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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

2

Tragic death of Miss Helen Alexander on moving train

Miss Helen Alexander, 22, reportedly despondent after illness, fell from a window on a moving passenger train near Lava Hot Springs while traveling from Provo to Dingle with Stanley Bird and Miss Iona Bird. An inquest found probable accidental fall. authorities noted no witnesses and her body taken to Larkin funeral parlors. Alexander, once a stenographer in Provo, had suffered a nervous breakdown and had been staying with her sister at Red River before the trip.

Helen Alexander Provo Utah Stanley Bird Iona Bird Ingle Montier Iaily Géo. Larkin & Sons Company Nk Alexander Rank Cxnger Jr Eairle Erlons Miss Alexander Jessie Knight Bank Redriver California Dingle Mr. Bird Stanford University Phoenix Constriction Company Race Mays Revelare Secret Service Agency Younge

Coast Athletes to Invade Field of Eastern Sports

New York reports an ambitious plan for Pacific coast colleges to contest eastern and midwest varsity fields next spring. Stanford teams will tour May and June playing major colleges from Michigan to Cornell and Yale while broader plans include football and track competitions and possible third university participation in 1917.

New York California Stanford E. C. Behrens Stanford University Vollege Atlantic Coast Michigan Chicago Winois Minnesota Wisconsin Harvard Yale Princeton Cornell Pennsylvania Columbia iPce Conibear Donsib

Well Known Local People Are Married

A surprise wedding took place at the Terrell home Saturday evening when Miss Alba Morton Christian wed Robert Weir McCracken of Pocatello. The event united prominent local families with out of town guests at a six o clock ceremony conducted by Rev. Harry S. Hamilton.

Mne Mr& F. C Alba Morton Christian Robert Weir McCracken Pocatello Terrell Harry S. Hamilton Methodist Church

Smith Bill Aims to Sell Excess Power From Projects

Washington reports Congressman Addison T. Smith introduced a bill to lease surplus power from government reclamation projects for up to 50 years with priority to irrigation districts. The measure, backed by the secretary of the interior, would channel proceeds to the fund supporting the projects, affecting no water rights but boosting municipal and irrigation district power supply.

Washington Addison T. Smith Committee On Secretary of the Interior W A. Kru Pocatello Idaho States Réclamation Service Con Doria United States Lelsi Frige Tron Sap Sons Van Addison ‘T. Smith

Commercial club to host dinner for Calvin and Platt

The Commercial club plans a dinner Wednesday evening for E. F B. Calvin and Howard V. Platt. Attendees are urged to secure tickets by Tuesday evening to allow complete arrangements.

E. F B. Calvin and Howard V. Platt Commercial Club

Local Brevities Highlight Idaho Figures and Plans

Ira Fisher of Idaho Falls was a business visitor in the city today. Miss Cecile Worel left for Lava Springs for a week long vacation. A large delegation of Fiks from Idaho Falls will attend the Sunnyland Coming celebration next week, especially for the new building dedication.

Ira Fisher Idaho Falls Lava Cecile Worel Lava Springs Sunnyland

Local Railway Official Visits Yards Amid Omaha Ties

Traffic Director B L Winchell of the Union Pacific arrives from Omaha to review operations in the local yards. D W Church departs for Mankato Minnesota to enjoy Home Coming Week and reconnect with former associates still at work.

B. L. Winchell Union Pacific Omaha D. W. Church Mankato Minnesota

Marriage Granted to Carl J Schmidt and Mary A Parks

A county clerk issued a marriage license today to Carlton J. Schmidt of Fairbanks Alaska and Mary A. Parks of Pocatello. They were married in the courthouse by Judge Vanh and will reside in Alaska.

Carlton J. Schmidt Fairbanks Alaska Mary A. Parks Pocatello van H

Match-Sammy Good Arrives for Negotiated Bout with Morrison

The article notes Match-Sammy Good and his wife arriving from the north for several days. He seeks a match with Morrison of St Anthony, with the winner to face Ad Wolgast in Idaho Falls during the fall Roundup. Delegates depart for Boise to attend the state platform convention beginning tomorrow at noon.

