23 May 1902
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
1
A blast at Fernie British Columbia's No 2 mine and the No 3 tunnel shaft injured and killed many. With 150 men inside sixteen escaped and more believed dead, private wires hinder reporting while officials warn of scant hope for survivors and full impact on the town.
Martinique governor reports council opposes evacuation for now citing no deaths. Daily Mail correspondent says 50 percent of injured may not recover and describes Sahara like conditions with buried graves, lava dust and halted rivers. Deaths linked to a blast of heated sulphurous air.
Fifteen hundred moulders and helpers left the American Steel Foundry plant in Granite City Illinois after objecting to a ten hour day demand. They say nine transoms and fifteen bolster units per day are excessive, noting previous requirements of eight transoms and fourteen bolsters.
London May 24 Peace in South Africa appears assured though no official declaration has been issued. Fighting continues as Lowat's scouts surprised Fouch's Boer command in Cape Colony last Wednesday capturing most supplies. AP reports government sees the war as practically ended and many Boer leaders returning from Pretoria may forego further resistance.
Alfred Hamilton also known as Alfred Hawkins was executed by hanging in Whatcom Washington for the September 7 1899 murder of D M Woodbury in Anacortes. He wielded a pistol during the crime and shot Woodbury after resisting arrest.
Jos. Pearson, a horse jockey, was shot and killed by his wife Louise last night as he attempted to brain her with a hatchet. Mrs. Pearson surrendered to authorities following the shooting in Pittsburg on May 28.
In Annapolis today a distinguished party including President Roosevelt attended a luncheon aboard the Gaulois as part of official ceremonies preceding the Rochambeau statue unveiling tomorrow.
Joe Strong representing Kisemann Bros of Boston closed a deal at Sho shone on Wednesday for 1 250 000 pounds of wool at 12 pence. The Frank Gooding clip and other large consignments were included in the purchase.
Tommy Noonan of Chelsea Mass died from injuries after a punch by Eddie Dixon of Chicago in a boxing match in Boston last night. Dixon was placed in custody.
San Francisco May 23 W Dressler a veteran Pacific coast newspaper man died today after a recent operation. He had been sailing for several years and at his death was city editor of the Examiner.
The north eastern portion of Iowa was half submerged by recent heavy rains with immense manural lower sustained. As far as learned only two lives were lost and the city paper notes the situation from St Paul.
In Washington on May 23 the Senate approved a bill for urgent deficiencies printing for the navy and interior departments. Senator Hale of Maine reported the appropriations measure. A joint Indian allotment and payment plan totaling 70 064 was approved. Dubois of Idaho urged caution on Philippine acquisition and warned of foreign competition and labor impact in Asia. The House then sent the agricultural conference report to the Record and asked a conference on preventing false labeling of food and dairy goods.
Chicago stock market briefs show cattle receipts at 6 500 with good to prime steers at 7000 to 85, cows and calves falling within lower ranges. Hogs receipts 4 000 with good to choice heavy at 6 95 to 7 15 and western lambs around 5 25 to 6 76.
An old time advertisement touts Sherman’s Headache Cure claiming instant relief in one dose for neuralgia and headaches. Guaranteed harm free and sold by Sprague’s Pharmacy at 25 cents for a single box or 100 dollars per box.
The Philharmonic Orchestra presents an evening of dance tunes at the Pavilion. Members announce a varied program designed for a wide audience including light classics and popular selections.
Indian police arrested two miners at Ross Fork Idaho and escorted them to the agency after they located and staked out a claim they claimed was on an open reservation. They were reprimanded by Agent Caldwell. The claim was said to be quite rich.
Two men died and many were injured in a trolley wreck near Easton at midnight. The deceased are Edward Commodore of Nazareth and Jos Derhammer of Aston. The car ran away on a steep hill, jumped the track, and overturned on a country road.
Mackay Idaho reports two new six horse coaches on the Thunder Mountain route. Water works completed and water in mains. Electric railroad reaches Copper Bullion mine with ore trains to the smelter. Prospector surge fills town. Episcopal church under construction. White Knob Copper smelter near start. Arnold Berg of Murray Utah visits, praising Pocatello’s growth.
The French squadron escorting President Loubet left Cronstadt for France this afternoon. The Czar, M Loubet and the Czarina rode the royal yacht Abner and then boarded the armed cruiser Montcalm where they lunched with the president.
A Salt Lake Tribune Washington special notes the Joseph Perrault case remains unsettled. Reports from Boise have reached Washington but no decision date is known. Observers say reappointment chances appear favorable though it is only an intelligent guess.
Boise May 22 special reports a split in Idaho politics with the Democratic state committee in Boise planning to meet May 31 and Sample Populists meeting Memorial Day. The piece argues the two groups will remain separate until conventions, and warns Sampleites risk being used by Democrats.
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