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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

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Thaw Declared Insane and Kept in Matteawan

In Poughkeepsie on May 25 Justice Marshhauser ruled Harry K Thaw remains insane and cannot be released. He affirmed Thaws commitment to Matteawan asylum as legal and ordered Thaw kept in jail pending further application for transfer to another institution.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Morshhauser Supreme Court Thaw Justice Dowling Matteawan Asylum Marshhauser

Oklahoma Floods Hit Dallas and Oklahoma Cities

Dallas faces a severe flood with one death reported on Eagle Ford road and six drowned when a Texas and Pacific railway bridge section failed. Oklahoma floods worsen as main rivers rise, rail lines collapse, and towns like Guthrie West, Tulsa areas, Shawnee, Muskogee suffer damage.

Dallas Texas Eagle Ford Road Dallas Street Railway Texas & Pacific Railway Guthrie Okla Oklahoma West Guthrie Tulsa Jenks Sapulpa Shawnee Muskogee

Spotted Fever Victim Richard Hadley Dies at Swan Lake

The death near Swan Lake is announced for Richard Hadley widow of the late Richard Hadley a prominent eastern county cattle raiser. Sheriff D T Quigley is his brother in law and Deputy McGarvey informs the sheriff of the loss. Funeral arrangements are not yet perfected.

Swan Lake Richard Hadley Guigley Lindquist Hadley Swan Henry Sanborn H. H. Singer

Presbyterians Discuss Formation of National Protestant Party

Kansas City May 25 The Presbyterian general assembly debated politics aiming to unite Protestant churches under a central leadership. Rev Mark A Mathews of Seattle urged creation of a political organization with a supreme president and executive committee. The education issue and church Freedmen relations were among top topics this week.

Kansas City Presbyterian General Assembly Mark A. Mathews Seattle United States Assemly

Government Sues to Dissolve Standard Oil Holdings

The government begins a suit in New York to dissolve the New Jersey corporation tied to the Standard Oil holdings, contending it is a trust. Special Examiner Franklin Ferris hears the case as Deputy Attorney General Frank B. Kellowe outlines Rockefeller family earnings. The inquiry may last a month or more.

New Jersey Corporation New York Standard Oil Company Newders) Corporation Franklin Ferris Frank DB. Kellowe Standard Oil Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller

Salmon Opening in Twin Falls June First

Preparations are complete for the Salmon opening in Twin Falls with registration books opening May 25 and closing May 31. Entrymen submit receipts and leave with contracts. only certified checks accepted. The Salmon tract is crowded with land cruisers and heavy rains have left muddy roads in places.

Twin Falls

Idaho Nevada Southern Railway Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation filed in Idaho and Nevada for the Idaho Nevada Southern Railway company with H. J. Hollister as president J. B. Perrine as vice president and general manager R. M. McCollum secretary treasurer and 8 Hays attorney. R H Holtzman of Ely Nevada named agent for Nevada service. Capital stock listed at 250000. Plan to build an electric railway from Twin Falls to Wells Nevada and other Twin Falls tract points.

Twin Falls In‘corporation Idaho and Nevada Idaho-Nevada Southern Railway Company H. J. Hollister J. B. Perrine R. M. McCollum 8. Hays C. B. Hurtt R. H. Holtzman Ely Wells

Jolly Jack Neve Takes Over Local Ball Club

Idaho Falls Post reports Jack Neve has taken over management of the Sunnylanders after George Edgington steps back. Neve led last season’s Hamburgers to solid form and promises more surprises this year. A lineup is forming and a game with Pocatello may be arranged on the local grounds for next Sunday.

Idaho Falls Post Jack Neve George Edgington Jack Sunnylanders Pocatello

Trolley Smashup Kills Two in Philadelphia

A street car on a steep Chestnut Hill hill plunged backward after cresting a hill last night, colliding with a following car and causing a chain crash that involved six cars. Two people died instantly and over forty were injured as passengers sustained various injuries.

Philadelphia Chestnut Hill Park

Quayle Elected Bishop on Tenth Ballot at Conference

Rev. William A. Quayle of Chicago was elected bishop on the tenth ballot at the Methodist General Conference held in Baltimore. After further balloting, no election occurred on the eleventh ballot.

Baltimore William A. Quayle Chicago

Burglarized Box Car Case Opens May Term in Bannock

The state brings three Austrian defendants Older San Supeick and Mike Balywiek to trial for breaking into a freight car at McCammon and stealing about 12 bars of soap. The jury includes T J Hopkins James T Henderson Lo Avery and others. Proceedings before Judge Alfried Budge with County Attorney Gray and C A Boyd leading the prosecution and W H L Witty defending the trio. The case follows their May 13 arraignment and jail transfer. The next docket item: George Slingerland and others tax case from Police Judge Kane's court.

