15 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
1
The pope’s health deteriorates with organs failing and nourishment ceased. Delirium, brain involvement, and lucid moments mark a grave condition as doctors monitor progress. Cardinals visit as recovery appears fragile and intermittent throughout the day.
Mrs Jobes of New York fell into a deep crevasse near Yosemite Valley last evening and was found this morning in a severely injured condition near death.
In Port au Prince on July 14, a clash between President Nord and the chamber escalates into a state of siege. National guard summoned after allegations of two million dollars in fraudulent government securities tied to the National Bank of Haiti. The president forms a committee. the finance minister resigns amid opposition to the probe. Soldiers cheer the president as tensions rise.
A Missouri dispatch reports a freight wreck on the Iron Mountain line between Founden and Garden killing two track workers and causing thirty five carloads of horses and mules to plunge into the Little Missouri river. In Des Moines a Great Western collision near Savannah claimed two lives and injured several as Passenger No. 5 rammed a freight at full speed.
Portsmouth July 14 reports Captain Hemphill ordered the Kearsarge to clear propellers, fill tanks with coal, and steam at full draft to Frenchmans Bay. The voyage marks the first peacetime test of such severity for an American battleship. The ship is set to sail Friday amid keen naval anticipation for a new performance record.
The killers of the boy Dubassery, previously blamed on Jews, have been found. The suspect is not Jewish and admits his uncle urged the crime.
An American conference with Jewish leaders of Bnai B'rith discussed presenting a petition to Russia over the Kishinev slaughter. Secretary Hay may instruct the Russian Foreign Office that the petition is in United States hands, ending the incident without straining U S relations.
A foreign priest carried a flag of trace and the American flag from revolutionists to General Gomer, the government commander in Soledad Venezuela. When asked why, he replied that the flag of the United States is respected everywhere.
Henry Oberg of Wardner was jailed thirty days in Shoshone County for fishing pollywogs without a license at Miller's Lake. Writ of habeas corpus freed him after defense by Senator Heytarn and others. Sheriff Manley bought a license and the court granted bail. The youth returned to Wardner with license in pocket.
Weakness on the New York exchange persisted as weakness from yesterday's liquidation carried into today. United States Steel common and St Paul forged new low records amid the early trading session.
Haiphong reports a terrible cyclone in Tonquin on Janesth causing 150 native deaths and widespread village destruction as rains scourged the region.
The Pocatello Independent District No. 1 school board fixed the 1903 general tax levy and awarded the desks contract for the new school room to B. A. McMillan of Salt Lake City for 1675 dollars as the lowest bid. Additional miscellaneous supplies totaling about 300 dollars were contracted to several firms.
The Salmon City Herald reports coal entrepreneur F. M. Pollard has recovered thirteen feet of merchantable coal in two veins with a sixteen inch shale septum. A seven foot coal body lies below with a stone roof. upper strata reveal six feet of lignite. Estimates show 21,000 tons per acre and a new coal analysis shows marked improvement.
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone to complete and celebrate major project in Besin on Monday. Gangs will finish linking Billings Montana with Union Pacific lines as Montana and Wyoming officials attend the consecration. The company also notes 20 farm telephones between Rigby and Helei Idaho and over 200 similar phones installed since the start of the year along the Unake river. Farmers praise the system and seek service.
Washington July 14 The President appointed Wallace M Smead postmaster at Heppner Oregon The former postmaster was drowned in the Good River during a previous term.
Paris marks the national holiday with a formal review of the Paris garrison by President Loutet, highlighted by patriotic ceremonies and widespread celebration across the city.
A masked band of cattlemen attacked a ranch southeast of Gillette, destroying a windmill and watering tank and injuring the owner by binding him to a post. They warned him to leave the country and not rebuild the property.
Card of Thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during a family’s grief after the death of their son Howard. The note expresses deep gratitude for cheer, assistance, and comforting words that helped during a difficult period.
W J Bryan in Milwaukee on July 14 dismisses the Cleveland movement as a comedy now and a tragedy if it succeeds. He says the key is nominating a Democrat who upholds Kansas City principles, and doubts a Cleveland faction could capture the next convention though he warns of potential danger to the party.
American faille growth prompts Bell Telephone to study installing a local exchange. A company representative visited the town Monday and Tuesday, meeting residents and securing contracts. If the project proceeds, the exchange is likely to be installed.
A nine year old girl died Friday at W. O. Boyds home five miles west of town when a two year old colt kicked her in the temple and stamped her. The family, recently moved to the area, faces severe hardship after the accident while the parents were away.
A Lewiston National Bank janitor disappeared last week after stealing a revolver and 885 dollars. He has not been captured and remains at large.
Property owner J. H. Brady offers a five dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons found guilty of turning on the water without authorization in Block 510, Pocatello. The notice seeks accountability from potential offenders.
A brief note thanks friends for kind assistance and sympathy during the illness and passing of our beloved wife.
The Idaho Furniture Co announces a cash clearance sale starting July 13 and ending July 31. This event runs through summer, inviting customers to save on select items at the store.
A fragmented note mentions Basessio, Ciara, and Ig Fen BaSESE Eats with unclear relation. The readable bits suggest a personal card or invitation context. No concrete event or date is established by the legible text.
T J Sherman states he has bought the Manasea and Son undertaking business in Pocatello and will offer caskets burial goods and services plus a line of pianos organs and sewing machines on easy payments. He notes fifteen years as a professional embalmer and funeral director in Butte and invites calls day or night with prompt orders by telephone or telegraph.
An 19th century advertisement claims facial blemishes signal liver issues and promotes Herbine to cleanse bowels regulate the liver and clear complexions at Mrs. A. L. Cook's Drug Store priced 50c.
A testimonial from H. A. Tiedale of Summerton South Carolina claims two boxes of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured his twenty year battle with bleeding and protruding piles eighteen months ago and he notes no recurrence. The Temple Pharmacy and H. H. Whittlesey sell the remedy.
Sea Shore Excursion on July 21 offers tickets to the North Beach area north of Astoria with return for 88.10 dollars. Tickets on sale July 21 for train No.5 departing Pocatello at 0:30 am. Continuous passage to July 31 1903. Portland steamer Potter departs at 10:80 am July 2. Inquiries at the ticket office by A B Mattson agent.
The Oregon Short Line will sell tickets on July 146h to Baltimore Md for the Elks annual meeting. Fare is $2.60. The event spans July 21 to 23, 1903, with participants preparing for the sessions and related activities.
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