City Council Orders Water Company Suit Over River Cross
At a special meeting of the city council, City Attorney W H Witty was instructed to sue the Pocatello Water Company in federal court to force cross river connections and restore adequate service for standpipes and sprinkling. The move follows overwhelming defeat of the Murray water franchise ordinance.
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United States District Court
Pocatello Water Company
Partnenf
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Witty
Dietrich
Water Company
Bistline
Temple O. Smith
Portneus
Murray
John Fusz
J. J. Williams
Fusz
Brady wins sidewalk grade concession at city council
Hon. James H. Brady urged a gentler sidewalk grade on West Center and Arthur Avenue to avoid injuring his brick and stone building. Council supported his plan to connect the crossing with a gentle slope, citing fair treatment for nearby properties. Engineer Havener was instructed to implement Brady’s suggested method.
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James H. Brady
Dietrieh
West Center
Arthur Avenue
Roder
Brady
Arthur and
Center
Havener
Dr. Steely
Tribune Building
J. H. Daniger
Corer
Lely
Dolbeer
Havenor
Pocatello
Rice seeks water franchise for west side of Portneuf River
At a special city council meeting W L Rice of Pocatello presented an ordinance granting a water franchise for the west side of the Portneuf River. He plans a reservoir near Ivy Creek foothills and a 3ock main to serve about 75 families, with work to start and system completion in six months.
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W. L. Rice
West Side
Portneuf River
Pocatello
Portneuf
Rice
City of
Ir. Rice
Smith
Chilson
Tervel
Ivy Creek
Own
Aid
Telephone Tax Ordinance Delayed by City Council
The city council delayed third reading of Aldertoan Terrells telephone tax ordinance, a 50 cent monthly levy on all city phones, to next regular meeting to allow absentees to discuss it. Council member Fusz questioned service improvement as Terrell defended it amid recent rate hikes. The ordinance will be discussed at next Thursday’s meeting.
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Fusz
Warhorse
Council
Terrell
Aldertoan Terrell
Warlwese
Pocatello Council Proposes Water Plant Purchase Plan
City officials debate pumping plant purchase as Smith argues for city takeover if Murray cannot supply more water and valuation hits 600 000. He cites Blackfoot plant cost 830 000 and urges valves opened to ensure ten minute service. Lawyer Terrell warns writ of mandamus uncertainty.
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Smith
Murray
Blackfoot
Pocatello
Hearst Papers Hold Back Support for Bryan
New York papers the American and Evening Journal signal no endorsement for W. J. Bryan, showing distrust of the Democratic party and Bryan. In Lincoln, Bryan rests after a heavy fortnight and plans talks with supporters including a Tuesday visit to Fairview for national committee members. He lauds the Democratic platform and Kern, criticizes the Republican platform, and praises campaign finance publicity.
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American and Journal
Bryan
New York
W. J. Bryan
William R
Hearst
The
American and Evening Journal
Mr. Bryan
Tammany Delegates To Visit Pocatello On Yellowstone Run
Fifty Tammany delegates from New York arrive in Kemmerer Wyoming and plan to lay over five hours in Pocatello before boarding the Yellowstone Limited No. 16 to the park. They express interest in meeting Pocatello citizens, per D. J. Elrod.
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Wyo
the Tribune
New York
Pocatello
Park
D. J. Elrod
Local Democrats to Meet Tammany Tigers at Depot
At 2 30 this afternoon the Tribune filed dispatches. Democratic leaders Robert Isehudy N M Eldredge C B Wheeler W R Kirchoff Billy Trapp and others plan to meet the Tammany Tigers at the depot this evening and escort them uptown. The New Yorkers will ride No 16 to the park tonight. A special train will later carry nearly 100 Pennsylvanians and New Jersians.
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Tribune
Robert Isehudy
N. M. Eldredge
C. B. Wheeler
W. R. Kirchoff
Billy Trapp
Tammany Tigers
Park
Dover Galls On Next President
Hot Springs Va July 11 Elmer Dover secretary of the national Republican committee was the first caller on Mr Taft today Representative Theodore Burton of Ohio said he will not enter the senatorial race if party strife would embarrass the national ticket George Kd Sheldon treasurer said they had received a dozen checks for the campaign and he will open his New York office for funds Monday.
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Hot Springs
Elmer Dover
National Republican Committee
Taft
Theodore Burton
Ohio
J. B. Foraker
George Kd. Sheldon
National Committee
Republican Party
Sheldon
New York
Kern to Lincoln to meet Bryan with national committee
J W Kern will stay in Denver until Monday then travel to Lincoln with members of the national Democratic committee to call on Mr Bryan. He then plans to return to Indianapolis Thursday with arrangements under way for his reception there.
Water Request Sparks Council Vote Defeat on Ordinance
A petition with adequate showing could lead to a writ or show cause order. The mayor favored a remedy via council action, but after a few remarks from Bistline Smith and Hilson the council vote was quickly ordered and the ordinance was defeated by a large margin.
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Pocatello hosts Eastern Idaho Press club meeting
Four counties represented in person and seven by proxy at a board of governors meeting. Members discuss adopting a minimum scale of prices for job work and advertising. The gathering meets at city hall with next session planned in Montpelier and Paris celebrations. The club will visit Bear Lake for a couple of days.
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Pocatello
Eastern Idaho Press Club
James H. Wallis
Rexburg Standard
J. W. Jones
The
Rigby Star
Byrd Trego
Blackfoot Republican
L. C. Bradley
Montpelier Examiner
Truxton Talbot
Pocatello Advance
L. Bush Livermore
Pocatello Tribune
TL H. Hartvigsen
Ashton Enterprise
Karl P. Brown
Blackfoot Optimist
City Hall
Bel L
Montpelier
Paris
Bear Lake
Hoboes on Trial For Beating Their Way North
Ten hoboes detained at the Short Line depot to face arraignment before Police Judge Kane. Each man carried only a small sum totaling 60 cents. They demanded a jury trial with hearing set for 2 o clock this afternoon, Assistant County Attorney Boyd to prosecute.
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Short Line
Kane
Boyd
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Dover Galls
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