Honor for Gem State at National Education Meet
Idaho figures received high honors at the National Educational Association meeting in Philadelphia. Miss S Belle Chamberlain state superintendent was regarded as a leading participant and influential in discussions. Dr James A McLean of Idaho State University was named to the National Council of Education, while Prof W R Siders of Pocatello was elected to the NEA board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Chamberlain
Professor Siders
Pocatello
Philadelphia
Idaho
National Educational Association
S. Belle Chamberlain
James A. McLean
The
State University
National Council of Education
W. R. Siders
Pocatello City
Gothamites Die in Sweltering Heat
New York reports a brutal heat wave with 21 deaths and hundreds prostrated after a sleepless night. By 9 a.m. the temperature reached 83 degrees as hospitals struggled to cope with the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gothamites
New York
Mercedes Wins Auto Grand Prix at Dieppe
Laud tensehlager drove a Mercedes to victory in the Dieppe automobile Grand Prix. Strang, an American, was sidelined by an early transmission and reversing gear failure as he entered the track. Nassere and Salzer clocked the fastest lap in 36 minutes 31 seconds at 126.5 km/h.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieppe
Laudtensehlager
Strang
Nassere
Salzer
Madame Anna Gould and Prince Helie De Sagan Wed in London
Madame Anna Gould and Prince Helie De Sagan married at a registry office in Henrietta Street Covent Garden and held a second ceremony at the French Protestant church in Soho Square in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anna Gould
Prince Helie de Sagan
Henrietta Street
Covent Garden
Soho Square
Water Flow Near Rupert Reports High River Volume
The government gauge, supervised by ferryman Mr. Montgomery, records about 20 000 second feet flowing toward the Milner dam. This volume could irrigate a million acres. Watermaster Hagan notes the Minidoka main north side canal withdraws nearly 1200 second feet, near its design capacity, with potential for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Montgomery
Milner
Minidoka
Hagan
Deserved Promotion for George N Ifft
George N Ifft formerly of Pocatello and American consul at Annaberg Germany has been promoted to consul at Warsaw Russia and has moved to his new post. The raise goes from 8000 to 10000 per year and his work as consul has drawn praise from Washington officials. He is viewed as well suited for a rapid rise in the diplomatic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise Statesman
George N. 1Ift
Pocatello
Annaberg
Germany
Warsaw
Russia
Ifft
Washington
Gathering Old Rails in Soda Springs Work Train
The O. and L. operating derrick gear lifts rails replaced with new ones, speeding removal by air. A single machine replaces a large crew, quickly gathering up the old rails from the ground in Soda Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs Chieftain
Democratic Convention Opens with Dubois Delegates in Seats
Denver July 7 The 1908 Democratic National Convention opens with thousands arriving as the hall fills. Temporary officers are chosen and Archbishop Kean gives the opening prayer while delegates from New York Colorado and Mississippi gather behind Bryan allies. The pace remains preliminary with committee work to follow and no immediate nomination anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Grover Oiland
Thomas Taggert
John J. Keane
Wyoming
Theodore E. Bell
California
Perma
Henry Jayton
Albany
Aice
Haskell
Oklahoma
Mer
Bryan
Moses Moore
St. Louis
Lincoln
New York
Colorado
Golden State
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Idaho
Delaware
New Jersey
Philippines
Taggart
Bell
Nebraska
Thomas Taggart
National Committee
Charman Taggart
John J. Kean
Mr. Bell
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Edwin Sefton
Washington, D.C
Charles
Northen
Atlanta
H. C. Richmond
Fremont
Neb
C. A. Nash
Perry
Edward Cahill
Springfield
Hil
Will Reisi
Rawlins
Prank B. Ross
Indianapolis
Ind
William McAainv
Rock Island
T. FP. Smith
New York City
William E.R. Byrne
Charleston
W. Va
Gavin
Colo
Rees FL Horrocks
Little
Thomas
RB. Collier
Memphis
Tenn
C. C. Ernst
Decatur
Mr. Hell
Thinois
Dubois Delegates Seated In Idaho and Pennsylvania Contests
The national committee approved subcommittee findings and seated temporary delegates from the Dubois Heitfeldt faction in Idaho and the anti Guffey group in Pennsylvania. The action followed contests over seating at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Official on inspection trip eyed Oregon Short Line
A U S S inspection party mapped track conditions along the Oregon Short Line route through southern Idaho and western Wyoming. The group includes W H Bancroft and J M Davis, with engineers, superintendents, and railway officials aboard a special train from Salt Lake City. The entourage moves east toanger then toward Huntington passing through Buhl and Boise with plans to reach Butte and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Barroft
