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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1909
Page
1
A foreign consul reports in Tarsus after touring massacre scenes that two thousand laborers were shot like rabbits at Hamadieh and surrounding fields, their bodies left where they worked.
A general strike of electrical and car employees in St. Petersburg began today, affecting city services and transportation sectors as workers protest conditions and demand reforms. The action involves multiple unions and could disrupt power supplies and trolley services across the metropolitan area.
In New York on June 14 a large crowd gathered at the county court house for the divorce suit of Katherine Clemmons Gould against Howard Gould. After Mrs. Gould testified, George J. Gould is to be called to discuss the Gould fortune to determine alimony.
Nashville hosts hundreds of Elks for the annual Tennessee Elks association convention. Officials planned a grand reception and events at Centennial Park with Flag Day exercises. Governor Patterson and Benton McMillin are among speakers at the Vendome, followed by an automobile parade to the Hermitage.
Monterey Mexico reports more than a hundred arrests in connection with the dynamiting of Leon Florres law office. Police say Florres led a gang tied to blackmail highway robbery and trafficking in white slaves. Numerous officials from surrounding towns are among those arrested.
Chicago on June 14 reported Abraham Rosenthal, a man who held bank books showing deposits over thirty thousand dollars, was arrested for pickpocketing. He claimed his bank account was lawfully gained and blamed mix taken identity for the arrest.
Cardinal Andrieu faced a judge in Bordeaux on a charge of inciting breach of laws with a cathedral speech at his enthronement. He claimed full responsibility and asserted the right to distrust republican laws when they hinder religious freedom. Cheers greeted his emergence from court as women kneeled and kissed his ring.
W S Biggers faces murder charges in Mecklenburg Superior Court after a killing before the Central Hotel witnessed by about 500 people. Biggers surrendered after firing four shots at J G Hood and a fifth through Hood’s head, with a long-standing dispute over investments cited as motive. Nearly a dozen eminent attorneys are involved for both sides and an insanity plea is anticipated.
Red Wing Minnesota June 14 delegates from leading state labor bodies attend the opening session presided by President George B Howley. The convention adjourned at noon and will reconvene tonight with officer reports before real work begins tomorrow morning through Wednesday. A key issue is electing a new secretary treasurer to replace W E McEwen who retires after fifteen years.
The Grand Army of the Republic Department of Ohio opened its encampment today at the Hotel Warden Newark with meetings of the Women’s Relief Corps and affiliated groups. Officials expect a large attendance as the city decorates for visitors from across the state.
Federal grand jury resumes inquiry into F Augustus Heinze alleged manipulation of funds at the Merchantile National Bank during his presidency.
After days of anxiety, heavy rain fell during the night in the fire swept district of northern Aroostook county, checking the fires that had raged for days.
The steamer Princess Trene brought the first close passengers of the wrecked Cunard liner Slavonia to Gibraltar on June 14, delivering them ashore after the perilous incident.
The Independent School District No. 1 board will meet tonight to examine architect plans for a north town school and select the best. bids will be called for bond issuance of 25 000 and for construction. A site near completion awaits one holdout owner, with negotiations easing.
Washington reports President Alphonzo Penna of Brazil died this morning at 7:30. The state department received the dispatch from the American ambassador in Rio de Janeiro.
Washington June 14 The Senate confirmed Edward Dana Durand of California to be director of the census replacing S N D North who resigned Durand will lead the census office beginning immediately and serve as its head through the next term.
Washington reports Senators and Representative warn that opening Lemhi lands to entry may trigger trouble or bloodshed. They urge a lottery system, but the interior secretary lacking legal authority will instead require lining up at the land office and filings on a date to be set with a 30 day waiting period before settlement to prevent rushes and contests.
Belfast June 14 Sir Thomas Lipton declares in an interview that he has no plan to compete under current conditions despite renewed rumors of challenging for the American Cup.
Pocatello defeated Shelley 7 to 1 at the east side park as Brezee mishandled a fly, allowing a late run. Johnson bolstered the home team with a strong pitching effort. Earlier, Pocatello beat Junction Town Jackrabbits 5 to 4, with Tuschman delivering solid pitching. Upcoming games with Helena and Butte were postponed due to scheduling changes. An all star Twin Falls lineup may visit for a double header next weekend.
A brisk 11:20 p.m. response from box 33 saw the fire department tackle a vacant one story two room frame building four blocks west of the river near beach land. Hose 1050 feet long stretched from a hydrant on Center Street opposite the general hospital and quickly doused the flames. Loss is expected to be nominal. Origin thought to be matches or cigarette stubs dropped by tramps.
San Francisco on June 14 marks the opening of the Patrick Calhoun case as John O GARA assistant district attorney begins the prosecution argument. It is anticipated he will speak without interruption for most of the day.
Vice President and General Manager W H Bancroft and Chief Engineer William Ashton visited Center street to inspect a potential subway or viaduct crossing. Ashton measured the site and may order plans on return to Salt Lake. A pedestrian count at the Pacific hotel shows a clear need for a safe crossing.
Washington June 14 American flags observed across the nation marking the 132nd anniversary of the 1777 adoption of the Stars and Stripes. Flags hung from federal buildings and homes as schools and patriotic groups held ceremonies praising loyalty to the United States.
Frank Smith Jr nine year old son of Rev Frank C Smith and Mrs Smith of Trinity Episcopal Church Pocatello won the capital prize 25 in the Saturday Evening Post story writing contest Our Boys or Our Teams His winning tale will appear in an early Post issue The brothers also work as Post paper salesmen and have won prizes for selling the most papers Frank is noted for his writing talent and hustling spirit
Spokane notes A H Stephens of San Francisco, head of the Eighth postal division, visiting to oversee Alaska Idaho Oregon Washington transfer to the new Thirteenth division with headquarters at Portland. Frank W Vaille to lead July 1 reorganization reduces staff from 1100 to about 500. Stephens projects a Seattle area vacation after final Spokane visit.
Seattle June 14 Flag Day marked a ceremony at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with the unveiling of Lorado Taft’s bronze statue of George Washington. The colossal figure shows Washington in a military cloak with hands on a sword. Three year old Eleanor Washington Caldwell, a great granddaughter of John Augustine Washington, drew the strings for the unveiling.
In Chicago on June 14 the Union Stock Yards set the highest June hog price since 1882 with top hogs selling at eight dollars per hundred pounds. The scarcity of hogs pushes provisions to the highest levels in years.
In Buffalo on June 14 the Conference of Charities and Corrections scheduled sessions covering children law breakers families and neighborhoods emigrants and state supervision and administration.
The new flag must start on the Fourth of July after a mission. The first flag made in Philadelphia flew aboard the Ranger under John Paul Jones. Fort Stanwix in Rome, New York, was the first fort to raise the Stars and Stripes and Brandywine on September 11, 1777 was the first battle under it. Earlier patriots used many designs including the Pine Tree Cambridge Tower Putnam Three Crescent and Moultrie flags.
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