24 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
1
Report says Pope Leo II shows signs of decomposition, later denied by doctors. Police and soldiers faced heat and dust as crowds rushed into the church for a solemn Mass for the repose of the seal of Pope Leo at Saints Vincent and Anastasios.
Roy Larkin aged fifteen drowned in Great Salt Lake after a night of waves and buoyant brine. His companion Roslyn Wells escaped but delirious after being battered and separated from Larkin near Antelope Island early this morning.
New York July 24 Law today refused the application for ten permits for Mormon missionaries to preach in the streets of the city but granted one permit with the understanding that it would be revoked if any overtures contrary to law are preached.
Prices fell violently during the second hour as large blocks were barred from trading. O S Steel preferred dropped to 68 4, common to 21 34, both near record lows. A broader decline led to suspensions at W L Browe Co and Talcott J Taylor Co with Keene in law. Mexican Central dropped after the Taylor failure, and Southern Pacific tumbled from highs amid broker panic.
London reports Baron De Bush was struck by a train near Northampton and died instantly. The wife-to-be was American soprano Miss Pauline Joram.
A fire in Chicago today nearly destroyed two Omaha Packing company buildings. The loss is estimated at 500000 dollars.
Bisle England captured the National Challenge trophy on July 24 with Wales in second place, followed by Scotland third and Ireland fourth.
W L Stowe announced his failure on the stock exchange this afternoon and the firm Talbott Taylor Co. was announced as failing on the exchange in the same session at New York.
Former Senator Turner of Washington and member of the Alaskan boundary commission sailed for London and New York on July 24, signaling the start of his international assignment. The trip marks a notable shift in the boundary negotiation leadership as Turner proceeds with diplomatic engagements.
In Ireland Daublin July 244 King Edward and Queen Alexandra visited public institutions. The Queen quipped about late night poker and sick friends while the King searched for his night shirt. A New York magistrate ruled a man may scatter money in the streets if he wishes, noting the right is now established.
The Kansas governor declares that no office candidate will be appointed unless they maintain a comfortable bank account, questioning why anyone would seek public office without financial safeguards.
A derisive remark targets Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst noting his critique of the universe while accusing him of misspelling the word negro with two g's. The comment implies hypocrisy in his reformist stance.
A lighthearted note suggests Fisherman Grover Cleveland takes amusement from watching a presidential cork bob at the surface. The quip implies casual leisure rather than a serious event.
Japan adopts a waiting and watching policy toward Russia. The Japanese legation issued a statement saying war talk is an invention and that Japan and America align with Great Britain. Japan plans no action until October when Manchuria evacuation must occur. failure to withdraw could trigger a serious move by Japan.
Entomologist Prof. J. M. Aldrich and colleague Prof. L. B. Judson return from southern Idaho noting few grasshopper woes this year near Soldier and Market Lake. They report widespread defoliation by a Tent Caterpillar near Bellevue, mainly on cottonwood along Wood River, with concerns of further damage and limited parasite activity.
Travel pitch promoting a summer eastbound journey via the Rio Grande System with stops through Salt Lake City and Denver and scenic Colorado. Claims excellent service and good accommodations with only one change of cars between Butte and Chicago or St Louis. Offers rates and a copy of With Nature in Colorado from G W Fitzgerald, general agent, Butte Montana.
The Oregon Short Line offers round trips to Seattle Portland and Spokane for the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress session in Seattle August 18 21 1908. Fares are 29 15 to Portland 24 30 to Spokane and 28 70 to Seattle with travel to October 10 and return by October 16 under agent A B Matson.
The Belivue event lists horse races on July 30 31 and August 1 1903. The notice mentions ticketing and travel options with limited details on fares and schedules.
Lexington Ky July 2 Claude O’Brien age 18 and Earl Whitney age 19 were hanged for the murder of A B Chinn during a burglary at his home. Whitney smiled at the crowd as the executions were carried out.
