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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1910
Page
1
The Appalachian Forest Reserve bill and an anti option measure face disposal at the current session of Congress as Elkins III remains silent on debates.
Washington June 15 The conference report on the railroad bill will probably not be called up in the Senate today due to the absence of Senator Elkins who is detained at home with a severe cold.
Washington June 15 The house rules committee allocates one day for the Weeks Appalachian forest reserve bill and for the Scott anti option measure to ban cot ton futures unless transfer occurs. The move likely secures a house vote on both measures this session.
More than five hundred delegates from across the country attend the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges three day session in Minneapolis. They plan daily business sessions and a Friday automobile tour of St Paul and Fort Snelling, followed by a Minneapolis business section visit and a farewell dinner. Then delegates proceed to Duluth for a day.
Dr C E Goddard, formerly of Muskogee Oklahoma, assumes duties as president of Hendrix College succeeding Dr Stonewall Anderson who retires. Goddard is a Hendrix graduate and has served as missionary to China and as a minister in Muskogee.
The state suit against Waters-Pierce Oil Co. for alleged anti monopoly violations opened in Garfield county district court after a May postponement due to typhoid fever of Clay Arthur Pierce the companys president and key defense witness. The state seeks to prove the firm controlled Oklahoma oil business through an agreement with Standard Oil in violation of the law and expects a hearing lasting several weeks.
Bannock National Bank sues Herbert Horsley at district court to collect two promissory notes totaling 3686.15 and to appoint a receiver to manage Horsley’s Soda Springs store to protect creditors. The notes cover 1908 and 1900 due payments. bank argues Horsley’s liberal credit harmed his business and creditors.
Widespread floods in Switzerland and other regions flood towns inundating homes and factories. Ten factory children are reported dead amid extensive property damage as rescuers search for survivors and assess ruin.
Heavy rainfall across Belgium triggers floods in lowland districts with severe losses. The village of Moos is described as devastated amid continuing emergency conditions.
In eastern and central Switzerland floods and landslides caused heavy damage. A landslide at Aktorf buried a factory building killing ten children.
Torrential rains flood the Morava river valley with streets filled to ten feet. Several towns inundated and many lives reported lost. King Peter and the minister of public works travel to the scene.
Owen Moran and Abe Attell have signed to meet in a ten round boxing contest at Nauds Junction on June 24. Weigh in at 124 pounds.
Albany June 15 Governor Hughes signed three Agnew Perkins bills aimed at stopping oral book making at race tracks.
A calm forecast indicates fair weather tonight and Thursday. Temperatures remain steady with no expected significant changes.
Alentown Pa June 15 Democrats in this state gather at the Lyrie theatre for the state convention. Confidence grows in a Democratic governor victory this year as party leaders seek to heal district rifts and unite the campaign. The ticket will include governor lieutenant governor secretary of internal affairs and state treasurer with C La Rue Munson of Lycoming a leading gubernatorial prospect and Arthur S Dewalt of Lehigh a top contender for second place.
San Francisco reports James N. Gillette in a long distance call instructs Attorney General Webb to stop the Jeffries Johnson bout. Webb confirms immediate steps to prevent the fight on July Fourth.
The narrative notes Berry Grim Guthrie and Munson gaining strength before the convention with the machine favoring Munson. Berry insists on the first position, while Bruce Sterli of Lafayette is tipped for secretary of internal affairs and Vance McCormick of Dauphin for state treasurer. If Berry rises unexpectedly, the slate could shift though insiders doubt such a change.
Rapid growth on the east side shown by new Bistline Lumber offices on East Center, a furniture and harness store by Frank Wilson, and a grocery by Temple O. Smith & Co. Other projects include a garage for Clyde Gray, Harvey lumber yards, and T. C. Martins ware house and brick store. Homes rise on South Seventh Avenue as five or more houses go up.
The Shelley post office was blown open and robbed on Sunday night. Stamps and pennies were taken along with a package containing indorsed checks and other paper. No clues on the thief’s identity yet, though a few suspicious characters were seen nearby recently.
Edinburgh delegates to the World's Missionary conference began work today after yesterday's organization. John R. Mott of New York presented the commission report on Carrying the Gospel to All the Non Christian World.
Pueblo reports the Eighteenth National Irrigation congress will meet September 26 to 30 with a four fold aim to save forests store floods reclaim deserts and build homes on the land. President A B Fowler calls for emphasis on Carey act projects and private irrigation, with expert discussions on irrigation and forestry to yield practical results.
Richmond announces the new Virginia auto law took effect, requiring annual vehicle registration with fees graded by horsepower. The act tightens speed limits and operating rules on highways and allows appeals to the circuit court where arrests were made, mirroring Maryland’s approach.
Eugene Oregon June 15 The 22nd annual Diocese of Oregon convention meets at Oregon State University with about 25 clergymen and 50 lay delegates from western churches. Eastern district remains missionary territory. A new statement of tenets is under consideration and delegates will be elected for the Cincinnati general conference in October. Bishops Scadding and Paddock attend.
The Senate passes the bond bill with opposition from Senators Burton Gallinger and Dean. Certificates of indebtedness will be issued to complete listed projects.
Washington June 15 The senate adopts a bill authorizing certificates of indebtedness totaling thirty million dollars to fund reclamation projects as a rider on the administration land withdrawal bill. Senators Burton Gallinger and Dean vote against it.
Washington June 15 Senate leaders say passage of the statehood bill by the Senate is assured this session. It will not be taken up until action is had on the conference report on the postal savings bank bill.
Savannah hosts the Georgia State Federation of Labor for a three day summit with several hundred delegates from affiliated unions and others. Officers election looms with incumbent Bleed Smith reportedly declining re election and C T Williamson of Macon poised to challenge.
Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff the German ambassador and Samuel Chiles Mitchell president of the University of South Carolina were guests of honor and principal speakers at Brown University’s 142nd annual commencement in Providence Rhode Island.
Governor Brady is invited to attend a grand Fourth of July in Pocatello with special trains from nearby towns. The program features a 10 am parade with over a hundred decorated cars, races, athletic events, a ball game against the Pocatello Indians, two grand balls, and a 20 round contest.
Burt B. Curtiss of the Pocatello Commercial club asked Joseph Perrault Jr the Idaho census supervisor for local population figures. Perrault replied the census law bars release and information must come from Washington.
Niagara Falls June 15. A blaze in Fallsview last night killed twelve Austrian laborers in their shacks and left three others critically injured. Authorities investigate cause and extent of the disaster.
In New York on June 15 relatives mark the 1904 General Slocum disaster with memorial services in Lutheran churches and at the cemetery where most victims are buried. The event recalls more than 1000 lives lost in the East River tragedy.
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