29 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
1
A massive blast at the Swift & Co. packing plant in Chicago's stock yards collapses three stories of a boiler room. Seven men die immediately, with others injured and many more reported missing or unaccounted. Including workers in adjacent storage and nearby streets, total casualties rise as the scene is cleared.
Philadelphia dated item reports Charles F. Kelly former speaker of the St. Louis House of Delegates was arrested and arraigned. He was held pending requisition papers and declared he would return to St. Louis without assistance.
The Czaras awarded Embascador Tower the grand cordon of St Alexander and France named Tower grand officer of the Legion of Honor for his book on the Marquis of Lafayette in the American revolt.
Lonlinville Kentucky November 20 Judge Tony of the Circuit court appeals today handed down a decision holding glove contests in Kentucky cannot be enjoined by legal action.
Interior Department circular warns entrymen that lands temporarily withdrawn for irrigation may be taken for dam sites reservoirs or canals without compensation. The notice applies to multiple western states and territories, stressing surveys do not guarantee water or project feasibility and rights of way may be reserved under the 1890 act.
Northern Pacific freight trains collided in Leadon about three miles east of Migacala Montana yesterday morning at 6 o'clock. Both engines were demolished. The fireman suffered a broken leg and the engineer was severely injured and may die, with the accident attributed to a conflict of orders.
Portland Oregon, November 29. Mayor Williams vetoed the ordinance passed a week earlier by the city council to create an oil district on East Water street and Hawthorne avenue, saying it would menace property in a large district.
A large delegation of farmers from Berlin, organized by the German Agricultural Society, will travel to the United States in April for three months to study American farming methods. The German group plans to model its program on the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Hague November 29. Professor Asser ruled in favor of the United States in the long dispute over seizing American vessels by Russian warships. Damages awarded include the O. H. White at 32444, James Hamilton Lewis 28688, Kate and Anna 10488, and Cape Horn Pigeon 88750. He states Russian pursuit beyond territorial waters was illegal without a treaty. Also contains a letter from Thomas L. Cox recounting a missionary voyage from Salt Lake City to Liverpool via Omaha Chicago Buffalo Niagara Falls and final arrival in Liverpool on November 18.
London reports U S Agriculture imposes quarantine on cattle and sheep in New England and bars exports from Boston to the UK. Mersey Dock manager Langes warns restrictions will have far reaching effects and may quarantine cargoes en route from Boston. UK ports closed to imports from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island.
General Schalk Burger and Wolmerans sailed from London on November 29 bound for South Africa. Burger carries a letter from Paul Kruger to Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain requesting permission to return home.
New York November 29 William Laudan a Texas cotton exporter who was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Ladenburg Thalman co swindle that cost the banking firm $200000 was examined at the district attorney's office. The assistant attorney said they hope to hold him for forty eight hours on an affidavit to obtain new evidence but may not be able to hold him.
General Jane Mari Chavas, long prominent in New Mexico history and linked to many leading families, has died at his Abiquiu home aged 17. The report notes his significant role in territorial affairs and his status among local citizens.
Newton Kansas November 20 Mia Kate Baave a colored woman of this city died here tonight at the age of 123 years
Arthur Goode known as Kid Goode shot five times at James Auberry in Wardner Idaho after a jealous dispute with Auberry’s wife Mrs. Auberry formerly Geode. Auberry fought back and bit Goode’s hand to stop a second killing attempt before Goode was overpowered.
Philadelphia hosts the annual contest at Franklin field drawing a great crowd and a social season highlight with cabinet officials military officers and ex President Cleveland in attendance. The item also promotes a cosmetic product with a price of 80 cents and an advertiser name.
British forces report twenty five Waziris killed and 202 prisoners with fifty nine towns and three villages destroyed. Six thousand cattle seized and forty eight gangs captured as the expedition against the rebels concludes.
Rat Portage Ontario reports a devastating blaze that gutted most of Normal village’s business section. The fire began in the lumber yards, destroying twenty five million feet of lumber and fifteen homes with losses about half a million dollars and about one third insured.
The Crown Prince of Siam arrived from California by special train and was met by a Chamber of Commerce committee that left when he did not arise. He later drove around Portland before departing at five for the north toward Vancouver, B C, and a steamer to the Orient.
A Rock Island west bound overland flyer named Golden State limited crashed into a freight engine at Harrinton Kansas. Engineer Crogan sustained internal injuries and is expected to die. Fireman McCarty and the mail clerk were badly injured.
Judge Lyttleton Price of Hailey states he is not a candidate for the senatorship and backs Senator Borah as the Republican choice. He argues Borah’s election would cement party unity and strengthen the party’s recent statewide victory, urging Republicans to favor Borah for the Senate.
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