02 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1913
Page
1
Sixteen people die and about forty are injured when the White Mountain express rear‑ends the Bar Harbor Limited near New Haven. Fog obscured signals as the Maine bound service failed to stop in time. Engineer stayed at his post. rescue efforts and fallout follow.
The second section of the Bar Harbor Limited collided with the White Mountain Express just outside New Haven as both trains carried returning summer visitors. Seventeen are reported dead and about forty injured, all from the Harbor train. the White Mountain Express had no fatalities.
Sept 2 derailment on the Mid railway near Jenolan involved two trains forming at Carlisle for London. The rear section collided, piling cars crowded with passengers. Nine bodies recovered and about thirty injured. Fire spread to carriages. farms nearby sent help. A prior crash at the same site killed eight and injured 25 three years ago.
Reported clash between Washington officials over policy toward Mexico stalls at the summer White House. Sources describe a tense talk about air power and the border, with no clear agreement reached as of now.
H Stenton and wife report mining profits from Benet property with ore shipments on a 250 foot ledge. The venture suggests earnings of 1400 dollars per car and notes a new vein of brittle silver. Reports mention hanging wall exploration and a long trainload of lambs bound for markets.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to administration banking policy and a bill readiness. Mentions delays and ongoing considerations in the House with emphasis on changes by bankers. No clear names, dates, or outcomes available.
A daring French aviator shows spectacular aerial stunts. After taking off, he descends to an altitude of 1500 feet and begins with a bold Pegaud inspired spiral. He had been in the air for about ten minutes total.
In a heated exchange, Gallinger attacks Hollis over the Democratic tax bill. Senate caucus aims to settle differences on income tax cotton futures tax and related issues.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a woman’s ruin amid social disorder, mentioning intoxication and disruptions in a quiet community. Details are unclear and names or places cannot be confirmed from the readable text.
Holland argues daytime advertising attracts more attention than night. The sun acts as the great publicity agent, making products more visible and memorable. While perfect advertising of human works is impossible, success hinges on superior merit and widespread recognition.
Ed M of McCammon owner of the Rose farm north of Jenthan town reported a dry land wheat yield of 1960 bushels from 60 acres, averaging 32 bushels per acre. Mr Murphy visited the farm Sunday to verify threshing results for the Tribune’s McCammon correspondence.
Pendleton Ore September crowd anticipation grows as promoters tout the Round Up with plans for grand events and special trains. The article notes the storied “Let er Buck” phrase and urges reservations as visitors await one of the finest western exhibitions staged.
In Sherbrooke on September 2, Harry K. Thaw confronted a fresh political move as Sir Lomer Gouin the Quebec attorney general and premier intervened through an official representative seeking deportation and prompt release.
A fragment notes a Massachusetts town adopting a law restricting child labor. It states that no child under 14 may be employed and that no one under 16 shall work more than eight hours per day or four hours in a half day, though the text is garbled. The item reflects early labor regulation concerns for youths.
Social note: Pecetine figure Miss Cramane TDay becomes engaged to Akeg Qisi. Friends host celebrations in Moner of the engagement with parties and greetings planned by family and associates.
Miss Mat Graham was guest of honor at a Saturday afternoon gathering at the Gamtem. Present were Misses Graham Dani Hall Anthes Myrle Bryan and Dorothy Hall was hostess at a handkerchief event.
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