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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
1
Conferees on the railroad rate bill issued a third report to be signed by Senators Elkins and Cullom and three House conferees. Tillman withholds his signature over McLaurin's commodity amendment applying to railroads only. The anti pass pact follows the Senate bill with two or three exemptions trimmed.
Mrs Harry K Thaw pleads she should not be compelled to provide damaging evidence against her husband before the grand jury. The coroner's inquest on Stanford White's shooting concluded with a verdict that Thaw killed White. The grand jury began formal proceedings against Thaw as Mrs Thaw visited the prisoner briefly.
The grand jury returned an indictment against Thaw charging murder in the first degree. Thaw will be arraigned before Justice Cowin tomorrow.
Senate committee chairman Scott reported an omnibus public building bill with amendments raising total appropriations by over four million. New items include Baker City Oregon $65000 Eugene Oregon $50000 Lewiston Idaho $5000 and Moscow Idaho reduced from 100000 to 90000.
Washington dispatch reports Bish op Fransh Winters confirmed as postmaster at Montpelier Bear Lake county Idaho after a delay caused by Senator Dubois who opposed due to Mormon faith. Heyburn and Congressman French supported Winters and a vote was held with Dubois absent.
A high wind near Cheyenne toppled a train of eleven quarry cars used as quarters for Japanese laborers at Weir, injuring twenty people, seven seriously. The storm also felled telegraph poles, hindering service.
Washington lawmakers reported another disagreement between conferees on the agricultural bill regarding the meat inspection amendment. The dispute centers on differences in language and oversight provisions. Date and venue reflect a June session in Washington.
Yale repeats dominance in freshman eight and varsity four as Harvard upsets in the main event. Yale leads 18 to Harvard 7 in 25 dual regattas. Yale wins freshman two miles and varsity four two miles. Harvard wins the four mile varsity eight in 23 07 after a neck and neck finish.
Milwaukee June 28 The Democratic state convention adopts a platform endorsing William J Bryan for president. It calls for enforcing laws against trusts and monopolies, revising the tariff, and regulating public service corporations.
Bragilla Clark and engineer Mr Dare of Boise returned from Gray's Lake after weeks of surveys for a private plan to raise water and create a 25000 acre irrigation reservoir. Dare traveled to Boise to confer with pavement engineers on the project.
Topeka June 28 Governor Hoch backs a Kansas state denatured alcohol distillery in the penitentiary using convict labor. He argues the project would cut light and fuel costs for consumers.
Notice announces payment of all city warrants up to 6075 with interest to June 28 1906 at Bannock National Bank. After that date interest ceases. City Treasurer Jennie T Remver signs the notice from Pocatello Idaho.
Strawberries from California reach Kane's grocery daily, offering shoppers fresh locally available fruit. The notice highlights steady supply and frequent arrivals to attract buyers.
The fifteenth annual Idaho Christian Endeavor Union gathering opens in Pocatello with delegates arriving and local committees organizing welcome activities. The program lists officers, committee heads, sessions, solos, addresses, and devotional exercises scheduled through the day.
A Washington dispatch reports the general land office withdrew nearly 1000 acres of the shore line of Jackson Lake via Wyoming. Entries will be canceled and improvements paid for by the government as the government pending final decision on the Minidoku irrigation project storage feature.
Coroner in Shoshone concludes the unidentified man found near the railroad east of Minidoka was murdered and dragged to the dump. Diary entries link him to Cassia county herding work and a former employer William Walker. evidence includes a crushed skull, rifled hip pocket, a pearl-handled knife, a gold watch, and 65 cents. The identity remains William Hutchinson. death attributed to unknown partiers. body buried at the site.
The Oregon Short Line yards in Pocatello are packed with long freight trains and coal cars bound for transshipment. Hundreds of passenger coaches dining cars and locomotives fill tracks and sidings as switch engines move swiftly to manage the heavy eastbound traffic amid motive power shortages. Similar congestion is reported at Glenn's Ferry with all sidetracks full.
Decomposed bodies of Alfred Bottles and his wife found in their bed at their home in St Joseph with a bullet hole in each head. Police indicate Bottles murdered his wife and then killed himself. He was described as jealous.
Kansas City, June 21. Assistant Attorney General Trickett targets over 100 illegal saloons. More than fifty raided with liquor dumped and furniture destroyed. Property owners warned that any reuse will lead to demolition and contempt charges. city government had secretly collected licenses after a state court order.
In Soda Springs a series of suitcase thefts at the Stock Exchange saloon and hotel sparked a police hunt for porter Clarence Thompson, described by owners Woodall and Bernard. Thompson, a colored man, was found near the hotel with items recovered from other guests. County Attorney Cin planned talks with proprietors to decide on formal charges if evidence supports a case.
Percy Jones of Blackfoot meets with Bugle Band management to stage an elaborate Independence Day celebration in Blackfoot. Plans include parade, literary exercises, musical features, and horse racing events. Jones expects many attendees from Pocatello and promises a high quality program.
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