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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
9
Tokyo reports a crushing Russian defeat with the obliteration or capture of most ships. Losses exceed 150000 tons with several vessels sunk or captured and about four thousand Russian prisoners landed. Many bodies wash ashore as Togo’s dispatches trigger nationwide euphoria.
Report from Nagasaki says Admiral Rojestvensky, wounded at Sasebo, is hospitalized. Forehead bruise and slight skull fracture described as serious but no brain injury evident. Other wounds noted but not deemed serious.
Tokyo reports Rear Admiral Voelkersam who led the Russian battleship squadron was killed aboard his flagship Oslabya on the first day of the battle. His squadron reportedly fired on British trawlers in the North Sea, mistaking them for Japanese torpedo boats.
Clarence B. Young, a long time Montana woodcutter, confessed to robbing the Northern Pacific Express at Bearmouth last Sunday night and said he acted alone. He obtained the dynamite while foreman on the irrigation ditch project.
President Roosevelt announced Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore would replace Paul Morton as secretary of the navy. Morton will retire July 1 to oversee subway plans in New York. Rumors of other cabinet shifts swirl as Shaw signals retirement, Moody’s status unclear.
Blackfoot reports William Penrod a well known rancher living 18 miles northeast of town was fatally stabbed Tuesday by neighbor William Egbert in a dispute over a water ditch. Egbert is under arrest.
In Blackfoot Idaho a county jail brawl among inmates left several wounded and damaged cells. Five suspects were jailed after a disturbance sparked by intoxicated prisoners. Chap man of Idaho Falls suffered critical injuries with eye loss and severe bruising.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Russian cruiser Izumrud arriving at Viadi Vostok on June 1, signaling movement in Far East naval operations. The brief note confirms the ship’s location but provides no additional details on mission or outcome.
W L Yancey of Pavluesah Kentucky reports three top Kentucky physicians failed to help his kidney disease. After using Foley’s Kidney Cure he says relief came with the first bottle and three bottles cured him. He endorses the remedy. Available from Mrs A N Cook.
A remote family keeps Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on hand for accidents and injuries. The ad claims burns cuts and ulcers heal with this salve sold at Mrs. A L Cook’s drug store for 25 cents.
In a humorous exchange, Maud refuses to reveal her age when asked directly by Dick. Tom confirms the probing question and defends the curiosity as a light moment in a family chat.
Victims of Brights disease and diabetes find relief and thankfulness after using Foley's Kidney Cure. The ad claims it can prevent incipient Brights disease and diabetes and ease even severe cases. Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana reports relief after eight doctors failed, with three bottles restoring health.
A tense exchange unfolds as a wary boarder accuses the landlady of familiar tricks learned from twenty years in boarding houses. The landlady replies with cold restraint, defending her conduct.
Irwinville resident J. T. Barber keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for sudden attacks. He praises it as one of the best medicines he has used and says it has helped during several episodes. Sold by all druggists.
By focal applications they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness and that is by constitutional remedies. Shortness is caused by an inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing. when completely closed deafness results. Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We offer One Hundred Dollars for any deafness (caused by catarrh) cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists. Also take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notice states that on the Sunday of July 1905 in Inkom Bannock County Idaho proof will be submitted that the waters of Dry Creek and South Fork of Jackson Creek have been diverted under permit 579 held by G B Pidcock. Completion date May 7 1908 with 2.2 cubic feet per second capacity for irrigation and domestic use on 10 acres described in sections 26 and 25 township 78 range 36 east B M.
Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho May 14 1905. Notice that settlers have filed intention to make final proof. Hearings before Clerk US District Court Pocatello Idaho July 4 1905. William Hegstrom Central Janneck County Idaho for New Sec 29 T98 R40. Witnesses Henry Reddish Andrew Anderson Gust Anderson John Erickson Gilbert Pidcock. Additional claim for 84 percent of Bec 26 and W% SW of Sec 25 T78 R36 E B M Idaho.
