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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
W H Miller and R Robinson are in the county jail awaiting examination on burglary and larceny charges. Deputy Jim Lewis brought them from McCammon after a break in at Lewis butcher shop. They allegedly stole knives cleavers and odd tools and a valise from John Halland.
Chief Deputy B. T. Livingston visits Pocatello to arrange transport of 500 000 trout fry from Hay Spur hatchery Blaine County to Hayden Lake Fish Lake Lake Pend Oreille and other waters. A Short Line baggage car will be converted with an aeration tank to ship the fry by fast train for stocking in northern waters.
Clarence Dietrich private secretary for James H. Brady returns home on No. 2 from a Boise business trip. Evans, L L Evans American Falls cattleman passes through Pocatello en route to Lost River to tend cattle. State Veterinarian G B Noble arrives from Boise and meets sheep inspector C F Rork in Location. P E Myer of Lincoln Nebraska visits city seeking site for a merchandise store.
Idaho State Treasurer C. A. Hastings writes to the Tribune defending his management of state funds amid Boise Statesman criticism. He argues cash handling is impractical, cites large bank deposits, bonds, and existing laws, and urges legislative clarifications to pay interest legally while maintaining state credit. Hastings invites scrutiny by legitimate bodies and vows to seek re-election.
Last night in Bannock guests from Pittsburg Spokane and Chicago discussed relocating to Poatello. Salt Lake rep B R Firnam weighs moving his Scowcroft & Company HQ here as wife visits St Anthony. Joe Norton plans a fighting tour from Gate City toward New York with first match in Cheyenne Wyoming.
A four black leather handbag containing some silver and cards with the owner's name printed on it was found and turned in. Finder urged to return it to the Tribune office.
Twin Falls and Pocatello clash at the east side grounds in a second meeting of the year to settle superiority on the diamond. Twin Falls led by Yale men Chapin and Kinney faces Pocatello with Atkinson and Allen in key roles and a strong infield. Manager Wilson plans a special train to bring wild rooters, and the Twin Falls yell is said to be even more raucous for the occasion.
The Farmers' and Merchants' Banking Company on West 25th Street closed today with liabilities and assets around $500,000 each. The collapse is blamed on loan default risk and prior bank failures triggering a run two months ago. depositors are said to be paid in full.
Campbell charged with assault with intent to murder after striking George Griffiths young son with a rock causing injuries. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Masonheimer for a preliminary examination and was bound over to district court in $1500 bonds, with efforts now to furnish sureties.
State of Idaho offers about 1000 acres of agricultural land at public auction on Saturday August 1 1908 at 10 a m at Caldwell court house. Land appraised from 10 to 25 dollars per acre with irrigation potential. Lands located in townships 6 N 1 W to 9 N 4 W. Terms per state land purchase rules. M I Church Register. d-7-16-20-265.
For strength and flavor, their teas lead the field. Try them once and indifference to quality and cost will keep you from trying them again. Fresh vegetables under the apray, berries, cherries, pineapples, melons and cantelopes at their best.
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