Bitter fight over seating of Idaho delegates
Denver dispatch reports Charles A. Towne asserting his bid for the Democratic vice presidential nomination after meeting with William Jennings Bryan. Towne cites pledges of support from New York and other states and discusses platform planks on injunctions in labor cases and Philippine neutrality. Idaho delegate contests intensify with former Senator Dubois and Heitfeld challenging the other faction's delegation.
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Dubois
Heitfeld
Charley Towne
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Charles A. Towne
New York
Mr. Towne
Towne
Bryan
Philippine Islands
National Democratic Committee
Ohio
Idaho
Burro Presented as Mascot to Democratic Party Leader
In Denver on July 2 the Democratic party received a Rocky Mountain burro as its campaign mascot. The animal was presented to National Committee Chairman Thomas Taggart by the Denver Times at headquarters in the Brown Palace hotel. Taggart was surprised when the burro was ushered into his presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Democratic Party
Thomas Taggart
Nationa Committee
Denver Times
Taggart
Brown Palace
Sherman Out Again From Hospital to Utica Home
Cleveland July 2 James G Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate left the hospital extremely pale for his Utica home. He reported feeling fairly well though weak and a gallstone operation may follow once he regains strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
James
Sherman
Utica
Mrs Edson Passes Through Pocatello En Route Home
Mrs. Edson, an old-time Pocatello resident, traveled this forenoon in her husband’s private car the Geraldine from Shoshone to Kansas City. She, her mother, and two daughters planned a longer Kansas City stay with the Edson family. few friends could greet at the depot due to time constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
Pocatello
Joe Edson
Gate City
Geraldine
Kansas City
Shoshone
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Joe McManus
H. P. Kinport
G A Elmer Named Adjutant General in Idaho
Governor Gooding appoints Colonel C A Elmer private secretary to succeed General David Vickers as adjutant general. Elmer has served in the post for 18 months and will receive no pay. payment to the widow of Vickers may be provided by the next legislature. Other candidates included Joseph W Keefe A M Rowe and L V Patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise Capital News
F. R. Gooding
C. A. Elmer
David Vickers
Elmer
Vickers
Head-on Collision Near Sedalia Causes Multiple Deaths
A head-on crash between the Missouri Pacific California Limited from St Louis and the St Joseph express near Knobnoster 20 miles from Sedalia Missouri early today killed seven and injured about twenty. Dense fog and a possible siding failure near Knobnosier contributed to the wreck which damaged locomotives cars and set some wreckage on fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Fas
Missouri Pacific California Limited
St. Louis
Las Light
St. Joseph
Lamont
Knobester
California Limited
Knobnosier
Quiet border vigil as Juarez braces for attack
El Paso reports quiet along the Mexican border as soldiers and officials guard Juarez. Mayor Macus sits armed in his office ready to lead defense if needed. A circulating report claims a battle near Casas Grandes, but it remains unconfirmed.
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el Paso
Juarez
Macus
Casabandes
Idaho Delegates Headed to Denver for Democratic Convention
Among No. 2’s passengers this afternoon were former U.S. Senator Henry Heitfeld of Lewiston and Harry L. Day of Shoshone, Idaho delegates to the Democratic national convention. They travel with Washington state Democrats bound for the same event and Heitfeld aims to push an anti Mormon plank in the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry Heitfeld
Lewiston
Harry L. Day
Shoshone
Idaho
Washington State
Heitfeld
Denver
Explosion injures four at McKeesport home of Denvotorio
Four people were seriously injured and two houses damaged when dynamite exploded at the home of George Denvotorio a wealthy Italian in McKeesport. Several threatening letters signed by alleged Black Hand organizations have been received by Denvotorio demanding 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
George Denvotoria
McKeesport
Deavatoria
Lou Walz Leaves Q. P. Saloon for Shoshone Hotel Post
Lou Walz, longtime mixologist at the Q. P. saloon, departed Monday to Shoshone to take the same role at the McFall hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Walz
Q. P
Shoshone
McFall
Norton Aims High in Route to Abe Attell Match
Joe Norton a noted local lightweight eyes a bout with Buck of Denver, likely at Pocatello around the 17th. Norton previously drew twice with Abe Attell in Denver and boasts a quick knockout of Andy King of Butte, with Percy Silver managing and negotiating the Buck fight.
