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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
2
A large citizens meeting at the Commercial club outlined July Fourth plans with parades sports and a Red Cross fundraiser. Elk Cadets Boy Scouts and local clubs will participate as the city funds a community celebration with a $150 city match and equal private donations.
Veteran angler M. L. Roberts reports fine conditions on the North Fork of the Snake with good steelhead runs and few mosquitoes. He notes private lakes released trout into open water and says one can likely catch a limit in two hours.
In a continuation from page one, Kline recounts Dr Biwer warning that allowing statehouse employes to do campaign work after hours would provoke public outrage. The exchange questions whether the administration should permit such activity by staff.
The Red Cross mercy drive in the county progresses with subscriptions likely to top $21.00. County chairman Dr J H L Dickinson reports funds held by Treasurer D W Church and a full tabulation will follow. Senator J H Brady’s $250 was misattributed. the senator had donated $100 to the local Red Cross earlier. Headquarters will close today.
Sam B. Patten of Montana enlisted in the marine corps and explains he has only six birthdays due to being born on February 29, 1984. When asked his age he says thirty three and notes he can renumber birthdays. Patten was born in Monroe County Iowa according to the Salt Lake Herald Republic.
Christiania reports a German plan to destroy Norwegian steamers with explosives. A ton of dynamite was found hidden in artificial lumps of waxy material, intended for ship bunkers. A trunk of explosives arrived in February via a German foreign office courier with official seal. Aron Rantenfels and others implicated admitted further plans to place bombs on steamers bound for America.
In New York on June 27 a number of Secret Service men were assigned to guard the courtroom during the trial of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman on charges of conspiracy to obstruct the draft.
London dispatch reports the American sailing ship Galena of 1000 tons was sunk by a bomb June 25 off Ushant island near Brest, France. There were no casualties. The vessel went down twenty six miles northwest of Brest.
Local classifieds offer quick rental options highlighting quality houses and apartments. Listings emphasize prompt occupancy and reliable tenants, connecting readers with suitable homes and landlord opportunities.
M. L. Roberts offers fresh stock of fishing tackle including Genuine Gunnison fy world beater gear, black trimmed reds dark oiled silk lines, spoon hooks, fly books, leader boxes. All goods new and free from carryover. Kane Elk Pocatello Idaho 28.
Classified ads invite applicants for two waiter positions at Fred's Cafe. Seeks reliable, social staff with good memory and communication. Applicants should apply in person at Fred's Cafe during business hours.
Petrograd June 27. The congress of workers and soldiers' deputies of all Russia overwhelmingly adopts a resolution rejecting any move for separate peace with Germany. It calls for restoration of peace at the earliest possible day and argues that ending the war by a victor would spark new conflicts while separate peace would aid ruling classes’ usurpation of markets and power.
Robert Stone sought by police after traveling from Pocatello and slashing George Tyler on 135 Twenty sixth street over a woman. Tyler required surgery with three stitches to his tongue. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Martha K Burch set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 40 from 237 S Third Avenue. yeomen and G A R charter members to attend. Liberman Tailoring head leaves for east to buy woolens and assess dye supply for Northwest stores. expects two to three week trip.
The Sisters of the Holy Cross left yesterday for Salt Lake where they will spend the summer. Mrs. E. J. Murphy and children of Logan are visiting in Pocatello with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Rork.
Ira Call chairman of the board of trustees in the district was in Pocatello today to discuss school matters.
Advance Lee H. Hancock, advertising representative for the Worthman promotions, travels to Pocatello to arrange an upcoming Worthman show.
Marriage license was granted yesterday afternoon to Harry W. Jones of Ogden and Magdalen Callopy of Los Angeles, California.
W Thomson and Effie Erickson of Pocatello were issued a marriage license yesterday afternoon by the county clerk. Both names appear in the filing as a formal record of their forthcoming marriage.
Mrs William Mar and her daughter and son begin a long journey to the eastern states. They will visit many points of treaty before returning home.
The R C colored baseball team will play the Pocatello Clerks this evening at 6 o clock. The game takes place at the R C diamond located at the north end of the east side of town.
Dr A R Higson will depart tonight for Salt Lake City to attend the Utah State Dental Society annual meeting. He will stay in Salt Lake until the middle of next week.
The Commercial Club may suspend weekly sessions in hot weather and hold a stated meeting monthly. Special calls, usually once or twice weekly, remain unaffected.
Standards for the new lighting system have been erected on South First. Workmen place bases on surrounding streets and expect the system to be in working order within a few days.
One vagrant faced the police judge this morning and paid a $20 fine. The piece notes that men refusing to work remain at large and some able-bodied individuals fled after hearing of colleagues’ fate.
The Eagles invite attendees to a Thursday night informal dance at Eagle Hall with special music arranged. The lounge rooms will be open to guests for the occasion.
Funeral services for Tawson Wi dent were conducted yesterday at his home. A large car caravan of Masons traveled to Downey for the service, arranged under the auspices of the Masonic lodge and local undertakers.
Grasd Wasater-Portno at Lodge No 18 A F and A M entertains Grand Master J M Bloomfield of Nampa this evening on his annual visitation A supper at 6 30 in the lodge banqu t room followed by the M M degree and a smoke to close the evening
FE A Alcott will assume the commercial manager role at the uptown Western Union office tomorrow, succeeding Dan Moscowitz who departs July 15 for Denver. Alcott hails from Lewiston and previously worked for the Short Line in Montpelier and surrounding areas. Moscowitz helped establish the branch and will relocate to Denver after a brief remaining period.
All Yeomen are requested to attend the funeral for Martha K. Burch tomorrow afternoon. Meet at the K. P. hall at 2 o'clock. Signed J. J. CORBRIDGE Foreman.
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