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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1908

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Idaho Cuts Little Ice in Denver Convention Scramble

Denver June 20. Committee on convention arrangements works to set headquarters across offices, hotels, and stores as demand for convention tickets grows. State delegations seek inside the Auditorium for presidential nominations with western participation expected. Seating plans and decorations proceed while a subcommittee handles disputes on July 6.

Denver Committee On Colorado National Committee

Cloudburst in Kansas Causes Seven Deaths

A cloudburst in Wellington Kansas last night caused seven drownings as five inches of rain fell in one hour and a flood submerged the town with water five feet deep, washing away houses from their foundations.

Wichita Kansas Wellington

Wreck of California Limited After Burned Bridge Knocked Train

The westbound California Limited on the Santa Fe was wrecked near Hardy twelve miles east of Winslow. Two trainmen and one passenger were killed, twenty injured, nine seriously, when the engine mail car and two other cars plunged into a sixty foot ditch. A fire and an explosion followed as authorities investigated possible dynamite or gas main leak causes.

Winslow Ariz California Limited Santa Fe Hardy Here

Educators Attend 46th National Education Association Convention

Cleveland hosts more than 50 000 teachers for the 46th annual NEA convention with flags flying and city decor. President Charles F Thwing of Western Reserve University opened today with a report on educational progress as the event runs through Friday.

Cleveland National Educational Association Charles F. Thwing The Western Reserve University At

Suit for Divorce Filed by Ellinger in American Falls

G. H. Ellinger of Reed and Ellinger files suit for divorce from Jean K. Ellinger through Clark and Ludge. They married in Chicago on June 5, 1907 and moved to American Falls where Ellinger prepared a home. On June 17, ten days after marriage, she deserted and has lived apart since.

G. 8. Ellinger Reed & Ellinger American Falls Clark & Ludge Jean K. Ellinger Chicago

Lyric Show Tops Week With Three Night Run

The best yet show at the Lyric runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday delivering a standout performance. Local audiences praise the memorable set and high energy from the performers.

the Lyric

All kinds of nut sundaes at Holmes & Company

Local shop Holmes & Company offers a variety of nut sundaes with mixes featuring almonds walnuts pecans and cashews. The display promises creative toppings and classic favorites for dessert lovers visiting the storefront.

Holmes & Company

Commercial Club to Convene Tonight in Bank Directors’ Room

The board of governors of the Pocatello Commercial club will meet at 8 o'clock this evening in the directors room of the First National bank to consider matters of importance.

The Pocatello Commercial Club First National Bank

Fatal explosion rocks Frisco grocery store

Four people die and three are injured after an explosion followed by a fire at John Sweeny's grocery on Diamond Street in San Francisco. Victims include Sweeny, his wife, his ten year old daughter, and Anton Dissmeyer aged 24 who lived above the store. Fred Sweeny 25 was hurled through a window as the building collapsed and fire broke out.

San Francisco John Sweeny Diamond Street Sweeny Anton Dissmeyer Fred Sweeny

Blackfoot to Celebrate Fourth of July With Unusual Program

Blackfoot plans a grand Fourth of July celebration in the Grove City area featuring a baseball game against Pocatello and a prominent role for the England of Blackfoot. A 1000 purse rac program includes wheelbarrow races base wall throwing and various foot races. A special train will run with a dollar round trip fare offered by the railroad.

Blackfoot Pocatello Grove City

Mexico in Turmoil as Troops Reinforce Northern Cities

Internal strife in Mexico widens with Torreon and Juarez as focal points. About 1500 federal troops reach Torreon and 200 to Juarez, while border bandits and insurrectionists clash with government forces. Authorities suspect agitators based in the United States and plan a firm crackdown.

Uncle Sam City of Mexico Torreon Jarral Alexay Juarez Chipuahua United States Creel Las Vegas

Mass Meeting at the Auditorium Discusses Sewerage Question

A mass meeting of taxpayers will be held this evening at the Auditorium theatre to discuss the sewerage issue. Prominent citizens will give addresses and explain the proposition.

Auditorium Theatre

Pocatello Wins Doubleheader In East Side Park Saunter

The Pocatello baseball team takes two straight games at East Side Park sending McCammon home with heavy hearts. The opener ends 6 to 5 after a ninth inning rally, the second game 6 to 2 with McCammon struggling defensively. A late ninth inning double by Posey Kane seals the night for Pocatello amid lively crowd banter and erratic plays.

