London Olympic Games Weather Delays Passes as Events Begin
London awoke to rain yet clearing, delaying the opening at Shepherds Bush. Garret of the Chicago Athletic Association led a parade with an American flag as athletes from Ireland, Canada and the United States competed in early track and swimming heats. Sheppard set an Olympic record in the 1500 metres, while multiple heats in the 1500 and 400 metres events progressed with strong performances from Irish American, New York, and English clubs.
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London
Shepherds’ Bush
Garrett
Chicago Athletic Association
J. P. Sullivan
Irish-American Athletic Club
J.D. Lighbody
Meadows
Canada
Melvin W. Sheppard
Irish- American
N. F. Hallows
England
Lunghi
Italy
Riley
Deakin, Wilson and Crawford
Garfield Coming to Pocatello on Idaho Tour
Secretary of the interior James Garfield arrives in Rupert en route to Pocatello for a tour of Idaho irrigated districts. The Commercial club plans an elaborate reception for the distinguished cabinet officer in Pocatello this week.
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James Garfield
Interior
Pocatello
Rupert
Idaho
Commercial Club
Northwest grain crop damaged by heat in Pacific Northwest
Reports from eastern Washington to the state grain inspector say heat is shrivelling wheat and the crop may total only about twenty two million bushels, down nearly fifty percent. Merchants Exchange hedges on Oregon Washington Idaho yields, calling damage reports exaggerated with estimates from fifteen to thirty percent.
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Tacoma
Eoastern Washington
Portland
Merchants Exchange
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Idaho saloonman heads to mines after sale
John Wallenstine, a leading saloon man from Idaho Falls, traveled from Sunnyland to Idaho Falls to conduct business and attend a ball game. He has sold his saloon and will depart tomorrow for Spring Mountain to oversee development of a rich mining property in which he is a major owner.
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John Wallenstine
Idaho Falls
Sunnyland
Gate City
Wallenstine
Spring Mountain
Armstrong Named Bell System Manager in Southeastern Idaho
G R Armstrong of Butte takes formal charge of Bell Telephone interests in southeastern Idaho, succeeding V R Lane-strem as division superintendent in Pocatello. Lane-strem resigns, Armstrong tours new territory with Lane-strem, praising Twin Falls and Pocatello, and plans end of week transfer formalities with D M Malm urn auditing books.
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Butte
Armstrong
Idaho
G. R. Armstrong
Bell ‘Telephone Company
V. R. Lanestrem
Pocatello
Lanestrem
Bell Company
Mr. Lanestrem
Twin Falls
Wood River
Valley of the Snake
Idaho Falls
Montpelier
Mackay
Lanetrem
Gate City
Pocatello Band Consolidation Unites Two City Groups
The Gate City band formed by merging the Eagle band and the Gate City band under W. A. Samms now claims top status in Idaho. Thirty-two skilled musicians joined the reorganized group, which debuted publicly Saturday guiding the Tammany Tigers, and again Sunday at the ball, earning praise for refined music. Prof. John Von Prosky, former Eagles director, moved to Boise to lead the Columbia band of 40 pieces.
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Pocatello
Idaho
W. A. Samms
Gate City
Eagle Band
Tammany Tigers
John von Prosky
Eagles
Boise
Columbia Band
Deep well drilling boom eyed for Lost River region
J Lindquist of this city returns from Lost River country where he drilled deep wells for Idaho farmers. He completed a 427 foot well before hitting an adequate flow. He says the Lost River area is on the boom and big irrigation enterprises will drive major development next year.
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J. Lindquist
Lost River Country
Idaho
yHe
Bryan to Keep Silent on Roosevelt Policies Across Campaigns
Democratic figures arrive in Fairview with John W. Kern and labor leaders while discussions in Lincoln and California focus on Roosevelt policy reception. Bryan backs reform links, signaling Roosevelt policy not a Pacific coast issue. Clayton to set formal nomination date after Taft’s, with exact timing to be announced after his Pacific tour.
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Pacific Coast
Bryan
Roosevelt
California
Bell
Fairview
Lincoln
John W. Kern
Mr. Bryan
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Theodore A. Bell
Clayton
Alabama
Constititee
Taft
John Sharp Williams Passes Through Pocatello En Route to Oregon
Senator-elect John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, Democratic leader in Congress, traveled via Short Line train through Pocatello on a summer vacation toward Portland and Oregon City where he would be hosted by Governor Chamberlain.
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John Sharp Williams
Pocatello
Oregon
Short Line
Congress
Mississippiip
Williams
Portland
Oregon City
Chamberlain
Beaten and Robbed by Disguised Man in Pocatello
Wong Sing a Chinese market gardener in Pocatello was set upon by a man in disguise as an Indian along the river bank early Sunday morning. The assailant pressed Wong to surrender cash and valuables, beating him when he resisted, and demanded a check for fifteen dollars before the loot was found.
