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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

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Nez Peace Factions Brace for Brady Convention

In Lewiston Idaho May 5 special report returns from yesterday’s primaries show Thompson winning the Third and Fourth Precincts with 21 delegates while independents carry the First and Second wards with 26 votes. Thompson also takes Nez Perce and Mohler precincts for 16 delegates, leaving many unpledged and control uncertain ahead of Thursday’s convention. Brady faces no opposition and delays interest in him dominate delegate talk.

Lewiston Idaho the Tribune Thompson Nez Perce Mohler Brady

Terrific storm sweeps midwest states causing destruction

A severe thunderstorm with tornado like winds struck the middle states, washing out a bridge near Belleville and drowning two trainmen. Edgemont Illinois flooded, American bottoms under water, French Village unroofed, and widespread property damage across Saint Louis area. Additional washouts injure railway crews in Sparksville Indiana.

St. Louis Belleville En Peer Wand Conducto Smith Edgemont Ilinois East St. Louis Illinois French Village

Union Pacific To Issue 100 Million Bond Issue

Salt Lake City May 5 stockholders representing 76 percent authorized 100 million dollars in bonds for Union Pacific system improvement and for acquiring Kansas and Western and Topeka and Northwestern railroads. Fifty million bonds will be issued initially secured by first mortgage on 1,656 miles including the newly acquired Kansas lines.

Salt Lake Utah Union Pacific Kansas & Western Topeka & Northwestern

May Term Jurors Drawn for Bannock County Court

Jury panel for the Bannock County May term was drawn at the courthouse by Probate Judge T A Johnston Sheriff D T Quigley and Grace Loughran. Jurors must appear at 10:00 AM May 21. The civil and criminal dockets are expected to be light with few significant cases.

Bannock County Court House T. A. Johnston D. T. Quigley Grace Loughran Lon Avery Dempsey James F. Henderson Oneida Henry Wakley Downey W. C. Underwood Henry Seamons Perry L. Ellsmore Cove B. T. Rowe McCammon William Bailey C. G. Rose Soda Springs Charles Williams Treasureton George W. Smith Pocatello Samuel Garbett W. D. Baird Min

Atlantic Fleet Starts Final Leg to San Francisco

The combined Atlantic battle ship fleet begins the last leg of its cruise from Hampton Roads to San Francisco. It will weigh anchor at 3 this afternoon and be within the Golden Gate by noon tomorrow.

Santa Cruz Calif Hampton Roads San Francisco Golden Gate

Admiral Evans to Resume Command of Battleship Fleet

Rear Admiral Evans, improved at Paso Robles, will resume command today. The battleship Connecticut will transport him from Monterey to Santa Cruz for the reactivation. In San Francisco, a near record crowd is expected for the Atlantic fleet arrival with about a million spectators anticipated along the bay.

Santa Cruz Calif Evans Paso Robles Connecticut Monterey San Francisco Bay Pacific Coast

Jerome Charged With Misfeasance in Rail Line Probe

New York May 5 District Attorney Jerome said he would go to jail rather than file grand jury minutes with the Court of General Sessions clerk as ordered by Judge Rosalsky. The minutes concern the Metropolitan Street Railway probe and would become public.

New York Jerome Rosalsky Court of General Sessions Commissioner Hand Hughes

Summer schedule plan set for Oregon Short Line

Officials including Acting General Superintendent J M Davis and other Salt Lake and Idaho division chiefs met in this city to arrange a new summer time card and prepare for heavy park traffic. The Yellowstone Limited may run via Pocatello to the park edge, while trains 5 and 6 remain in service under mail contracts. Homeseekers rates of one fare plus $2 for round trips from Colorado to Idaho begin May 19 and run to December, with 15 day outward and 21 day return limits. Publicity to irrigation companies and chambers is urged.

Oregon Idaho Clarke Montana Yellowstone Salt Lake Pocatello Park Burley Colorado

Ten Team Baseball League Proposal Sees Limited Attendance

Six southeastern Idaho teams sent their managers to a meeting in Pocatello to discuss forming a ten team league spanning Montpelier to Twin Falls and St. Anthony. Only four could stay for talks, with A J Pierce assigned to draft a tentative schedule and by laws for later approval.

Idaho Pocatello A. J. Pierce Montpelier Twin Falls St. Anthony L. G. Bradley Hugh Dorrien Soda Springs Tom Jenkins McCammon George Edgington Iolaho Falls D. F. Arthur Blackfoot Mr. Pierce

Laying Off Two Thousand at St. Louis & San Francisco Shops

Springfield Missouri May 6 two thousand employees of the St Louis and San Francisco shops were laid off today indefinitely. The shutdown attributed to the financial low mood.

Springfield St. Louis San Francisco

Log Rolling A Big Success at Woodmen Hall

Big City Woodmen of the World log rolling event drew hundreds from multiple towns led by Head Consul I I Book Denver Head Advisor T Clinton Veale Pasadena and Head Watchman Angus McKellar Salt Lake. The day featured a large class of candidates initiation at Eagle hall and a Woodman ball with a full program of addresses music and toasts. The visiting officers planned to travel to Boise Salt Lake Denver and other Colorado towns after the event.

