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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
Baltimore on June 3 reports a general strike of machinists ordered to take effect at 2 p m. About 850 workers in the Baltimore & Ohio shops are affected with fourteen points along the line tied up. The dispute centers on the Mount Clair shop piecework system viewed as refusal to reinstate earlier strikers.
In Boston on June 3 about eight hundred electrical workers, nearly all unionized, walked out to press for a new wage schedule, significantly delaying building operations across the city.
Fairview Kentucky June 3 a Jefferson Davis memorial park dedication marked by trees planted near the birthplace of Davis and Lincoln born eight months after. Oratory music and flowers highlighted the day as General Young praised Davis and urged each Southern state to erect a shaft to his memory while extending praise to Lincoln for restraint and candor.
The State house in Montgomery closed in honor of the Jefferson Davis anniversary. A brass tablet at the portico marking where Davis took the oath of office was adorned with a wreath bearing the lost cause colors.
Washington reports a total lunar eclipse tonight with the moon in Earth shadow for over an hour. The event will appear as a dull red light due to atmospheric scattering, with stars bright in the sky and no telescope needed for viewing in clear skies. Some eastern Canada locations may see the moon rise before shadow advances. in western ports, the moon may be fully covered at rise.
National Bank Examiner Claude Gatch confirms a long running shortage at Lewiston National Bank now covered by stockholders. Estimated at 137000 dollars, the embezzlement stretched five years through adding machine manipulation. Bank and Idaho Trust consolidation reported with deposits around 900000 and cash 200000. No current employee suspicion. case referred to the comptroller of the currency for action.
Chicago wheat prices rose with the July contract closing at 1.1834 per bushel as traders weighed supply and demand factors in the midweek session.
Philadelphia reported a serious disruption as the elevated subway system tied up during a partial strike of its workers. Strike sympathizers harassed strike breakers, riders dwindled, and four hundred additional sub-police were sworn in as authorities tried to maintain order.
McGill University in Montreal conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on James Wilson secretary of the U S Department of Agriculture at a special convocation in Macdonald College Also honored were Gifford Pinchot secretary of the Forestry Association and Dr James Earl Russell head of the teachers college at Columbia University Principal Peterson announced the awards in front of governors faculty and guests.
From nineteen entries six were named overnight for the Brook in New York on June 3. The barrier field will be the smallest in this classic event with the stake valued at five thousand dollars.
Laramie June 3 Edward Payson Weston veteran pedestrian arrived at 8 o clock last night after a thirty eight mile trek through mud and snow from Granite Canyon Wyoming He did not leave his room after retiring and his condition was described as sick Weston and his manager refused to give a timetable for resuming the coastward journey. Later he left his room and a stomach ache was noted Though he breakfasted and said he felt better he resumed travel thereafter.
May temperatures ran three and one tenth degrees below the ten year mean yet May 1904 was the wettest on record with 2.78 inches of rain against a 1.77 inch ten year average. Ten year precipitation rising while May 1903 was driest. Frosts occurred on the 12th 13th 17th 30th with killing frosts on the 1st and 6th. Sw winds and gales noted with 7125 miles total wind movement at six miles per hour average.
The bankers associations of Minnesota's first district and Wisconsin's seventh district convened in Winona to discuss postal savings bank status legislation the banking code country bank examinations and real estate mortgages as national bank investments over the two day meeting.
Agent A B Moseley of the Harriman system says many Idaho Elks will ride a special train with Ogden Elks to attend the grand lodge gathering in Los Angeles early in July. A Ida Falls car and a Pocatello car will join, with another car possible for additional Idaho delegations. The group will assemble at Ogden and depart for Los Angeles over the Southern Pacific, date to be announced.
Rev Frank C Smith rector of Trinity Episcopal travels to Boise for Idaho diocese convocation. He will speak at the Sunday school rally and attend meetings through Sunday. Bishop Funsten will preside and deliver the baccalaureate sermon.
Dr. Theodore Barth longtime leader of Germanys extreme radical party died in Baden Baden after a digestive illness. Born in 184, he was known for admiring U S institutions and personalities and traveled in 1906 with William J. Bryan and other campaigners to study electoral methods.
Governor Brady of Idaho and staff toured the U S Pacific Fleet ships Tennessee and Aso in Seattle, greeted Admiral Ijichi, exchanged courtesies, and received a 17 gun salute. The visit concluded with a dinner at the Hotel Washington and a reception for Idaho officials and guests.
A six car shipment of Brick automobiles arrived in Pocatello this morning from Randall Dodd Automobile of Salt Lake and Boise. Two Model 17 cars sold to C. V. Hansen for Mackay Challis stage line. Cars to be driven to Mackay tomorrow by Hansen and Milt Russell with Dr. Carl Snodgrass. Three Models 10 and one touring car included. two Models 10 to Idaho Falls, three cars stay in Pocatello for sale.
London June 3 The Prince of Wales England s future king celebrated his forty four birthday in excellent health. Congratulatory messages poured in from the royal family and friends. Salutes were fired in London Windsor and by warships at naval stations.
Omaha report says Detective McDonald identifies the Union Pacific holdup suspects as Dan Downer and Gordon M. Golden. Officials say Torsvensen uses real name. Dow ner charged with burglary in Spokane. Authorities work to link the men to the Northern Pacific train robbery near Spokane.
Copenhagen reports widespread fetes on the king Frederick birthday. The popular sovereign born June 3, 1843, ascended the throne in 1856, with festivities noted across cities.
The Senior class presented a life size Lincoln bust mounted on a pedestal to the Academy of Idaho. Miss Mora McManus gave the presentation speech praising the school, faculty, and Mr. Reed for their support. Principal Miles F. Reed accepted the gift, highlighting the spirit of giving, with A I chorus and piano solos by Professor Muehlen and a new grand piano enhancing the music department.
The National Association of Comptrollers and Accounting Officers begins a three day session in Detroit on June 3 with a large attendance from state and city financial departments. The group aims to establish a scientific and uniform system for keeping public accounts.
Nairobi June 8 Theodore Roosevelt and his party departed Nairobi this afternoon by a special train for Kijabe to visit the American mission and spend the night in camp. His departure for Solik is planned for tomorrow.
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