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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
1
Mike Condon strikes rich at a creek side gold ledge in Idaho. Reports say a large find yields abundant gold, drawing prospectors to the Pocatello area.
The Fort Hall Reservation mine is hailed as the richest find, locators Michael Condon and Charles Sterritt report, with surface quartz showing free gold visible to the naked eye. Samples fetch $2 per pound in gold value. several parties race to stake claims near the ledge where the bluff and canyons meet, about five miles up Pocatello.
Denver June 27 A brief clash at the International Sunday School Association convention arose when a resolution gave the executive committee power to nominate its own chairman. Delegates argued it favored politicians, but supporters said the chairman is the interim head of the organization for three years and the executive committee is best suited to pick him. The vote ended the threat of a rift as the general secretary noted the association's growth.
The secretary of the home department reports over six percent membership increase since the last report. The nominating committee selected Rev Dr B B Taylor of the South Broadway Christian Church in Denver to serve as President of the convention.
At the International Sunday School convention in Denver delegates were banned from smoking cigars cigarettes or pipes during the field workers meeting. A Crise urged concern over delegates smoking on the street while B F Mitchell of Iowa B F Halpenny of Quebec and Gene Orchabard of North Dakota supported the stance.
A severe storm sweep between Dallas and the gulf, causing notable damage at Houston and Alveston with no loss of life reported. Heavy rain extends from Dallas toward the coast.
Coroner receives request to embalm and ship remains of Fritz and Donaldson. Reports of three shots heard around six o'clock uplift suspicions of Indian involvement. Town cautions rising with presence of drunken Indians and armed individuals. Authorities find little concrete evidence. neighborhood remains tense.
Pekin dispatch reports a mob destroyed the American and British mission at Tien Ku Chao and killed missionaries. An imperial edict removes the local magistrate of Tien Ka Chao from office and orders the rioters exterminated.
A New York ordered shutdown halts White Knob Copper mines in Mackay at 6 pm. General Manager Boyd is in New York. officials give no reason. Expect months of suspension, canceled orders, and broad business impact after a recent $1 million upgrade and a 50 ton smelter completion.
Washington June 27: Cabinet approves amnesty proclamation for all political prisoners in the Philippines to take effect on July 1. The measure includes Agni Daido and others.
Washington June 23 Special Hon Martin H Jacobs state mining inspector is Arlington guest in an interview he says Idaho conditions favor the continued supremacy of the fascists the Democrats and Populists alliance is strong and this implies Heitfeldt re election. He notes Shoop as a Republican replacement possibility if needed and predicts a booming Salmon River gold camp will become the continent s richest producer with forecasters praising its promise.
J H Hershfield former president of Merchants National bank Helena has been adjudged bankrupt in federal court Liabilities 405 409 assets 2115 The filing outlines the bank failure impact in Helena Montana dated June 7
Governor Hunt offers $1000 for information leading to arrest and conviction of Fritz and Donaldson killers. Boise telegram to Prosecuting Attorney Winters dated June 27 confirms the proclamation. Mayor Steely also adds a $100 reward for arrest and conviction.
Steamship Roanoke reaches Seattle from Nome carrying $100,000 in gold dust. It was sailing June 18 when no news arrived on Portland or Jeannie, both vessels then believed lost.
Job notice seeking experienced laundry help with a Monday call in at the Pavilion Troy Laundry. The listing provides only a location and date placeholder and instructs experienced applicants to respond.
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