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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1908

Page

6

Death in a Collision Stuns Missoula Officials

A head on crash near Paradise Montana between Northern Pacific No 5 and a freight train killed four Missoula crew members Engineers Munson Valentine Firemen Robinson and Herrick and critically injured Dixon, a tramp, and a freight brake man The wreck blamed on delayed order delivery by an operator at Perma with nine total dead reported later and an immediate official investigation planned

Missoula Mont Northern Pacific Paradise Montana Here Munson and Valentine Robinson and Herrick Dixon Perma

Dubois Granted Alternative Writ by Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court issued an alternative writ directing Secretary of State Lansdon to appear next Wednesday and show cause why the Dubois Democratic ticket should not be filed and certified to the county clerk. Chief Justice Airshie urged swift action with counsel cooperation.

Boise Tribune Dubois Idaho Supreme Court Lansdon Airshie

Rawhide Fire Relief Efforts Advance In Nevada

Rawhide Nevada September 5 relief improves after yesterday’s blaze. Food supplies arrive from Reno and Goldfield by relief trains. Rehabilitation planning begins as losses are forecast at 300000 to 400000 with little insurance due to water shortages and high premiums.

Rawhide Nevada Reno Goldfield

Brady to Boise and Siders to Boise on political business

James H. Brady leaves tonight for Boise on political matters while Professor Siders heads there to oversee the joint teachers institute.

Brady Boise James H. Brady Siders Joint Teachers’ Institute

Alaska Wheat Scare Prompt Wires From Idaho

Washington dispatch reports an Agricultural Department agent in Juliaetta Idaho refuting claims of Alaska wheat yielding over 200 bushels per acre. The analysis shows Alaska wheat at about 9 percent protein and inferior quality with soft and white characteristics, while best varieties exceed this.

Washington Department of Agriculture Juliaetta Idaho Alaska Department

Cosmopolitan National Bank Suspended by Comptroller

Pittsburg Sept 5 The Cosmopolitan National Bank, a sizable institution, closed its doors by order of the comptroller causing crowd buildup. No public reason given though Cashier D J Richardson told a major depositor he knew none. The bank showed assets and liabilities of $1 912 520 in its latest report.

Pittsburg Cosmopolitan National Bank D. J. Richardson

Towns Threatened by Record Upper Peninsula Fires

Losses by forest fires in the upper peninsula reach record levels. In Houghton County fires flare again at night and smoke blankets Houghton and Portage Lake districts. No fires near east towns, but woods burn three to four miles south of homes. Millions of feet of timber burned. farms at risk of destruction.

Houghton Mich Upper Peninsula Houghton County Portage Lake District

Four umpires to officiate world series games

Cincinnati September 5 The National Baseball Commission announced that future world championship games will be officiated by four umpires. Two will come from the National League and two from the American League with their service subject to the commission chairman. The change follows a commission recommendation approved by the leagues and a rule issued.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission National

Innkeeper Threatens Bad Dinner for Chronic Grumbler

A terse exchange shows an innkeeper vowing a poor meal for a chronic kicker named Bel ser, after Walker confirms. The dialogue reflects a rough edge in service and a tense dining room dynamic.

Belser Walker

Holmes Fountain Delivers Cooling Drink Surprise

Readers are invited to sample the cold beverage from Holmes fountain and feel its refreshing impact. The article highlights the pleasant shock of the chill liquid on a warm day.

Holmes Fountain

Ohio rallies as Hughes and Beveridge speak in Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio on September 5 a stout Republican campaign effort rolled forward with Governor Hughes of New York and Senator Beveridge of Indiana headlining a parade and speeches. The steel town decorated and packed with spectators as Har ris addressed liquor policy and praised Taft’s election for reinforcing Ohio’s Republican leadership.

Youngstown Ohio Lincoln Nebraska Governor Hughes New York Beveridge Indiana Mahoning River Carnegie Works Republic Iron & Steel Company Youngstown Shee & Tube Company Harris Pennsylvania Taft Hughes Charles E. Hughes Senator Beveridge

People's Store Labor Day Sale Notice Correction

An advertisement on page 5 corrects a sale notice for drummers samples from Monday to Tuesday. The People's Store will be closed all day Monday for Labor Day.

People’s Store

Notice to Eagles Funeral for Edison’s Son

All Eagles are requested to attend the funeral of the son of Brother C. R. Edison tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the Eagles hall. A. R. Higson is listed as Worthy President and D. J. Elrod as Worthy Secretary.

Eagles C. R. Edison A. R. Higson D. J. Elrod

Holmes Ice Cream Elevates Sunday Dinner Plan

A Sunday dinner improves with Holmes ice cream noted as a key enhancement. The reader is prompted to consider Holmes products as part of the meal.

Inventor Debates Passenger Strap Hangs With Capitalist

A Washington Star excerpt shows an inventor asserting practicality of a flying machine but failing to win support because no strap hanging passenger provisions were included. The exchange highlights early skepticism toward passenger safety features in aviation ideas.

