Idaho Falls Tragedy Drowns Two River Workers
William Vandereere superintendent of the electric plant and Butch Brown an employee drowned in Snake River in St. Anthony area. A single eyewitness, a girl, saw the boat capsize near rapids as they tried to string wires. Rescue attempts failed. hundreds gathered at the banks. Vandereere’s wife fainted and is reported in serious condition. Brown, 23, unmarried, leaves parents in the city.
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Idaho Falls
St. Anthony
William Vandereere
Butch” Brown
Snake River
Vandeveere
Brown
Idaho Falls approves bonds for power plant and water switch
By a razor thin margin of 95 to 94 the Idaho Falls voters approved issuing 17000 dollars in bonds for a city power plant and authorized changing the water supply from Willow Creek to the Snake River in a special election held yesterday.
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Idaho Falls
Willow Creek
Snake River
Vermont Endorses President at Republican Convention
In Montpelier on June 20 Fletcher D Proctor son of Senator Redfield Proctor was nominated by acclamation for Vermont governor by the Republican state convention. The platform focuses on state issues with two exceptions endorsing President Roosevelt and approving the movement against interstate rate discrimination.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Fletcher D. Proctor
United States
Redfield Proctor
Roosevelt
Four Killed in Freight Train Wreck Near Fleish
Four men died and two were badly injured when a freight train wreck occurred near Fleish in Reno on June 20. Bodies of three other tramps remained trapped beneath overturned cars. Ed Lyon of Virginia City and John Martin of Los Angeles were hospitalized after the crash caused by a wheel failure.
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Reno
Fleish
George W. White
W. White
Ed, Lyon
Virginia City
John Martin
Los Angeles
Fire Destroys Holbrook Merrill Stetson Hardware House
Fire in Los Angeles nearly wipes out the wholesale hardware firm Holbrook Merrill Stetson with an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The report notes rapid, free delivery service from Peterson Holmes.
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Los Angeles
Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson
Peterson & Holmes
Former Sheriff Shoots Friend in Seattle Quarrel
William Cochran former sheriff of King county shot his old friend Thomas Sharkey at Sharkey's home near O'Brien Seattle in a quarrel over a trivial matter. The wound is believed fatal and the incident occurred last night.
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Seattle
William Cochran
King County
Thomas Sharkey
Sharkey
O'Brien
Citizens Liberally Respond To Fourth of July Fund Drive
Pocatello citizens donate generously for a Fourth of July celebration in Gate City. The Red Men lodge executive committee spearheads subscriptions and plan events with cash prizes. Sub committees work on sports and invitations go to Red Men lodges in the southeast reservation. A ball game with Idaho Falls is planned and an excursion from Upper Town is being arranged. The executive committee meets tonight for sub committee reports.
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Pocatello
Red Men Lodge
Nine
Idaho Falls
Canal Type Undecided In Senate Action
Washington reports the sundry appropriation bill after the House lock canal provision was removed. The Senate plans to await a vote on a sea level canal bill and retains the Jamestown Tercentennial celebration funding. The House passed a 25000 dollar traveling expenses bill for the President, 176 to 68.
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Senate
Elgil
Committee On Appropriations
House
Panama
Jamestown
Virginia
Yeas
Nays
Frankie Graham Guilty After Plea at Justice Court
Frankie Graham pleads guilty to robbing the Draper lodging house proprietor at 259 Booth Second avenue of 70 in gold. Justice White imposes 100 fine with 75 days in county jail for nonpayment. She claims hardship and desertion by her husband, a trainman on the Short Line near Nampa.
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Draper
Booth Second Avenue
Justice of the Peace White
Pocatello
Nampa
Ivens Must Hang Denied by Supreme Court
Springfield June 20 The Supreme court denied a writ of superseders to Richard Ivens who is to hang in Chicago next Friday for the murder of Mrs. Frank C Holhater. The decision clears the way for the execution to proceed.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Richard Ivens
Chicago
Frank C. Holhater
Police battle in Buraven yields heavy losses for both sides
Manila reports a Pulajanes raid on Buraven Leyte by 300 fighters under Cea stro Paster. Five policemen killed, five wounded, others captured including the lieutenant. Pas tor killed. Police sentinel overrun. tribunal looted and burned. Constabulary under Lt Johnsen pursues the raiders.
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Manila
Ceastro Paster
Buraven
Leyt
Pastor
Johnsen
Sheepherder Committed to Blackfoot Inmate
Frank Anderson, 39, a sheep herder from Sugar City, was examined by Probate Judge Johnston and doctors and found not sane. He was committed to the Blackfoot insane asylum after violent acts in a hotel. He was brought to Pocatello by George W. Strong and turned over to Sheriff Harvey.
Rexburg Identifies Unknown Man Joseph Smith
The body of the unknown man found in the canal near Parker has been identified as Joseph Smith of Rexburg. City Marshal Miles Cahoon led inquiries that confirmed the identity, with remains to be reburied in Parker cemetery and later moved to Logan for burial. The death is linked to foul play, details likely to remain a mystery.
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Rexburg
Parker
Joseph Smith
Miles Cahoon
Fremont Water and Reservoir Company
Webster & Woodmansee
National Bank
Canal Company
Joseph Payne
Lyman
Grandma” Payne
Hyrum Ricks
Mrs Cibulka and Hood Jailed for 25 Dollar Fine
Mrs Rose Cibulka keeper of the Maine lodging house on ast Clark street and Lizzie Miller Hood are jailed in default of a 25 fine by Police Judge Knowles after pleading guilty to creating a disturbance on South Harrison avenue. The case was brought by John Brown and warrant served by Chief Smith. Brown testified for the prosecution in the house of ill fame dispute.
