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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
1
In Warsaw on June 27 crowds flood prisons, with 672 people, mostly Jews, arrested in the last day. Riots loom as a state of siege is feared and locals build barricades while police fire on civilians wounding twenty and killing several. Laborers in Podolia strike beet root fields threatening harvest loss and peasants in Koyno seize estate lands. News embargo blocks Lodz reporting.
George K. Lorenz, once Toledo postmaster, convicted a year ago of conspiracy in the postal frauds case, is remanded to the district jail warden for transfer to Moundsville State Prison in West Virginia. Lorenz faces two years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine. Machen and the Giroff brothers began serving sentences months earlier.
Ellwood Garman, first degree murderer of railroad clerk William Murray, was found dead in his Mifflingtown cell yesterday. He killed himself by drinking carbolic acid. A prominent Mifflingtown citizen, Garman was brother of former Democratic state chairman John M. Garman.
The Supreme Court quashed Green and Gaynor appeal from the lower court judgment and remanded them for extradition to the United States. The decision implies their prompt return to face U.S. authorities.
Pekin June 27 The Associated Press reports that China desires formal representation in the Russo Japanese peace conference, aiming to participate in discussions and decisions shaping the settlement.
Suppers and a sale of aprons and cook books are planned at the M. E. Church Wednesday evening June 28. Tickets for supper probably priced at five cents or similar. Proceeds go to church funds.
Swinehart's Ice Wagon makes daily rounds offering pure clear ice. Orders can be left at Bannock Abstract Company or by phone at 4e-K.
Reliable insurers like the Hartford Avina and Phoenix, with Church & White Co. as agents, are presented as solid options for homeowners seeking fire insurance protection.
A woman described as a crime participant visited downtown after the incident related to lawyer Hayes. Hayes is noted as the likely lying party in the case. The report suggests a confrontation or assault context without graphic detail.
In Goldfield Nevada on June 27 Mrs. Phoenix wife of a landowner near Goldfield to Columbia fired three bullets at Attorney Hayes who jumped a lot in Phoenix addition and refused to leave Hayes likely to die. She calmly walked downtown and was arrested while eating an ice cream soda.
Newbury New Hampshire June 27. The summer home release reports the patient passed a comfortable night and rests quietly, refreshed from sleep. It is not believed he will be about as soon as anticipated yesterday. A purse and physician Dr. Jackson arrived from Boston for careful nursing and medical attention in the days ahead.
Washington June 27 Jenn F Wallace chief engineer of the Panama Canal and a Canal Commission member resigns both jobs to take a sixty thousand dollar office with a New York corporation. Wallace declines to explain and refers questions to Secretary Taft.
Helena report states James S. Keer former president of the Montana Society of Civil Engineers received a ten year sentence at Great Falls for the 3 years ago killing of Thomas Crystal a Helena saloon bartender.
Chicago reports the death of Graeme Stewart a former mayoral candidate and ex member of the Republican National Committee after suffering an apoplectic stroke several weeks earlier. He was active in Republican circles and ran for mayor two years ago.
A grocer offers a money back guarantee on GBchilling's Ben tea saying customers may return the product if unhappy. The ad invites buyers to try the beverage with the option of a refund.
An early 20th century ad claims that a tired feeling signals liver trouble and promotes Herbine as a cure for headaches rheumatism nervousness and low energy. Testimonial from J J Hubbard of Temple Texas dated March 22 1902 praises Herbine for two years of use and calls it the best medicine for chills fever and fatigue priced at 50 cents a bottle by Mrs A L Cook B.
Mrs Winn announces a sale of all her summer stock at cost price for cash only.
Reported fighting along the San Miguel river in Sonora leaves at least twelve ranchers and several women and children dead. Mexicans sheltered in a ranch house as the Yaqui band, about a hundred strong, raided the district before being overpowered. An American mining party pursued the Yaquis.
Major General Leonard Wood and his wife arrived in San Francisco aboard the steamer Manchuria from Manila. Wood said the hurried trip east was for personal reasons and includes a planned visit with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, with no political significance attached.
