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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
A bomb exploded today on East Eleventh Street in a tenement, likely by the Black Hand. Four injured, one fatally. residents fled as the building was wrecked. Dr Attillio Caccini, with an office on the ground floor, said he received threatening letters.
Secretary Watt announced terms of a Panama government accord to form an electoral commission to probe all party complaints with U S participation. The plan, echoed in AP dispatches, aims to prevent fraud and avert potential upheaval following July elections.
The jury in the Abraham Ruef case reports no verdict after being locked up overnight. They asked for instructions on what constitutes an accomplice and indicated continued disagreement as of this morning in San Francisco.
The New York Supreme Court ruled today that Helen Marie Maloney, daughter of Martin Maloney of Philadelphia, was never legally married to Arthur H. Osborne. The decision annulled the alleged marriage and upheld that the union to Samuel Clarkson remains valid.
Manager Pierce of the Pocatello Baseball club hopes to arrange a Sunday game with the Mackay Mines in East Idaho. If scheduled, Mackay fans plan to travel with a strong turnout. Also, Pocatello Indians will visit Twin Falls for two games over Decoration Day weekend, with Twin Falls hosting the June 1 opening and many visitors expected in the Magic City.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may abandon the annulment proceedings against Harry Thaw, a statement from her counsel indicated. The potential change in strategy could affect the high profile court battle over the marriage.
New York May 20 Senator Thomas C Platt testifies he never married or promised marriage to Mae C Wood in her suit for divorce alleging a 1901 marriage contract He contests hotel interviews back inscription on a photo and claims he paid ten thousand dollars to settle a suit through Howe and Hummel.
In Climonton Arkansas on May 20 seven young society members drowned when a tank aboard a grande launch for a moonlight trip exploded wrecking the boat. Others were rescued with difficulty as swimmers were scarce and some were stunned by the blast.
A late night conference among the state board of arbitration and Traction company President Dupont moved toward a settlement of Cleveland’s street car strike. A new proposal will be submitted to the Railway Men's union, with Dupont agreeing to drop all issues except seniority. Police patrolled as riots injured eighteen. dynamite caps and a nitro glycerine bottle were found along Bridge Avenue and Forty third Street, signaling violent threats.
The Atlantic fleet encounters the heaviest seas since leaving Hampton Roads as ships struggle in heavy head winds off the Oregon coast. Newport reports the battleship fleet passed Yaquina Bay at dawn with only smoke visible from the ships.
The Elks plan a lively social with a seven piece Prof Samms orchestra, dancing in the lodge room, punch served by Loretta Duddleson and Katie Tunner, and a lunch in the gymnasium. Eleven O Clock toast by Mr D with Clark marks the highlight of the evening.
Trials on the occupation tax appeal by Karl D. Jones G. J. Slingerland and Traxton Talbot were postponed as Judge James Stevens could not attend. District Judge Alfred Badge and counsel plan to have Stevens hear the cases, but Blackfoot court matters may keep him away for a week or two.
Herbert Horsley of Soda Springs Idaho a prominent Democrat and merchant declares he will align with the Republican party He criticizes Idaho Democracy saying they cannot find Dubois Democrats and sent two Republicans to the county convention at Pocatello The letter dated May 18 1908 is published in The Tribune with Horsley signing H Horsley obedient to party leadership and platform shifts
In Trenton New Jersey on May 19 Prohibition state convention delegates clash over Roosevelt Taft and Bryan. Local option supporters win as they defeat a plan to reaffirm last year’s platform.
I C Rhodes Y M C A secretary for Oregon and Idaho is in the city today on a trip from Portland to Atlantic City New Jersey for a conference of all Y M C A secretaries.
Three inches of snow fell in Salt Lake City this morning. The heavy snowfall caused damage to spline lambs and shattered numerous trees, leaving orchards and farms affected.
Dr D O'Brien of Massillon state hospital says sufficient tests prove paresis is curable with his serum treatment. He cites several cured cases including a Washington newspaper man and a Nashville civil engineer, plus others at the Ohio hospital showing progress. He notes no post mortems yet and describes animal trials using spinal serum.
A moonlit raid near Lacenter Kentucky saw masked men set fire to H. G. Maddox’s tobacco barn. A young couple returning from a party were abducted and forced to attend a prayer service as the flames grew, then released as the raiders sang a religious hymn.
Stockbroker DD Barksdale of Salt Lake is in the city for a few days on business and will soon depart for the Panhandle country and Montana.
Denver May 20 Robert W Speer won reelection as mayor by about 2500 votes over Horace Phelps. Phelps backed by former Senator Patterson and a Democratic faction. Republicans chose their auditor candidate and other officers. Anti saloon forces won five of eight wards on local option.
Mrs. T B Huth 22 wife of machinist Huth died after a short illness at 755 North Harrison avenue. Formerly Gertrude Ellis daughter of John Ellis police chief of Pocatello she suffered a tenacious tonsillitis attack culminating in windpipe edema and death. Doctors attempted artificial airway and relief but to no avail. She leaves a ten month old child and a grieving father. Chief Ellis is unreachable. son Clarence reported his arrival home tomorrow. Funeral details pending.
In Lansing Michigan on May 20 delegates to the Democratic state convention began sessions with a practically unanimous opinion that the Michigan delegation to the Denver convention will be instructed for Bryan.
Des Moines May 19 Major Charles P George a veteran officer of twenty five years faces a court martial at Fort Des Moines. The charges alleged relate to irregularities in his account tied to his duties as a recruiting officer in Des Moines.
Harrisburg May 20 delegates opened the Democratic state convention with no clear verdict on instructing delegates at large to Denver. Each faction claims victory and resists concessions as Peter C. Doyle of Wilkes-Barre is chosen permanent chair. Geoffrey faction appears set to elect Denver delegates without instructions.
A columnist describes a man who drank freely and scattered his money before a curbside encounter. Officer Crum detained him overnight but allowed him to continue his journey this morning with some funds remaining, wiser but still cheerful.
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