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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
1
Nine men killed and about forty wounded when the International Navigation steamer Havreford exploded on arrival from Philadelphia. Debris and a fire followed, with heads and bodies reported among the casualties. cause suspected to be gas from naptha soap in cargo.
Washington June 14 The house committee authorized a favorable report on the Tirrell bill to prohibit liquor sales on federal property including soldiers homes and hotels at Old Point Comfort Virginia Hot Springs Arkansas and in Yellowstone Park
Point Richmond California June 14 a work train carrying 250 men to brick yards derailed on the Bedt line between here and Point Sam Pablo causing three deaths and a dozen injuries. The disaster was attributed to a defective switch.
Interstate Commerce Commission reopens its inquiry into Standard Oil methods in Cleveland. Auditor M. C. Tully alleges railroads allowed unpaid Chicago storage charges to be covered by Cleveland office vouchers. About $500 monthly charges reportedly not paid in Chicago appeared on Cleveland books as settled upon orders from traffic manager Grammer. The practice, ongoing since 1903, ended last January. Standard Oil offers to respond in defense.
Sayville Long Island June 14 Robert B Roosevelt dies here after months long illness He was uncle to the president He served as congressman In 1875 he was minister to the Netherlands and treasurer of the Democratic National Committee during Cleveland's second election.
Minneapolis reports Judge C. M. Pond of the district court was fatally injured when he was run down by a train in the city today.
Washington reports General Wood cables that First Lieutenant Edward C Bolton and a civilian named Benjamin Christian were killed by a native chief and his two brothers at Cave on the south side of Mindanao. Bolton governed the Davao province and had been attempting to pacify the area. No arrests have been made.
Avery C Moore of Weiser Idaho rebukes claims that Idaho will not grant fair trials to Western Federation of Miners leaders. He asserts Idaho’s integrity against Debs and links to a pending Idaho murder case involving miners' leaders.
The Congregational church overflowed with relatives for Pocatello High School’s annual commencement. Dr. Paddock of Boise gave the address urging heart power in education while four seniors Alice Olmstead Eva Kasiska Minerva Kohlhepp and Eva Smithen received diplomas. Eva Kasiska missed the ceremony due to a summer trip in Europe.
The Red Men lodge leads a July 4 celebration in Pocatello with $600 subscribed by citizens and plans for a morning parade, sports for children, free candy, and cash prize races. A baseball game, a Japanese tumblers troupe, and Jiu Jitsu wrestlers are to appear, with invitation extended to civic groups to join.
Fannie Graham remains jailed awaiting arraignment on grand larceny charges. Albert E. Draper of the Draper lodging house accuses her and a second woman of drugging him, stealing 14 five dollar gold pieces and one twenty dollar piece. Police recovered 66 dollars from Graham, with the rest unaccounted for as she faces possible guilty plea.
A speech argues Idaho should uphold due process in conspiracy charges, warning against prejudging defendants. The speaker emphasizes presumption of innocence, legitimate evidence, and public faith in justice, noting concerns about political influence infecting the case.
Inclement weather delayed contractors on the Minidoka project prompting Secretary of the Interior to grant a 30 day extension. Completion now due by July 1 1906.
Registration for lands on the Crow Indian reservation started in Billings with Carl Meyer and Captain White in charge and an ample clerk staff to enroll thousands of citizens. About five hundred people attended the first day though Miles City saw delays due to missing blanks and sparse interest. In Sheridan the registration opened to light crowds with little activity at the headquarters.
A Idaho speaker defends the labor movement against Debs and the mine owners, asserting Idaho’s commitment to protecting unionism and industrial emancipation. He portrays the Idaho legislature as a secure space for labor, denying conspiracies to disrupt unions and pledging loyalty to American progress.
Joseph Scherk a laundryman was shot and killed at his home on St Joseph street early this morning by two burglars who awakened him and his wife in their bedroom.
Jackson Kentucky June 14 James K B thor gis the feudist judge under arrest here charged with the assassination of Dr B D Cox was granted bail today in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars. The bond was immediately furnished.
The Republican shire convention in Madison called on Bentlers Boounes and Lakullette to vote to expel Reed Smoot Keil. Eaton of Madison was nominated for governor.
Washington June bhy A Benson appointed by Governor Herrel to succeed J Burton as senator from Kansas at the opening of today's session of the senate.
Winter coal supply advertised by Reubleman at 121 Outd Zod Avenue. Old Cumberland coal priced at 6.60 per ten and July Otet 1904. Phone 47-K. Contact for orders and delivery.
H H Thompson accused of grand larceny for taking a diamond brooch from 37 Company Row in Ogden. He pawned the jewel for $19 and later confessed after police traced it to Milton Stern. Fined $160 and costs. in default jailed.
Louisville on June 14 reports the Home-coming observance honoring Stephen C. Foster, author of My Old Kentucky Home and other ballads. Brass bands played popular tunes while rain drenched streets and clouds darkened the sky, dampening celebrations since Monday.
Articles of Incorporation filed in Evanston for the Lelio Wyoming Railroad to construct a line from Cokeville to near Idaho Falls via the Snake River, with a branch near the Idaho line. The 70 mile route would provide a new agricultural corridor and a coal traffic shortcut for Montana markets.
The Tuesday wool sale at Mountain Home Idaho sold about 400000 pounds. Buyers included Jeremiah Williams & Co, Koshland & Co, Hallowell Donald & Co of Boston, and Lafayette Worsted Co of Woonsocket. Prices ranged from 16 to 20 1/2 cents, near the prior day’s levels. The sale lot was being held at Hilliley today.
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