22 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
1
A. B. Stevenson leads the mayoral slate with T. F. Carey for police judge. William Bolschied runs for clerk while Mrs. M. A. Stone seeks city treasurer and Samims is the engineer candidate.
The ballot lists candidates for mayor Andrew B. Steven, city clerk William Bolsehied, police judge Thomas K. Carey, city treasurer Mrs. M. A. Stone, city engineer W. A. Sammes, and councilmen in four wards with pairs named for each ward.
Suely won the Republican ticket at a city convention held at the courthouse. Stevenson received the mayoral nomination by acclamation and spoke of continued city improvements and enforcing laws, signaling a strong reception from supporters.
Secretary L B Case called the convention to order and nominations for a temporary chairman. W B Chaney was unanimously chosen to preside and promised a capable ticket. He mocked rival parties and urged delegates to select a winning slate while praising the assembled body. L B Case was elected secretary as committees on credentials and permanent organization were formed.
The steamship Northwestern of the Ward Line was wrecked yesterday on Lalouche island off Alaska's southwestern coast. The vessel, en route from Seward to Seattle, is likely a total loss.
A 20 minute recess allowed committees to report on credentials and the convention finalized a temporary organization. Delegates from four wards were selected for mayor aldermen and city posts with Stevenson unanimously chosen for mayor and Burrus or Bolsehied contested for clerk.
The Pocatello city Republican platform endorses continued enforcement of existing policies and pledges nominees to maintain police and fire protection curb gambling liquor laws for minors and curfew, seek a safe crossing over the O S railway via subway, and bond the city for an adequate sewer system with citizen approval.
Vienna reports the peasant revolt enlarging its reach in Roumania with Dorogoi burned and sacked, inhabitants fleeing. In Cucu feni fighting between Hungarians and Roumanians leaves four Hungarians dead and thirty wounded, while Belgea sees fourteen peasants killed by troops and Sulice village destroyed.
Walla Walla Washington March 22 Fred Miller was hanged for the murder of Fred Dierk today He collapsed on his way to the scaffold and was unconscious when the trap was sprung
The Great Unterrified Democrats of Pocastello gather at the city courthouse tonight at 7:30 to nominate a full ticket for the April election. Names for mayor include Frank Watson, W. A. Anthes, and A. B. Chaffee amid unsettled plans for other offices as candidates remain unconfirmed. Spring arrives with mild forecasts as winds ease and sunny days ahead.
San Francisco march 22 Elisor Biggy will confer with Judge Dunne tomorrow to decide how to proceed with Abe Ruef. The district attorney's office reviews actions for the hoodling supervisors and will not remove them from office for now. The grand jury plans to reconvene to probe the telephone graft as Ruef is guarded and visited by family while Mayor Schmitz declines visitors.
Registration in all city wards is unusually light with Fourth Ward showing the slowest turnout. Registrar Mrs M A Stone states the books will stay open daily from dawn to 9 PM to encourage participation.
The Thaw jury was excused again in New York as Justice Fitzgerald ordered them to return Wednesday morning. He will receive affidavits from the defense responding to District Attorney Jerome's claim that Thaw is currently too unwell to conduct his defense, with 2 p.m. tomorrow set for presenting the affidavit.
St Louis March 22 Three world records were set at the National Indoor meet. Forlin of St Louis ran 50 yards in 515 seconds, shaving a fifth of a second from the mark. W W Coe of Boston threw 53 feet OVgy inches in the twelve pound shot put, topping the record by one foot one quarter inch. He also threw the eight pound shot 62 feet SYg inches, beating the record by one foot eight inches.
Officers connect a mysterious woman to Charles Kelly amid ongoing probes into the Union Pacific train robbery at Omaha. C Knight and Charles Kelly remain jailed here as detectives pursue Omaha authorities, with the victim identifying the suspects. The woman’s room contained Kelly’s grip and she offers conflicting accounts of her relation to Kelly.
Dorse Jensen a McCammon farmer was bound over to district court on a misdemeanor charge of receiving stolen property. A saddle taken from a Short Line outfit car at Junction town was alleged, and he was held on $700 bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice Felix Van Reuth. The same surety bond was accepted to guarantee appearance before Judge Budge.
The Chicago Limited named from New York to Chicago on the Pennsylvania line was derailed near Pittsburg at 35 miles per hour. No injuries occurred as the engine and first five cars left the rails. Evidence suggests track tampering and officials suspect a train robbery attempt.
George Gittins, McCammon rancher now moving to Gate City, will start building a buff brick 10 room house on South Seventh Avenue two blocks north of the Academy. Cost about 7000. Architect W A Samms has completed the plaza and bids will be invited once specs are finished.
Detroit March 22 Two persons died and nine girls were seriously injured when a street car at a grade crossing was struck by a Michigan Central train.
The storm over California has broken and conditions across the state greatly improve. Rivers fall rapidly and no further flood damage is feared. Telegraph service is being restored though railroad blockades remain. roads work to reopen promptly.
Washington reports that changes in canal zone local government will abolish all existing municipal governments and harmonize administration across the zone effective April 15. The move consolidates governance under a unified structure for the canal area.
Louis Chelde cot t, secretary and treasurer of the National Chile company, committed death by own action today in Chicago by shooting himself through the head. He had suffered from nervous debility.
Ironton Missouri March 22 Joseph R Burton former United States senator from Kansas was released today after six months in county jail for appearing as attorney for a St Louis get rich quick scheme that ran afoul of the government. He issued a statement saying he feels malice toward none and will start life anew believing himself innocent.
A dispatch from the American consul at Minagua Nicaragua reports in a three days battle near Namasique Honduras Nicaraguans' vanguard routed five thousand Salvadorans and one thousand Hondurans. Salvadorans suffered a thousand killed and wounded.
Ben Bean Fred J Barnes Bill Carney W H Hartington and Leon Molinelli lead a Gate City group planning to take Idaho Falls Gim club’s McKenzie cup next Sunday. W M Bybee joined practice with the roval Duneh. A B E McKenzie and Cup donor hosted at the Bannock. Bean tops with 89 of 100.
Horace G Ray ner was convicted today for shooting and killing William Whittely the general ProvIded of West Bourne on January 24 and sentenced to death in London court.
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