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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
1
Washington May 2 notes a likely railroad freight rate hike within months unless conditions improve. An Interstate Commerce Commission member warned carriers may raise rates or reduce wages. Southeastern rail lines filed June 1 tariffs lifting fresh meat rates, signaling broader commodity increases.
Police officer Charles M. Beek was slain in the Denver Photograph Supply store after pursuing a burglar who had pried open a window and slipped into darkness. Beek was shot through the heart and died instantly.
Jesse Adams, 29, an assistant engine hustler at Glenns Ferry round house, was badly burned by a fuel oil gas explosion while using an engine lighter. He died aboard No. 2 at Colbourne west of Minidoka around 9 o clock. His brother in law James Cramer and Assistant Surgeon C J Baugh assisted him. Remains to be shipped to Weiser for burial. parents live at Midvale Idaho. No blame assigned for the accident.
The Eagle Concert band staged one of the season’s finest balls last night at McNichols Wright hall. The band paraded Center street then played for the dance until about 11 o’clock, drawing a large crowd and many spectators who enjoyed the evening. Roberts the Jeweler advertises new goods at very low prices.
The Oneida county Republican convention approved resolutions praising the state and national administrations. Delegates were instructed to vote for Taft at the national convention and Brady for governor, with endorsements for Heyburn Borah and Congressman French for their work.
Glasgow May 2 The Clyde shipbuilders today locked out 6000 woodworkers amid a wage dispute with the Northeast coast shipworkers and the wider UK shipyards. The stoppage threatens a near total halt in Britain’s shipbuilding industry affecting about 250000 men.
A man known as George Wash was arrested this morning and jailed after a Friday night drunken spree. He broke into a room, attempted to choke a woman, and fled amid voices and shots. He was captured in the yards by Acting Chief Myers and awaits trial Monday.
Sheriff Dave Quigley returned last night from Bancroft where he rounded up a number of tru ants.
Eastbound Burlington passenger train No. 6 was exploded about a mile west of the Northern Pacific station near Butte. Engineer Charles Bussy was killed, fireman George Ehle badly injured, and a tramp Ming died after later worsening injuries. Police and detectives search for dynamiters. 45 sticks of dynamite were stolen nearby.
At a Wednesday board meeting the Commercial club named and approved multiple standing committees. Members across Rules, Reception, House and Property, Manufacturing and Immigration, Finance, Advertising, Public Welfare, Admissions, Laws, Wagon Roads, Mines, Ways and Means, Conventions and more were listed with designated chairs and members.
A Civic club meeting at Mrs. Roberts home outlined plans for the new year with committees named by president Mrs. Anthes. Sixty new books ordered and a piano will be purchased for the library assembly room as Miss Florence Buckingham of Pocatello is set to provide an entertainment.
Wallace Idaho May 2 The Federal Mining and Smelting Co reports net profit of 1 596 707 89 for 1907 down from 2 685 213 76 in 1906 due to lower lead prices and reduced output. Bunker Hill Sullivan shows a similar loss of 597 005 62 with only Mammoth Standard active and other mines closed.
In a five inning night game, Pocatello High School defeated Shop Men 7 to 6 with the winning run scoring in the final half. Attendance was light. players pledge better baseball and more patronage. The next Twilight league game features Pocatello High School against the Academy on Tuesday at 6 30.
James Hall and family, guests in the city for a week with friends, will return to Dempsey tomorrow. Mr. Hall is a merchant of Dempsey.
Free Silver Camp Woodmen of the World plans a large log rolling and fraternal celebration Monday. Head Consul J A Book of Denver and other officers attend. 50 Woodmen from Rexburg 45 from Idaho Falls 30 from Blackfoot 40 from American Falls travel for the event. Banquet follows initiations with speeches by Mayor Loux and visiting leaders.
Chicago May 2 July wheat finished 89 3/4 cents higher at 89 3/4 cents per bushel on the daily session. Curb buyers supported the market amid a firm tone and light selling pressure.
The first squadron of the Atlantic fleet left Monterey at 6 15 and reached Santa Cruz at 8 45 this morning. Thousands of spectators lined the shore and hills as interior residents joined the city in the display of intense patriotic enthusiasm.
State Engineer James Stephenson Jr. left for Wyoming to study the Buffalo Basin Carey act project under the Big Horn River near Basin. Wyoming requested his report to clarify matters where local engineers were uncertain, citing Idaho’s experience with Carey act projects.
The Boys' Department of the YMCA presents Watson's Tennessee Jubilee Singers at the Auditorium on Wednesday May 13. Proceeds fund fitting out the boys room in the new building. Dr Steely chairs the entertainment committee and tickets may be bought at the building if not delivered.
Six thousand Roman Catholic laymen marched in a Fifth Avenue procession to close a week of centenary celebrations for the New York diocese. Brigadier General Thomas Barry led as grand marshal with the mounted unit. crowds along 57th Street and beyond turned out in the hundreds of thousands as both millionaires and laborers joined the parade on foot.
A heavy frost covered Nebraska last night, causing widespread damage to early garden crops and much fruit in the Omaha area.
Denver May 2 Mrs Nellie Kulick of 15 San Street Globeville was assaulted by a Negro man on a box near her home early today and left for dead. A posse of citizens and police hunted the assailant and lynching was feared if captured.
In Washington on May 1 the senate naval committee favorably reported Heyburns bill allowing government built battleship models costing up to 3500 to be donated to named states for exhibition in capitols. French reports favorable on land grant for Idaho fish hatchery near Yellowstone at 1.25 per acre. Borah bill to Boise park corner and boulevard land is amended to revoke donation clause. Conference hopes senate provision accepted. Army appropriations panel approves 35000 for Boise barracks hospital.
Washington May 2 The senate committee on mines and mining reported favorably a bill to endow schools of mines or departments of mining in state institutions. The measure mirrors a favorable report from the house mining committee.
Richards, an old plainsman and Indian fighter, died in Nebraska City May 1 at age 68. He came from Canada in 1855 and ran a store or ranch for prairie freighters at O’Falon’s Bluff near North Blanton. He earned the nickname Ochilla or The Wid and fought Indians in the early days before amassing considerable wealth.
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