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Wong Sing
Pocatello
Wong
Treasur
Taft Says Golf Is Medicine At Hot Springs
Taft arrived at Hot Springs Virginia for the renomination conference in Cincinnati. He began his day with golf on the links playing 18 holes and plans to golf daily during his stay, noting he will use golf instead of medicine.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Cincinnati
Thaw Case Postponed For Jury Trial In Westchester
Proceedings in Harry Thaw's bid for a jury trial on his mental condition were adjourned by mutual consent to the September term of the Westchester County Supreme Court. Thaw remains in custody of Duchess County sheriff and jailed in Poughkeepsie during the interim.
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White Plains
N. Y
Harry Thaw
Supreme Court of
Westchester County
Thaw
Duchess County
Poughkeepsie
Bear Lake Republicans Set July 15 for Delegates Convention
Bear Lake county Republican central committee fixed July 15 as the date for the county convention to select 14 delegates to the state convention at Boise. The convention to nominate a county ticket will be held in Montpelier on September 26.
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Bear Lake
Montpelier
Republican Central Committee
Bear Lake County
Boise
Members Meeting at Y M C A Rooms
Last Saturday's annual members meeting at the Y M C A rooms drew a large audience. Reports from Educational Religious Social and Building committees were discussed along with the general secretary's annual report. Membership stood at 4 04 seniors 86 students and 75 boys with 2019 works drawn 20000 visits and 5404 baths in the first half of the year.
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Dr. Steely
J. EK. Sturtervant
C.V. Pomeroy
Soial
John P. Cong
Pargellis
Arizona Storm Ravages Tempe Area With 100 Degree Heat
A severe wind and rain storm struck Tempe near Phoenix last night, causing substantial property damage but no loss of life. Similar storms have been common in central Arizona for a week, with oilstones covering the ground and temperatures near 100 degrees.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Tempe
Arica
Church Tea Set at Mrs LoRelle's Residence Today
A church tea will be held tomorrow afternoon from three to nine o'clock at Mrs Rh P LoRelle's residence on North Garfield. Sherbet and cake will be served and all are invited to attend.
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Rh. P. LoRelle
North Garfield
Eleven-Inning Victory Sealed In Pocatello Clash
In a marathon game between Pocatello and Idaho Falls, the Sunnylanders fell 9 to 4 in eleven innings. Bistline scored the winning run on a ground rule play after an overthrow, while Atkinson and Collins pitched well for their teams amid disputed calls and lively crowd support.
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Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Sunnylanders
Bistline
Pippin
Collins
Boston Bloomer Girls
Atkinson
Claud Bisiline
Allen
Academy of Idaho
New Gate City
Tom Hannigan
Tommy
Qne
Bill Morley
Cloud
Ranaway
Changnon
Bisié
Giat
Hannigan
Tammany Delegates Welcome in Gate City Before Yellowstone Trip
A party of about 50 New York Tammany delegates to the Denver convention spent five hours in Pogatello awaiting the Yellowstone park train No 15. They were met at the depot by local Democrats, given a reception at the Elks Club, and heard brief addresses from Judge Smock and Secretary Harman.
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Denver
Gate City
Yellowstone National Park
Elks Club
Tammany Braves
New York
Po‘catello
Yellowstone Park
Pogatello
Aati
Judge Smock
D. Worth Clark
Harman
Pocatello
A. J. Pierce
Building Activity Sparks Local Home Upgrades
Contractor Paul Gartner secures a $6000 two story residence on North Arthur near Wyeth for A Igo Idaho Short Line chief dispatcher. He also remodels Carl Valentine’s South Arthur home for about $1800, and renovates W A Anthe’s South Ninth avenue bank cashier home for $2000 with new porches and interior changes.
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Paul Gartner
All Bee
North Arthur Avenue
Wyeth
A. Igo
Idaho Division
Short Line
Gartner
Carl Valentine
South Arthur
W. A. Anthes
Citizens’ Bank
South Ninth Avenue
Officials on junket tour Shasta route in Pocatello
A party of Shasta route officials visited Pocatello Sunday to inspect yards and shops and learn how the Short Line operates. Leading the group was Superintendent L. R. Fields. The delegation traveled in a private car and was escorted to Salt Lake on No. 10 yesterday by Division Superintendent Stevenson, who spent a couple of days in Pocatello.
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Shasta
Pocatello
L. R. Fields
Salt Lake
No. 10
Stevenson
Sage hens season dates clarified for hunters
The article clarifies that the sage hens open season starts August 1 and runs to December 1. It notes that some believe July 15 is the start, but that is incorrect. Grease season begins August 15 and ends December 1.
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Sage
Idaho Falls and Pocatello Rivalry Ends in 12-4 Loss
Idaho Falls falls 12 to 4 to Pocatello in a rain delayed game. Morley had a sacrifice hit and stole a base. Collins hit a three-base shot and scored twice while Hy Collins and McAuley both were hit by pitches. Off Atkinson, Collins struck out 12 times.
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Morley
Changnon
Jones
Collins
Allen
Wilson
Atkinson
Hy Collins
McAuley
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
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