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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
1
American and other foreign residents flee Chihuahua and rebel zones as U S warnings to exit the area resurface. A rebel proclamation signals possible anti foreign unrest and merchants fear disruption as fiat money circulates in the region.
The Darrow jury bribery case adjourned after Judge Cy rus McNutt’s death. Joe Harriman former Los Angeles mayoral candidate was summoned as a state witness and offered to testify as before the grand jury. Harry F. Skillen remains at large as a key witness in the dynamite probe.
Chicago date June 1 National committee officials prepare for arrival of contesting delegations next week. Secretary Hayward returns to tabulate credentials and contests ahead of hearings starting June 6 to determine the temporary roll call. Taft and Roosevelt managers set up early headquarters while La Follette and Cummins also arrange convention week offices.
Charles Kee, Americanized Chinese passenger agent for the Northern Pacific, was shot dead early today in Seattle. The killing sparked unrest in Chinatown where a tong war is believed to have begun.
An American aboard the Cuban ship Daiquiri is reported held by insurgents in Cuba. Marines landed at Daiquiri as the situation develops with ongoing hostilities and care for the captive.
Nashville report says Mrs. Jesse C. Barnes shot and killed Mrs. W. W. Judd on a Buffalo Valley platform after Jealousy over Judd's attention to Barnes' husband. The fatal shot occurred on a passenger coach platform as the train left Nashville.
Richard Lee, 13, son of prominent A. W. Lee, was found dead with a bullet wound near the Blackfoot river. He disappeared Thursday, borrowed a .38 revolver, left his own rifle behind, and a coroner's inquest ruled death accidental.
President Taft calls for swift congressional action to curb promiscuous use of habit forming drugs in a message to Congress. A accompanying report by Secretary Knox warns that without prompt measures the United States risks being seen as half hearted in its drug suppression effort.
Providence reports revised returns from Rhode Island's First Democratic presidential primary showing Clark with 4107 votes, Wilson 1333, and Harmon 728.
K J Dolbeer buys half interest in C H J Cleaning plant from E 8 Albritton. Old site moves to West Center street near Troy Laundry and L D Church, renamed Girders Cleaning Works with new equipment. Albritton to oversee inside work. Dolbeer to supervise outside operations. Barber to relocate as Regal continues at old stand.
A Democratic convention train departs Pocatello at 10 10 bound for Coeur d Alene carrying about 125 delegates. Leaders include Col W Orr Chapman as head of the contestant delegation from Bingham county and figures such as State Senator George H Fisher and State Representative John Hyde. Joel L Priest of Boise will supervise the trip with P Murphy overseeing dining and inspectors.
Secretary Fisher told a Senate committee that no existing mineral land claim in Alaska could be allowed by the interior department after thorough review. He cited cases of nearly meritorious claims and instances where dummies were used to seize large areas.
A canal break about a half mile north of Fort Hall caused washouts on the Short Line's Montana division tracks and delayed No. 1, the northbound passenger train, by about an hour. Repairs were completed after crews from here and Ross Fork joined. Water supply cut off and restored with no serious land or canal damage.
New York June 1 Lillian Graham show girl who with Ethel Irad was acquitted of attempting the life of W. E. D. Stokes has suit against Stokes for one hundred thousand dollars in damages for false and malicious prosecution.
John Cooney aged 72 a pensioned Short Line employee died at 5 30 PM at his son in law James Foley 734 North Garfield Avenue. Funeral at St Joseph s Catholic Church Monday at 9 30 AM with Rev Fa ther Van der Donekt officiating. He worked as machinists helper and foreman in the wipers in the round house before retirement. Survived by three daughters Mrs James Foley Mrs Patrick Dwyer and Mrs Colby of Texas. Remains in state at the Foley home from 9 AM to Noon for viewing. Interment under Undertaker Percy C Silver.
Yale crew finished a last practice on New Haven harbor and shipped shells to Gales Ferry this afternoon. Freshman and varsity rowers will follow tomorrow for a June 21 race, after less than three weeks of training, compared with four weeks last year.
Havana reports government dispatch from Santiago: columns under Colonels Valentin e and Vaillant struck rebel positions yesterday morning and fighting continued through the evening.
An event in Paris on June 1 tests if a person can fly by his own power without motor aid. Competitors may pedal a propeller or attach wings to a bicycle style frame. A $2000 prize awaits the first 33 foot flight and $20000 for a man power flight from Paris to Versailles seven miles.
Portland on June 1 reports Mrs. E. B. Peachin fatally shot her husband, police sergeant, at their Wichita home and killed herself. Peachin sustained two head wounds and is not expected to survive.
Government collier Mars runs aground on the Bahama banks and sends wireless calls for help. Battleship Nebraska and two tugs have sped to assist.
Simeon E. Baldwin governor of Connecticut will be presented to the Democratic national convention by Dean Henry Wade Rogers of the Yale Law School for addressing duties at the gathering.
The Y M C A will hold its usual meetings tomorrow with a grow picture of the church party at 7 p.m. The church party, active for three years aiding Pocatello churches, is praised nationwide. John Moore of the International committee urged a photo as the group leaves the association building. The Social Song service will follow at 9 p.m. led by Mr. Liddell.
Melvin Vaninan launches the airship Antron from a hangar and circles over fields before a safe landing. Onboard are Calvin Vaninan, Fred Almas, George Bourrillion, Walter Guest, and Ralph Upson. A test with a heavy trailing rope causes a wobbly drop and damage to a side plane. temporary repairs allow a second ascent.
Alvin T. Kellum a long serving Short Line engineer born 1854 in Indianola Iowa died last Monday in Lima. Funeral at the Methodist church attended by children and grandchildren with Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers honors and long service record noted. Interment followed with undertaker Percy C. Silver and a large cortege. Kellum began as fireman with Union Pacific in Green River Wyoming then joined Short Line in 1883 and served the north end until illness ended his work. He married Annie Kellen in 1878 and had six children.
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