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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
1
The president signs rivers and harbors legislation while urging a separate civil bill for a million dollars to prevent Imperial Valley floods. A sundry civil bill passes and the white slavery measure becomes law.
The House adopts a resolution to adjourn at 11 tonight. Conferees yield on the pensions bill and the conference report is approved. The bill totals 156 million dollars with Pension Bureau changes contested between House and Senate. The Senate also sets a February 15 vote on the Appalachian and White Mountain forest reserve bill.
The sundry civil bill was receded from its amendment on testing structural steel. Testing will be done by the Bureau of Standards rather than the Bureau of Mines. Conference report on the sundry civil bill was agreed to in both houses.
Senator Gore presented a senate resolution for an investigation into the employment of private counsel regarding the sale of lands owned by the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes. The measure was agreed to by the senate.
Washington reports Harry H. Schwartz has resigned as chief of the field service of the General Land Office. James M. Sheridan, currently a special agent in Denver, Colorado, will succeed him in the chief role.
The Ballinger Pinchot investigating committee met in Washington and adjourned to reconvene in Minneapolis on September 5. An effort will be made to agree on a report at that session.
President Taft plans to send a message to Congress before adjournment stating he will sign the rivers and harbors bill but vows never again to approve similar legislation. The report comes amid debates on inland waterways funding and project scope.
President Taft will urge Congress to appropriate one million dollars for discretionary use to prevent flood damage in California's Imperial valley as high water from the Colorado River threatens the district. The Colorado River message to the Senate led to a joint resolution approving the same amount for flood protection.
The House approved a conference report on the publicity bill after a sharp debate. Many members especially Democrats criticized conferees for agreeing to Senate amendments, with campaign contributions to be public shortly after election.
Prince of Asturias Eldest Son of King Alfonso is highlighted as the Pride of Spain in this 19th century profile. The piece emphasizes royal lineage and duties, framing the heir apparent as central to Spain’s future.
A rear end collision at McCammon between two Montana division trains at 5:30 this morning injured three trainmen from No 77 the freight and No 1 the northbound passenger. Conductor Hogan led No 1 and Conductor Milley led No 77. The three injured brakemen and a conductor were taken to Pocatello for treatment. injuries are painful but not serious.
Rome officials transmit to the foreign office evidence in the Porter Charlton murder case at Lake Como. Extradition from the United States appears to hinge on Italian embassy actions in Washington and American authorities handling the matter.
A bill authorizing a twenty million dollar issue of certificates of indebtedness for air reclamation projects was approved by the house today and had prior Senate approval yesterday.
Washington reports that the president signed the rivers and harbors bill this afternoon. The action completes a long legislative process and allocates funds for port improvements and navigation projects nationwide.
Washington notes that the Mann measure targeting the shipment of women and girls for immoral purposes across state lines cleared the senate afterHouse approval. The bill aims to curb trafficking across state borders and moves toward enactment.
Taft signed the public buildings bill this afternoon authorizing a $22,000,000 expenditure but leaving the actual appropriation to the next congress. The measure approves spending in principle but does not provide funds.
Local business leaders urge voters to approve sewer bond issue citing city growth and health. Residents from Jacobs Department Store to Monarch Hotel voice strong backing with claims sewers will raise property values and attract new residents, while late registrations could still affect the two thirds threshold.
The jury deliberated eighteen hours on evidence against Lee O Neil Browne accused of bribing Representative White to back William Lorimer for U.S. senator and reached no agreement at noon.
Boxing news reports heavyweight champion Jack Johnson will defend his title in San Francisco on July 4. The bout pits Johnson against a top challenger as fans gather for the Independence Day event.
In San Francisco on June 25 betting favors Jeffries at 10 to 6 with strong money backing the white fighter. It is expected odds may rise to 2 to 1 by nightfall as demand for Jeffries wins grows.
In Reno on June 25 peace is announced between John L. Sullivan and Jeffries camp. Sullivan makes a second trip to Moana Springs and after reconciling with James J. Corbett, shakes hands with Jeffries. Muldoon credited for bringing the rivals together.
A trio of young Russian Poles staged a bold robbery on Lynn's main street, killing Thomas A. Landregan, a local shoe manufacturer, and Policeman James Carroll. Within two hours one bandit died, another was seriously wounded, and the third was arrested after the robbery of more than six thousand dollars.
Poughkeepsie hosts the sixteenth annual Inter Collegiate Rowing Association regatta with crews from Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Syracuse and Wisconsin lining up. Cornell leads with nine of fourteen wins on the Poughkeepsie course since 1895 and is favored to win again.
Washington June 25 Dr Salvad or Castrillo Estrada s representative demanded Secretary Knox order the commander of American warships in Nicaraguan waters to intercept the Columbia which cleared from New Orleans Friday and seize munitions of war alleged to be carrying to Julian Trias Madriz commander
Word from Eureka Utah reports three foreign miners killed at the Opex mine by a premature blast discharge. The incident underscores dangerous conditions faced by workers in the mining industry.
The Gate City hosts an expansive program led by J H Daniger with auto and motorcycle events, including four to start free for all motorcycle race and a five mile Indian relay promising national attention. Special trains run from Pocatello depot for 25 cents round trip with a 1 30 p m start time and a 4 30 ball game follow up.
Springfield June 25 grand jury returns indictments in legislative bribery probe. Conspiracy to bribe Rep Lee O Neil Browne and Rep Robert Wilson plus Frank J Traut Louis D Hirsheimer and A J Johnston. Perjury charges against A B Johnston. Browne and Wilson face a general jackpot proposition. Three conspiracy counts, two perjury counts, twelve bribery counts described.
Burton L. French of Moscow former Idaho congressman and candidate for re election visited Pocatello yesterday en route to Montpelier to gauge sentiment in the state. He planned to return to Pocatello Monday to mingle with supporters and expressed confidence in securing the primary nomination.
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