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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
Committees updated at the Commercial club on progress for a two day Fourth of July celebration. A preparatory program includes a parade, boxing bout, base ball game, motor and auto races, street sports, and a grand ball, with bands and visiting delegations expected.
June 28 Soda Springs items note fine weather for fishing and a ball game attended by McCammon, Woods, and neighbors. Local residents report new births, travel to Henry ranch, Fourth of July planning, and visits from Eve Rose and James Watson. Calder of Kohend Campbell Music in town to discuss company interests.
Dramatic developments loom in the high treason trial of Sir Roger Casement. The defense, offering no testimony, argues jurisdiction and quashes indictment while Casement contends he aided Ireland, not Germany, and that the rebellion was not German inspired. The trial was adjourned after counsel collapsed amid defense arguments.
A brief item notes the trial of socialist leader Dr Karl Liebknecht in Berlin on June 28, detailing charges and proceedings in a concise historical snippet.
Tavanna June 28. Important bills reach the Cuban congress addressing divorce legalization and granting married women control of their property. Support is mixed among Cuban women with many opposing divorce on religious and social grounds. Neither measure seems likely to pass this session due to ongoing presidential campaign interests.
Box scores show Pittsburg 3 Chicago 2 with Mammaux Gibson and cowling pitchers. Brooklyn 3 Boston 1 as Pfeffer Myer Ty ler Tragressor and Gowdy star. Philadelphia 3 New York 2 with Demaree Knetzer Turns and Perritt delivering hits. St Louis 9 Cincinnati 1 with Ames Hall Snyder and Wingo leading. Chicago 7 Cleveland 1 as Russell Schalk and O Neill shine. New York 9 Philadelphia 7 with Keating Russell Nanamaker Myers. Washington 6 Boston 0 powered by Shore Mays Ses and Cady Johnson Henry.
Dr and Mrs Galegherr left this morning for Omha for a short visit. A banquet will be held at the Commercial club this evening for E B Calvin retiring general manager of the Oregon Short Line with about a hundred in attendance. County Attorney C Douglass Smith traveled to Robin this afternoon to handle matters in a case about the priority grazing law in which Commissioner Gittins is involved.
Boston reports Miss Rose Pitinof holder of long distance records marries Miss Erick I Weene of Somerville the life she saved off Marblehead two years ago. Pitinof famed for 15 mile Charlestown to Boston light swim and 16 mile Thames triumphs will retire from public exhibitions though may swim 12 to 15 miles for exercise and enjoyment.
Rexburg flour firm head J W Webster and his son visited Gate City today to assess conditions in the upper valley, reporting business prospects running well above par.
East President Miles F. Reed of Idaho Technical School departed this morning for New York City to attend the National Educational Association convention, set to convene next week.
A large class of graduates received diplomas at the University of Vermont as President Benton presided. Darwin P. Kingsley of New York delivered the oration of the day during the June commencement in Burlington.
Superintendent Walter Siders of the city schools leaves tomorrow for the east on No 18 to attend the National Educational Association convention. He will also attend summer school at Columbia University.
An auto said to be driven by Hy Collins crashed into a buyer near Grace this morning, tossing a woman and two children to the ground and causing considerable injuries to the youngsters. The accident was described as unavoidable due to the rise of the road.
Southeastern Idaho mobilization drives a voluntary Third Idaho regiment with local backing. Citizens seek to raise an entirely Idaho crew, officers included, to serve only if war with Mexico occurs, with recruiting stations prepped before a declaration of war. Local leaders cite war force estimates and urge regional support across Pocatello Blackfoot Shelley Rigby Roberts St Anthony Ashton and Teton Basin.
W Harry Holden, a leading northwest attorney from Idaho Falls, arrived this morning to oversee professional matters and will deliver the Fourth of July oration. The road was not observed in dividing the highway. Holden is described as a stirring and patriotic speaker.
Mrs. Maude Lorene Green national chalk artist of the W C T U will give a cartoon lecture at the Presbyterian church tonight. She has spoken in Pocatello before and is described as most interesting and entertaining.
W. G. Wilson of Blackfoot, treated by a physician for two weeks after internal injuries from an automobile crash, is reported to be improving slowly. He remains confined and unlikely to be able to be around for several months.
Grace reports 500 to 600 men employed by Phoenix Construction south of town in building the new power line. Grace seeks a new depot and daily mail service this season. A Paris to Pingpong service rumor hints at a visit by a healthy delegation to Pocatello during the upcoming big celebration.
Before Judge Bell two boys in juvenile custody faced a hearing with Judge Thatcher and Russell Walters. He issued a stern lecture and released them on probation, warning that a repeat offense would lead to commitment to the state industrial school.
Oyster Fathers Milt Dillingham editor of the Challis Messenger and C E Baker former Mackay mayor traveled from Boise after attending the Republican platform convention. They report nothing to it in old Custer in the next campaign but the size of the Republican majority and praise party workers for the common cause.
British bombard German positions in France and Flanders as French forces hold in north Verdun. Berlin reports Russian setbacks in Volhynia with several positions captured. Lloyds shipping lists four sunken vessels including a Japanese, Italian, and Dutch ships.
Copper prices in New York remain unchanged from the previous session as trading closes. Market observers note limited moves with steady demand and stable supply outlooks amid general market quiet.
Wheat finished higher with July at 1005 and 1 005 cents per bushel. Corn rose to 75 and oats at 3 91 cents per bushel as Chicago markets closed for the day.
Classified notices describe work opportunities and indicate ads are available at the Tribune Office with five cents per bunch for listings.
A fine early wedding at 11 this morning joined Paul E. Bistline and Grace A. Tarr at the bride’s home on Sixteenth and Wyeth with Rev. M A Lindsay officiating. Guests praised the couple as they begin their life together. they depart for a Yellowstone park honeymoon. Bistline works as an assistant in the city clerk’s office.
Interest in the Moran Dillon heavyweight contest rises as the date nears. Washington Park Brooklyn is expected to be packed with fans eager to see the Indianapolis fighter counter the Pittsburgh challenger. Dillon will weigh at least 40 pounds less and predicts a knockout Moran failed to achieve against Willard in the Madison Square Garden title bout.
Chicago voters witnessed the first Masonic golf tournament in the United States conducted by the Mystic Golf association of Cook county. The four man team event drew participants from lodges in Illinois Indiana Iowa and Wisconsin with plans announced for an annual affair.
Rotterdam reports 463 ships totaling 6.5 million cubic meters arrived from America in the past year. The chamber notes an increase of 114 ships and about 500000 cubic meters versus 1914 while showing a drop of 29 ships and 1.6 million cubic meters from 1913 norms.
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