor spread of a Greek killing a white man, while the two Mexicans were linked to stolen revolvers sold to Sam Goldwater.
Private dispatches report barricades in Tabriz streets as fighting rages day and night. Azerbaijani province under revolutionists control. troops arrival to aid them raises danger. Bazaar closures and looting noted. city surrounded by Rabin Khan and horsemen loyal to the Shah, threatening foreigners' safety.
Reports from Baku say heavy fighting near Tabriz Persia yesterday reached near battle scale. Eighty men are reported killed and many more wounded in the engagement.
Plans for a high profile charity style game at the east side grounds pit two lodge teams the Elks and the Eagles in a heated league battle. Manager Hayes of the Elks claims he will annihilate the Eagles with a strong lineup featuring Hiller Service Hiler and other local names while the Eagles counter with Price West and a full supporting cast. Officials and doctors are listed and a bond vote by the grandstand may decide disputes. A Sunday afternoon tilt is hoped but not yet set.
Bishop Potter remained conscious and intermittently able to converse with his family after a fairly comfortable night in Cooperstown. He is extremely weak and continues under treatment July 1.
Boise July 1 Acting on Judge Fremont Wood's recommendation the state board of pardons commuted Harry Orchard to life in prison. Orchard faced execution next Friday for the murder of former Governor Steunenberg.
Washington reports two leading engineers, Douglas W. Ross and Horn, resign from the Reclamation Service to pursue higher paying work. Ross oversaw Idaho irrigation projects including Boise valley systems and Minidoka progress. Horn directed major dams and machinery for Idaho and Colorado efforts, with famed projects in Chicago and Denver. The pair leave after contributing to swift Minidoka completion and Payette Boise system development.
Rival Idaho towns Tyhee and Pebble clash over July Fourth plans with leaders threatening mass meetings. Pebble touts a detailed program including sunrise gun salutes and a Declaration reading, while Tyhee counters with preparations and calls for arbitration to avert conflict.
The Yellowstone Limited southbound struck a steer near Warm River station. Fireman Hert Chapman suffered two broken ribs though not life threatening. Engineer Joe G. Burton was uninjured. The engine and pilot were damaged, wrecker from Pocatello aided, conductor John Toombs in charge. Chapman taken home under care of Dr. Wright.
Wilmington Del July 1 Judge Gray replies to AP questions by telegram denying any intention to accept the vice presidential nomination He reiterates he would not consent to being placed as a candidate for president or vice president and stresses firm opposition to the nomination under any circumstances
Charles A. Towne of New York arrives in Chicago en route to Lincoln for a conference with Mr. Bryan this afternoon. Towne says he is a candidate for the Democratic vice presidential nomination and that Bryan is favorable to his candidacy.
Washington reports Secretary of War Taft relinquished his official duties to become a private citizen. He performed a deputation to his successor General Luke Wright who took the oath of office at noon.
Lorenzo Dow Harvey superintendent of public schools at Menomonie Wisconsin was elected president of the National Education Association at its Cleveland meeting on July 1.
The town lays a pipeline between Fitz Water Town and Pebble under road overseer Gy O Woolford. A fireworks display will cap the evening, with firecrackers ordered from Chievo. A grand ball at Willowlea t closes the Day, Pebble orchestra to provide music led by George L Thompson.
Captain Charley Wilson leads a Pocatello team to Idaho Falls on July 4 to play top regional clubs for a 125 purse. Lineup features Troe catcher Atkinson pitcher Shurtliff first base Kane second Bistline third Wilson shortstop Graff McCauley Kinbree Hardy Carmack in outfield. Many Pocatello supporters expected.
Fred McCracken and Charles Colsen take control of the Lyric moving picture house. Alvin Meyers leaves for Salt Lake to pursue show business. Prices stay the same with three weekly program changes and Rose McGonigle to sing illustrated songs. New films arrive and The Blue and the Gray will be shown tonight. Colsen will aid McCracken in management.
Denver reports that after organizing a temporary setup, the national convention may adjourn next Tuesday to honor President Cleveland. The move aims to show respect while not hindering convention progress, with plans to complete business within three days as no major arrivals had been noted yet.
New York reports Mae C. Wood an Omaha woman who sued Senator Platt for divorce was indicted by the grand jury on charges of perjury and forgery.
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