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Abe Attell
Joe Norton
Buck
Denver
Pocatello
Norton
Andy King
Butte
Percy Silver
Downey to See Big Canal Dam Project and New Town
Downey will host a Portneuf Marsh Valley irrigation meeting after which canal and dam contracts may be awarded. George A Hyde and partners plan 820 acres including the original Downey townsite with surrounding lands to be platted before Carey Act opening in August. A new spring water source will supply Downey, piping water to the city, with an 80 foot main street and 60 foot others. A fourteen acre park will be planted and maintained as a key feature of Bannock county’s early town plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCammon Banner
Geo
T. Hyde
J. H. Boyington
L. W. Johnson
Downey
McCammon
Portneuf-Marsh Valley Irrigation Company
Cal
George A. Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Bannock County
Indians Attend Sunnyland Celebration In Bannock Regalia
The committee on Indians faced difficulty securing consent for attendance and participation but overcame objections. A large Bannock tribe delegation from Fork Hall will arrive in full regalia, greatly enhancing the occasion's enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Fatal Railroad Wreck Near Boracho
Engineer Joseph Jones and two Mexicans were killed instantly when an eastbound Texas and Pacific passenger train struck a washout at Boracho at midnight. Several passengers were injured, none seriously, as the engine baggage chair car and smoker derailed and rolled down an embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Joseph Jones
Texas & Pacific
Boracho
Gas Explosion Kills Hundreds At Rikovsk Mine
In Tuuzevka Russia at the Rikovsk mine a gas blast last night left about 540 miners working underground. Reports say around 100 were killed and troops were dispatched to maintain order and assist in rescue efforts.
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Tuuzevka
Russia
Rikovsk
Davis returns from Kentucky after four months visit
J. T. Tolly Davis came back from La Center Kentucky where he spent four months visiting his parents He also attended the funeral of his brother in law D E B Griffin who died there recently
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J. T
Tolly) Davis
la Center
Kentucky
D. EB. Griffin
Toy pistol death risk alarms city parents and officials
Johnny Mullen, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J B Mullen of North Hayes Avenue, suffered a mangled right hand after handling a toy pistol. The article notes annual toy pistol deaths and urges parents to ban the items or for authorities to enforce laws limiting their sale.
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Gate City
Johnny Mullen
J. B. Mullen
North Hayes Avenue
United States
Loux
The
Tribune
Mullen
Burglar Alarm Frightens Off Intruders at Lane Home
George Lane of 706 South Arthur Avenue awoke to burglars trying to enter his residence on a Wednesday night. He switched on the electric light, causing the would be burglars to flee into the darkness. Police were notified but did not locate any suspects.
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George Lane
South Arthur Avenue
Savage Captured in Kansas City Registered Mail Robbery
Washington reports F. E. Mc Millan confirms arrest of Charles Stevens alias Savage in Monroe Michigan for the recent Kansas City mail robbery involving a $50,000 registered pouch from Los Angeles to New York City.
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Washington
F. E. McMillan
Post Office Department
Monroe, Mich
Charles Stevens
Savage
Kansas City
Los Angeles
New York City
Long Journey of Service Car No 4 Continues for Officials
The Short Line plans another long junket using Service Car No 4. Superintendent G H Olmstead led a 5000 mile trip through the Great Southwest. Next, Superintendent Jones will head a Montana division party to the middle west as far as Omaha and Council Bluffs.
