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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
1
Salt Lake City. The final conference sessions of the Western Governors association draft an address to the public on conservation and federal land policy. Governors Carey and Spry argue for state tax and development rights, nonuse hampers growth, and federal guardianship should support growth without penalizing states.
Governor John M. Haines of Idaho voiced broad support for the national conservation policy while opposing full open access to all agricultural land in forest reserves. He urged a process where land is first judged agricultural by land officials or courts, with patent grants releasing it from reserves, to promote western settlement without harming forest concerns.
General orders announce the forty-seventh national encampment of the G A R to be held in Chattanooga Tennessee in September Beers. veterans are urged to visit Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain Chicamauga and the Chattanooga to Atlanta region. The Gettysh reunion opens July 1 with Veterans day observances directed by the commanders of the G A R and United Confederate Veterans.
Shawokin June 7. Two miners were killed and over a dozen injured in the Scott shaft explosion at the Susquehanna Coal company. Officials say no more are entombed but workers fear others remain underground. The blast occurred in the second life of slope, nearly a mile deep, and fire followed. Rescue teams recovered two dead and fourteen injured within an hour. The dead and most injured are foreign-speaking miners. at least two of the injured are expected to die.
Two thousand cameras will be clicking as the California Camera club holds its annual Yosemite outing next week. The advance guard arrived today and six days will be spent photographing the park scenery.
Tacoma debuts ten new street cars on downtown lines designed with low steps to accommodate wearers of tight skirts. The cars enter service today marking a practical upgrade for female riders.
Pocatello Water Company petitions the Idaho public utilities commission for a 40 percent rate rise, arguing current charges are inadequate to cover a 5 percent return and operating costs. The filing references prior litigation, potential appellate action, and proposals for metered pricing. Attorneys N M Buick and Hawley Puckett & Hawley represent the company.
Miss Elsie Duffield of Fifth Avenue New York awoke outside a moving No 6 train at Thceska after leaping from a lower berth window. Conductor F W Dice found her gripping a rail at speed and pulled her aboard. She suffered facial bruises and torn nightdress but recovered, likely due to sleepwalking or dreaming.
In San Francisco on June 7 the movement prompts Chinese bride Miss Gun in to drop the word obey in marriage vows. Mrs Chin Chee of New York reportedly follows the new fashion after a recent ceremony, citing changing norms and media attention.
Washington reports that Secretary Bryan will discuss a fresh Japan proposal with Counsellor Moore. The State Department plans a careful analysis of the new point, including a potential reference to the fourteenth amendment, to evaluate any impact on U S relations and treaty renewal before Senate action.
After a week of work Rev. Robert J Patterson of Ballymoyen Ireland launched the Catch my Pal movement in Detroit. It has secured nearly 5000 signatures as volunteers pledge to abstain from liquor and help others to a sober path.
Senator Townsend hinted at pressuring colleagues while withholding names, as the tariff committee readied more hearings. The panel will hear testimony from lawyers farmers publicists and others tied to the free sugar fight with further questioning of many witnesses forthcoming.
Forty parade units will join bands from 40 communities in the Inland Empire festival. The event on June 17 features marching bands and a large parade through Neethen Washington as part of the Pow Wow festivities.
June 7 report from New York states Thomas H. McMillan a mill owner from Savannah proposed to Miss Bliss after discovering he could not manage without her. The couple reportedly became engaged during a visit to The Little Church Around the Corner.
The ceremony confirms Leila May Henry as representative and Bigery as terms, with Midshipman Hana N. involved. The Navy frowns on officers contracting loans, but the groom's standing to support a wife remains in question as the appointment proceeds.
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