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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
1
Taft supporters in Butte Washington adopt a local option plank and show strong numbers with 542 votes, five more than a majority, signaling Taft’s instructed strength in the area.
Washington D C May 15 Frank H Hitchcock Taft campaign manager announces 452 delegates pledged at week’s end grew to 522 by May 13 after 70 more Taft picks. Additional instructions from Washington Montana and Oregon raise the total to 542, placing Taft 31 above a majority.
Montana Republicans endorsed Roosevelt but instructed six delegates to vote for Taft. Washington state Republicans unanimously backed Taft and approved a local option plank. Oregon's eight delegates were instructed for Taft. Sacramento reports the state convention elected four delegates at large for Taft with a solid 20 vote bloc. regular organization won control despite the Lincoln Roosevelt league defeating Otis and electing Neti.
In New York on May 15 Judge Hough upheld President Roosevelt's right to summarily dismiss negro troopers of the 25th Infantry over alleged Brownsville riot participation. Oscar W. Reid sought $122 in back wages from his dismissal to enlistment end. DA Stillson argued the president's dismissal power.
In San Francisco on May 15 Rear Admiral Charles B. Sperry's flag was raised to command the Atlantic battleship fleet, succeeding Rear Admiral Thomas who begins a leave of absence while remaining technically in service until October. Sperry will lead the squadron on its cruise to Japan, Australia and New York.
A Hermosillo dispatch reports General Torres has concluded peace with renegade Yaqui bands in Sonora. Indians are arriving in Hermosillo bearing white flags and surrendering arms as mining men welcome the peace.
Washington May 15 The Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted to amend the Vree land currency bill by striking the enacting clause and inserting the Aldrich bill as passed by the Senate. The Johnson reserve feature and La Follette stock prohibition were removed. The act creates a nine member Senate and nine member House National Monetary Commission.
Governor Frank S Gooding of Idaho spoke before the conference of governors at the White House. He urged state rather than national control in forest reserve policy.
The last day of the governors conference at Washington saw adoption of broad resolutions urging united action to preserve natural resources. Governor Blanchard of Louisiana chaired the resolutions and urged future meetings when one third of governors request. An executive committee of five will arrange next year’s gathering.
Project Engineer Camp announces rapid completion of the Mammoth South Side Pump Plant with a temporary unit delivering 9000 gallons per minute. Permanent plant will be among America's largest. initial flow expected by June 20. Construction costs to be pro rated across acreage. final charges undetermined.
definite information reached Trinidad Colorado that the Wella Fargo safe at French New Mexico robbery yielded 34000 dollars. bandits seen early this morning near Emery station on the Colorado and southern railway sixty miles south of Trinidad. posses pressing the robbers closely and capture is confidently expected.
An earthquake lasting about an hour and of considerable intensity was recorded by the Weather Bureau seismograph in Washington early today. Its origin appeared to be about 3000 miles from Washington.
The U S government wins its sixth case upholding grazing regulations for national forests in Denver Colorado Judge Robert E Lewis overrules Fred Light's demurrer contest over un fenced forests The case mirrors the Shannon decision in Montana and may reach the Supreme Court as earlier appeals progress The government has previously prevailed in multiple related suits nationwide against similar grazing rules by the Forest Service
Ed M and Archie Merrell announce their flux patent is filed in Washington with lawyers pushing the issue. A company to manufacture the flux is formed with capital for a 100000 box initial run and a potential 100 worker plant if successful. The flux reportedly makes solder stick to iron, is non toxic, does not discolor skin, and can seal leaks in home items using simple applications.
Col Hamer of St Anthony and Idaho Republican leader James H Brady spoke to Evergreen delegates in Spokane praising Taft and urging delegation instruction. The pair, visiting with John Hart and B F O Neil, left Spokane last night on a special train after brief tours and reception of their remarks.
The Idaho Pharmaceutical association held its second annual meeting in Boise with Mayor Haines giving a welcome address. H. H. Whittlesey of Pocatello responded and joined the executive committee, and Roscoe W. Smith of Mountain Home was elected president of the association.
At Fort Hall Lodge No. 6 Knights of Pythias meeting last night, delegates were selected for the grand lodge gathering in Twin Falls June 9 to 11. Pocatello representatives named Kk. G. Honde and William Kelly with W. A. Jones and W. A. Thorburn as alternates.
At 2 15 this afternoon the O R N railroad handed the special train carrying southern Idaho delegates to the Republican state convention at Wallace to the Oregon Short Line at Huntington. The train started for Pocatello and should reach around midnight with a layover in Spokane for the Washington state GOP convention.
Captain A. BE. Chesham of Idaho Falls and Lieutenant J. A. Edwards of Billings arrive to restart Salvation Army efforts in the Gate City. Meetings will be held nightly at the barracks on South Second avenue at 8 oclock and Sunday services at 7 am 11 am 3 pm and 6 pm.
Four men rounded up in a police dragnet were fined 10 shillings each by Police Judge Kane. With no sons among them the quartet will serve Bly days on the chain gang.
Fifty thousand acres added to the Big Wood river segregation and the project taken over by the Kuhns of Pittsburgh as financial backers of the North Side Twin Falls company. The move promises rapid completion and helps adjust Idaho Irrigation company debts, expanding Shoshone’s town site and promising to elevate the city’s status.
Telluride Power company owner of a two and a half million dollar plant near Grace Idaho files a ten million dollar mortgage in Colorado Utah and Idaho with Citizens Savings Trust of Cleveland to secure 10 000 bonds at 6 percent 30 year term. Funds will redeem existing bonds pay floating debt and finance property purchases and expansion. Property in Colorado Idaho and Utah is pledged in trust. Bond redemption starts after January 1918 with a five percent premium.
Professor Reed left noon train for Preston to deliver a graduation address to students of the Preston schools. Principal Miles F. Reet accompanies the event as host and organizer of the ceremonies.
The Friday classes move to American Falls Idaho with sessions in the Opera House from 8 to 9 pm and social dancing 9 to 12 pm. Saturday social dance is discontinued for an indefinite period after 7:30 to 9:30 pm classes.
County Treasurer Julia in Sullivan announces warrants from the Current Expense Fund will be paid with interest up to the call date. Warrants 645 to 651 dated Jan 11 1906 146 to 217 dated July 12 1907 and 219 to 350 dated Oct 15 1907 payable upon presentation. Dated January 13 1908.
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