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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
1
England mourns Lord Kitchener who died after HMS Hampshire struck a mine or torpedo. He had been secretary of state for war since August 8 1914 and was viewed as England’s foremost valiant military figure.
Admiral Jellico reports the British cruiser Hampshire with Earle Kitchener aboard off West Orkney en route to Russia. Four boats seen leaving. Kitchener and staff likely lost to the sea. war council called. Robertson may head the war office as Orkney islands loom north of Scotland.
Horatio Kitchener born 1850 at Crott er House Ireland son of an English lieutenant trained at Woolwich joined Royal Engineers in 1871. Known for strict discipline and military surveys in Paris early in his career.
Ogden June 6 Two were killed and three injured in a wreck on Denver and Rio Grande train No. 15 near Colton Utah. Engineer Campbell, a fireman, and two tramps died. Gehagter and a mail clerk were among the injured.
Assistant attorney general D. A. Dunning travelled to McCammon to settle a tangle between Junction City and Mrs. H. Q. Harkness over water service. The town, amid a municipal plant project, demanded Harkness keep her plant running while payments remain unsettled. a contempt case was anticipated but not filed. Dunning, an Ada county political figure and former Tribune editor ally, noted local progress.
Chicago wheat finished July at 1.0534, corn at 701?4, oats at 406 in daily market action. Prices reflect modest gains across commodities with grain futures trading steady on improved demand signals.
In a pitched baseball update Boston defeated Detroit 3 to 2 in a close game. Batteries Gregg and Thomas and Dauis and Stanage contributed for Boston while Detroit’s pitchers and fielders held firm. Other American League games were postponed due to weather or scheduling.
New York June 6 copper futures firm for electrolytic near term delivery with September contract quoted around 28.18 cents per pound amid steady industrial demand and market activity.
Fort Vans shows German reinforcements massing as French hold main approaches. German attacks lack previous intensity amid heavy losses, prompting reform of decimated units. Russians face 600000–650000 Austrian forces from Pripet to Romanian border. Verdun front sees infantry in action as Paris deems attacks weaker yet ongoing. Russians claim 25000 plus many guns in recent successes.
June 6 report notes Yuan Shi Kai, once provisional president of the Chinese Republic, died amid rising revolution rumors. Described as a powerful, controversial figure who aided reforms, Yuan rose from provincial secretary to leading statesman after Japan’s war and served at Seoul before guiding China’s early republic.
Miss Maude Younger of California urged equal suffrage as the sole campaign plank for the Woman's party. She said organized women could balance the presidency, pledging votes to achieve a federal constitutional amendment enfranchising women nationwide. The West's women echoed her call to place suffrage above party and issues.
Members of the Women’s party in convention led by Mrs. Wilsie Kent call on Chi Jung women to use their votes and influence to advance equal suffrage in this campaign.
Reports from yesterday's tornado indicate widespread casualties in Arkansas and Mississippi. Heber Springs and Judsonia suffer heavy losses with scores dead or missing, while Cabot, Germantown, Morltown, and Vicksburg report multiple fatalities and extensive property damage.
A short, unreadable line from a historical page mentions a race or event involving ten counties and a performer or team, labeled with fragmented terms and a cryptic code O87. The readable words suggest a regional sports or entertainment item with limited clarity.
In Chicago leaders debate Roosevelt's nomination strategies amid fear Hughes may replace him. Delegates discuss two ballots, adjournment, and advancing a candidate agreeable to Roosevelt forces while Progressives resist elimination efforts.
J M Carroll heads a contracting firm that sued Gus Whiteway after Pocatello paid 8600 too much on a graded contract. The court ruled Carroll was owed 4301 for overpaid double items, auditor Dick Leach uncovered the error, and the Boise Roixse court awarded the judgment.
President Wilson and his advisers discussed the coming Democratic National Convention. The Chicago meeting will influence the platform with peace and prosperity as the keynote. A fight over the suffrage plank is anticipated at St. Louis.
Miss Amma Sponberg of Pocatello appeared at a Boston recital held June 3 under the New England Conservatory. Her Chopin Scherzo in B minor drew a large, discerning audience and favorable reception from moving conservatory pupils and local listeners alike.
Paso, Texas June 6 A meeting of Spanish subjects from Mexico City adopts resolutions urging King Alfonso to join Latin nations in pressuring the United States to refrain from meddling in Mexican affairs.
James J. Hill left an estate valued at ten million dollars for minor heir Minn. The late James J. Hill appointed Louis W. as administrator of the estate.
John Hays Hammond told the national Republican league that the country faces grave crisis with national affairs in the hands of pinheads and that decisive action is needed to restore prosperity. He urged clear ownership and responsibility to fix economic and political woes.
Fragmentary OCR shows a parade mention and a campaign line about women voting to perpetuate national ideals, with unclear names and phrases. The readable text references Minetta and a speaker urging voters, though many words are garbled.
In New York on June 6, officials postponed a planned Rome-related event amid uncertain scheduling. Details remain unclear as organizers work to reschedule and confirm participants.
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