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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
Former President Roosevelt argues that control of government must be wrested from rich men and corporations. He warns against mob rule and oligarchy, urging sound ethics and regulation of big corporations to prevent political and business debasement.
Harry Beck a Fort Hall miner admitted striking 9 year old Albert Doherty in a Salt Lake saloon area cafe. The incident occurred after Beck drank heavily and quarrelled with John Hight. Police Judge Alf Moyes fined Beck 25 dollars after testimonies from the boy's father and Hight.
Washington reports a proposed constitutional amendment granting Congress power to levy direct taxes on income without apportionment. The proposal, submitted by Senator Brown, would submit the question to state legislatures for approval as urged by the president and referred to the finance committee.
Washington June 17 the senate after taking up the tariff bill today agreed to Aldrich amendments for surface coated papers calendars cigar bands and lithograph paper by a vote to fix a duty on illustrated post cards at fifteen cents per pound and 25 per cent ad valorem the finance committee proposed reductions on window glass below the house bill and the Dingley law rates were accepted as offered.
In New York on June 17 Justice Dowling ordered longer court sessions for the Gould divorce trial with possible night hearings next week. Gould’s lawyers plan to hear a large number of servants and employees on charges of Mrs Gould s habitual intoxication and about fifty witnesses will be called in rebuttal.
Trains bring delegations to the twentieth annual Texas Christian Endeavor union gathered in Waco Texas with a formal opening at Texas Christian University. Dr Francis BE Clark of Boston leads as founder and president with speakers Mix Tyler Wilkinson Colby D Hall L C Harvey Jennie M Perrin and Rev J T Molloy listed among participants.
Wheat futures closed at 1.15 percent higher on June 17 as buyers supported the market. Chicano and other traders appeared active, with prices edging up in light trading conditions.
Lead Ford entrants left Kemmerer at eight this morning with Shawmut car close behind as they head toward Pocatello Idaho. Poor roads between Kemmerer and Montpelier may delay arrival with a hoped check-in at Bannock hotel tomorrow after noon. Seattle Ford agent Mr Lund remains in Pocatello awaiting updates.
Montpelier reports at 4 12 p m Ford car No 1 arrives en route to Soda Springs. The second Ford car is broken down at Cokeville and the Shawmut car has not yet reached Cokeville.
In Viborg Finland on June 17 a Russian torpedo boat opened fire on the British steamer Northburg as it neared a Finnish coast bay where Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William were to meet. A pipe was pierced and one crewman was wounded. The act reflects heightened security concerns ahead of the imperial meeting.
Atlantic fleet battleships gathered at Hampton Roads for summer drills. The group plans to sail for a week of sea drills off the Virginia capes, then move north for Fourth of July operations in New England waters. After visiting Gloucester and Boston, they will regroup in mid July for the summer maneuvers off Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Cholera cases rise in St Petersburg with 24 new infections and 17 suspects admitted to hospitals since yesterday. A hotel guest is among the deceased, marking another death in the center of the city.
In San Francisco on June 17 Attorney A A Moore finished his remarks in the Calhoun case and Assistant District Attorney Farness J Heney began the closing argument for the prosecution this forenoon.
Two hundred delegates and visitors attend the eighth annual conference of the South Georgia Epworth league in Dawson. The sessions opened today and will run through the week.
In Lansing on June 17 the appeal of Frank P. Glazier ex state treasurer was argued before the supreme court. He was convicted of misappropriating about 680000 dollars of state funds.
Polk Smith was bound over to district court under a $1000 bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice Felix Van Reuth on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. His wife, who swore to the complaint, says he stabbed her in the right shoulder near Glenn’s Ferry after追追追 their separation amid ongoing marital trouble.
New York banker Charles W. Morse, convicted of violating national banking laws, was admitted to bail of 125000 today after his sentencing proceedings.
The Illinois supreme court ruled the state primary election law unconstitutional. The decision, the third such ruling by the court, focuses on cumbersome machinery and voting restrictions, signaling possible special legislature sessions and affecting indictments of Chicago West Side politicians tied to previous primary fraud prosecutions.
Winona Minnesota hosts the Free Baptist state convention as delegates gather for a two day program featuring addresses by several prominent ministers.
The new Odd Fellows Orphans Home near Snydertown was dedicated today in Sunbury for $40,000. Grand Master J B Montgomery and other prominent order members attended the ceremony.
In Fishkill Landing on June 17 Marty K. Thaw was removed from Mattewan state hospital for a hearing before Justice Mills in White Plains to determine if he remains sane.
Ash tonites, strongest in the upper Snake Valley, visit the Hubs Sunday at East Side Park after beating St Anthony 6 0 and Blackfoot 15 3. Players include Atkinson and a fast twirler from Playville. Blackfoot offers a 150 purse July 3 in Grove City for Hub team of Pocatello versus Ham burgers from Idaho Falls as Blackfoot celebrates Diamond Jubilee near Old Fort Hall.
Boston marked Bunker Hill Day on June 17 with its traditional holiday activities led by a Charlestown gathering near the historic battlefield. The observance honored the battle and tradition, reflecting local ceremonial pride.
Chicago reports readiness for the Cobe cup race on the Crown Point Lowell circuit with twelve entrants. Grand stands for 10 000 spectators, pits in front of the stand, signal and telephone systems, score boards, and militia guards ensure a dramatic, well organized event before the Indiana trophy race the following day.
Dedham Massachusetts June 17 Hundreds of descendants of Jonathan Fairbanks who arrived from England in 1060 and settled here gathered to celebrate the Fairbanks family reunion. The event was held at the old Fairbanks homestead believed to be New England’s oldest dwelling.
An evening eclipse will be visible in this city with the moon covering about one sixth of the sun from 5 to 6 pm local time. Sunset occurs around 7 23 due to mountains, and the best viewing line runs from San Francisco to the Rio Grande.
Washington observers express disappointment as the rare eclipse, beginning annular and turning total before ending as annular again, traceable from Siberia across the Arctic to southern Greenland. The southern partial eclipse graces China, eastern Asia, and North America to the Gulf of Mexico, while most of North America sees only a faint partial view.
June 17 report from Rigby notes district court actions at St. Anthony. Cases include Clark W. Orton et al. found not guilty on grand larceny, Harry Clifton convicted of seduction and sentenced to one year, William Ace convicted of rape for five years, Albert McCarthy pled guilty to forgery and three years, and George Cummings and others receiving various terms. A youthful offender’s suspended sentence and repayment details are described, and a jury failed to reach a verdict in T Kirano’s attempted murder case.
Winnipeg June 17 reports the Western Saddlery company plant, the largest of its kind in Canada, destroyed by a blaze last night. Loss pegged at 500000 with about six hundred workers left unemployed.
In New York on June 17 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against W. B. Smith & Company, a well known firm on the consolidated stock exchange.
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