Butte
Great Baseball Game On Independence Day
Deputy Sheriff Bob Lewis from Oxford played in a lighthearted Independence Day baseball game. A picked nine from many farmers opposed a team of Oxford girls and the score finished 5 to 22 in favor of the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lewis
Oxford
Bob
Ater
Aeam
Idaho Game Wardens to Meet at Big Springs
State Game Warden W N Stephens invites every deputy to Idaho gathering at Big Springs on the north fork of the Snake River August 3 4 and 5. Attendance is expected to exceed fifty. The convention will discuss important matters affecting fish fur and fowl in the Gem State and delegates may tour Yellowstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Stephens
Idaho
Big Springs
North Fork
Snake River
Gem State
Yellowstone Park
Injured man avoids amputation after runaway team incident
Fred Weideman, badly hurt on North Main street Saturday while stopping a runaway team, avoids amputation. Dr J H Bean attends the patient and notes his right limb, fractured in seven places, may still be saved. The patient is resting easily today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weideman
North Main Street
J. H. Bean
Convention Opens as Delegates Arrive in Denver
A strong police cordon lined Denver's Auditorium precincts as Democratic National Convention delegates began arriving. Sidewalks were roped off and mounted officers cleared streets for ticket holders, while banks of snow cooled the chilly scene. Doors opened at 1:10 pm ahead of National Chairman Taggart's initial session gavel. Nebraska stood prominently at the speaker's stand with Alabama and Indiana flanking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Mountain Heights
Taggart
Nebraska
Alabama
Indiana
Wesa
Samuel Newhouse Declines Crown for Vice Presidency
Denver July 7 Samuel Newhouse of Salt Lake was today endorsed for the vice presidency by the Utah delegation in a special session but decided to allow the presentation of his name as he favored an eastern candidate if Bryan is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Samuel Newhouse
Salt Lake
Utah
Inn
Bryan
Passenger attacked over seat dispute on Oliver night train
Fred Loehlin says he was occupying four seats with his wife and three children when a fellow passenger demanded he give up a seat. The assailant allegedly struck Loehlin in the head with a sharp instrument after a dispute over chair tilt. Loehlin plans to stay locally, seeking work or business opportunities as a harness maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Loehlein
Oliver
Tie
Loehlien
Loehlin
Cleveland Memorial Resolutions Adopted at Convention
The gathering approved eulogies for Grover Cleveland with resolutions by JL Dunn of Omaha and ex-Governor Francis of Missouri. Parker resolutions were rejected as Parker was honored. Francis urged unity as Dunn’s resolutions passed unanimously and the convention adjourned until noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bell
Grover Cleveland
JL . Dunn
Omaha
Francis
Missouri
Dunn
Parker
Cleveland
Cleveland Politician Defeated for National Committee Seat
In Denver on July 7 Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland lost a formal Ohio delegation caucus race for a national committee seat. HLCL Garber of Columbus won with 27 votes to Johnson's 7 in a tight contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Tom. Johnson
Cleveland
National Committee Today
Ohio
Hlcl Garber
Columbus
Johnson
Bryan views Democratic convention opening in Denver
W J Bryan observed the Denver Democratic convention at noon and followed committees closely. He emphasized the resolutions committee and the platform as paramount, with his Lincoln home in direct telegraphic contact to the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mainview
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Resolutions
Telephone poles removed from East Center street
City council orders enforced as Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone completes removal of all sidewalk poles on East Center street per official directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
East Center Street
Directoire gown shocks Salt Lake diners in public display
Mrs. Dick Jones, famed Rhyolite gambler’s wife, wears a Parisian Directoire gown in Salt Lake City, drawing crowds on Second South and Main. The dress features a gray hat with green plumes, jacket, skirt slit to the knee, and green tights. Jones plans a 3 to 4 pm public showcase on Main Street to flaunt the look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Bob
Evans
Pocatello
Zion
Dick’’ Jones
Directoire
John Duty
Dick Jones
Jewel Vonn
Nevada
Chicago
New York
Jones
Birdie Richards
Mel
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Wille
Main Street
Second South
Main Streets
Tam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Auto Grand Prize
Dubois
Bel
U.5. S
Bancroft
Dr. J. H. Bean
Sam Newhouse
Fred Lohlein
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!