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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1908

Page

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Wordy War Over Street Grades in City Council

Last night the city council, urged by Mayor Loux, debated the Havenor ordinance on sidewalk grades at West Center street and Arthur avenue. Alderman Terrell challenged the plan, sought a different grade, and the measure was referred to the ordinance committee, delaying action amid potential liability questions.

Loux Havenor West Center Street Arthur Avenue Terrell Third Ward Havener John Fusz Second Ward Fusz Dietrich Center Arthur I W. F. Kasiska Bannock Hotel Kasiska T. F. Terrell Martin Gilmore Bannock Corner Bannock Clark Harrison Avenue

Mail Robber Caught In Kansas City

Charles Savage, a Black man, was arrested in Kansas City on charges of stealing a mail pouch from Kansas City Union Station on June 6 containing 50000 dollars. Post office inspectors say they have strong evidence and believe he buried the money to recover after release from prison.

Kansas City Charles Savage Kansas City Union Station Post Office Savage

Fizz Water Edges Pocatello Indians In Narrow Baseball Win

In Soda Springs a 6 to 5 victory for the Fizz Water team over the Pocatello Indians capped a tense game. An error by Price at first base helped Soda Springs clinch the win as both teams prepared for a rematch and a future matchup with St. Anthony on the east side grounds. Also scheduled at Blackfoot tomorrow Grove City versus Occidentals of Salt Lake, a colored team.

Soda Springs Pocatello St. Anthony East Side Blackfoot Grove City Boys Occidentals of Salt Lake Price

Last Pole Set for Government Telephone Line

Forest Supervisor Peter Wrenstead officiated as the last pole was driven and the final insulators fixed on the government telephone line from Pocatello to Camp Steely Mink Creek. The line spans about miles, required 285 poles cut in Pocatello forest and treated at Mink Creek. Ranger Arthur Law supervised construction and Bell Telephone Co exchanges connected enabling contact with forest officers at Camp Steely.

Peter Wrenstead Pocatello Camp Steely Mink Creek Pocatello Forest Arthur Law Central Exchange Bell Telephone Company Camp Stebly

Six Keys Offer Reward for Return

Finder will be rewarded on return to George Dash at 486 Holmes & Company. Thirst quenching goods noted as available at Holmes & Company.

George Dash Holmes & Company

Oregon Boy Sets World Record at London Olympic Games

London reports a world record attempt in the 110 metre hurdles as Smithson of Multnomah Athletic Club Portland Ore wins in 15 seconds with Garrels Chicago second and Shaw Dartmouth third. Halswelle fin lost final 3400 metre race and finished over the existing mark.

Oregon London Sin Alindl Zeboers Halswelle J. C. Carpenter Cornell University Carpenter Taylor and Robbins Royal Box Duchess of Rutland Catherine, Duchess of Westminster Lady Desborough Smithson Multnomah Athletic Club Portland Ore Garrels Chicago

Johnson Home Destroyed by Fire on North Hayes Avenue

A fire at 905 North Hayes Avenue last night totally destroyed Mack Johnsons home and most contents. The blaze, reported from box No 6, faced delays due to a distant hydrant and low main pressure before water could be applied. The fuel source was a gasoline stove. insurance with Westchester Fire and Bannock Abstract handled the claim.

Mack Johnson North Hayes Avenue Maine Johnson Twin Falls Westchester Fire Insurance Company Bannock Abstract Company

Hearst Declines Presidential Nomination in Independence League

Chicago on July 25 reports the Independence party readies a temporary organization with William R Hearst as temporary chairman and about 900 delegates expected at Orchestra Hall. Seven figures including Thomas L Hisgen John Temple Graves and E M Howard are named as possible nominees. Hearst says he cannot be a candidate having given his word not to run.

Chicago John Temple Graves Independence National Committee Independence Party William R. Hearst Thomas Orchestra Hall Union Hearst Thomas L. Hisgen Massachusetts Georgia E. M. Howard Alabama New York Willian Randolph Hearst Europe Independence League

Pioneer Day dancers wear pioneer costumes at LDS hall

Dancers at the Pioneer Day event at the L D S amusement hall appeared in old time outfits from the 60s and 75 years ago. Women wore the notedshort era garb while men tried to mimic forefathers attire. The largely attended dance was enjoyed by all.

Noted black Jersey cow at Geo Dash's ranch near Pocatello

A seven year old black Jersey cow with dewlap on the right ear cropped ears and a swallow fork brand JT on the left hip is reported found. The owner may recover the animal at Geo Dash's ranch four miles south of Pocatello.

Geo. Dash Pocatello

Pocatello Pressed Brick Opens New Kiln

The Pocatello Pressed Brick and Manufacturing Company opened its first brick kiln revealing 30000 of the finest common brick in Idaho. A mammoth dry press will begin Monday to manufacture pressed brick and hollow ware under consulting engineer Gustav Boelcker who will oversee the dry press work at the plant. Samples are on display at president C. W. Gray’s office at 215 North Main Street.

Pocatello Pressed Brick and Manufacturing Company Idaho Mammoth Gustav Boelcker Kaysville Pocatello C. W. Gray North Main Street

Bryan Campaign Chief Hopeful Norman Mack Faces Draft

Chicago July 25 William J Bryan arrives to meet a Democratic National Committee sub committee as candidates Thomas Taggart successor finance D J Campau and John Lamb are favored Mack denies chair bid but says he would serve if drafted observers deem this likely.

Chicago William J. Bryan John W. Kern Democratic National Committee Thomas Taggart D. J. Campau Michigan John Lamb Indiana Bryan Roger Sullivan Illinois Norman C. Mack New York Mack

Tribune Installs U pgraded No 3 Miehle Press

The Tribune office in southeastern Idaho announces the installation of a No 3 Miehle press from Chicago to Pocatello. It is the only press of its size in the state and can print 2100 newspapers per hour, enabling faster, higher grade book and job work and earlier world news. The public is invited to inspect the new machine.

Tribune Miehle Chicago Pocatello A. D. Smith American Type Founders Portland The Idaho Washington Machin Cory Carrier Boys

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