District Court Bannock County Alfired Budge Older San Supeick Mike Balywiek George J. Gray Burgary T. J. Hopkins James T. Henderson Lo Avery Charles Sorenson W. D. Baird Neils Hogan J. C. Pearson CU. H. Rose Blt. Rowe Henry McCulloch George W. Smith W. € Underwood Oller Kay C. A. Boyd W. HL. Witty McCammon Justice of the Peace Masonheimer George Slingerland Kane

Fought Neighbor Financed Fine for Battery Case

Milton Quinn, a farmer near Mc Cammon, was arraigned before Justice J. M. Masonheimer on a battery charge filed by George Goodluough. Quinn pleaded guilty and paid a $15 fine plus costs after a fist fight at the Goodenough ranch over money matters. deputy McGarvey arrested him and he was held at the county jail before returning home.

Milton Quinn McCammon Justice of the Peace J. M. Masonheimer George Goodluough Quinn Goodenough Ranch McGarvey

Rancher Files Insanity Complaint Against Neighbor

J Avery of Dempsey filed a complaint with Probate Judge Johnston charging Mrs Lars Benson with insanity. A warrant for her arrest was issued and will be served soon. Benson is widow of Lars Benson, a well known Dempsey rancher, and is reported to be in a violent dangerous condition.

J. Avery Dempsey Johnston Lars Benson

Southwestern coal operators and miners sign two year work scale

Representatives of the southwestern coal operators and miners met in Kansas City and signed a two year working scale governing mine conditions. The terms mirror last year and the agreement sends about 35,000 coal miners in Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas back to work.

Kansas City Southwestern Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas

Priest Stabbed After Service In Salisbury

Rev. Joseph F. Lubely was stabbed after church services in Salisbury Missouri by Joseph Schutte. He was taken to St. Mary’s infirmary in St. Louis where doctors report he is resting comfortably though guarded for possible complications. The incident occurred yesterday and Lubely is expected to recover.

St. Louis Joseph FP. Lubely Joseph Schutte Salisbury St. Mary’s Infirmary

Polson Family Visit Moves From Plain City to Idaho Falls

Louis Polson of Plain City Utah arrived in the city yesterday and will stay a few days with friends. He plans to then travel to Idaho Falls to visit his brother Charles Polson for some time.

Louis Polson Plain City Utah Idaho Falls Charles Polson

Showdown for Pennant in Twilight League clash

The Y M C A faces the Shopmen at the east side grounds in a pivotal Twilight League game with the chance to tie the lead and set up a decisive rematch tomorrow. Rainey may start for the Academy, while Lee Harper Walker of the Y M C A predicts the Academy’s setback. Both games are advertised as strong contenders for the pennant.

East Side Y. M.C. A. Joys Pocatello Shopmen Husky Academicians Rainey Academy Lee Harper Walker

Crack billiard star exhibits in Pocatello

Arthur Kreshel, renowned Pacific coast billiard expert, arrives in Pocatello for two to three days and plans an exhibition at Cave billiard hall near the Fair store on Tuesday. He invites local players to challenge him and will perform fancy shots while offering to play 15 or no count.

Arthur Kreshel Pacific Coast Pocatello Cave Fair Store Kreshel

Salt Lake Death of Pocatello Hostler Daniel McLaughlin

Daniel McLaughlin long time hostler at the Short Line round house in Pocatello died in L D hospital Salt Lake City last Friday from kidney trouble and was buried yesterday His relatives James Foley and John Foley of this city attended the funeral in Salt Lake City.

Daniel McLaughlin Short Line Roundhouse Pocatello L. D Salt Lake James John Foley

Unclaimed Letters at Pocatello Post Office May 23 1908

Unclaimed letters listed for the week ending May 23 1908 at Pocatello Idaho. Gents and ladies names appear with two weeks before dead letter. callers should give the advertised date. Packages include Walter C Brewer H R Butz Walter Hogan and FRANCIS BALL P M.

Pocatello Idaho Dayton V. Arelbold W. J. Bowren Benham Robert Croft H. F. Duell W. I. Dobell John Hoopes A. B. Jensen J. H. Jones Eal B. Lee James Morris John H. Morgan Chas McQueen

Colds That Hang On Provoke Need for Foley’s Honey and Tar

Colds that linger in spring deplete the system and exhaust the nerves, paving the way for illness. Take Foley's Honey and Tar to stop the cough and expel the cold. Temple Pharmacy advertises it as safe and certain in results.

