28 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
1
John Mosby, special inspector for the United States Land Office, arrives in Omaha to begin proceedings to remove fences from government land in Nebraska. He says thousands of acres have been illegally fenced by cattlemen and will act to reclaim the fences.
Boise officials led by Mayor Alexander and Chief of Police Francis vow to prosecute poker games for money and wipe out slot machines in public places. They expect to arrest players and remove nuisances as investigations continue.
Congressman Littlefield of Maine said after meeting the President that he is not yet prepared to announce a withdrawal from the race for the speakership and remains in contention.
Official notice filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission reports a freight rate increase of two and a half cents per hundred pounds for grain moving from Chicago and points east of the Mississippi to New York. The new rate stands at twenty cents per hundred.
Washington November 28 The President has chosen W J Youngs of Oyater Bay to be United States District Attorney for the eastern district of New York. Youngs is a neighbor of Roosevelt at Oyater Bay.
The Supreme court today ruled the inheritance tax law unconstitutional in a decision announced in St Paul. The action unsettles estate planning and state revenue mechanisms, with immediate impact on estates and potential legislative reconsideration.
Bar Silver closed firm at 2140 per ounce in London trading as markets held steady and investors eyed supply factors. The price movement reflected cautious sentiment amid mixed demand signals and regional activity.
Boise reports the total votes by Socialist People's and Prohibition tickets for state officers. Counts include Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Mine Inspector State Auditor and judicial posts with names such as John A Davia A M Slately W D Miller H A Lee and Jennie Headley to note, along with various county totals and margins.
Official returns filed with the Secretary of State show Alfred Budge defeating Joseph O Rich for District Judge in the Fifth Judicial District by a margin of 919 votes. Detailed tally lines follow the lead result.
Washington reports Godfrey Hunter, twenty four, son of Minister Hunter, shot Fitz Gerald and runs his own business. He is not under legation protection. Bailey, secretary of the legation, may testify before the Guatemalan court, permission granted.
An Indianapolis report states a St Louis flyer on the Big Four line derailed at 1 30 AM due to a broken rail one half mile west of Avon in Hendricks county. Three passengers are seriously hurt with a dozen more slightly injured and one fatality reported. The engine and two mail cars cleared the broken rail. two sleepers turned over.
In Essen Prussia on November 28 Herr Krapps will leaves the goo factory to his eldest daughter Bertha to be administered to his widow until the daughter attains her majority eight given for improvement of the estate and ongoing operations of the factory were provided for under the terms of the will.
John L Sullivan, once world heavyweight boxing champion, filed a bankruptcy petition in U S District Court on November 2. He lists liabilities of 2658 dollars and assets including 60 dollars worth of clothing.
William and Martha Hegeboom of East Cobleskill were found dead in a Albany hotel from escaping gas. They had come to meet two sons and a daughter in law who were to be released from Albany county penitentiary after six months for petty larceny and burglary.
Oxford Idaho November 27 special report notes frigid nights and milder days with light snow. Ranchers begin feeding cows as many cattle run thin. A horse injury ends a team’s work after a collision with a telephone pole. Local shipping and creamery activity increases as ranchers install separators and send milk and cream to Ogden Utah. Mrs Bookstead improves after illness.
Charles Carr a 21 year old colored man from Philadelphia died in West Chester after injuries sustained during a football game played yesterday.
Mrs Brune of Memphis diagnosed with typhoid fever on November 28. Former Portland Oregon resident, Mrs Brane, now seriously ill and under care in the city hospital.
Dr Joseph Parker minister of the City Temple died this afternoon after a life of service. Funeral details were not announced.
The city plans for an April 1908 election to elect and qualify a successor to W G Lane. Newly elected councilmen were sworn in by Clerk Davie. Councilman Conden reported inquiries into a Portneuf Fremont bridge and possible purchase of an old Oregon Short Line iron bridge, with further communication expected. Mayor absent, President Williams presided. Contractor James Paton to receive 1860 under the fire station contract after certification by Superintendent Samms. Streets committee notes half a dozen teams grading districts with ordered sidewalks.
The first Thanksgiving day football game in Pocatello saw the Academy beat the High School 6 to 5. Dietrich fumbled early leading to a High School touchdown, but Gillilan kicked the goal for the Academy. The second half featured steady Academy defense and a late push to close the season.
Charles F Kelly former speaker of the St Louis House of Delegates arrives in New York from Europe as police seek his arrest on bribery charges tied to street railway franchises. Indictments loom last day for lighting bill backers with a $30 000 bond. arrest in Philadelphia follows.
Thanksgiving day passed quietly with no incidents. Local pupils performed songs recitations and dialogues to a large audience. Section Foreman Samuel Barker may take a Mackay position. he and family plan to leave. An informal schoolhouse dance delighted youths and adults. Ed and Phil Lavatta thresh grain on Bannock Creek and near season end. P J Johnson moved from agency blacksmith to industrial teacher at Fort Hall.
The Short Line offers a rate of one first class fare M4 plus 2 on the certificate plan to Chicago and return for the International Livestock Exposition Nov 29 to Dec 6 1902. Certificates for going tickets bought Nov 24 090 inclusive are valid for return by Dec 8 1908. Inquiries at the ticket office A B Matron Agent.
Rates set from points including Butte Anaconda Pocatello Ogden Salt Lake to Kansas City Leavenworth Atchison St Joseph Council Bluffs Omaha Chicago St Louis Sioux City St Paul Bloomington Peoria and more. Agent MaTT oN announces these seasonal fares.
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