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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
Defense argues emotional insanity justified the first degree murder charge against John Ennis for shooting Evan Davies. The case parallels the Thaw saga as jurors seek full facts. Testimony from Mrs Ennis and Gertrude Ennis preceded a brief court adjournment due to juror illness.
Testimony described Ennis as dazed and anxious after Gertrude’s birth with neighbors and police noting his nervous behavior. Witnesses reported his glassy stare, pacing, crying, and mental strain while defense and state debated admissibility and possible insanity defenses across morning and afternoon sessions.
Gue Dinple of Alackfoot and Miss Juanita James of Woeniella were granted a marriage license this afternoon. Both plan to be married in this city.
John Rasmussen aged 20, an inmate of the county jail, is charged with family mistreatment in a Lago Lago incident involving his sister Tina Rasmussen 16. Tina confessed Rasmussen caused her pregnancy and he waived examination at Lago and was bound over to district court with anticipated guilty plea before District Judge Budge.
Congressmen Burton L. French spoke at a hastily called Caldwell opera house meeting last evening. He defended government ownership of railroads and urged government supervision, reaffirming support for the direct primary. Chairman Barney F. O’Neil delivered a sharp, witty address that drew cheers.
A huge Chal lis gathering heard Col Thomas R Hamer speak on national issues. Applause followed his praise of President Roosevelt against trusts and his call for Taft to continue reform. Afterward supporters crowded around the congressman candidate for handshakes.
Special dispatch reports Governor McConnell speaking to a broad audience of local residents. The ex-governor appeared well received and urged unity while remarking on ongoing legalities and regional concerns.
Governor Haskell appeals to Oklahomans for funds to support his fight against perceived enemies of the people. He states his salary is small and his time is devoted to the state, asking for moral and financial help to cover postage, paper, and labor costs while pledging to uphold honest government and oppose graft and corporate oppression.
Ethel Barrymore labeled U S high society as useless and brainless in a St Louis interview. She criticized American brides in international marriages for lacking mentality culture and serious purpose. She said New York society lacks brains and that wealthy women seek comfort, leisure and fast living.
A wireless dispatch reports the U S battleship Connecticut and the fleet are due to anchor in Manila bay at six tomorrow evening. The water parade and formal reception are postponed to Saturday morning, a holiday. Many vessels with hundreds of excursionists will greet the warships. Cholera cases drop to seven in twelve hours, with two suspects.
Closing sessions of the American Bankers' Association in Denver include officer elections and far reaching resolutions. George M. Reynolds, current president, is slated for the presidency.
Fragmentary text appears to reference Democratic party figures and voter affirmation but lacks coherent names dates places or events to summarize into a proper news item. No verifiable details present to identify individuals organizations or locations.
William Baker age 20 son of Night Patrolman Phil Baker of Pocatello was run over and killed by train cars in Oregon Short Line yards. His body was found at 10 pm between the ice house track and the ice houses. he likely died between 8 and 8:30 pm when west bound No 1 pulled from the depot. Authorities are unsure if he was struck by the west bound train or the fruit cars moved later.
Boise reports the Idaho First Voters Taft League forms as national Republican drive spreads nationwide. State central committees have endorsed it and local clubs will elect officers and wear Taft portraits on buttons to boost campaign effort with both men and women already contacted.
Delegates at the National Irrigation Congress discuss supporting Senator Newlands of Nevada for president, citing reclamation work ties, while Vice President Barstow of Texas shows strong backing. The resolutions committee begins drafting its report amid protests over forestry policy. extensive papers on irrigation and related topics fill the session.
Silver coinage news from Wishington reports the Mintohead director announcing a planned resume of the coin purse program. The statement implies a revival of a paused initiative and signals upcoming steps by the agency.
Heavy frost in Oxford Ida kills garden truck and alfalfa seed, grasshoppers destroy pasture and prompt cattle movement from mountains. In local politics three factions run delegates to county convention in Republican primary. Hunt Lewis People Prohibition split with delegates elected. Weather turns fine as harvest threshing proceeds.
Washington discussions at the International Congress covered methods to detect tuberculosis among wheelchildren, highlighting the need for better development and practice. Prominent speakers, including Prof. Teving Fisher of Yale, contributed notably to talks on diagnosis and public health implications.
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