Foley Temple Pharmacy

Lost Knights Templar Charm Recovered Reward Offered

A Knights Templar charm went missing and is sought by D. W. Church. A reward is offered upon its return. contact details are not listed in the fragment.

Knights Templar D. W. Church

Brakeman Seriously Injured On Circus Train In Twin Falls

Frank Robertson a brakeman from 745 North Hayes avenue was badly injured while uncoupling two cars on the Sells Floto circus train at Twin Falls. He was pushed across the hips, received internal injuries, and was taken to his home where Division Surgeon W A Wright treated him. He is expected to recover but remains in bad shape.

Magic City Twin Falls Frank Robertson North Hayes Avenue Pocatello

Decoration Day Observance Plans in Pocatello May 30

G A R veterans organize Decoration Day events in Pocatello on May 30 led by Chairman Hon. James H. Brady. The program includes invocation by Rev. Mullen, chorus by 200 public school children, recitations Our Hero Dead Bennie's Reprieve, and songs such as The Battle Hymn of the Republic and The Star Spangled Banner.

Pocatello James H. Brady Mullen Quartette Yves Ferguson Romo Fassie Sainins

Twilight leaguers defeat Pocatello nines in fastball clash

Yesterday afternoon at the east side grounds two picked teams from the Pocatello and Twilight leagues staged a fine exhibition. The Twilight leaguers won 8 to 1 as Rainey and Carmack pitched well with Carmack hailed as a promising youngster.

East Side Grounds East Side Gate City Pocatello League Carmack Twilighters Wil Rainey

Mrs. Carrie Coederstrom Leaves for Los Angeles

Mrs. Carrie Coederstrom daughter of A W Jones of this city departed last night for Los Angeles to join her husband who is a barber and located there.

Carrie Coederstrom A. W. Jones Los Angeles

Public cinema announces Edison phonograph and projector debut

Announcement proclaims installation of Edison phonograph and movie projector in the northwest cinema with a top piano player and renowned singer. The theatre pledges professional presentation and refunds dissatisfied patrons. Located in the Tupper block at 115 South First Avenue, formerly Gem Theatre.

Northwest Tupper Block Ocenaied Gem Theatre South First Avenue

Trinity Guild Sale and Dinner in Trinity Hall

Trinity guild will hold a sale of fancy and useful articles from 2 30 to 5 p m at Trinity hall on Wednesday Real old fashioned New England dinner from 5 to 8 for 25 cents

Trinity Guild Trinity Hall

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad

An 25 cent advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets with a claim to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box.

E. W. Grove

Wonderland of Irrigation Draws Idaho Enthusiasm

Chicago lecturer Mrs. Marian A. White tours the Twin Falls area praising Idaho and the Twin Falls country. She recalls her 1904 05 west tours and extols irrigation prospects, mountain scenery, tidy homes, improved streets, and new public library and hospital buildings.

Marian A. White Chicago Pocatello Twin Malls Twin Falls Horace Greeley Idaho

Anna Gould to Wed Prince Helie de Sagan in France

M C achard attorney for Mme Anna Gould denies secret Hoboken marriage. Wedding will occur soon with civil and Protestant religious rites under separation of property. After marriage they will reside in France as Count Boni de Castellane seeks custody of Castellane children.

Paris M. Cachard Mme Anna Gould Mme. Gould Prince Helie de Sagan Associated Press Hoboken N. J America Gould France Count Boni de Castellane Castellane Prince de Sagan

Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

We the undersigned thank friends and neighbors for aid during bereavement illness and burial of our daughter sister and wife. We extend appreciation for floral offerings and acts of kindness and heartfelt support. John Ellis and Family. TD: HUTH

John Ellis Huth

Trinity Ladies Sale and Supper Planned

The Trinity ladies will hold an annual sale and supper on Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28 in Trinity hall. Useful and fancy articles for sale and a menu featuring cold meats salads baked beans brown bread pies and coffee for 25 cents each evening. Everyone welcome.

Trinity Build Trinity Hall

Reward Offered for Theft of Power Equipment in Idaho

The Idaho Consolidated Power Co. offers a five dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons guilty of breaking lamps globes insulators or other property of the company. By W. F. Murphy General Manager.

Idaho Consolidated Power Co Idaho Consolidated Power Company W. F. Murphy

For Sale Gentle Milking Cow at 355 N 15th Avenue

A nice gentle milch cow is offered for sale at 355 North 15th Avenue. The ad provides a simple local listing with no additional details on price or contact.

15Th Avenue

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