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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
1
Real celebration to occur in eastern Idaho during summer. Pocatello hosts a stupendous Fourth of July with warwhoops, motorcycle races, band concerts, midnight solos, circuses, aviation features, comics, Indian events, fireworks, and a large preparedness parade inviting surrounding country participation.
Washington reports uneasy administration over ongoing anti American demonstrations in northern Mexico. Mass meetings and speeches by agitators condemn U.S. troops on Mexican soil, with officials fearing public opinion could turn to rioting. Chi huahua San Luis Potosi Nueva Leon host most events. Funston cites demand for more motor trucks due to the rainy season.
A Texas cavalry squadron has entrained to reinforce patrols at Laredo. Funston shifted plans from the Big Bend region due to de la Rosa activities.
Administration supporters declined comment on Hughes and Roosevelt nominations yet cheered the House reception of Mann announcing Hughes' nomination.
Count von Westarp conferred with Reichstag leaders and accepted Ambassador Gerard’s claim that the alleged interview was fabrication. He refused to withdraw criticisms of American policy in the Reichstag.
Three Bancroft youths were arrested in Lava Hot Springs for drunkenness and disturbance of the peace. They paid a $15 fine plus court costs and left with a lesson on state spring regulations. State sanitary inspector J. K. White enforced bath-house rules to bar contagious cases from the pool and camp areas.
The Ellison White Chautauqua circuit begins in Pocatello Wednesday night with top talent. Rare speakers, Marine band music, and entertaining companies promise daily concerts and talks. Grounds sit at Garfield on the Y M C A tennis court north of Center.
A band contest is planned for the Fourth of July program with prizes for the best band in eastern Idaho. American Falls Twin Falls Idaho Falls Blackfoot Rockland Pocatello and other towns with strong musical organizations are expected to participate. The event aims to create friendly competition and visitor enjoyment.
Me Cammon meets the Pocatello nine at Brady Park in what sports writers call one of the season’s best games. Both clubs boast strong pitchers and hitters, with Pocatello rebuilt after a reorganization and McCammon claiming ace twirlers and sharp bats.
The Elks' lodge believes furniture delivery may allow a July dedication with an early July date likely. A tie class initiation is planned as an highlight, though the exact day is not yet settled due to equipment delivery uncertainties.
Charles Evans Hughes of New York nominated president on the third ballot at the Republican convention in Chicago with Fairbanks of Indiana chosen for vice president on the first ballot. Hughes led with 9491 votes to Roosevelt 1814 and others scattered. New Jersey secured the victory as Hughes’s final necessary count. Justice Hughes accepted the nomination and resigned from the Supreme Court, sending a telegram to President Wilson. Harding extended congratulations.
In Chicago on June 10 the Republican convention continued balloting after 11 o'clock. Charles Evans Hughes of New York secured the nomination on the third ballot as Weeks and Sherman with Fairbanks released delegates. Roosevelt's Lodge compromise proposal was discussed but temporarily unsettled alliances. Conferees failed to agree on a Progressive plan to nominate Roosevelt.
Oyster Bay June 10 Roosevelt wires the Progressive convention proposing Senator Lodge as a compromise for Republicans and Progressives. In Chicago Progressives reconvene to pursue harmony with Roosevelt’s possible immediate nomination, amid loud opposition to Lodge and calls for a Roosevelt run on Americanism.
Directors of the Fales Huston Packing company met to discuss progress on a large plant to be modernly equipped. Three cars of machinery arrived this week and installation is underway. Management plans operation by July 10 when killing will begin.
A Bannock Hotel meeting of Salt Lake recruiters plans one month training recruits for a government camp at Fort Douglas. D. W. Church chairs the sub committee with T. J. Maginnis FE O Elliot Albert Putnam and R H L Palmer as members. Firms may grant leave. a large enlistment is anticipated with thousands at Fort Douglas this summer. Call Maginnis at 413 or Elliot at 500 to sign up.
Philadelphia and Cleveland game details include line scores and listed pitchers hitters. Batteries for the teams feature players such as Sheehan Crowell Wick Myers Murphy Coveleskie O Neill and Billings in varied pitching and catching roles.
In a National League contest Chieathe beat New York with a 6 to 4 score. Lavender McConnell Packard Archer Perritt and Rariden contributed in the win. Vina was nominated by acclamation for president.
Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for president by acclamation at the Progressive convention in Chicago, shortly after Hughes’ nomination. Bainbridge Colby spoke as Robins announced the Roosevelt nomination, with Governor Hiram Johnson likely to remain as running mate. The crowd cheered, sang America, and celebration lasted two minutes as delegates embraced and tossed hats.
Oyster Bay June 10 Colonel Roosevelt refused to comment on the two Chicago conventions and stayed home. Friends say he will strenuously oppose Hughes in the campaign and they believe Roosevelt will accept.
Wankevan June 10 The trial of Will TL Orpet for the murder of his sweetheart Marian Lambert adjourned until Monday A ruling is expected on the demand that Orpet s letters to her father about the time of the girl s death be turned over to the prosecution The fathers of both Orpet and the dead girl testified yesterday.
Washington June 10 Senators Walsh of Montana and James of Kentucky met with President Wilson to discuss the party platform Beth predicted victory for Wilson in November.
Wheat closed at 1.04 and a half for July futures while corn and oats showed modest gains or steady levels in early trade. Market observers note steady demand and rain-affected planting conditions in the Midwest.
Men from Utah and neighboring states sign up for government supervised gun net training this year. Nevada Montana Utah participants and Idaho residents join to support a successful camp. The government funds costs including a suit for under 12 dollars and covers railroad fare board and incidental expenses. Local recruiting collaborates with the Fourth of July committee for a patriotic war effort.
A large group of anglers will depart tomorrow morning and tonight to favored trout spots across the eastern region. Travelers include trips to Big Springs Buffalo Creek Warn river Homer Du Bois Pebble Soda Springs and Ashton by train or car as they seek prime fishing.
Berlin reports claim French forces were driven from several positions as Ver dun fighting intensifies with heavy artillery. Russians seize about 6000 Austrians and 11 guns. The Principe Umberto sunk, Italian transport loss noted. Derfflinger may have gone down after North Sea clash. Paris cites violent Verdun action though no infantry assault.
Berlin reports the French were driven from several positions northeast of Verdun with five hundred prisoners and 22 guns captured. Dutch papers say British crews compelled captains of several Tugtech ships to unload cargoes before allowing passage to the Dutch Indies. It notes dyes are needed for English industries.
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports the Norwegian steamer Erkendal and the Swedish bark Heidi were sunk. A trawler saved 32 sailors from the Erkendal crew and brought them to Amsterdam.
Seattle, June 10. A mammoth torch light parade will march through the city this evening to showcase American preparedness. The national guard will lead and Spanish War Veterans will wear old uniforms, with civic bodies joining in an all city display.
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