04 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
1
Washington reports European powers have landed marines in Constantinople to protect nationals. U S will send forces if Americans are threatened. The Sultan calls for supplies while Europe readies fleets in support of Ottoman areas.
Four white convicts at Patt Mines in Birmingham attempt escape by dynamiting a prison opening. Tom Fay leads the charge as guards fire, wounding Fay Brewer Kinnebreck and Melzen. Brewer and Kinnebreck likely die. one convict, J H Emery, escapes. Terms ranged two to twenty years.
The Reliance was given an enthusiastic greeting by the craft as she passed up the bay today in New York on September 4.
Munich reports the death of Herman Zumpe the composer and musical conductor on September 4. The prominent figure was known for his work in music direction and composition in Europe.
Denver on September 4 reports Governor Peabody ordered about one thousand troops to Cripple Creek at the request of the Mine Owners Association. Brigadier General John Chase will command the force.
In Marshfield Oregon on September 4 Mrs Fannie Rickford and Mrs E O Gibson were killed after being struck by a moving logging train on the Daniels Creek Railway at Kings Camp. Both women were attempting to board the cars. one lost footing and dragged the other under the wheels. Mrs Gibson’s husband worked as woodsman at the logging camp nearby.
Disordered notice notes a health event at Bean's Drug Store associated with kidney care. Details are fragmented but indicate a local clinic or vendor hosting an outreach activity.
Attorney General Crowe files injunction in circuit court alleging LaClede Gas Light Co pressed manufacturers to sell gas ranges at fixed prices or lose connections. He charges the plan aims to push inferior ranges to boost consumer gas costs by about thirty percent.
London reacts with disbelief and sympathy as Shamrock I is defeated by Reliance. Newpapers run extra editions while dispatches confirm the outcome and British hopes shift to Canada's potential next challenger.
Lima Peru September 4 The Government grants Alfred W McCune of Salt Lake City Utah a concession to build a railroad in the Chaneay province joining the Orogo Cerropasco line. Herbert Sellerk another American receives a concession for a railway from Port Huacho to the Pic uncha coal fields.
St. Petersburg reports every passenger train on the Manchurian railroad now travels with a soldier detachment and the entire line is guarded by sentries as of September 4.
Washington reports a proposed forest reserve near Pocatello with lands recently withdrawn from settlement. Action is to be taken soon after geological survey examination. Also mentions Idaho post office moves, a Rexburg relocation with $200 annual rent, and personnel changes including Helen Slee to Blackfoot.
A Salt Lake Tribune dispatch from Washington explains the reclamation service has begun to redeem 30 million acres withdrawn from entry. Ohio holds 26 million acres, Utah 54 million, with the federal program aiming to manage land areas larger than Ohio and growing toward Utah-scale totals. Alaska holds 360 million acres. Uncle Sam paid 2 cents an acre, a value the author suggests could be worth much more.
Visit Gray's to explore a display of beautiful shell novelties and souvenir items. The shop offers a varied collection perfect for gifts and keepsakes.
James J. Jeffries signed articles to fight Jack Monroe of Butte for twenty rounds in Los Angeles on October 16. The Century Athletic Club will take 35 percent of gross receipts while the two principals share the remaining 65 percent, with final division to be decided by them. Monroe had earlier declined, saying the date is too soon and he would fight in January.
Fort Hall school at Ross Fork Ida opens with 130 pupils, agent hopes to reach 175. Staff mostly return from last year. Oregon Short Line plans to sink a water well for facility use near 125 feet. Chief Clerk Bibb returns from Missouri reporting hot weather and short crops. Doctor Bridges barely wounded. harvests of oats and wheat near completion with strong yields anticipated. Adair Rembert departs Dallas for the sunny south. Miss A J Frost visits Nez Perces land with Indian delegation.
Public sale announced for items at Bean's Drug Store. Details readable in fragment indicate a liquidation event accompanying the drugstore listing. Local officials or organizers not fully legible in the fragment.
For the Annual Meeting of the American Mining Congress in Deadwood and Lead South Dakota in September 1903, the Short Line offers round trip tickets from September 1 to 6 with a 15 cent fare to Deadwood and back and 40 cents to Lead and back. The final return must be by September 20, 1903. Continuous passage allowed for ten days with a maximum final limit. A fare of 2 cents per mile to be charged on sale date or at execution by a governing railway office.
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