Sammy Good Morrison St. Anthony Ad Wolgast Idaho Falls Boise

Reported death in Soda Springs shooting case

A sheriff's office report states Albert Hess died in Soda Springs hospital after being shot. Grace Blair, the shooter, is in precarious condition and her survival is uncertain.

Sheriff’s Office Albert Hess Soda Springs Grace Blair

New General Manager Platt Tours Gate City Line

General Manager Here Howard V. Platt arrived on No 41 for his first trip in years and noted notable progress at the Gate City. He plans to return on No 16 the following morning.

Howard V. Platt No. 41 Gate City No. 16

Out of Hospital Mackay resident Vander Wood Returns

Out of Hospital, C B Vanderwood, a genial Mackay citizen and adept judge of chickens, returned home yesterday after a three week stay in Pocatello. He spent most of the time in the hospital and underwent an operation for cicitis, but said he was now in perfectly fine shape and feeling weak no more.

C. B. Vanderwood Mackay Mackhay Pocatello

Custer Senator-Ravenal Macbeth Visits Gate City

Custer County state senator and Idaho Mining Association secretary was in Gate City as a business visitor. He reports unprecedented progress in Custer with new locations and strikes signaling strong prosperity and is inspecting mining matters for the association.

Custer

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad Claims Safety

An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to children and adults. It promotes the product as excellent for coughs and colds and notes availability everywhere.

Be Amazed by Chamberlain's Tablets Benefit

An Areeable Surprise note promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach strength and natural digestion. It claims hundreds testify to benefit and notes the product costs a quarter and is obtainable everywhere.

Community Spirit Boomed by Shakespeare in New York

Social and settlement workers, aided by churches, push for a permanent community drama and singing movement in major cities. The Shakespeare tercentenary spurred interest in Caliban by Percy Mackaye, and the Drama League plans an American drama year with scenes from pivotal works. A peace song series by piano manufacturers is discussed as part of nationwide community-building efforts led by Dr. John Lovejoy Elliott.

New York Caliban Drama League United States John Lovejoy Elliot Walders C Alpin Biltrote Astor C.E. la Vigne C.E. la Vigne, Who Held A Big Crowd of Manufacturers, Explaining His Ex Sieaah Uied Igee Ising

Wheat Market Close Rates From Chicago Trade

Wheat closed at July 1.0144 per bushel in Chicago trading. Corn finished at 73 1/2 cents and oats at 39 1/2 cents per bushel.

Chicago

Local Business Visitors Arrive in Boise and Nearby

Purely personal notes show J. B. M of Boise visiting on business today. O. L. Jensen of Burley and Martin Stark of Montpelier travel to the city for brief business. Judd and Oren Bills, visitors from Rigby, are also in town on business.

Boise O. L. Jensen Burley Martin Stark Montpelier Judd and Oren Bills Rigby

Civic Club Afternoon Card Tables Reservation

Kensington civic club invites reservations for card tables on Wednesday June 29. Tables priced at 1.00 with 25 cents per table for entry or rental.

Civic Club Kensington

Electa Kensington Club Meeting Tomorrow at Mrs Wilson's House

The Electa Kensington club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. R. Wilson on South Sixth Street.

Electa Kensington Club R. R. Wilson South Sixt

Clairvoyant Palmist Promotes Readings at North Main

A regional advertisement touts a gifted medium offering palmistry mind reading and card reading services. The notice claims service since childhood and invites consultations at 233 North Main Rogm 3.

North Main

Remedy touted for cholera and diarrhoea in ad copy

An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Coke Cholera andArrhoea Remedy quickly halts attacks after one or two doses. It notes the medicine is unpleasant to take and contains no astringent, leaving the bowels in a natural condition. Available everywhere.

Wanted Girl for Pantry Work at Pocatello General Hospital

Classified ad seeking a girl to work in the hospital pantry in Pocatello with option to go home at night. Contact the Tribune for details and positioning.

Pighta Pocatello Geeral Hospital

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