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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
1
Antis propose David Jayne Hill ambassador to Germany and Secretary Root as potential candidates. New York Democrats face internal tensions as they consider alternatives amid a contested renomination process.
Saratoga N Y Sept 15 The anti Hughes camp indicates Dr David Jayne Hill as their pick to defeat Hughes on first ballot but insiders say Hill unlikely to be mated The national administration favors Hughes and efforts to recruit Secretary Root failed leaving Hughes virtually nominated despite some lingering opposition
Rochester Sept 15 The Democratic state convention opens amid a split over Kings County seats as Patrick H McCarren threatens a floor fight if his delegates are seated and Charles F Murphy backs James W Gerard while Lt Gov Chanler emerges as a leading gubernatorial candidate with a crowded slate for subordinate posts.
In return for 1500 dollars, Fannock County commissioners agreed with Telluride Power to relieve the company from liability for its pipeline crossing the main public highway near the dam on Bear river.
Independent District No. 1 sold 15000 first mortgage debentures to A B Leach & Co Chicago for a 192 premium plus accrued interest to June 23. Bonds fund heating plant and fire escapes at two public schools. Lyman Fargo reelected president, Dr C B Steely and Jense H Olmstead reelected clerks.
Orrin Caldwell died suddenly last Tuesday night in Santa Barbara Old Mexico. Funeral services conducted by the Masonic lodge were held at his South Arthur avenue home with Rev. W. S. Hunt officiating. Major Frank Caldwell led the funeral cortege to the Masonic cemetery, followed by crowds from Masons Elks and Woodmen lodges.
Chicago September 15 December wheat finished at ninety-eight and three eighths to a half.
The Y P C E regular monthly meeting at the Presbyterian church was held Friday evening at W P Havener's ranch. Attendees enjoyed a hay ride and refreshments. The group adjourned to meet at Mrs. C E M Loux home on the first Friday in October.
Will Pight in Pocatello and H. Tumey plan a October fight with Jimmie Quick of Newark New Jersey. Both boxers boast solid records and local interest grows as talks proceed.
Bannock County will construct a new steel bridge across Bear river near Grace. Engineering firm notes plans and specs. bids open October 12. Commissioners moved to replace the current Grace bridge deemed unsafe and authorized a right of way for the road realignment.
A dynamite car on the track at Windsor Missouri Kansas & Texas depot exploded injuring 18 and killing three: Frederick Wake, Dee Hall, and an unknown tramp. The blast destroyed the car and depot, tore a ground hole, and rattled the town for miles.
A fast spreading fire on Sept 15 in Biddeford and Saco, Maine, caused about 300000 dollars in damage. It destroyed over 15 acres of lumber yards and more than 30 tenement houses, with George A Crossman & Son and Diamond Match company yards among the losses. Over 40 families were left homeless as flames jumped the Saco River.
In Maine the Republican B M Fernald holds a 7,329 lead for governor with 25 towns and 26 plantations outstanding as Democratic votes rise statewide. In Arkansas George W Donaghy wins the governorship with a large Democratic majority, while Prohibition and license reform battle continues and a record turnout is reported.
Edwin Hart aged 22 and Minta Campbell aged 17, both of this city, were granted a marriage license by Deputy County Clerk Hyde yesterday forenoon. The girl’s father J H Campbell provided written consent and the mother gave oral consent. The couple were married yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock by Rev Mullen at the Presbyterian church parsonage in the presence of Mrs Campbell and friends.
The Bannock county court opened with Judge Budge presiding as jurors were summoned for a long docket. Several murder and burglary cases, including John Ennis charged with murder, were set, while numerous defendants entered statutory time to plead. Divorce decrees were granted to three parties after hearings. The county tax levy for 1908 was adjusted slightly lower than last year, with changes in road and school funding and a sinking fund for bonds. Seven foreign nationals were admitted to full citizenship during the session.
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