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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
5
Spokane dispatches describe a devastating Heppner flood with many bodies unrecovered buried in mud and wreckage. Dozens of homes destroyed, property losses estimated near a million dollars as rescue crews operate amid wrecked tracks and washed churches.
News from Jane reports that the Heprnoer ruins indicate a much higher loss of life than initially feared. An estimated 600 will be killed and many bodies may remain unrecovered. Property losses approach a million dollars with 100 residences destroyed. Trees and debris blanket the area along the railroad. One notable rescue saved three lives by Julie Meithiy, a 10 year old girl.
Three men died and four were seriously injured in a collision in Cedar Rapids Iowa on June 17 when a Rock Island passenger train struck a gravel train stalled on the track. The gravel train failed to clear the route before the passenger train arrived. Several passengers received minor injuries.
Ogden Utah eye specialist OG P Otter plans onsite eye examinations and glasses fitting at the Bannock Hotel on Wednesday June 17 1908. He is successor to Prof M Thomas and will conduct expert ocular assessments.
In New York on June 17 thousands of carpenters and other tradesmen were ousted after George Fuller Construction workers were locked out. About 150000 idle men, members of Building Trades unions, will stay idle until individual contractors sign the arbitration agreement proposed by the Employees' Association.
Pocatello Idaho June 11 1903 the city council met with only a partial quorum and adjourned after informal talks and a fire department drill. A petition opposing Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company sought revocation of its franchise unless improved service is provided.
Governor Bailey issued a proclamation calling an extra session of the Kansas legislature on June 9 4th to pass laws enabling counties and cities to reconstruct bridges and roads and recover property swept away by the recent flood.
The Reliance suffered a topmast break ten feet from the mast head just after crossing the starting line in the cup race. The event involved the Reliance, Constitution, and Columbia and was hosted by Commander T Adams of the Larchmont Yacht Club.
The long expected strike of trolley men for higher wages was called early this morning and ties up the system in Richmond, Manchester and Petersburg. The company expects replacement workers to take out cars by tomorrow. No trouble reported.
A large crowd at Euston Station cheered Sir Thomas Lipton as he prepared to depart for New York. King Edward sent a telegram of good wishes for Lipton and for the coming international yacht race.
Henry Greene of Duluth has been appointed Indian commissioner. A church notice invites Congregational members to a July 9 meeting at 8 PM to discuss property on North Garfield Avenue Lots 17 and 18 in block 486 known as the Baronage. Wallace and McHan sign as chair and secretary.
Shelf notice announces Gray’s store display with Dunevant and Barnard presenting a moving picture show at L. D. church Thursday evening for local attendees.
Gray's bookstore hosts a sale featuring books and burnt wood outfits with expert instruction promises to teach attendees.
Elisa Fick sixteen daughter of rancher Martin Fink went swimming Monday afternoon in Marsh creek near Oneida. Her body recovered Tuesday morning from fifteen feet of water after a search that began when her clothes were found on creek tanks.
Bishop Cannon returns from Logan Utah where a Scandinavian reunion drew about 10 000 visitors. The event marked fifty years since the introduction of the Latter Day Saints gospel to Scandinavia with medals awarded to converts and veteran missionaries, including Mrs. Sogebora Pedersen and six others.
Robert R Watts of Salem Missouri describes five years of kidney disease with weight loss and poor health. After trying various doctors and remedies he used Foley's Kidney Cure and, in under two bottles, was fully cured. Sold at Bean's Drug Store.
A public event at the L D S church offers a voyage to the moon with a round trip ticket price of 35 cents. Attendees are invited to imagine space travel in a community gathering.
Attention B. Company Idaho National Guard will drill at St Josephs hall Friday evening June 19 at 8 p m Attendance of every member is desired J P Cummings Lt Captain Commanding.
John Murphy, a post office clerk, heard a noise at the back door around 10:90 last night. He confronted the door and fired a shot that broke through a panel and a brick wall, but no one was found and the intruder escaped.
A fire at Shoshone Idaho caused by a warehouse blaze spread to a blacksmith shop, destroying both buildings and damaging nearby offices. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars. Citizens plan to welcome homeseekers for July land openings and expect excursion trains and Fourth of July festivities.
A busy shop advertising wreck pictures band pictures and cabinet making at 340 West Clark Street between Cleveland and Arthur. Call to see them before delivery with ready to view pictures from W O W and R RB shop.
The L D S Relief Society hosts a July 4 lawn social at 429 South Garfield, the home of E D Harrison. Ice cream cake and lemonade will be served in the afternoon and evening with an evening lawn dance.
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