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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
1
Peking reports a sudden summit among Russian leaders including Minister Lessar War Minister Kearepatken Admiral Alexief and M Pekotoloff to discuss Russia's stance on Manchuria. Port Arthur and Sat Peking are cited as locations tied to the talks.
The United States Fish Commission steamer Albatross, returning Saturday from Alaska, carries a smallpox case on board. The party of scientists led by Dr. David Starr Jordan of Stanford University will head north again tonight. Exposed crew and scientists were not fumigated.
The sailing cutter of the United States cruiser Chicago won Prince Henrys prize for warships cutters in the Kiel competition against six German cutters. The sailing launch of the U S cruiser San Francisco captured the prize in the race for warships launches.
Washington notes the annual adjustment of allowances to revenue collectors. Utah Idaho and Montana led by Salt Lake head Callister receive 003,065. Colorado district including Wyoming under Howhert gets 987,638, a reduction from last year.
New York reports a contract with Owen Wister authorizing a four act dramatic version of The Virginian to be staged in early fall. The narrative follows Virginia ranch life, Judge Henry’s ranch, and the Virginian’s meeting with Tam Pas, with casting still pending for the lead role of the Virginian.
A Seoul dispatch reports a Korean military officer confirms 180 Russian soldiers crossed the Yale river and are now stationed at two points along the bank. The officer notes this as part of ongoing tensions in the region.
Morning break in at lmapp & Ulemmen's barber shop on First avenue left nine razors four pairs of clippers six pairs of shears and other barber tools missing. Jake Meyers, found in a tub, was detained as officers pursue five thieves who fled with the loot.
Lord Mayor Samuel delivers a significant utterance in a London synagogue praising the Czar and expressing strong faith in his leadership. The speech highlights ties between Jewish communities and Russian authority, reflecting contemporary reverence among some faith groups.
A London speech at a synagogue celebration noted efforts to influence Russian policy toward Jews. The tsar’s government aims for religious equality for Hebrew subjects, urged by a mayoral figure seeking reforms. Separately in Boston, a two day 90th birthday celebration for John Wesley began with Methodists from New England and notable leaders from Canada and the Midwest in attendance.
The S S conference of the Pocatello Stake was held in the L D S hall with three sessions and officers and teachers meetings. Dr Joseph M Tanner attended from Salt Lake City along with other stake leaders. The sixteen schools reported over 1500 officers teachers and pupils with addresses by Dr Tanner N S Pond and Miss Emma Olive among others. The program featured a class exercise from Cambridge Sunday School and a concerted memory recitation of the Beatitudes.
Washington June 20 The following consular appointments are announced today Albion W Tourgue of New York promoted to consul general at Halifax N S Me Tourgee author from New York promoted to consul at Boreaux Ledoux of Maine promoted to consul at Boreaux William Harrison Bradley of Illinois promoted to consul at Manchester England Wyly H Syth of Missouri promoted to consul at Tensall Lens Ayme promoted to consul at Guadaleure Brazil Leo Berahels of New York promoted to consul at Exseroum Turkey and promoted to Three Rivers Canada George B Anderson District of Columbia promoted to consul at Durango Mexico transferred Walter O Hamm of Pennsylvania appointed consul at Hull England James A Leroy of Michigan appointed consul at Durango Mexico
Boise Idaho June 29 six mining firms including Heela Banker Hill and Sullivan Empire State Idaho Gold Hunter Frisco Con and Larson Greeneagh seek federal injunctions to stop William Hoover county assessor from selling mines for delinquent taxes. Bonds posted 9000 each. Folcom paid 15000 into court after offering 16000 settlement. Dispute centers on proposed 600000 valuations vs 50 percent local rates and 30 percent railway valuations. Two more firms face similar suits in state courts.
Davenport Iowa June 19 William R Benkert chairman of the national executive committee calls a national convention for May 1 1904 in St Louis Candidates for president and vice president will be nominated on a platform acceptable to all Christian and districts.
Relianoe, the Columbia and the Unati tution began today the first of six Newport races this week under the New York Yacht Club.
St. Petersburg reports the minister of the Interior has decided to open 101 new locations for Jewish settlement where they may acquire real estate. This expansion signals a policy change affecting Jewish settlers and land access.
In Rome on St. Peter's Day June 29 the Pope celebrated mass in the private chapel adjoining his bedroom, marking the traditional observance.
June 20 President and Secretary Loeb spent hours today opening logs and answering log mail at Oyster Bay.
June 20 grand jury returns additional indictments against A. W. Machen superintendent of the Rural Free Delivery system. The action follows earlier charges and marks continued legal action in the postal service administration.
New York on June 20 Willie Anderson today won the open golf championship of the United States by defeating David Brown in a decisive victory.
Dr Hickox in Rawlins says seventeen federal personnel are now in Wyoming to fight sheep scabies. He notes 75 percent of Wyoming sheep are affected, a higher rate than most states, with New Mexico and Utah as possible comparators.
New York attorney Janet-Robert A. Ammen, counsel for William F. Miller of the Franklin syndicate, was today sentenced to an indeterminate term in the state prison not less than four and a half years. Ammen was convicted of receiving money from Miller.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions train service and stopovers with unclear nouns and numbers. The readable items center on a card or note and related travel phrases, but no coherent narrative or identifiable events emerge.
Des Moines Iowa June 20 Senator Allison has prepared the tariff plank of the platform for submission to the Republican state convention on Wednesday. Izy Pike's Peak at Brady's.
Madrid reports that by midnight 100 bodies were recovered from the Bilbao train wreck after it overturned from a bridge into the Nejarilla river Saturday night. Authorities say about seventy corpses may still be trapped in the wreck.
The report notes the U S Squad arriving Kiel on June 9 with about 1000 ageste aboard the Sagehip Kear. It mentions wood cut into twelve inch lengths suitable for kindling and that splitting into kindling will be done by Weeter Lumber Co Ltd.
In a daylight game in Pocatello, the Printers crushed the Barbers 20 to 9 after a rapid rally from 10 to 4 in the first innings. Tyler batted with Miltenberger ready. Gee Wallie umpired as the Printers secured a decisive victory and shared the keg at the near beer house.
Mr Stevens, a political resident of Bennington, fell and dislocated his neck causing complete paralysis. Dr Hoover reset the neck without harming the spinal cord and the patient began recovering, a rare case in medicine and surgery.
Warning style ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure fully treats all kidney and bladder diseases with sale through Bean's Drag Store. It emphasizes personal responsibility for outcomes and targets readers with health concerns.
On July 8 and July 4 the Short Line will sell round trip tickets to any point within the same state or within 800 miles to other states. Tickets are valid for continuous passage in each direction with a final return limit February 1908.
R. A. Gray of Oakville Indiana writes he was bedridden for ten years with kidney disease. He says the condition improved after using Fuleys Kidney Cure recommended by doctors and now calls it a Godsend. For sale at Beans Drug Store.
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