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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
1
A landslide toppled the Manufacturers' Light and Heat gas regulator house in Ben Avon causing a rapid gas surge. Two Chinese men are believed dead and scores injured from gas inhalation, fires, and boiler explosions across eight locations as fire bells woke residents.
Chicago reports 300 strike breakers left for Denver to fill jobs in the Denver and Rio Grande shops at Burnham. A hundred more arrived in Denver, with many additional workers said to be en route from the east, amid heavy guard by special officers.
Flynn of American Falls told police a man he met in a city hotel room last night stole his gold watch and $9 after they slept off intoxication. A description of the suspected robber is in police hands.
John Heyman known as Dutch John the chuck wagon breakfast preparer for President Roosevelt was shot in Hugo Colorado during a quarrel with Deputy Lou Brockway and Bert Cook. Heyman served as night watchman at the Union Pacific station.
Pittsburg reports a sudden flood hitting small streams and streets. Water fills cellars and low lands, causing property damage as the town contends with rising waters and rapid inundation.
Berlin reports forty seven arrests after women suffragist demonstrations. Nine policemen were injured in clashes with protesters, with about fifty demonstrators believed wounded and many others possibly hurt.
The Pocatello city council meets tonight to third read two Chilson sidewalk ordinances Nos. 174 and 175. Ordinance 174 extends cement districts and sets August 1 1908 for completion, with possible private paving. Ordinance 175 requires city or contractor laid walks with assessments, and dovetailing with 174. Finance Committee will report with questions on city treasurer disposals urging expert audit. Alderman Chilson seeks an extra West Side patrolman backed by Chief Ellis.
Organizer froulton of the Woodmen of the World reports strong enthusiasm in the upcoming rolling event to be staged May 4. The initiatory class is expected to include about 200 men with Head Consul Baok of Denver and other top officers attending in Pocatello.
Civic club asks all Free Public Library book holders to return volumes by Saturday to facilitate a move. If no location is found, books will be stored until the Carnegie library building is ready.
The Oregon railroad blockade ended as the first through train from Portland since last Saturday moved east in three sections. No. 6 on the Short Line passed through Pocatello carrying mail and express but few passengers.
Chicago March 19 John H Clarke counsel for the Nickel Plate system urged at the American Railway Engineering association banquet formation of a new political party. He proposed using one and a half million railroad employees as a nucleus to fight restrictive railway legislation in both national and state legislatures. He said the voter is the key and predicted a great leader would unite railroad men when the call is sounded.
In Cleveland on March 19 a riot at the American Steel and Wire plant injured several and left one man dead. About fifty unemployed men gathered at the gates for work, a fight broke out with stones and clubs, a man fired his revolver and struck a fatal wound. Police dispersed the rioters with clubs.
The Supreme Court reverses Judge Lyttleton Price in Blaine county and rules against the village of Hailey in a water right dispute with W. T. Riley. The opinion, by Judge Stewart with Chief Justice Airshie concurring, outlines standards for water rights on desert entries and town site streets, including dedication and use implications.
Grand Island Nebraska reports the first real contest since the New York to Paris race began. The French car leads the German by 60 miles as both travel toward Cheyenne along Platte valley routes. Population towns cheer the progress as Union Pacific stations relay updates.
The text discusses defenses in an action to quiet title to an easement and the right to use water in a ditch. It states the trial court must find on statute of limitations defenses if the finding could affect judgment, and that a judgment must align with the findings and conclusions of law.
County Superintendent Grace Loughran proclaims April 10 Arbor Day for Bannock county Idaho. Aimed at improving school grounds, it urges teachers to use the prepared pamphlet on proper observance and teach children tree planting care and nature study. The notice recounts Arbor Day history from Brugge and Morton origins.
Jury renders special verdict in J. M. Rider vs Idaho Canal and Improvement Co. damages $426.20. Court finds canal capacity 16 000 inches on June 30 1905. defendant turned in 15 000 inches June 28. 22 000 inches flowing June 30. log and flume not contributing to spill. A. M. Bowen for plaintiff Standrod Terrell for defendants.
In Beloit Wisconsin on March 1 a roaring farm well near Charles Luthers farm northeast of town is reported to have previously roared before the San Francisco quake and to rumble again now with a strong wind from its depths. The claim ties the current noises to the 1906 event with timing matching the quake hour.
A declamation contest will be held in Pocatello on April 16 with participating schools Hailey Twin Falls Boise Rexburg Abbion Pocatello Academy and Blackfoot.
Nebraska marks Arbor Day with governor's proclamation urging schools and citizens to observe with exercises and plant trees. The first Arbor Day saw over a million trees planted as Morton's birthday became a holiday in 1885. The celebration expanded to 40 states, inspiring schoolhouse improvements and a love for country. A suggested program lists readings, essays, poems and songs. Washington and Lincoln memorials urged. authors honored with memorial trees.
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