Lorenzo Roth Thomas, Register, notes claimed continuous residence and cultivation for multiple settlers in Inkom Bannock County Idaho. Applicants include John I Preece Dan McGinniss Jozeph G Wil lame IL PP Holmes Phil Fergusson Edward M Webb Prat M Kelsey Arthur J Damron and C J Johnson of Poentello for Sec 11 T8S R86 BOR in Idaho. The filing reflects homestead proof processes in Idaho.
United States Land Office Blackfoot Idaho May 15 2005 notice given under timber and Stone act of 1878 as extended by 1892 shows Richard Douglas of Pocatello filing sworn statement for purchase of Sky SW Sec 11 and NEW NW Sec 4 Twp 3 S Range 5 E Boise Meridian Idaho with 80 acres. He will offer proof August 3 1905 before the clerk of the U S District Court at Pocatello. Witnesses listed as Carl A Valentine George North Elwood Krise and Alonzo Packer all of Pocatello. Adverse claims must be filed by August 3 1905. Lorenzo R Thomas Register.
Notice states on June 22 1905 at Pocatello Bannock Idaho proof works for diverting 8 1 3 cubic feet per second from East and West Bob Smith Creeks under permit 65 held by Wilber R Goodin McCammon Bannock County. Completion target is June 22 1905 with 160 acres of water available described as sections in Township 98 Range 37 East BM.
On May 17 1905 in Inkom Bannock Idaho proof work begins for diverting 135 cubic feet per second from two unnamed springs and Bill Jackson Creek under permit 130 issued by the Idaho State Engineer. The applicant John I Preece lists Inkom as the post office address. The project plans accompany the application and water is available for 80 acres described as NE 1 20 Tp 78 R 36 E B M.
At the Idaho district court in Pocatello, in June 1905, the Clerk receives witnesses for the irrigation reclamation case. Names listed include David Burnett, John Bennett, Thomas Jenkins, and John M.ons Jr. all of Nevada Idaho.
On June 11 1905 at Preedom Salt River Bannock Idaho proof of completion for diversifying 14 7 cubic feet per second of Tin Cup Creek water is filed under permit 662 issued to Arthur R Clark. Land available for use totals 120 acres described in sections and townships listed.
Notice lists settlers filing final proofs to support their claims in Bannock and Franklin Counties Idaho. It names Duggins Damron Webb Tarbet Chatterton Patterson Cowley and others as witnesses and claimants with sections and township ranges shown. Proceedings proceed toward June 5 1905 in Penteilo Idaho with district court clerks.
Warren L Mall seeks to prove continuous residence on Lots 3 4 and 5 Bec 22 Lot 1 See 27 Typ 9 S RR 38 FB before the Register and Receiver in Blackfoot Idaho on May 16 2005. Witnesses Leroy Hall W Lewis Thomas Edward Murphy all of McCammon Idaho.
In compliance with the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 Emile T Farley of Pocatello Idaho filed sworn declaration No S86 for 40 acres in Ka 55 T68 R84 B I M Idaho seeking to prove the land is better for timber and stone than agriculture before the Clerk of the U S District Court at Pocatello on June 1 1905 Witnesses named are Samuel M Nixon Fred J Weideman Joseph Cale Obd Kimpton all of Pocatello Idaho Claimants must file their claims by June 1 1905
On May 1 1905 at Pocatello MotCammon Ban nock County Idaho under permit 610 issued by the State Engineer, Jared Green Jr. to divert three cubic feet per second of Dry Canyon Creek water. Completion set for May 21 1905 with 5 days of diversion to conclude. Water rights cover 150 acres described as SEY Sec 8 NW of SE Sec 9 Tp 98 R 36 EB.
February 27 1906 notices list Lorin Walker Hyrum Pierce Erastus Barnard and William Neeser all of Inkom Bannock County Idaho as settlers who will prove up claims before the U S district court clerk at Pocatello on April 6 1905 for fractional sections in Township 78 North Range 35 East. Witnesses include William Walker Hyrum Pierce Joshua Munn and Thomas F Terrell all of Inkom and Pocatello Idaho. Lorenzo K Thomas, Willow
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