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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
3
An official Gazette note recognizes Peter Karageorgevitch as King of Servia and calls on him to avenge the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga. It warns that allowing the regicides to go unpunished would threaten Servian tranquility and urges severe punishment.
At the Lyddite factory of the Woolwich Arsenal a massive blast killed fourteen men and injured thirteen this morning. The building was wrecked and several victims were blown to pieces. The explosion is blamed on a shell bursting. Six more men are missing and feared blown to trees.
At 94 Rome date June 18 Dr Lapponi flatly contradicts alarmist health reports about the Pope by praising his vigor for a man of 84. The pontiff’s presence at Monday’s consistory is cited as the strongest reply to pessimists.
In Berlin the Socialist Democrats gain about fifteen Reichstag seats and exceed 2.5 million votes, roughly 400,000 more than 1898. All parties acknowledge their rise at others' expense. Socialist women played a notable role, canvassing door to door and guiding factory and mill workers to the polls.
A Venezuelan government agent in La Guaira says General Rolando, Matos' lone lieutenant with about 2,000 men at Ciudad de Bolivar, proclaims a new revolution against President Castro and could resist Venezuelan forces. Rolando has fled toward Curacao after securing arms and ammunition. The United States France and Germany hold interests in the Orinoco district and Ciudad de Bolivar.
Otterville Iowa resident Daniel Danie reports three to four years of bed asthma and poor relief from many remedies before Foley’s Honey and Tar gave immediate relief. He endorses the product and notes Bean’s Drug Store carries it.
Senator W A Clark announces near completion of specifications for the San Pedro road from Caliente to Daggett. Contracts likely within three weeks. line to be finished within two years with 4000 tons of steel at Daggett and 10 000 tons on the road. Headquarters likely in Salt Lake City with offices in Los Angeles. 99 year terminals leased at Salt Lake depot. Clark insists the Harriman system will not control the Clark system and transfers of Oregon Short Line assets will occur by sale to Clark.
In Boston on June 8 an attachment for fifty million dollars was filed in U S Circuit Court against General Electric by F A Van Choate alleging infringement on multiple inventions. The attachment accompanies a damages suit filed by Choate’s counsel.
Camden New Jersey June 18 Louis de Reasen postmaster and twice speaker of the New Jersey assembly has been sought in Baltimore. Authorities say he is on the verge of physical and mental collapse and under physician care. His bondsmen confirm a shortage of about two thousand dollars in the post master’s accounts. It is alleged De Reusen has been leading a double life.
The eslan warns Madame Christisics mother of Miles son of the late King Milea to guard her son and keep him indoors to prevent potential threats while fearing an attempt to murder him though the throne of Seevia is not regarded as at risk.
In Heppner Oregon on June 18 a vast effort pins down victims and restores order after a flood. Two thousand men and hundreds of horses work to clear debris. The Ashbaugh and Jones families suffer losses, with seventeen dead or drowned and four children missing. Mrs. Ashbaugh saved her own baby but lost another. Relatives search miles for the missing and the town acts to curb idle curiosity.
Grading of the race track by John Priest, per designer George Winter, advances toward a premier facility near Pocatello. A new bridge across Portneaf and a surveyed boulevard will begin soon, with the city park surrounding the grounds on three sides. A Southeastern Idaho fair is planned with the fall race meet in October, details forthcoming.
Twenty eight cars of wool loaded from the joint and shipped avenging 5000 pounds. Average price paid 15.12 cents. Griff Davis and Malad association conferred on banner sale. About 120 sacks in yard with 9000 more on the way. Farmers prosper as crops look well and a new cheese house is under construction. The funeral of Elisa Fink was held at Marsh Center meeting house following a drowning.
A third floor collapse at 49 The Bowery in New York traps about thirty young women who are employed on the second floor. Several are seriously hurt, with rescue efforts underway as authorities assess the accident.
Jeckeen Kentucky June 18 jurors retired at 11 30 this morning in the Jett and White case and remained out at eight thirty with expectations that a verdict may not be reached.
Chicago June 18 July wheat closed at 767 per bushel in a quiet session with modest price movement and light trading activity.
In Somaliland Aden July 18 a report states British lines from Berber to Bobowle are threatened by Mad Mulleah forces. Hameebire regiment with 700 sative treogs ordered to Somaliland June 30. Three British officers reportedly prisoners at the Mad Mulleh camp. About 14 000 Abyssinians now cooperate with the British against Meliah forces.
The June report from Denver notes rising flood danger as warm weather could melt western slopes snowcaps. Authorities warn rivers and streams may swell, threatening towns near major basins and roads as floodwaters increase.
The Idaho State Supreme Court postponed the George Levy case, sentencing a death penalty for murder, due to an inadequate appellant brief. The order, issued for Boise term, requires a comprehensive brief by October 1, 1908 and permission for an expanded reply by December 1, 1908.
The Weather and Crop Service reports for the week ending June 15 notes warm conditions across Idaho with above normal temperatures and light to moderate showers, some bringing electrical disturbances. Snowmelt continues in the mountains and streams run high while fruit and vegetables show promising development. Grain wheat heads in favored areas. some short straw in Payette valley. irrigation used where water is available. Alfalfa in the southern state is irrigated with first harvest underway in the southwest. overall crop condition is average to slightly below in some areas. range stock in excellent condition. cattle gaining weight. Bannock County reports hot days with daily showers, improving range for cattle and horses, while moisture is needed for irrigation. Crops in Osford and Thatcher grow rapidly. land conditions favorable. hay crops being watered. general outlook positive for stock and feed.
In Keanene City on June 18 freight handlers at St. Louis San Francisco Burlington Rock Island and related lines walked off due to a 35 percent wage demand denied by management. Six hundred workers involved with flood recovery in recent days. further road actions possible.
Cleveland June 16 Adams and Larber Oil company files voluntary bankruptcy with assets listed at 170000 while liabilities total 981000. The firm operated extensively in oil lands and controlled large tracts of property and wells in Ohio, West Virginia and other states.
A. Gray of Oakville Indiana recounts ten years bedridden with a kidney ailment. He tried doctors and remedies with no relief until Voley's Kidney Cure was recommended, which he calls a Godsend. Sold by Bean's Drug Store Steve.
Plans for a Bannock hotel expansion to about 100 rooms are in place, with a two story brick and stone block planned adjoining the Columbia dock. Dr. Steely buys forty-two feet front and aims to use the ground floor as a storeroom and second floor as a medical office and club room. Daviger and Steely purchase Pavilion property across Center Street with improvements estimated at two thousand dollars and more figures for nearby sites.
Advices from the Orient describe Russian pressure in Thibet and Manchuria with 143 men entering eastern Thibet. Russian plans include surveys for settlement and rail links to the Yale corridor. Fears rise of Russian expansion affecting Korea and Japan’s strategic position amid proposed rail construction.
A brief advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm quickly heals cuts bruises and burns without maturation when applied to the injured area. It asserts rapid relief and urges purchase through all druggists.
In Topeka on June 16 Governor Salley appears set to remove Dewey McBride and Wilcoe to the Batchisen reformatory for a wife keeping. The action follows a recent law enabling this measure amid rising family violence concerns.
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