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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
1
Investigation to be called to investigate the disaster. Captain Anderson, son of Storstad, is stricken with grief over the terrible disaster. The Empress suffered a horrific hull breach after a massive can opener metaphor and the event riveted maritime readers.
In Quebec on June 1 the identification of Empress of Ireland victims advances rapidly. Nearly a hundred of the 188 bodies brought to the scene have been recognized. Official tallies show 418 saved and 969 killed or drowned with no changes to the lists.
Montreal June 1. Government investigation into the Empress of Ireland disaster will begin June 9. Announcement from the Canadian Pacific Railway and boat owners states the inquiry will be conducted by a board of two Canadian admiralty judges, plus one British admiralty representative appointed by the imperial government.
Preparations start in Montreal for an official inquiry into the Empress of Ireland sinking. Pilot Nault reports Captain Anderson and first officer aboard the Storstad were on the bridge at collision time, while Storstad officers describe rescue efforts, numb survivors, and damage from an anchor injury.
In Rimouski on June 1 Canadian Pacific Railway tugs and launches began a systematic search of the St Lawrence river to recover more of the Empress of Ireland wreck. Launches were stationed at the hull site three miles offshore and two lifeboats were found empty.
The government steamer Lady Grey arrived from Rimouski with 188 recovered bodies from the Empress of Ireland wreck. Crowds lined the St. Lawrence heights as funerals moved upriver. Essex escorted the vessel and fifty sailors laid coffins on tables under the pier shed.
New York June 1 plan to retire 000 of Southern Pacific railway five per cent notes maturing today by exchange of one year six per cent notes was declared operative by the directors today.
Mount Lassen on the Sierra Nevada boundary in Shasta and Plumas counties shows a new crater with steam and smoke. A forest ranger reports ash and sand within 300 feet, boulders up to 30 inches ejected, and a larger cloud over the mountain, signaling possible intensified activity.
Notice signed by the mayor offers a reward for apprehending anyone tampering with fire alarm boxes. Vigorous prosecution will follow continuation of such practice.
Dr. W. A. Winters, his wife Mrs. Bird Winters, and boarder W. H. Cooper were rearrested in Newcastle on affidavits alleging conspiracy to murder and burn Catherine Winters, nine, who disappeared a year earlier. Winters and wife released on bond.
Washington June 1 By a 33 to 20 vote the senate referred Norris resolution to the Interstate Commerce Commission asking the attorney general to state whether New York Central Lines form a Sherman act violation and whether to sue It is sent to committee to delay action on the measure.
Funeral services for John L. Griffiths United States consul general in London were held in New York City today two weeks after his death in London Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn Representatives from clubs and associations in New York Indianapolis and other cities attended the funeral
Militants from the suffragette movement destroyed the historic parish church of St. Mary's at W i three miles from Henley England. Built in 1538 only the tower and scorched walls remain. The vicar saved the church register as he escaped the flames.
The Commercial club hosts an informal smoker this evening inviting all citizens to discuss upcoming plans including a Gate City Fourth of July celebration. Entertainment, music, and membership matters will be on the agenda with many fraternal groups expected to attend.
Denver May 31. Colorado coal strike drags on with 1707 federal troops guarding mines as 66 killed and 48 wounded in eight months of clashes. Production down from 3.64 to 2.82 million tons. miners on strike estimated between 8500 and 11000 by UMWA official, while operators cite 1500–2000 staying out.
Niagara Falls Ont June 1 After two hours conference between mediators and American delegates the question of admitting the constitutionalists into negotiations for settlement of the Mexican trouble was still undecided. Mediators seem favorable to hearing the constitutionalists before the final agreement is signed if they are ready to agree to an armistice with Huerta and prepared to discuss internal and international aspects of the situation.
District court resumed with jurors reporting for duty. Judge listened to civil action White vs Dodson as demurrer was withdrawn. Oregon Short Line vs J M Bistline slated for hearing. State vs White and Carter burglary expected to yield guilty pleas. attorney withdrew and substitute counsel appointed.
President asserts that current business strains are not general and are milder in the United States than elsewhere. He tells Washington correspondents prosperity will rise if manufacturers believe in it and that the tariff does not affect the low mood.
After two hours of debate the first Webb amendment to the Clayton omnibus anti trust bill was adopted. On a rising vote 207 members, all that were present, voted to insert the amendment into the measure.
Philadelphia notes General Galusha Pennypacker turns seventy with many friends sending congratulations. A Civil War figure, he joined the Union Army at seventeen and rose to brigadier general, the youngest in either army to hold that rank, later becoming brevet major general of volunteers. He led a brigade at Fort Fisher where his flag was raised atop the fort.
Charleston West Virginia June 1 coal companies near Paint Creek signed a work agreement after miners demanded that union dues be collected by the United Mine Workers of America. The move reduced idle miners by about eight thousand.
Dispatches from San Luis Potosi report multiple trains transporting federal troops from Saltillo arriving in the capital. A detachment led by General Pascual Orozco junior acted as rear guard and the army burned railroad lines southward to hinder the constitutionalist advance.
The constitutionalist tug Hercules entered Mazatlan harbor and captured the schooner Garibaldi carrying a cargo of sugar bound for the Sugar company of Los Monchis.
Brigadier General Bliss announced the arrest of Quevado and his followers at El Paso where he was said to be organizing a new counter revolution in Chihuahua. Quevado will be sent to Fort Wingate while associated with the Huerta army that surrendered at Presidio. The Brazilian minister in Mexico City says Gregorio Alcaraz, a servant of Captain Rush of the battleship Florida, is held in Mexico City and seeks his release.
Topeka Kansas June 1 The suit of Miss Luella West against Governor Hodges for damages over an alleged attack in the governor office was called today The plaintiff charged the governor struck her as she tried to carry copies of his private correspondence from the office
White Plains New York June 1 The grand jury examined the cases of twelve Industrial Workers of the World demonstrators arrested after they claimed free speech rights during a protest over John D Rockefeller Jr in Colorado. Justice Tompkins ruled that free speech does not excuse disorderly incitement by professional agitators who refuse to work and said agitators who want to speak must rent a hall.
Paris June 1 The French cabinet led by Prime Minister Gaston Doumergere has decided to resign. The cabinet council approved the move and plans to meet tomorrow to draft statements explaining retirement reasons.
The Right Rev. Mathias Lenihan bishop of Great Falls Montana was received by the pope and presented a party of American pilgrims in Rome on June 1.
Washington DC weather report notes fair conditions in the west with showers and cooler air in the east. Tonight, expect fair skies.
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