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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
1
federal government to acquire Evans cattle ranch on the Blackfoot river for a 1000 acre site for a large storage reservoir. Deeds signed through Special Agent Martin of Boise. Fort Hall irrigation work to start as soon as spring weather allows.
Chicago reports Isadore Maron known as Curly Haired Boy, a Russian Jewish associate of Lazarus Averbach, arrested near Averbach’s home with anarchist literature. Four others detained over alleged plots to assassinate Chief Shippy as officials meet to review the case.
The YMCA building fund drive shows no decline as noon totals top $6200. Subcommittees work hard to reach a near 15000 goal before close of tomorrow, with Committee No. 2 led by George Gasser surpassing $1000 and High School boys adding $36 to reach $112.50. The Baptist church ladies provided lunch for committee members during the effort.
Miss Cornelia Harriman, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Harriman, marries Robert Livingston Gerry son of Commodore and Mrs Elbridge T Gerry of New York at Grave Episcopal church in a lavish social event. The ceremony featured Rev W R Huntington and was followed by breakfast at the Harriman home. The couple plan a brief hometown honeymoon before traveling abroad.
City officials debated methods to rid the town of anarchistic activities with Rackus in attendance, outlining proposed measures and enforcement steps.
Emma Goldman in Springfield asserts she never heard of Lazarus Averbuch and says he was no anarchist. She condemns attacks on youths and blames Chicago police for stirring foreign factions, insisting anarchists would not target children.
Chicago on March 3 Trank Zajicek 38 arrested for sending threatening letters to Pro copious Nazil a prior of the Benedictine Fathers. He admitted demanding 1000 dollars from the priest and lived near the Ghetto district.
A I Bell and Fred Bond from Dempsey and Lava pled guilty to assault with intent to commit rape in district court with consent of the county attorney. They face sentencing later. Charles Allen admitted to petty larceny after grand larceny charges. Charles Evans pleaded not guilty to murder charge in McCammon. trial date not fixed.
Republican county central committee met in Pocatello to decide the date and structure of the Bannock county convention. Delegates will be chosen for both the Wallace state convention on May 12 and the Boise nominating convention on September 1, with primaries April 18. The 78 delegate body will convene in Pocatello to elect delegates to both state gatherings.
Twin Falls High and the Academy of Idaho face off in a March 6 debate on whether a system of postal savings banks should be established in the United States. Twin Falls boasts Western state wins over Albion Normal, while Albion pride rests on its strong oratory history.
Mercury and Terpsichore join forces Thursday for a Toggery versus Blackfoot Athletic Association basketball showdown at McNichols Wright hall. The game starts at Lovelock with an immediate social dance to follow as Otis Em Bree hails it as one of the fastest in the state.
George Greenig died this afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home on South Main street after a lingering illness. The Great White Plague claimed another victim. He leaves a wife and a young daughter and a brother in Salt Lake. Interment will likely be in Salt Lake. Few men in Pocatello were better known and liked.
A Mexican bank robbery reported from Chihuahua details a Sunday night break in at Ban co Minero. Thieves took 205000 pesos in various denominations from a vault damaged by removing stonework. The bank, capitalized at five million pesos, is supported by General Luis Terrezas ambassador, Governor Enrique Creel, and Ynocente Ochoa. The incident does not raise concern about the bank’s resources.
Wheelwright Construction of Ogden wins American Falls Realty and Water Works contract for a modern concrete reservoir and complete pipe system, totaling about 15000 dollars with pipe supplied by the firm. Work to start within a week amid bid complaints from rivals.
Major Fred R Reed is appointed general agent of the Twin Falls North Side Investment Company and will manage lands and townsites of the North Side Land & Water company. W S Kulm of Pittsburgh is president. Reed, formerly land commissioner for the north side tract, led the October tract opening, and his promotion is seen as well earned.
Washington on March 3 reports President has decided to appoint W. B. Rossiter of New York public printer succeeding Charles B. Stillings. Rossiter formerly served as chief clerk of the census office and was recently assigned to review the conduct of business in the government printing office.
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