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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
1
Mutiny among Turkish troops at Yildiz Kiosk ends after loyal battalion fires on rebels. Three killed and fifteen wounded. Mutineers surrendered after Saloniki battalion intervention and were publicly bound as warning to garrison loyal to the constitution.
Thomas C. Stanford of Carey Idaho president of the Idaho Wool growers association and leading sheepman arrives in town on business. Wool and sheep prices have risen in recent weeks as mills place strong orders and better times are expected, especially if Taft is elected, regarded by sheepmen as probable.
Local union No. 11 of the Laundry Workers of America received its charter tonight in Pocatello with twelve Troy laundry employees as members. Isaac Troupe presided at Woodman hall as officers were elected including M Hall president and Agnes Wright treasurer. The group planned monthly meetings and featured remarks by Temple C. Smith Charles Koogen and A T Jones.
In New York on October 31 the prosecution and defense in the Morse and Curtis federal banking case rested this afternoon. The court adjourned until Monday for final arguments, placing the case before the jury by Monday night.
Advertising notice for pumpkin sales at Black & Lathrop's grocery in North Arthur offering pumpkins at 5 cents each.
Western Union linemen stringing a wire at Republican county headquarters will install equipment and receive national and county election results Tuesday night. Returns will be shown on a magic lantern slide at the Smith building while Democratic headquarters gather county figures. The Y M C A hosts a social evening for women as national results arrive.
Colonel Thomas R. Hamer, Republican nominee for Congress, drew a large audience at McNichols & Wright Hall in Pocatello. He touted Taft’s labor decisions as a friend to the toiler and emphasized tariff support for Idaho’s wool, lead, and sugar industries while praising Gov. Brady and other Republicans.
The Women’s Study League will meet next Thursday afternoon to discuss George I and George II, the House of Hanover, and Sir Robert Walpole. Mrs M L Roberts and Miss Linn will read papers on how George became king, the Septennial Act riot, Walpole’s policies and power, South Sea bubble links, forms of government, and England’s prosperity.
A Wednesday morning fire in Shelley razed the Union Mercantile building and the Utah-Idaho Sugar office and scale house. Loss estimated at about five thousand dollars for building and contents, fully insured. Origin unknown. Managers undecided on rebuilding and continuing business.
The Statesman compiles presidential forecasts from eastern daily papers and national chairmen. Most papers favor Taft, with the World a Bryan paper doubting Taft’s assured win. Estimates vary on electoral votes, with 242 needed to secure election and 100 votes in doubt.
A local ad-style notice promotes Zweigaktr Bros selling frankfurters with sauerkraut as a specialty. The blurb emphasizes their product combo and brand focus in a compact marketing line.
Secretary Walker of the National Woolgrowers Association arrives in the Gate City from Cheyenne to finalize plans for the forty fifth annual convention in Pocatello on January 14 15 and 16. Daniger chairs the convention committee and met Walker at Bannock hotel for progress reports from subcommittees.
The Academy of Idaho girls basketball team left on No. 5 rail for Twin Falls to face Twin Falls High School for the state title this afternoon. The Pocatello group of supporters and faculty representatives accompany the team as they seek another victory after sweeping all opponents so far.
C E Bailley of Chicago represents the primary language series for state schools. He leaves tonight for Lewiston, establishes headquarters in Pocatello, and will return in about a week.
A White House statement accuses John D. Rockefeller of a political trick backing Taft, claiming Rockefeller would have stayed quiet if aiming to aid Taft. A Cleveland telegram warns voters they will see through the ploy and supports Taft against Rockefeller and associates.
New York October 31 union officials recall Judge Taft’s Ann Arbor ruling. William Boate of Pittsburg, a division 201 leader for the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors, notes Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers agreed with Taft and helped abolish Rule 12. Taft held the rule violated interstate law but protected free contract for workers. The piece cites historical opinions and says major railway brotherhoods now reject sympathy strikes and adopt Taft's principles in contracts.
James H. Brady the Idaho governor candidate spoke to large crowds in Twin Falls and towns of Filer and Buhl. He addressed Democratic attacks on Carey sects and planned further speeches at Caldwell and Pocatello ahead of the election.
In San Francisco Captain G. E. D. Diamond aged 112 appeared at the emergency hospital seeking admission to the county poor farm after admitting to adding a dozen years to his age. Born near Plymouth Rock in 1786 he recalls the Barbary pirate expedition and the war of 1812. He adopted vegetarianism in 1828 and favors turnips and onions.
A brief product note highlights Roland’s Cream iNut Loaf praised as moreish. The item is described in casual terms with emphasis on taste and appeal.
William J. Bryan ends his east tour with a broad appeal praising Democratic aims for honesty in government and direct elections. He argues reform would be limited but achievable with a Democratic victory and criticizes Taft and Roosevelt over claims of panic and partisan interference.
New York awoke to prepare for one of its largest political parades. Estimates put 60,000 to 100,000 men in review at the Worth monument in Madison Square before 5 PM. James M. Sherman and Secretary of State Root were expected to attend. The parade, organized by the Business Men's Republican association, aims to boost the Republican campaign with Rear Admiral James B. Coghlan acting as grand marshal.
New York Indiana and Illinois with 81 electoral votes remain doubtful as Taft resumes a New York tour with multiple speeches ending in Rochester while Bryan keeps focus on Indiana after a busy day in Ohio.
A Berlin dispatch reports Prince von Buelow, the German imperial chancellor, has resigned. The move follows political turmoil in Berlin amid unresolved tensions and shifting leadership.
Last week a squad of Short Line surveyors examined a cut off from Malad City to Ro om and on to Fuller along the main line. On Tuesday another survey party led by Engineer Morris arrived in Montpelier and began tracing a route from Montpelier to Paris and southward.
Dr. C. F. Rork, federal sheep inspector for the district, comes home after an official trip to Dillon to inspect shipments of sheep.
Attorney General Guheen travels by city car from Boise and is back home to vote.
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