26 May 1913
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
1
President Wilson told White House correspondents that a vast lobby opposes the tariff bill, funded by paid interests and backed by alleged misrepresentation. He warned public opinion is being manipulated and urged citizens to seek reliable information to counter the influence.
The coroner's jury will investigate the history of the structure that collapsed in Long Beach, a disaster that killed three hundred people. Authorities will examine design, construction, and safety records to determine fault and accountability.
Evidence to be presented at the Thursday inquest on the municipal pier collapse will focus on who bore responsibility for the structure's weakness. Broken timbers and salt corrosion are guarded as coroner's questions arise about the eight year old auditorium project and graft accusations. Relief campaigns by the Daughters of the Empire and Sons of St George are noted amid the casualties.
Salt Lake City May 26 Plans to bond Salt Lake County for 1 000 000 dollars to fund a system of macadam roads. Proceeds from the sale of severalties will be used to build two north south routes and three east west corridors improving the district roads.
Darwin R. Kingsley president of the New York Insurance company appeared before a senate sub committee examining the income tax provisions of the Underwood tariff bill. Williams accused the company of misusing funds and misleading policy holders. Kingsley defended changes since the prior allegations.
Fragmentary notes indicate an effort to connect payments involving Magna and Jake S. Pitman, with a plan to plant or deploy a dynamical system. Details are incomplete, but the mention points to an unspecific financial or logistical linkage under review.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragette leader was rearrested as she left her London lodging after a jail release on license due to ill health from hunger strikes. Her sister released her for fourteen days but extended because of frail condition.
Two militant suffragettes tried to damage the golf links to disrupt the opening of play for the amateur world championship. Night guards intercepted them. one escaped while the other was captured and later released after a search. The weather is ideal for today’s matches with several Americans entered.
County Attorney C Douglass Smith plans a general cleanup drive across Ban path county. Officials will file concrete complaints from sworn statements as evidence. Sheriff Lowry and a stenographer will record testimony to review liquor violations and other issues. Evidence will be gathered in Soda Springs McCammon Bancroft and other towns.
In Tokyo on May 26 Emperor Yoshito shows improvement while Empress Sadako contracts a cold and remains confined to her apartments. Doctors advise against attending tomorrow's Red Cross meeting in the area.
San Francisco May 26 reports a transport Thomas has sailed with coast artillery bound for Hawaii to establish a 10 000 man garrison. A movement to recruit 4000 more coast artillery is under way in the east and recruiting offices for the marine corps have opened in the city. All sea service branches are short of men and several thousand are sought.
The army and naval boards discuss a pay increase to raise service popularity. They plan to ask Congress to approve higher wages for officers and enlisted personnel to attract talent and improve retention.
Washington May 26. The interstate commerce commission ruled railroads may not compel shippers to deal with manufacturing plants on their lines by adjusting plaster and gypsum rock freight rates to suit the carriers. The decision addresses rate practices in the middle west.
Washington May 26. The nomination of W. C. Whaley as international revenue collector for the district of Montana was sent to the Senate by the President this morning.
Newark May 26 Jacob Dunn and Seeley Davenport both wood choppers who sent threatening letters to President Wilson before his term began have been sentenced. Dunn receives five years in prison Davenport ten years.
Convicts testify that eight officers including Sergeant McGowan and Detective McPhee took part in an organized protection racket. The witnesses claim the gang shared spoils with lawmen, with over $80,000 paid for protection. Outside officials like Sheriff Trafton, Sheriff Langford, and DA Free are expected to testify.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Marquette with a loaded retinue to pursue a $10,000 libel suit against George Newett publisher of Ishpeming Iron Ore. The forenoon court session lasts under a minute as Roosevelt and aides confer at George Shiras' home.
Calgary May 26 Warrants issued for Tommy Burns Luther McCarty manager William McCarty referee Ed Smith and others involved in the recent prize bout that ended in McCarty death Authorities urge immediate arrests as Manslaughter charges await preliminary hearings while autopsy findings shift cause of death from heart failure to neck dislocation and coroner’s inquest pending
Zionites under overseer Glenn Voliva gathered for a mass meeting in Chicago on May 26. The assembly addressed doctrinal disputes and practices concerning dietary restrictions including hog fat.
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