Joseph C. Abbott an electrician and bartender shot and killed his wife Dolly Gibson and likely fatally wounded himself at a Seattle lodging house. He left on Petts street after declaring he could not bear the disgrace of his wife living as a woman of the town.
Portland June 27 The trial of Senator Mitchell neared its end with the aged official not taking the stand in his own defense. Witnesses testified to services rendered by Mitchell in Washington and other public matters and that he refused compensation. Arguments by lawyers began at 2 pm and jurors may be asked to deliberate that night.
The State Land Board mandates duplicate contracts for Twin Falls land buyers, with originals held by the company and filed with the board in Cassia County at an estimated $5,000 cost. It also extends Carey Act entryman residency deadlines by six months after water becomes available and approves leaves of absence up to six months with compliance requirements. State Engineer Stevenson reports 21,000 acres in the Twin Falls district between Rock Creek and Cedar Draw are now under water from the low line canal.
Chicago wheat quotes list No 2 Red at 1.04 for July with a noted 90 percent percentage reading in late June market activity.
An advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies and promises $100 for any case of catarrh deafness cured by Mail's Catarrh Cure. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and urges sending for free circulars from Fr. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Kane the grocer in Pocatello is the exclusive selling agent for Chars and Sanborn teas and coffees. Buy from him to be sure of getting the genuine article.
Boston reports President Roosevelt, a Harvard graduate, arrived in Cambridge to attend his class reunion and commencement. He refused military escort and invitations to civic observances, choosing to spend his two days focused on Harvard. He stayed at Bishop William Lawrence’s home and was hosted at Oakley Country Club with classmates.
Special to The Tribune Oxford Idaho June 7 Afton Herbert Hobson eleven son of Jesse Hobson fell from a hayload and was run over by both wheels across the abdomen. He was kicked by a horse and sustained severe head and face injuries. His condition is described as precarious with slim chances of recovery.
Arguments were heard in Idaho Supreme Court in State v Dolan over a fish and game law. Dolan challenged the act, arguing protection of public streams versus private ponds and limited constitutional authority. State prosecutors argued the law valid to curb indiscriminate fishing and selling.
Gures Old Sores reports Hallard Snow Liniment Co. claims its Snow Liniment cured an old chin sore said to be cancer like. The letter from A L Cook of Allensville requests a 50c bottle for his sister Sophia J Carson in Mifflin County Iowa.
A patent medicine ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a quick cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood and strengthen health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee, sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook, druggist.
North announces a limited sale of salts at the price of $12.50, valid until July 6. Customers are urged to purchase promptly to secure the discount on the product.
Blackfoot Special reports Sam P. Taylor, former Sheriff of Pingham county, in Mackay Idaho, where the White Knob copper mine shutdown exposes a failed scheme. The company’s $20,000 HQ, $50,000 ranch, and immense smelter were sold or dismantled, with $3,000,000 invested and no proven mineral. The town faces a fading mining camp legend as property empties and prospects vanish.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Herbine for coughs colds and related ailments. It cites Mrs Joel McGrath of Hutchinson Kansas praising the syrup and mentions other products and prices.
Starting Thursday June 1 M L Roberts announces a sale of diamonds watches jewelry clocks silverware cut glass and related items at lower prices than any Idaho jewelry store. The sale is located next to the post office in Pocatello Idaho.
Everything at cost must be sold within the next 30 days at 134 N Cleveland.
Supt. George Winter of the Pocatello Water Co explains sprinkling rules are needed to assure good service as the city grows. Higher pressure is required for the Oregon Short Line shops and a new reservoir will raise pressure about 40 pounds. Additional 12 and 18 inch mains are planned to feed from both ends, with total annual costs around $200 daily and about $50,000 spent this year.
In a ruling the Supreme Court says the State Board of Medical Examiners must grant a license without examination to J B Cooper of Blackfoot who had been practicing medicine legally under prior acts. The decision condemns penalizing him for practicing while awaiting appeal and stresses protecting property and professional rights.
The North store announces its clothing sale will end on July 6. Shoppers are urged to visit as discounts apply on a wide range of garments and accessories.
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