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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
1
Antwerp, May 21. The worst Belgian rail catastrophe occurred near Conlieh six miles from Antwerp when a misaligned switch caused the Antwerp Express to crash into a pilgrim train on a siding. Forty deaths and dozens injured were reported as surgeons and nurses aided the wrecked cars.
A 45 horsepower touring car carrying John C. Ellsworth and five companions rolled down a steep embankment on Sumption Prairie road. All occupants were badly injured including BE R Willis with fractures and internal injuries, Samuel Leeper with serious cuts and bruises, and Samuel Good with a broken nose and facial injuries.
In Kansas City on May 21 the twelfth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States began with high officers, ministers, laymen, and foreign missionaries in attendance. Retirement of moderator Rev. W. H. Roberts of Philadelphia and his successor election dominated today’s business. Candidates include Rev. B. P. Fullerton of St. Louis and Rev. Mark A. Matthews of Seattle.
In New York on May 19 a bench of four U.S. circuit judges began hearing the government case against the American Tobacco company for Sherman act violations and Wilson act compliance. The trial carries vast stakes for business interests worth millions and its verdict could reshape competitive practice.
Conferees on the Aldrich Vreeland currency bill agree no compromise is possible between the senate and the house. They decide to draft a bill creating a nine member senate panel and nine member house panel to oversee financial measures, with adjournment likely next Saturday. If no report is ready, an emergency action may await the next session.
The breach of promise suit by Miss Mae Wood against Senator Thomas C. Platt was dismissed this morning. Miss Wood was then arrested on perjury charges after testimony showed the marriage certificate paper was issued three months after the date alleged.
George Ward, colored, accused of robbing Greek butcher George Paraskievas of North Fourth avenue last weekend was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Masonheimer. He pled not guilty and was bound over to the district court in 500 dollars bond. Ward is charged with stealing 125 dollars in gold and currency. The robbery is said to have occurred Saturday night. Ward was captured by Blackfoot police Sunday night. J Carvellis swore to the complaint.
Idaho Falls may play at home Sunday as talks with local manager Pierce and other teams proceed. The absence of a formal league in Southeastern Idaho keeps schedules fluid and fans hopeful for a structured season with progress toward a real league and standings.
James A. Murray of Butte owner of the Pocatello water system is in town after a California trip. He plans further improvements and capacity increases, seeks city backing and a responsible ordinance to value the system, and aims to end city company friction while funding future extensions.
Dynamiters set off 50 pounds of explosives beneath the first span of the Baychester bridge on the Harlem branch of the New Haven railroad causing near total wreckage. Windows shattered. two watchmen fired at fleeing suspects but missed. The Schumacher company of Philadelphia built the structure, which had faced months of labor troubles.
Buite May 21 heavy losses of sheep and lambs are reported from Dawson county where a blizzard began yesterday. The snow lies two feet on the level and drifts reach five to six feet.
E D Harrison came back this morning from Dillon where he was engaged in business for a day or two.
Washington May 21 The Senate adopted Aldrich backed resolutions creating a nine senator and nine representative commission to study and report changes needed in US monetary policy and banking law and authorized the group to sit during sessions or recess as needed.
The War Department readies joint maneuvers for all regular forces and many state militias with a $1,000,000 appropriation. Camps will run June to October at Pine Plains New York Chickamauga Park Georgia Leon Springs Texas American Lake Washington Fort D A Russell Wyoming Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Fort Riley Kansas Atascadero Ranch California. Infantry will march 200 miles and cavalry 250 miles in progressively larger force exercises.
Eight ships led by flagship Connecticut anchor in Bellingham bay at 11 am with Rear Admiral Sperry. The fleet includes Rhode Island Louisiana Vermont New Jersey Kansas Nebraska and Virginia. Collected crowds along the Oregon and Washington shores watch maneuvers near Astoria as the squadron proceeds toward Puget Sound with thousands aboard boats and ships observing.
Baltimore May 21 Rev Dr William F Anderson of New York and Rev Dr John Nuelson of Nast Seminary Berea Ohio were elected bishops on the second ballot at the general conference. A third ballot was ordered for the six remaining bishops. The third ballot produced one choice and another vote was taken. full results to be reported later today.
Chicago May 21. July wheat futures edge higher as traders weigh supply signals and demand cues. Market action reflects speculative interest with modest volume trading and uncertain near term prospects.
In Guthrie on May 20 Tillotson Norvell and other insurgent lawmakers rushed the speaker’s stand to remove Speaker Murray. Conservative members blocked them and a general row followed until order was restored.
Ole Nordahl a Musselshell rancher was arraigned in Lewiston on the murder charge of the Schleuter family mother and three children. He pleaded not guilty. No motive is known for the killings, with the bodies found two months ago on a lonely ranch.
The case of W. F. Scott and M. BE Scott administrators va J. L. Mc Dowell will come up for hearing in the district court tomorrow.
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