Washington Star

Great Carey Act Land Opening Draws Downey Crowd

Downey Idaho hosts the Great Carey Act land opening on September 7 with a special rate and ticket agent. Holmes & Co offers soft and hard drinks as patrons discuss theatre critic Hamm recovering from illness and delivering a notable performance with limited personal impairment.

Downey Idaho

Holmes & Company Offers Refreshing Cold Drinks

Holmes and Company serves cool beverages that refresh customers seeking a chilly respite. The article highlights the shop as a go to spot for thirst quenching treats in warm weather.

Evolution of Tumblers From Sliver Bowls Balance

The piece explains that drinking glasses known as tumblers descended from small round silver bowls designed to balance perfectly. No matter how the bowl was tilted, it would right itself with the rim facing upward.

Canary Cage Incident Sparks Silent Scolding

In a playful exchange, Georgia recalls the moment she opened a canary’s cage after a whispered confession from a child, only to have the cat devour the bird, a consequence for tattling.

Georgia

Louvre changes hands to R C Bower of Brigham City

The Nilsson grill once known as the Louvre has changed ownership to R C Bower and his wife Mrs. Bowers. They took charge today and plan improvements to make it a premier grill in the west.

Alfred Budge Pocatello Boise Bear Lake Paris Disa Ilness Tom Glassford Canada Pocatello-Nevada Mining Company Telly Rich Mining Properties Ten Nilsson Grill Louvre R. C. Bower Brigham City Utah Bower

Ice Cream Run From Holmes and Company Promised Tomorrow

Sunday forecasts promise warmth as residents plan a treat run to Holmes and Company for ice cream.

His Way of Putting It from Sunday School

A boy misinterprets the phrase in his native costume saying a Persian will speak in his clothes. The mother smiles and clarifies the minister’s wording with gentle humor as the boy’s innocent meaning is revealed.

Mamma St. Louis Republic

Do Grateful Pickpocket Makes Quiet Exit

A picaresque line from the New York Mail features a grateful pickpocket praising a preacher and promising a future gift of water watch upon release. The quirky exchange hints at a larger city life vignette and streetwise humor.

Preacher New York Mail

Building Lot Offered in New Town near Sowney Stans

An advertisement invites buyers to obtain a building plot in the newly developing town area near Sowney and Stans, east of Wigs, outlining availability and basic terms.

Sowney, Stans

Be sure you are right and then go to Holmes and Company for ice cream

A brief note directs readers to visit Holmes and Company for ice cream and cold drinks after ensuring accuracy. The item reads like a short local-wonderful recommendation tied to a specific shop.

Holmes & Company

First Carey Act Project Opens in Bannock County

Downey Idaho becomes the focus for homeseekers as the Port Neuf Marsh Valley Irrigation Company opens 12000 acres for Carey act settlement. Applicants must file in person at Downey with initial payments of 25 cents per acre land and 3 dollars per acre water right, with nine yearly installments. Water may be on the land by 1909 irrigation season.

Downey Bannock County Idaho Portneuf-Marsh Valley Irrigation Company

Presbyterian Services and Subjects for Sunday

Services at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The morning discourse is Royal Reflection. The evening discourse is Laborers' Love Lost. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Y P S C E at 7 p.m. topic A Life Lived With God. Leader Mrs. E C White. All welcome. H A Mullen minister.

Presbyterian Church The E. C. White H. A. Mullen

Christian Science Services Announced for Week

Christian Science services are held at Main and Lewis with Sunday at 11 a m and Wednesday at 8 p m. The Sunday subject is Man. Sunday school meets at 10 15 a m. Reading room hours are daily 2 30 to 4 30 p m with literature available free to visitors and for sale.

Main Lewis

Congregational Sunday Schedule and Mission Offering

The Congregational church outlines Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 05 a m and 8 p m. The sermons focus on Measure for Measure and Abraham or Religious Faith. On Sunday September 13 the annual foreign missions offering is collected to support gospel work abroad. Pastor W S Hunt.

W. S. Hunt

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Asthma Relief

An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for asthma sufferers and has cured resistant cases. It markets the product as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung trouble with no harmful drugs, via Temple Pharmacy.

Foley Temple Pharmacy

Labor Day Events In Pocatello Highlight City Activities

Labor Day will be observed with store closures and no formal city observance in Pocatello. The big race meet opens at the fairgrounds, hosted by the Pocatello Fair & Driving association, while the Trades and Labor Council plans a Labor Day ball at McNichols and Wright Hall with committees led by W. G. Leopold, Ike Troup, Bill Harris, D. J. O Mahoney.

McNicols & Wright Hall Trades & Labor Council Fairgrounds Pocatello Pocatello Fair & Driving Association Fair Grounds Pocatello Trades and Labor Council McNichols & Wright Hall W. G. Leopold Ike Troup Bill Harris D. J. O’mahoney C. H. Kooken Lester Morgan Temple C. Smith George Williams Frank Stone Ernest Friend Frank Busehe Tom Hannigan

For Rent Five Room Modern House Near Catholic Church

Five room modern house with bath, close in near the Catholic church. Rent 27.50. Fletcher R. Borrus Real Estate and Insurance upstairs Main and Center streets Phone 154 Black 3t

Bath Catholic Church Fletcher R. Borrus Main Center Streets

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