03 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
1
A sharp mid day decline sees United States Steel slip below recent lows, Union Pacific hit its yearly low, St Paul and Reading fall, and industrials drop several points as traders liquidate long accounts amid rail regulatory fears and weak business signals.
Chicago June 3. Slason Thompson of the Railway News Bureau says railroads tentatively planned to spend up to 200 million dollars on replacements due to freight rate increases. That money must now be used to stave off ruin the official states.
Washington news outlines Sutherland's rate fairness amendment to the railroad bill, its modification to extend inquiry beyond a year, and final acceptance. insurgent Republicans seek to delay final vote until Cummins arrives, risking reoffering La Follette's valuation amendment. Heyburn Ballinger criticize La Follette, who defends his tactic. Western Trunk Line plans to file individual tariffs with similar rate increases.
The first annual inter class field meet at Pocatello High School drew strong results with Virgil Samms leading the seniors by winning five first places and one second. Records were set in several events including pole vault and sprints, with sophomores totaling 38 points and seniors 28.
The Chicago packing firm Schwartzchild and Sulzberger, indicted for shipping meat not properly inspected, faces trial in Hartford U S district court. The case proceeds under the agriculture department bureau of animal industry not the pure food law. penalties include fines up to 10000 dollars, imprisonment, or both.
Visitors from many counties greet President Taft as he speaks at Ohio Northern University in Ada. He discusses career choices in law ministry medicine teaching journalism farming and industry, denounces muckrakers and socialism, and recalls his Roundhead speech. Taft departs for Detroit after the ceremony.
Detroit prepares to host President Taft with the presidential party quartered at Hotel Cadillac on arrival. He will tour Monroe to speak at the General Custer memorial unveiling and then attend Jackson for the Republican party semi centennial celebration.
Nearly five thousand men from Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri gather in Kansas City for the United Commercial Travelers tri state convention. The meeting runs through tomorrow with a mammoth parade featuring thousands of drummers as a highlight of the program.
Rear Admiral Adbert C. Dillingham, member of the naval executive and retiring boards, is placed on the retired list for age. He had a brilliant record in the civil and Spanish American wars and is known as the champion of enlisted men in the navy, regarded as the father of the present retired list law for them.
The Montreal Jockey Club annual spring meeting starts tomorrow at Blue Bon nets course with the Windsor Hotel Cup race worth nearly 2000 dollars as the main event. Top 3 year olds from across Canada are slated to race, drawing broad public interest.
Washington June 3. A conference of Democratic senators before the senate session failed to reach agreement on the fee to be pursued on the railroad bill. Some favor voting for the amended bill while others would not consent to such a program.
Eight alleged bootleggers were arraigned before District Judge Budge. One pleaded guilty and will be sentenced later. The others pleaded not guilty and will be tried at this term. Defendants include Charles Leeney alias Dutch Harry Campbell Dan Brown Henry Porterfield George Jacobs John Callison Ralph Adams and Garland Graves alias Montana. The Portneuf Marsh irrigation case against Major Frank Caldwell and others is heard before a jury today.
Graduation exercises held at the U S Naval Academy chapel in Annapolis Maryland with a large national crowd. Secretary of the Navy Meyer delivered the address and presented diplomas. Honor man is Midshipman Henry E Rossell of Florida.
The University of Washington and the University of Wisconsin held final practice spins on Lake Mendota in Madison. This marks the first meeting of the two crews in the big event with Washington, Pacific coast champions, expected to give Wisconsin a strong challenge for victory tomorrow.
King George, born June 3 1865 at Marlborough House, marked his 45th year with a private celebration at Buckingham Palace. No public observance occurred, only the customary naval salutes fired at major centers by warships.
June 3 in New Orleans marks Jefferson Davis Day with ceremonies across the South. Crosses of honor are awarded to Confederate veterans and school activities highlight the commemoration.
Flags flew and bells rang across Denmark to mark King Frederick VIII's 67th birthday. Born June 8, 1845, he ascended the throne in 1906 after the death of King Christian IX.
H. T. Gates appointed as the United States minister to Portugal. The selection positions Gates to represent U.S. interests and manage diplomatic relations in Lisbon during the postwar era.
Spokane preacher Rev. Mr. Hindley, a noted speaker, will deliver the commencement address as the representative class from Pocatello's high school prepares to finish.
Mildred Anthes Eva Sell E Herschel A Pion scientific Harold A Hughart scientific Winifred Jones scientific Virgil Samms scientific Theodore Swanson Jr scientific Margery Chapman classical Lucile Cooke classical Bess O Melveney classical
Tonight at the Auditorium the fifteenth annual Pocatello High commencement features Rev W J Hindley of Spokane delivering the address. The program includes inv ocation, songs by school chorus and glee clubs, diploma presentations, and benediction. Flowers are to be sent to graduates.
Washington reports placards in Nanking call for destruction of foreign life and property. US Minister Calhoun cites nervous provinces as US cruiser New Orleans and allied warships standby to land if needed to protect consulates. Consuls say native disturbers openly harass foreigners and defile the American consulate walls.
Washington reports Peru's government plans to pull back its troops from the Ecuadorian frontier on June 4. The move follows tensions along the border and indicates a desire to ease regional dispute.
The Fourth of July executive committee in the Gate City expanded this year’s celebration at the Commercial club to include juvenile sports boxing races and an elaborate parade. A sub committee on juvenile sports includes W H Cleave E J Merrill and two professors while the parade committee features H B Kinport Major Frank Caldwell and others. The auto parade promises decorated autos floats a liberty car and ragamuffins attracting crowds from surrounding towns.
The June 8 to July wheat market closed at ninety five and three eighths to one half in Chicago trading indicating a steady session with limited price movement and small gains for the commodity.
The program highlighted the year with improvements in new courses and equipment. Miss Margaret Hanter sang solo and Virgil Samms played trombone. Representatives from fifteen years of classes attended, except four, and Miss Sell of the class of 1910 gave the keynote toast.
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