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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1908

Page

4

Recital at the Academy in place of weekly summer school assembly

Music lovers in Pocatello may attend a recital at the Academy of Idaho tomorrow replacing the regular summer school lecture. Professor Muehlen will perform a program including William Tell Overture and Mendelssohn pieces. Admission is free and attendance is encouraged. The summer school enrollment stands at 35 teachers, about 20 above Boise and Coeur d Alene programs.

Pocatello Muehlen Academy of Idaho Assembly Hall Academy State Summer Normal School William Tell Rossini Evening Star Scharwenka Weber Spring Song Mendelssohn UE Urdy Bas Bey Widens Schumann LaFontaine Lysberg Mendelssohn Miles F. Reed Eithr Boise Coeur d’Alene

New Officers Named for Pocatello Trades Council

The Pocatello Trades and Labor council elected new officers for the year. President C. H. Kooken Machinists' union and Vice President J. Zerlo also from the Machinists' union. Financial Secretary M. Whittie Clerks' union, Recording Secretary W. I. Stone Blacksmiths' union, Treasurer A. E. Harris Barbers' union. Arms W. P. Moore Blacksmiths' union, Trustees M. Peterson I. O. Smith W. G. Lapold. An organizer was named to promote local union strength and Labor Day plans were set for September 7 with an expanded celebration.

Pocatello Trades and Labor Council C. H. Kooken The Machinists’ Union J. Zerlo M. Whittie Clerks’ Union W. I. Stone Blacksmiths’ Union A. E. Harris Barbers’ Union W. P. Moore M. Peterson I. O. Smith W. G. Lapold Pocatello

Dam Plan Review at Narrows by OS Line Chief Engineer

J. P. Congdon, chief engineer for the Oregon Short Line Railroad, visited the Narrows camp last week to inspect work on the Mackay Miner project. He examined bed rock progress, reviewed nearer complete plans, and expressed satisfaction with the dam’s proposed construction though some questions remain undecided.

Mackay J. P. Congdon Oregon Short Line Railroad Company Narrows

Budge in Bear Lake and Local Happenings

Late locals note Budge of this city at Bear Lake resort with family, W R Kirchoff travels to Illinois to meet relatives, and a new baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Roy Butcher at 245 South Johnston Avenue. Joe Adams entertains at the Orpheum with singing and encores.

Budge Bear Lake Jesse Rt Bearke Roy Butcher South Johnston Avenue Bird Joe Joe Adams Orpheum Theatre Little Barhess Ben Bolt

Circus Arrives in Town With Breathtaking New Acts

The August 6 show by Barnum and Bailey promises the biggest circus yet with 375 performers, 200 from Europe, a two mile parade, diverse animals, camels and elephants, and the Autos That Pass in the Air featuring the La Rocque sisters. The tent seats 14 000, and every act aims to astonish.

Baloon Barnum and Bailey Noah The Ark la Rocque

Railroad surveyors enter Idaho for western line work

Ashton Enterprise reports ten surveyors arrived at St Anthony for railroad work in Idaho, bringing total in the field to twenty three. Silent on company affiliation, they offer no details. Reports also say men cut railroad ties on Buffalo river for the Northwest road with a contract south of the National Park and a camp of three hundred cutters to begin at once.

Railroad to Mackay Dam Considered by Short Line

Mackay Miner reports that the Short Line company is weighing building a Mackay to dam branch about three miles long to land all dam materials directly at the site. If approved, freight teams between Mackay and the camp would be eliminated. Rumors also mention a possible extension toward the Salmon River.

Mackay Salmon River

Mrs Castle Injured In Soda Bottle Explosion

Mrs. Castle wife of Dr H A Castle was badly cut in the left eye when a soda-pop bottle exploded. A piece of glass cut the eyeball. An eye specialist from Salt Lake will come tonight to consult on the case.

Chain Gang Strikers Divided for Harsh Rural Patrol

A city jail strike ends with eleven chained prisoners split into two squads. Mounted Patrolmen Myers and Rademacher lead the men on a hike into sagebrush country north of town, eating nothing, as a drastic punishment. The second squad will be treated the same upon return, led by an agitator who allegedly urged defiance of chain gang leaders.

Myers Rademacher

Prominent Men Indicted in Race Track Gambling Case

New York July 28 thirty six men indicted by the grand jury for violating anti gambling laws at race tracks. Included are Joe Ve Charles Adam Kissel Edward Harry Meyers and Harry Fleischmann. They face a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and no option of a fine.

New York Joe Ve Charles Adam Kissel Edward Harry Meyers Harry Fleischmann

Pacific Coast Transitions Date Inquiry

Fragmentary text references a move or transition to the Pacific Coast with a date of September 15 for details. No further context or named individuals are readable.

Pacific Coast

Talk of the Town contest awards four winners and Yellowstone trip

The Tribune announces a four district popularity contest with winners from each district and one top voter across all districts who will pick a fifth chaperone. Winners receive first class travel to Yellowstone Park and five days in the park, plus cash prizes for voters and subscriptions. Subscriptions earn votes with a detailed paid ahead structure and district boundaries for Pocatello and Bannock county.

Yellowstone Park Tribune The Bannock County the Tribune Pullman Park Pocatello Clark Street Range of Mountains Treasureton Barmock County Range of Gentile Valley Little Blackfoot Gray’s Lake Country Idaho

North Main Rooms Newly Furnished for Rent

Classified notice lists rooms at 481 North Main with newly furnished interiors and monthly rent. Identifies a gold bracelet with initials J. D. engraved as a lost item, offered reward for return. Also mentions Carlyle and 600 per month for Hatry Trutne.

J. D

Our Kind Of Groceries Attract New Friends At The Store

The ad invites shoppers to try the grocery store noting new friends and old customers alike find better eating at home with groceries that cost less than previously spent elsewhere. It promotes value and satisfaction from trading here.

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Trades Council W. R. Kirchoff Illinois New York City Barnum & Bailey Snake River Country Dr. Castle Talk OF the Town L'Vibune Theeekly S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta Fred North Main Street DEA Pocatello, Ida Lewis Carlyle Hatry Ibune P. Hansen East Center Street RED Cross Kodaks and Kodak Preston Flour
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