London July 24 The committee on privileges of the House of Lords ruled against William Turner Thomas Poulette Viscount Hinton former organ grinder in his bid to the earldom of Poulette. They found he was not the legitimate son of the late earl and favored the late Earl's son by his second marriage.
English researchers report statistics on schoolchildren linking hair color to intellect. Auburn haired boys lead in recitation, blond girls excel in learning and arithmetic, while dark haired children show stronger imagination and better composition. Dark boys respond more to praise or blame.
In Russia a child ten cannot leave home for school without a passport, while servants and peasants may travel without one. A Moscow or St. Petersburg gentleman cannot host a friend for hours without notifying the police. Porters must log arrivals and departures of strangers, each passport incurring a fee.
The article cautions against feminine habits of placing pins in the mouth and moistening a cent with the lips. A swallowed pin is a surgical risk, but germs in the pin or pencil tip pose a greater contagion threat transmitted via the mouth. It notes the common practice of holding money between the lips as dangerous and filthy.
The London Magazine notes that pain is a relative term in humans, as its intensity hinges on civilization and education, shaping how we perceive and express discomfort. The statement emphasizes cultural and educational influence on subjective sensation.
The Moresque denied weight entirely while the Egyptian fixed weight, the Greek raised weight with grace, the Roman blended weight and support, the Byzantine showed weight without support, and the Moor hinted there is no weight at all.
A baby girl born this afternoon to Mr and Mrs Leon F Molinelli with Mrs Molinelli and daughter reported doing finely Dr Howard attended Also Mr and Mrs M E Hersams little boy who swallowed a Fenny is better Superintendent H O Jackson tours Utah Bell Telephone lines for potential cable expansion Local 295 AFM hosts grand ball at Columbian pavilion with top talent The Pocatello Fair track first race features Mand and Tom with a $100 purse Soda Springs Chieftain reports Wintera back from Blackfoot river fishing with John Swank stirring trout luck
Peet and Mrs Cheney were invited to dine at Mr and Mrs Leaf's home but arrived to find a party of guests already in residence. The event was a spoof with playful deception and ice cream and cake, as townsfolk blamed Mesdames Parsons Leaf Flood and Onastle among others for the ruse. The occasion served as a merry welcome to the professor and his wife at their new Topeka home.
City water rules enforce restricted sprinkling and domestic use with penalties. No sprinkling 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., close taps after fire alarms, and no discharge from property lines. Violations incur fines up to five dollars per offense or metered premises. rules effective June 21 1903 per Pocatello Water Company superintendent Geo Wines.
Property listing notes a henge for rent and carpets for sale, with inquiries directed to Prot. Maehien at 625 North Hayes.
A missing ladle and a gold watch are reported lost between Sprague's Pharmacy and the Auditorium. A reward is offered for their return to Sprague's, 610.
Classified ad seeking a clerk with two years of experience and good references. Inquire at the GH Tribune office.
Rome July 24 The conclave nears and factions form around Rampella and his allies. If Rampella stalls Gotti may gain, if not Dipietro could mount support. Opponents rally behind Oreglia Vannutuli Satolli Aglio Ard Capacetto and Rampolla’s Spanish bloc brings 25 votes. over 40 votes are needed with up to 64 cardinals voting.
Boise County residents push for action as L L Sharp special agent of the land office travels from the capital to Placerville with Robert Uriass. The mission follows a petition alleging timber entries on mineral land and fraud, urging locals to report improper claims to curb corporate seizure and land degradation.
After fifteen days of excruciating sciatic rheumatism the patient tried Dallard's Snow Liniment. The first application gave relief and the second produced full relief. The testimonial appears in an ad noting the product is available at A. L. Cook's Drug Store for 50 and 61.00.
Sound kidneys are safeguards of life Make the kidneys healthy with Foley's Kidney Cure sold by Bean's Drag Store.
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