McCammon East Side Gate City Boys Pocatello East Side Park Gate City McCammonites Cain Charley Wilson Posey Kane Chittick Tork WY Woods Husky Harkness Witcher Atkinson Atkynon Girard Cratchfield Lafe Marley Alvoid Nash Rice Evans Chappies Ginger Wilson

Fred Bryden Married In Quiet Pocatello Ceremony

Fred Bryden a Shor Line freight house cashier secured a license from County Clerk Ed Galie and was married Saturday evening by Probate Judge T A Johnston to Miss Annie Christofferson daughter of Otto Christofferson of Pocatello. Local friends extend best wishes for happiness.

Fred Bryden Shor Line Lucky Gir Pocatello Annie Christofferson Otto Christofferson Fred Galie T. A. Johnston The Tribune

Lost Elgin watch in neighborhood theft case

Mrs. W. W. Mitchell of 806 North Arthur Avenue reported her Elgin watch missing after her five year old son admitted taking it and playing with it on the walk outside. The watch engraved with W A M initials likely ended up with a passerby. a handsome reward is offered.

W. W. Mitchell North Arthur Avenue Tas Mitchell

Prisoners to the Pen Travel Through Pocatello

Traveling Guard D. W. Ackley escorted four prisoners through Pocatello last Saturday evening on the way to Boise. Two prisoners came from Blackfoot and two from St. Anthony.

D. W. Ackley State Penitentiary Pocatello Boise Blackfoot St. Anthony

Demented Woman Detained After Pocatello Wanderings

Mrs A A Dimmitt wife of a Twin Falls Times printer, described as demented from drug use, was found wandering along Pocatello creek and taken to the county jail due to limited city jail space. She had registered at Perkins hotel and moved toward Douglas S Valentine camp before being found wet from the creek. Her husband is expected to arrive in Pocatello tonight.

A. A. Dimimitt Twin Falls Ris Dimmitt Pocatello Creek Pocatello Perkins Hotel South First Avenue Douglas Cay Povatello

Campbell Held Over After Rock Attack On Griffith Boy

Roman Campbell of the foothills near East Center Street is jailed facing charges after he struck George Griffiths son on the head with a rock. The injury left the boy unconscious and delirious, later treated by Dr. Bean at the Griffith home. The incident followed a dispute from a hill picnic and Campbell awaits county attorneys action.

Roman Campbell East Center Street George Grifith Griffith County Altornes

Stag Reception at the Y M C A Delights Local Members

Fifty five Y M C A members attended a stag reception at the new association building last Saturday evening. The program featured a piano solo by Professor Muehlen, a talk on There’s a Reason by Frank Pargellis, a lecture on The One Woman in the Case by Rev F C Smith, a newly married man’s talk on Go Thou and Do Likewise by Tom Hall, and a rousing chorus So May We All of Us.

New Association Muehlen Academy of Idaho Frank Pargellis Y.moc. A F. C. Smith Trinity Episcopal Whoreh Tom Hall

Sherman May Have Quiet Night at Lakeside Hospital

Cleveland report says Congressman James S. Sherman slept well at Lakeside hospital and woke with a normal pulse and temperature after a difficult period.

Cleveland Lakeside Hospital James S. Sherman

Vickers Civil War Veteran David Vickers Dies at 68

Boise reports the death of General David Vickers a Civil and Spanish American War veteran and Idaho National Guard adjutant general He served as major of the Fourth New Jersey infantry and was brevetted brigadier general at war end He also held the rank of major and inspector general of volunteers during the Spanish American War.

Boise David Vickers Idaho National Guard Vickers Fourth New Jersey Infantry Spain

Fortieth Conference Held at Rockland

The fortieth quarterly Pocatello stake conference met in Rockland Oneida County with about 300 attendees on Saturday. Apostle Rodger Clawson and Elder George F. Gibbs attended from Salt Lake, alongside stake leaders Hyde Pond Woodland and local bishops. Speakers covered contentment faith and family instruction, with songs and recitations including There Is Plenty to Do and The Holy City. The Mutual conference featured a male quartet, a Christ-labors lecture, and remarks by Mrs. Addie Hendricks and Elder Gibbs.

Pocatello Rockland Oneida County Salt Lake Rodger Clawson George F. Gibbs Smith Hyde, Pond and Woodland Pond Hyde Gibbs Clawson N.S. Pond God Naaman George Wood Addie Hendricks Young Ladies’ Mutual Cain House of Israel Sam‘ Walter Ross

Moving Phone Poles on East Center Street

The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company crews are at work on East Center Street moving telephone poles from the sidewalk to the curb edge. The operation involves a pole moving team and equipment to reposition utility infrastructure along the street.

Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company East Center Street

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