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Rose Cibulka
Maine
Ast Clark Street
Lizzie Miller Hood
Knowles
South Harrison Avenue
John Brown
Smith
Jewish Tradesmen Seek National Labor Convention in Washington
The United Hebrews Trades of New York calls on every labor organization in the United States to attend a convention in Washington to address methods of Colorado mine operators. The operators are accused of conspiracy in their murders of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone.
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New York
Idaho
United Hebrews Trades
United States
Washington
Colorado
Moyer
Haywood
Mrs Emma Kauffman Held for Trial in Murder Case
Emma Kauffman, wife of a wealthy brewer, is held for trial in November charged with murdering Agnes Poireiis a house servant. An angry demonstration followed as she was escorted to and from the court with crowds hissing and cries of Lynch her.
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Sioux Pally
Emma Kauffman
Agnes Poireiis
The Nilsson Store Ad Reads Cigars and Treats
An advertisement lists cigars and tobacco, finest crackers, fruita and candies at The Nilsson located at 238 West Center Street.
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Nilsson
West Center Street
House backs land subdivision bill for irrigated farms
Washington notes the House accepted the conference report on a bill to subdivide land under the reclamation act. It sets farm tracts at not less than twenty acres and not more than one hundred six ty acres.
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Washington
House
Twin Falls Invades Pocatello for Big Sunday Game
The Twin Falls team, strong and popular, travels to Pocatello to meet the Railroaders in a much anticipated clash. Ed Mooney of Pocatello predicts a close contest despite Twin Falls confidence. Railroaders practice nightly as new talent develops and fans flood in with enthusiasm and noisy cheers.
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Gate City
Twin Falls
Snake River Valley
Intermountain
Plains
Minidoka
Pocatello
Mooney
Idaho Falls
Falls
Adjourned Session Marks Progress in Local Civil Cases
Judge Budge opened an adjourned district court session to finish remaining dockets. Banks v Bancroft Land & Improvement Co and Creer v Bancroft Land & Improvement Co each filed stipulations granting 30 days to answer. City of Pocatello v Bass continued by agreement. Stewart et al v Damrod et al the Rabbit creek water case saw demurrer arguments and a possible out of court settlement discussion.
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Budge
District Court
Banks
Bancroft Land & Improvement Company
Creer
City of Pocatello
Bass
Stewart Et al
Damrod
Rabbit Creek
Drydock Dewey Sighted Near Penang Tow to Philippines
The great drydock Dewey was sighted in the Straits of Malacca as she was towed toward the Philippine islands. She reported all well and progress toward her destination.
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Penang
Straits Settlements
Philippine Islands
Straits of
Malacc
York secretary to Chief Justice jumps to death
Clarence M York secretary to Chief Justice Polter was killed when he leaped from a hospital window at Garfield hospital while undergoing treatment.
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Washington
Clarence M York
Polter
Garfield Hospital
Pocatello Free Public Library Board Meets for Site Offers
The Board of Directors will meet Tuesday evening June 26 at the office of Mr F. B. Dietrich to receive and consider offers for a site for the library building. Mrs W A Anthers, secretary.
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Pocartello Free
Old Crow Bourbon at Bannock Bar Mount Vernon Rye
A short notice notes Old Crow Bourbon and Mount Vernon Rye available at Bannock Bar. The item highlights two whiskey brands as a casual liquor selection.
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Old Crow
Bourbon
Mount Vernon
Bannock Bar
Idaho Christian Endeavor Union convenes in Pocatello
The Idaho Christian Endeavor Union state convention committees meet at Mrs G C White's Seventh avenue home. Anna Perry presides as secretary in absence. Grace Anderson of Challis joins as press committee chair with HS DP Cheney as assistant. Delegates plan entertainment and junior exercises including a boys' program from the Presbyterian church. Father Endeavor Clark sends greetings from Evian les Bains France urging large Idaho participation and mission goals.
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Seventh Avenue
Anna Perry
Epworth League
Baptist Young People’s Union
Christian Endeavor
Gate City
E. C. Davis
Grace Anderson
Challis
HS DP Cheney
Presbyterian Church
White
Lucile Hopkins
Boise
Cable
Father Endeavor Clark
France
Endeavorers
Idaho
Evian-les-Bains
Friends of the
Idaho Christian Endeavor Union
Europe
Bound Over To Federal Court In Liquor Case
United States Court Commissioner Caldwell bound Nephi Jensen over to the federal district court after a guilty plea for selling liquor to Indians. Jensen faces imprisonment and jail awaiting federal court convening. Pelix Smith, charged with horse theft on the Port Ball Todiar reservation, was remanded on bond with custody after unable to offer required sureties.
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United States Court
Caldwell
Nephi Jensen
Fedend District Court
Jensem
Coche Valley
Auartette
Barnock
Federal Court
Pelix Smith
Port Ball Todiar
Colewell
Northern Luzon Quakes Reported With No Damage
A sequence of earthquakes struck Northern Luzon yesterday and today. The Manila Observatory says shocks were likely stronger in the Babuyan Islands and Formosa, but no damage was reported.
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Manila
Lugon
Tata Beer
Manila Observatory
Babuyanes Islands
Formosa
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Thatcher D. Proctor
Old
Green Mountain State
Bill Los Angeles
Frankie Graham
Huse
Ivens
Philippine Town
Burauen
Frank Anderson
Henry
Blackfoot
Salt Lake
Henry By Austin
Brothers of
Sugar City
Fremont Canal
Bastile
Rabbit Creek Water
Drydock
DEWEY
The
Pocatello Free Public Library
Pocatello and
Christian Endeavor Convention
G. C. White
Francis KE. Clark
Mephi Jensen
Cache Valley
Quilty
Beatty
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