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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
1
An imperial decree orders the assembly of the chamber of deputies under the 1876 constitution. Walis and district governors are instructed to hold elections as announced. In Salonica a restoration of the 1876 constitution was met with immense public enthusiasm.
Cipher dispatches from vilayets in Macedonia report the Young Turks have seized Monastir Uskub and Salonica with order maintained nationwide.
Moscow July 24. Latah county Democrats at their county convention endorsed enforcing the state constitution especially section 5 article 6 and urged a law against unlawful cohabitation. They backed Dubois followers and the famous test oath. They favored state wide prohibition and opposed local option in wet counties and GOP dry policy.
Gettysburg Pa July 24 An all night search at Camp Hayes where 10000 Pennsylvania national guardsmen camped for a week follows a severe electrical storm. Three soldiers killed by lightning and nearly 50 injured as tents blown down and a flagstaff struck. Governor Stuart’s tent was toppled though he and guests were uninjured.
The El more county Democratic convention in Mountainhome was dominated by the anti-Dubois faction. A full Wallace delegation and alternates were elected and the group aims to secure seats at the national convention despite Dubois’ contrary statement.
Miss Belle Chamberlain, state superintendent, announces apportionment of 122200.12 from the state fund for June. Bannock County's share is 7234.11, among the eight highest in Idaho. Fremont leads with 12556.26, Nez Perce with 11298.25, and Ada with 9761.16.
Mayor Loux calls a special 8 pm council meeting to establish street grades amid muddles across the city. Discussions include sidewalk grades on West Center street in front of the Tribune office Zweigart butcher shop and the Troy laundry and issues with poles on sidewalk grounds.
The Western Federation of Miners adopted a working agreement with the United Mine Workers of America. President Moyer urged the action. The pact limits new charters for coal miners while preserving existing locals and continued organizers in camps where they operate.
The Idaho state administration proposes a big game park adjoining Yellowstone National Park with plans to begin by fall. Officials seek federal land withdrawals from Henry's Lake forest reserve to allow a linked chain of state parks. Idaho filed for a survey in Fremont county to control springs for a fish hatchery to operate with the park.
A rebuilt baggage car at Short Line shops becomes an apiary on wheels carrying a quarter of a million trout fry from the state fish hatchery at Hay Spur Blaine county to the northern Idaho waters. Deputy Bi Livingston will accompany the 250 000 fry on the first two trips across Idaho and into neighboring states.
A Portneuf Marsh Valley Irrigation Co project near Pocatello will water 20 000 acres of Carey act land starting in 1909. Downey hosts a major auction on August 6 to attract homeseekers from across the region. Local investors have secured funds for the venture and anticipate a large turnout.
The Tribune announces a popularity contest with five grand prizes for district leaders. Contestants push hard for the Yellowstone trip and a paid chaperone, with minor prizes to be announced later. No subscription needed to enter. winners may travel solo or with others. Details on page two.
Dorando of Italy won the 26 mile and 385 yard Windsor castle to Stadium race aided by officials as Hayes of America finished second. Dorando collapsed near the finish while officials helped him across the tape. The protest by American runners was upheld, declaring Hayes the winner.
In the Bernese Alps Loeteburg tunnel in the Bernese Alps floods after a hidden wall gives way. A torrent of water and mud drowns 25 Italian workers as they drilled inside the tunnel. Water now blocks the tunnel near the entrance.
The Pocatello baseball team led by Manager Abe Pierce and captain Atkinson travels on No. 6 train to Soda Springs to face the Fizz Water team in a high profile game amid Pioneers Day celebrations. Reports say the Soda crowd may be the largest yet, with a second game against Soda and a Sunday meeting with St. Anthony planned upon return.
In Pendleton Oregon Elsie Kenison an 18 year old Echo resident was shot in the mouth and killed by her sweetheart B F Steefle who then killed himself after fleeing pursuit. An 8 year old girl in the yard alerted others and a posse chased Steefle through the hills before he hanged himself at the scene.
The project progresses on scientific principles with low risk of loss. Chief Deputy Warden Livingston will accompany the trips, bringing his enthusiasm for fish and game propagation to the effort.
Blackfoot July 24. Mary Robb died under mysterious circumstances linked to a criminal operation. Nettie Sayer testified. Dr. Anderson of Idaho Falls faced inquiry but no link found. Alma Hagar gave Mary $25 before she left for Blackfoot. Elizabeth Robb described the dying declaration and urged truth. A spirited legal dispute over revealing the killer continues into the morning.
The Occidentals of Salt Lake City face the McCammon White Socks in a big colored league game at McCammon tomorrow. The Occidentals have played seventeen games this season and won them all making this a highly anticipated fast contest in Junction town.
Former Secretary of State Will H. Gibson, the Ada county GOP nominee for state senator at Boise, announces he is ineligible under the state constitution. He moved to Canyon County and must resign his candidacy, filing his declination with the county central committee and auditor after confirming residency and land proof.
John Griffin, an inmate of the county jail in this city, faces postoffice robbery charges. He is accused of breaking into the Marysville postoffice and was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner James H. Wallis in St. Anthony, bound over to the federal grand jury. He was moved to Pocatello for safety, then turned over to Sheriff Quigley after transport by Deputy Marshal John Jackson.
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