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G. H. Olmstead
Idaho
Olmstead
Great Southwest
Jones
Montana
Middle West
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Salt Lake
Pueblo
Colo
Colorado & Southern
Fort Worth
Texas Pacific
Dallas
G. C
8. F
Galveston
Houston
G. WH
8. A
el Paso
Prominent Boise Restaurateur Visits City Guest of Jim McNichols
J. W. Cox former owner of the Overland Buffet and a notable figure in Boise's dining scene spent yesterday in the city as a guest of Jim McNichols and several friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cox
Overland Buffet
Boise
Jim McNichols
Young man drowned in Portneuf River near Smith ice houses
Paul Gray of Cleveland Ohio, 20s, disappeared after cramps while swimming with two companions in the Portneuf River near the Smith ice houses. Rescue efforts by Fire Chief Price and others failed to locate the body, with recovery hoped only as the river's depth and current allow. Gray's letters and memoranda reveal his Ohio connections and likely westward travel with unknown companions.
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Paul Gray
Cleveland
Ohio
Portneuf
Gray
William Price
Tom Reynolds
Ellis
Price
Wyeth Street
Smith
Columbus
Ethel H
Wellsville
Isabelle Gray
Curtis Avenue
Earl Gray
Paul
Glenwood Springs
Denver
Salt Lake
Pacific Coast
Ogden
Pocatello
Smith Ice Houses
Howard
Tribune
Wool Now Worth Seventeen Cents On Range Gains
The Salt Lake Herald reports wool prices rose to 20 cents a pound to Boston, lifting range values to 17 cents. Eastern markets show selling briskly, with Boston handling about 2,000,000 pounds in a week. Dealers and manufacturers rush to buy, signaling a rising trend as clipping concludes nationwide except in some western areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Herald
K. Stewart
Utah Woolrowers
Boston
Montana
Wesswork
Mining Takes Back Seat In Idaho Development
John A Reeves of the Oregon Short Line returned from Idaho and said irrigation enterprises are advancing to supply water for new agricultural districts. He noted a steady inflow of settlers and that farming is becoming the dominant force, with mining moving into the background.
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Salt Lake
Log rolling event planned for Idaho Falls on Aug 3
Idaho Falls Register reports P. J. Holton chief organizer of the Woodmen of the World is in town to coordinate a large log rolling near Idaho Falls on August 3. Camps from St. Anthony Rexburg and Blackfoot will attend with about three hundred candidates to be initiated. The event aims to be one of the state’s biggest fraternal days, with an elaborate program planned to resemble a second Fourth of July.
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Idaho Falls
P. J. Holton
Woodmen of the World
St. Anthony
Rexburg
Blackfoot
Senator Heyburn Heads For Boise July Fourth Address
United States Senator W B Heyburn passed through Pocatello on No 1 bound for Boise to deliver the Fourth of July address He was met at the depot by friends and chatted with them during the train wait at this point
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United States
W. B. Heyburn
Pocatello
Boise
Bon Toy Theatre Manager Plans Salt Lake Trip
J. H. Young of the Bon Toy theatre in Salt Lake is in the city to transact business. He is joined by Alvin Meyers and wife and will depart this evening for Salt Lake where Meyers will pursue work in the show business.
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J. H. Young
Bon ‘Toy Theatre
Salt Lake
Mr. Young
Alvin Meyers
Mr. Meyers
Ladies' Aid Meets at Mrs Robinson's Home
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robinson at 735 North Hayes Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid@ society of the Methodist church
Robinson
North Hayes Avenue
Doctor Jones Leaves for Fowler Cole After Family Emergency
Dr. Earle D. Jones departed last night for Fowler Cole after being summoned by news of his mother’s serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle D. Jones
Fowler, Cole
Baby Dies on Train During Inland Trip
Three month old son of Mr and Mrs R K Stark died yesterday on the Short Line No 1 train near Coke from cholera infantum. The body was brought to Pocatello and refrigerated for interment by undertaker Manassa. It will be shipped to Twin Falls tonight for burial. The parents were en route to reside in Twin Falls.
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R. K. Stark
Mrs Terrell and Vek Igo Host Iedies Party
Mrs T F Terrell and Vek Igo entertained a large party of Iedies at the Terrell home on West Center and South Hayes avenue day before yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Terrell
Vek Igo
Terrell
West Center
South Hayes Avenue
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G. A. Elmer
Missouri Pacific
Blackhand
Attell
Kid Buck
Sunnyland
Tentatus
Mining
Woodmen of World
Senator Heyburn
Capital City
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