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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
1
Washington reports a White House conference with Republican leaders set to decide the date for an extraordinary session. Taft reportedly plans to summon Congress earlier than April 4 if the reciprocity bill fails, with March 20 discussed as a potential start. Democratic leaders sought a later date to prepare.
The House agreed to a privileged resolution in the judiciary committee asking the attorney general to report to the House, if not incompatible with the public interest, on investigations.
Fresno March 2 125 Industrial Workers of the World in county jail after fight for forensic rights. Police Judge Briggs signs releases. convicted and awaiting trial to be paroled with DA and sheriff as commission. First batch likely freed late today as prisoners move toward Fresno.
In Saginaw on March 2 a large gathering of delegates and visitors opened the Republican state convention led by George P. Codd of Detroit. Delegates aim to nominate two candidates each for justice of the supreme court and regents of the state university along with two members for the state board of agriculture, the superintendent of public instruction, and a member of the state board of education. Incumbents are largely slated for renomination.
Cleveland report says the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad orders a ten percent reduction in the locomotive department workforce. The cut will take effect once adjustments are completed, as officials cite a ten percent drop in business.
Chicago police investigate the death of Mrs. Paul Kimball daughter of former Utah senator Frank J. Cannon. Three physicians diagnosed morphine poisoning. She was 24 and died three hours after being found and treated.
Denver reports a deadlocked senatorial ballot with Speer and Adams each gaining one vote and no election achieved on March 2. The stalemate continues with no clear winner and ongoing political tension.
The forecast for southern Idaho calls for fair skies tonight and Friday. Temperatures are expected to remain mild with no precipitation noted.
The Senate faces a growing Democratic filibuster as Republicans press for votes on appropriation bills while Democrats vow to stall. Senator Overman claims Republicans engineered the tangle, urging continued opposition to the tariff board measure and to keeping unfinished business from advancing.
Washington March 2 Gifford Pinchot warned that national forests would be destroyed if the agricultural appropriation bill as amended by Senator Heyburn of Idaho passes. The compromise amendment excludes from national forests land with over four thousand feet of merchantable timber in blocks of at least 160 acres. Pinchot spoke at a National Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association convention.
Washington March 2 The senate approved taking up the tariff board bill by 55 to 23 with only Senator Bulkeley opposing the motion. Democratic senators Bankhead Heyburn Newlands Owen Chamberlain and Davis aligned with Republicans on later post office bill debate.
On March 2 at 2:40 PM Mr. Shively asked for unanimous consent to take up the postoffice appropriation. Senator Beveridge objected and Senator Bacon moved that it be done. the roll was called and the motion was defeated 51 to 26. The Democrats planned to move each appropriation bill in turn.
Washington March 2 reports a White House conference involving James Knox Dickinson and Major General Wood. The meeting aimed to decide a Mexican policy and military actions following the discussions.
Austin reports the Diamond Jubilee of Texas independence on March 2, 1836 marked by statewide ceremonies. Courts closed, schools held commemorations, flags flew on public buildings, and Lone Star flags were raised. Memorial events honored Sam Houston and other founders as Texas prepared for a constitutional republic.
A terse note questions whether any additional American troops are deployed beyond those already stationed. The fragment hints at uncertainty over military presence and policy.
University of Idaho reports a successful basketball season with the Idaho team undefeated in the Inland Empire. They beat Washington State College 45 to 30 and defeated Whitman College four times, 91 to 56 in the latest game. Ernest Loux of Pocatello, class of 1913, was chosen captain for next year.
A large Los Angeles crowd witnessed Boston Red Sox in the initial exhibition game as spring training began in southern California. The game also marked the formal opening of the new Los Angeles baseball park, noted as one of the largest and best appointed on the coast.
Secretaries of the institutional boys departments of the YMCA in Oklahoma and Arkansas convened in Oklahoma City for a two day inter state conference. They will discuss methods for handling delinquent boys and other association problems.
Paris March 2. The cabinet organized by the new premier Antonine Ernest Monis has been completed and announced today.
The text details Texas path to statehood from an 1836 constitution and Sam Houston’s election as first constitutional president. It notes Jesse Grime as senate president pro tempore and Branch Archer as house speaker, Texas war with Mexico, Polk’s 1845 annexation push, and Texas joining the United States on December 27 1845 with J Pinckney Henderson as first governor.
The Eleventh Idaho Legislature approves annual 76000 for the Academy of Idaho in Pocatello via a three fourths mill levy aimed at maintenance and expansion. A three fifths mill goes to Lewiston normal, Albion normal half mill, university three fourths, and deaf and blind half mill. The measure ends heavy lobbying by placing costs on all taxpayers.
A list of proposed measures approved by the governor including S B No 4 on sheep roaming, S B No 13 banning bull impounding for service, S B No 41 eight hour public works day, S B No 58 defacing rocks, S B No 73 highway width, H B No 60 relief for Peat Parker and J C Pinger, H B No 71 bank commissioner, H B No 104 wetlands drainage via condemnation, H B No 247 Heyburn toll bridge purchase, H B No 395 earlier water tax payments, H B No 445 state dairy food and sanitary fund.
Boise March 2 The Idaho house approved all appropriation bills after heated exchanges over log rolling and influence claims. Key items included funding for state educational institutions via mill tax, and a 750000 bond for Capitol completion, with Albion normal school maintenance sparking major contention. Twenty three bills advanced, two failed as motions for delay and substitutions clashed.
Chicago hearse of the garment workers strike reports that clothing manufacturers used a card index system to boycott and blacklist workers labeled undesirable. Attorney General Stead ordered criminal prosecution following a state strike investigation committee finding.
The New Brunswick legislature opened in St John with a busy agenda and no single dominating issue. It is likely to focus on the proposed trade agreement with the United States and includes a plan to appropriate 50000 dollars to aid Campbellton, the fire stricken town.
Princess Di Trig iona, a lady in waiting to Queen Helenna, was murdered in a Rome hotel by Lieut Patterno of the Italian cavalry. Authorities say the lieutenant strangled her and then shot her, with motive and sequence still unclear. The incident caused a sensational uproar.
Several hundred ice manufacturers and dealers convene in Kansas City for the annual interstate convention. Delegates from Texas Colorado Kansas Iowa Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas will discuss trade questions and stay busy through the end of the week.
United States Consul C. G. Carothers reports that Canales and Sianori in Tamazula district are captured and Topia Durango is surrounded by rebels. A member of the Parras family is held for ransom as bands in Durango are estimated to number in the thousands.
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