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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
1
In four streets of a Russian town on June 15, all Jewish shops were looted and soldiers patrolled while civilians were barred indoors. About thirty Jews were killed and many wounded, with casualties uncounted as victims hid in homes.
Mohville Russia June 15 reports the proprietor who refused to distribute land to peasants was killed. Tver Russia June 15 says Cossacks and dragoons dispatched to two districts where peasants, impatient with parliament inaction, are seizing lands.
A federal grand jury charged thirteen Nebraska cattlemen including Bartlett Richards and W G Comstock with conspiracy subornation of perjury and illegal fencing of public lands. The probe covers nearly 500000 acres in Sheridan and Cherry counties tied to the Stade Overton and C Bar ranches.
Los Angeles reports the coroner's inquest into George Scheck’s death has raised suspicion against Br. J. Stackpole, a carpenter and close friend of the Schecks. Mrs. Stackpole and Mrs. Scheck have been detained but no murder charge filed yet.
In Loulaville on June 11 aDaniel Boone memorial was unveiled in Cherokee Park with dignitaries and a dozen descendants present. A mock battle between the Pioneers and the Tadine groups highlighted the day, and a floral parade postponed from Monday was held in the afternoon.
In Indianapolis Indiana on June lid EB Junkin of Sterling Kansas was chosen president of the National Editorial Association. This afternoon editors attended a reception at the home of Vice President Fairbanks.
Salt Lake dispatch reports Thomas Sewall shot Charles Marris with a Winchester at Jackson's Hole in an old land feud. Marris died instantly as Sewall was arrested and moved toward Evanston to avoid lynching. Both men were cattlemen tied to Wyoming and local cattle disputes.
Secretary Loeb releases President's letter to Chairman Wadsworth of the House Agriculture Committee. The President disapproves the committee substitute for the Beveridge amendment, saying it worsens the Senate version and hinders the packing industry while delaying restoration of foreign and interstate meat trade. He emphasizes concerns over inspection funding and key bill features.
Washington June 15 The case against Green and Doremus for conspiracy in selling cancelling machines to the government for the postal service proceeded to trial. Perry Heath former assistant postmaster general was wanted as a witness but could not be located after three subpoenas were issued.
Oregon Short Line surveyors begin a 177 mile project from Green River Wyoming toward Ogden to add a second track. Construction slated for next year with 1907 appropriations. Between Green River and Cheyenne a 76 mile double track is already under way, promising Chicago connections. Four bands of Utah steel will extend to New York, easing rail travel.
Cambridge obituary reports Houghton of Houghton Mifflin and Co dies at his Cambridge residence. The longtime publisher was connected with the well known Boston area firm and regarded as a prominent figure in literary circles.
Telluride Power Company acquires water rights and options for a Bear River dam near Cove to deliver 25 000 horsepower to Salt Lake and Ogden. A canal diverts water, turbine power to the Utah Idaho line, with a joint Bear River irrigation plan to ensure irrigation and power flows.
Four Ranmock Indians from Pogatello drank liquor then fought among themselves in a rare old jag. Monkey Jackson led the altercation and was beaten. Police arrested the four. officials seek to trace the liquor source as Elks prepare for a Denver reunion with a Bannock tribe costuming brace and prize plans.
An alarm at 10 50 p m reported a fire at Ay KL Freidenstine's home at North Grant and Wyeth. A signal mistake delayed responders but fire crews stopped the blaze with minor damage. The origin remains unclear with suspicions of arson. building and furniture were insured through Church White Agency.
County Treasurer Chas H. Bascott announces payment of Current Expense Fund warrants up to no 696 with interest to April 27 1906 and School Warrant no 320 with interest to Jan 15 1906, upon presentation at his office dated April 27 1906.
Andrew Tokman notes many deep wells being bored in the New Sweden District. Wells reach 100 to 200 feet through lava to gravel below, yielding abundant pure water. Names such as Andrew Beckman Gus Beckman Joby Erickson Chris Witt Charles Johnson and Carl Sealander are mentioned among those drilling. Carl Sealander’s ranch near the lava edge is highlighted despite a death report earlier.
Washington reports the House approved the lock-type design for the Panama Canal by a 110 to 36 vote. The provision was added to the sundry civil appropriation bill funding twenty five million dollars to continue canal work.
Felix Smith lies in the county jail awaiting arraignment before United States Court Commissioner Fred Caldwell on the charge of stealing horses from an Indian on the Fort Hall reservation. Smith was brought to the city last night by a Port Nail Indian police officer from Ross Fork and sent to Sheriff Harvey for return to Commissioner Caldwell. He is an old offender who had five years previously at Bannock county for horse stealing and a subsequent six months for selling liquor to Indians after his release.
Washington reports Clarence J. Blanchard of the reclamation service says the great west offers abundant opportunity for laborers, with homesteads and construction work expanding as railroads grow. He urges transferring landless workers eastward to arid regions while noting federal and press roles in informing the public.
The local Red Men lodge schedules a Fourth of July event titled Children’s Day with free candy firecrackers and pink lemonade for youths. The executive committee reports $690 raised for activities including a $100 prize for a baseball game with a visiting team and plans for music sports dancing and a parade. Harry Kinport travels to New York to arrange Fort Hall Indian band participation and hopes for broad regional turnout with excursion rates arranged on the Short Line.
Virgilio Masuro barkeeper at Salt Lakes saloon and two employees were arrested on warrants from Justice Melion’s court. Coy Lewis age 16 said the Italian saloon owner supplied him liquor. Prosecution led by Acting Attorney Witty with a fine or license revocation likely.
The Deseret News reports U S shipyards completed two large boats in Salt Lake with one already shipped to Thale and the other soon to follow. Officials deny details while rail interests discuss appointing an admiral. The vessels may inspect bridges and aid a new branch on the Snake River from Huntington.
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