25 May 1914
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
1
London May 25 The Irish home rule bill passed its third reading by 352 votes to 274 amid crowded galleries and noisy reactions. The chamber buzzed with excitement as supporters cheered and opponents jeered during the session.
Budapest reports the death of Francis Kossuth aged 73 son of the Hungarian patriot who led Hungarians after his father Louis Kossuth died in 1894. He had been ill for months and married Countess Benyorsky in January during a crisis of his illness.
In London on May 25, shouts of shoot the king filled a hall hosting a Women’s Social and Political Union meeting. The militant suffragette group faced anger and prolonged hissing at every reference to King George.
Trinidad May 25. Federal soldiers were called to quell a clash at a mining camp twenty five miles from Trinidad as six men were handed to police after a brawl between wandering strikers and miners. Rocks were thrown and a club was used in the fight.
Complete Pennsylvania registration shows decline of the Bull Moose movement with a large Republican gain since 1912. Progressives drop to 114 611 while Republicans rise to 681 485 and Democrats fall to 374 617. The trend mirrors national shifts as voters move toward the GOP and away from the Progressive cause.
The Supreme Court limited Oceanic Steam Navigation Company liability in U.S. suits to the value of salvage recovered and freight or passage money from the Titanic voyage, effectively reducing claims from about 13 million to roughly 90,000. The ruling does not affect cases in other nations.
In New York on May 25 the National American and Federal leagues see strong pennant chases. Giants led by McGraw boast sharp pitching and speed. Reds and Pirates expected to contend. Braves blamed for poor form amid Stallings tenure. In the American League, Athletics and Yankees vie for honors with Senators Red Sox and Tigers also prominent as season tightens.
Mazatlan May 25. The gunboat Annapolis is ordered to Yaqui river after a plea from the Santa Rosalia French colony to guard residents in the valley from a Yaqui uprising. In Yaqui valley sixty two Americans remain amid siege fire as shells strike streets and provisions run low.
New York May 24 Charles E Becker convicted yesterday for a second time in the Rosenthal murder confers with his chief lawyer Martin F Manton to plan the appeal. He will challenge the Rosenberg confession and court rulings plus the judge's charge. Handwriting experts will be tested on letters Becker allegedly sent to gunmen, seized by DA Whitman and held for possible use in appeals.
Oyster Bay reports say Colonel Roosevelt will hold talks in Washington to urge early campaign action and counter Republican criticism of Wilson policies. A possible Roosevelt Republican meeting may follow, with former Senator Beveridge in town. Roosevelt plans to sail for Europe later this week after the White House engagement.
The Tigers and Athletics are pegged as the likely top contenders this season with strong hitting, balanced pitching, and standout managers led by H Jennings. Cleveland trails while the White Sox Browns and Naps lag. Federal League race tightens with Otto Knabe’s Baltimore Terrapins and others showing depth and competitiveness.
The Washington weather report notes fair skies, cooler air, and light frost in the eastern portion. A May wheat market snippet mentions the May wheat price and a clipped quotation.
Chicago May 25. A thousand dollars as the minimum salary of a Presbyterian minister was advocated before the general assembly of the church today. A plan to conserve and unite religious forces in small communities by establishing a central church in towns under 1200 inhabitants was referred for report at next general assembly.
The president will resume his semi weekly conferences with Washington correspondents on Thursday. He will not discuss Mexican policy. The conferences were abandoned a month ago.
London reports the British government will not take part in the Panama-Pacific Exposition, despite hopes held by Premier Asquith from a recent deputation. The decision, reached today, marks a reversal of prior expectations.
Princeton Indiana began its centennial celebrations with religious services and launched a week of festivities. For a year residents prepared for the event, promising one of the most notable celebrations in Indiana. Hundreds of visitors are expected to attend during the week.
Washington may 25 the New York state hours of service law was annulled for conflicting with the federal hours of service law.
The will of Charles W. Post of Battle Creek Michigan who died in Santa Barbara California May 9 was filed for probate in Washington. It leaves a bulk of the estate about 20 million dollars to his widow Mrs Y Post and daughter Marjorie Post Close. Ten percent of the personal estate goes to granddaughters Adelaide and Eleanor Close.
The Royal Edward of the Canadian Northern line hit a large iceberg 110 miles east of Cape Race while en route from Montreal to Avonmouth. The captain said the collision occurred in dense fog as the ship moved dead slow. No serious damage and no water intake reported.
Library experts from cities across the United States and Canada gather in Washington for the thirty sixth annual American Library Association convention. Sessions start this evening and run through Friday with affiliated groups such as the American Association of Law Libraries, the League of Library Commissions and the Special Libraries association also meeting.
Rome May 25 The private consistory for creation of thirteen new members of the Sacred College named by Pope Pius was held today. Attended only by cardinals and high church officials. The public consistory with elaborate ceremonies will be held Thursday before thousands of spectators.
Baltimore on May 25 hosts the National Association for the Study of Epilepsy and the Care and Treatment of Epileptics. The annual convention gathers leading medical figures and delegates named by state governors to participate this week.
May 25 marks Empire Day observed with organized celebrations in London and major cities of the United Kingdom. Dispatches from across the empire report widespread enthusiasm and patriotic displays.
In Rome on May 25 Pope Pius XII created thirteen cardinals and confirmed several bishops. He noted that nations pursue schemes to avert revolutions and war but emphasized lasting peace requires justice and Christian charity to take root in people’s hearts. The remarks were interpreted as referencing Wilson and Bryan efforts to preserve peace.
Mrs. Helen L. Grenfel of Denver, vice president of the Law and Order League of Colorado, presented to the president a detailed statement on the coal strike. She argued Colorado could handle its own affairs and did not favor withdrawing federal troops immediately.
The Supreme Court affirmed a contempt fine imposed on P. A. Carlton for building a canal from Lake Washington to Puget Sound after enjoining the contractor he worked for from completing the waterway. The action aimed to preserve Lake Washington’s water level.
New York May 25 Peter Resacci condemned to die in Sing Sing on June 22 for murder abandoned his hunger strike after a week. His death house intimates advised him to eat and not be cowed, resuming meals ahead of execution.
Hugh McElvaney, a Pocatello resident and member of the Oregon Short Line bridge crew, fell from between cars and was dragged under a moving train near West 17th street in Ogden. He died at Dee Hospital shortly after, and his body awaits funeral arrangements at Kirken Dahl. the crew had been traveling for a bridge project and planned to go home for Sunday.
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