20 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
1
The Pope died at about 4 p.m. in Rome as Cardinals and papal court members stood by. President Roosevelt expressed deep regret, praising Leo XIII’s influence on humanity and U.S. relations. Italian cardinal Oreglia’s fate as successor discussed amid hopes a quick conclave would name an Italian pope.
Paris July 20 Count Cassini the Russian ambassador to the United States said it is not correct that he arranged with Secretary Hay before leaving Washington the question of open forts in Mancheuria. He expects a mutually satisfactory understanding on Mannicharian questions between the two governments.
The steamer Clavering enroute from the Orient to San Francisco struck a reef at Honolulu harbor entrance last night. Efforts to move the vessel have stalled. She carries 900 Japanese aboard, many bound for Mexico.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years with no relief until using Foley's Honey and Tar. The product is available at Bean's Drug Store.
Senator Heyburn arrived in Washington and visited the Interior department to advocate the proposed Pocatello forest reserve intended to protect the city water supply. He pressed the case during his July 2 visit in the nation’s capital.
The Bannock county fair will run the week of October 5 at Pocatello with a new race track praised as unmatched. Officials plan at least 8000 in purses and premiums and expect exhibits from southeastern Idaho and northern Utah. Daily balloon ascensions and parachute jumps highlight the program along with Indian and cow boy relay races.
Rebels and government forces clash in Ciudad Bolivar as smoke fills streets and heavy losses mount. By 7 a.m. government troops seize the cemetery after a brutal fight. the Venezuelan fleet shells the government building. reports say over 200 dead lie in the streets amid continued fighting.
Rev Patrick Murphy of Pocatello Idaho arrived in Coleraine with his wife’s body for interment, traveling 7000 miles at £14. He is missionary in charge of Trinity Church Pocatello and serves across the Boise diocese. The embalmed remains were laid to rest at St Patrick’s cemetery after a brief service.
Nome reports a deadly blaze at the Golden Gate hotel with a three story frame structure. Three people died including M Hayes of Pittsburg and his wife and Sherman D Gregg. Second cook E R Burr is held for manslaughter as a coal oil ignition caused the fire. Loss estimated at 1 million dollars.
Ernest Child, who had been sentenced to five years in a Bingham County penitentiary in March 1902 for the tape on Hulda Carter then 16, received a full pardon. A strong showing included an affidavit from the now married Carter recanting the sworn testimony, claiming she was influenced while under mental excitement as she was about to become a mother.
The Idaho Furniture Co announces a cash clearance sale beginning July 18 and running through July 31. Shoppers are invited to take advantage of staged discounts on home furnishings during the sale period.
King Edward and Queen Alesanda with Princess Victoria depart London for Ireland at 1 p m. July 20 accompanied by their suites. The journey adds to a royal itinerary spanning Britain and Ireland with officials in attendance.
A Basin Wyoming lynching killed two condemned men and wounded Deputy Sheriff Pierce. Sheriff Fenton, seeking militia help, sent appeals to the governor and across towns for volunteers as mobs threaten officers and prisoners amid a bitter range feud.
Idaho Falls reports rapid beet sugar factory construction with 75 workers on steel work and 100 on brick and cement. Completion hoped by October first. four story main building and two story warehouse planned, eight boilers ready, machine shop modern. Expected output about 60 to 66 tons daily, employing about 125 workers four and a half months yearly plus 50 for repairs. Fifty-five hundred irrigated acres show excellent beet prospects, signaling a major Idaho development.
A dispatch from Sheriff Footcon reports prisoners secured at Cody and held by local forces as the militia advances toward Ther Mopolis amid a lawless backdrop. Reinforcements are anticipated to determine if a clash occurs.
A Pennsylvania line freight train 756 encountered a burning car No 887 loaded with red mineral paint in the yards east of town. Crews cut and cooled the car with water from the water tank flooding the car and ground as red paint spilled along the track. Fire started likely by a spark from the engine. damage limited by proximity to town and quick action.
The Short Line will sell tickets for Hailey horse races on July 29 30 and Aug 1 for 7.26 dollars. Tickets cover continuous passage in each direction with a return limit of August 2 1908. A B Mattson agent reports availability.
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