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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
1
Cabinet deciding to accept China invitation for the Atlantic battleship fleet on its return from the Pacific coast. No further invitations will be accepted, with Australia and Japan also hosting stops. Routes for the world itinerary to be set around this decision. All other stops to be for coaling purposes.
The Italian car suffers damage and will be brought to Ogden for repairs before rejoining the New York to Paris race. The French and German cars push to gain the lead, with the French car and its German follower due in Ogden by Wednesday. An American car ran into sand near Los Banos but resumed the journey toward San Francisco and Alaska by steamer planned for Friday or Saturday.
Mare Island California March 24 Government plans to send about a thousand workmen to the Philippines next month to fortify the island of Corrigidor at the entrance to Manila Bay. The total to be dispatched within a month reaches 1500 workers as the fortification project is accelerated.
San Francisco reports D. W. Stevens advisor to the Korean council of state is resting easily and in good condition after an attempted assassination. The Korean J. W. Chang, who was also shot, is expected to recover.
Indianapolis March 24 Indiana Democrats begin state convention with a contested atorial nomination and several candidates. Delegates are expected to be instructed as the convention opens tomorrow.
Grand Forks March 24 delegates to the state convention debate instructions for the national convention. Cashell chair of the state committee and Bryan supporter says North Dakota backs Bryan, believing eastern Johnson sentiment is manufactured to hurt both Bryan and Johnson.
An investigation begun in St. Louis may lead to ouster suits in several states against lumber companies for conspiring to fix prices and curb competition. The probe follows Supreme Court ouster actions by Attorney General Hadley naming 47 lumber firms. Missouri and Texas have power to conduct the inquiry with Assistant AG Jewell P. Lightenot present to hear evidence.
Salt Lake City March 24 Joseph Sullivan an ex convict was found guilty of murder in the first degree with a mercy recommendation after a 48 hour jury deliberation. The officer Ford was killed during a saloon holdup linked to a confession from a suspect arrested in Portland Oregon. Sullivan asserts he left Salt Lake before the crime.
Twenty passengers were injured and three killed when the Blue Grass special collided with a freight train at Curdvalle crossing near a high bridge in Kentucky. Authorities cite the wreck to the night telegraph operator being relieved and the day operator not yet on duty as the cause given the train proceeded without orders.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky thirty night riders entered Gold Pond in Trigg county dragged a tobacco company employee from bed to the road and shot him after he refused to obey. The victim is found dying with motive unclear.
State Commander F E T Kelly of the Knights of the Maccabees met with the local lodge last night and plans to stay in the city to assist and instruct members in their work. Kelly lists his home as Salt Lake City.
Thousands from Twin Falls and surrounding towns witnessed the opening of the big canal tying Snake River water to Wilson lake reservoir for 30 000 acres. W S Kuhn of Pittsburgh presided with Governor Gooding and state officials present as water rush flowed through the headgate. A plan for a large stone hotel at Gooding was discussed at the nearby hotel gathering.
United States Senator Borah spoke at a Beta Theta Pi dinner in New York City on a “well dressed” panic caused by leading businessmen. He defended wealth and corporate enterprise, warned against demagogy, and urged constitutional morality while denouncing mob-mentality as a threat to democracy.
Dr. Earl D. Jones and Geo J. Slingerland face charges over the city occupation tax after warrants were served. Attorneys for the defendants plan a not guilty plea with a demurrer, arguing lack of jurisdiction and insufficient facts, with trial likely Thursday or Friday.
Chicago March twenty fourth May wheat closed at ninety five and one eighth.
Dan Kniffin learned of the passing of his wife's mother Mrs Mark Lawrence in Rob in Idaho. Mr and Mrs Kniffin left today for the city for the burial service and burial arrangements are to be made in Idaho.
L. Bush Livermore of the Pocatello Tribune attended the water celebration at Milner yesterday and is touring Twin Falls and Blue Lakes today.
Senator Borah extols national unity and loyalty to representative government amid distrust. He praises Idaho motto Esto perpetua and American pioneer spirit, stressing freedoms and opportunities within the nation. The crowd applauds when Borah links the next Republican nominee to Roosevelt policies.
Spencer Cavendish eighth duke of Devonshire dies in Cannes of heart failure at age 68. A long Liberal and Liberal Unionist cabinet figure, he led Liberals during Gladstone’s 1875 retreat and declined premiership after 1880 and again after home rule defeat. He hosted royal visitors at Chatsworth and Piccadilly.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled it has no authority over oceanic transportation in the Cosmopolitan Importing Company case. The decision argues water trade should remain unrestrained, with no guaranteed rate stability, leaving ocean carriers to foreign markets without regulation.
M. J. D. Good of Kansas City, president of Wallin Addressing Machine and Hendley Dey Goods representative, is in the city for a couple of days to rearrange sample lines amid growing trade in the Southern Idaho territory.
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