I. Book of Denver T. Clinton Veale Pasadena Inl Angus McKellar Salt Lake No. 10 Butte Eagle Band Eagle Hall Judge Standrod Betwen Pocatello Blacket North Maintreet Circle H. V. A. Fergus C. E. M. Loux Pocatello Agnes Bussche I. I. Book Messrs. Brown and Purdy James H. Brady May Bussche Thomas Gilmore O. B. Steely Exmayor R. C. Silver Messrs Brown Hon W. H. Cleare Messrs. Brown Veale McKellar Boise Colorado

No Clew 10 The Jewelry Thieves

A burglar entered Harrison's jewelry store last Saturday night or Sunday morning and stole about 300 in miscellaneous items. A patrolman found one roast pin in the rear alley behind George H. North's clothing store. Jewelers Securities Co of New York offers a 100 reward for the arrest of the thief.

Harrison Jewelry George H. North Harrison Jewelers’ Securities Company of New York

Grady and Crawley Named for Congress from New York

Sen Thomas F Grady who will retire from the state legislature is to be promoted to Congress in place of W Bourke Cochran. Also Sen James Crawley will be sent to Washington to succeed Francis Burton Harrison, announced yesterday by Tammany authorities.

New York Thomas F. Grady Congress W. Bourke Cochran Tammany James Crawley Washington Francis Burton Harrison

Atkinson Shines as Pocatello Tops Blackfoot in Fast Game

Fastest game on Gate City Grounds ends 9 to 7 with Captain Hicks' Indians winning. Atkinson, Pocatello catcher, stars as pitcher in part and Benson shines as backstop while Blackfoot's Guy Dipple battles through illness. Dave Seddons debuts for Pocatello, adding coaching and base running spark. Blackfoot gains Idaho Falls reinforcements.

Gate City Atkinson East Side Grounds Pocatello Blackfoot Hicks Benson Guy Dipple Guy Idaho Falls Dave Seddons The Tybees Grandstand Dave

Special Pullman Train to Wallace for May 10 Delegates

James H. Brady announces a through Pullman train from Pocatello to Wallace for the Republican convention. The trip departs at 1 30 p m Sunday May 10 and arrives about 4 p m Monday May 11 with a round trip fare around ten dollars.

James H. Brady Republican State Central Committee Pocatello Idaho Wallace

Harmison of Menan Passes Away in Ogden

J. W. Harmison, longtime resident and father of Mrs. R. K. Douglas, died in a Ogden hospital after paralysis. His remains will be buried in Menan tomorrow, with Undertaker A. T. Lindquist in charge, after a transfer tonight. Mrs Harmison, his wife, had died twenty eight days earlier.

RK. H. Douglas Idaho

Murder Arrest Warrant Issued in Portland Jewelry Shop Case

A warrant is issued for Edward H. Martin, employed by the city engineer, in the killing of Nathan Wolff at his jewelry and pawn shop last Friday night. Police found a bloody shirt, and report he is accused of drug use as a possible factor.

Portland Oregon Edward H. Martin Nathan Wolff Martin

Twilight League Triangle Heats Tonight at East Side Grounds

The third Twilight League game between Pocatello High and the Academy of Idaho will be played at 6 30 pm at the East Side grounds. Pocatello high hopes to win the pennant as the Academy leads the scholastic league standings. Coach Risser pounds his squad while Hughart may start on the mound. Academy lists Rainey Allen Jones Derlam Bistline Olsen Butler Clendenin with L B Case umpiring. Gate 15 cents grandstand 10 cents. Y M C A manager Lee Harper Walker adds Narcis Sorelle and a Colts team to aid training. next Friday the Twilight league hosts Shopmen.

East Side Pocatello High School Academy of Idaho Idaho Academy Risser Hughart Rainey Allen Jones R. Bistline Narcis Sorelle Carlisle Walker Graff Scranton Athletic Club Graf

New Officers Named for the Study League

At the annual meeting the Women’s Study League elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Frank Madden, Vice President Mrs. W. R. Siders, Recording Secretary Mrs. Rupert P. LoRelle, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. George H. North, and Treasurer Mrs. BE. G. Gallet. The retiring president Mrs. W. J. Savling praised the year and urged continued work. Visitor Mrs. Byrd Trego of Blackfoot attended. A debate on prohibition was led by Mrs. D. W. Standrod. The league voted to support a state prohibition law and to urge other women’s groups in Pocatello to do the same.

Women’s Study League Frank Madden W. R. Siders Rupert P. LoRelle George H. North BE. G. Gallet W. J. Savling Byrd Trego Blackfoot D. W. Standrod Pocatello

Tannery at American Falls

Malad men Hodgson and Little, owners of the Malad electric light plant and tannery, visited American Falls after scouting sites for a new tannery. They report strong local encouragement and expect the industry to be established in the Power City, noting the Malad tannery’s success and good financial prospects.

Messrs. Hodgson and Little Malad American Falls

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