18 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1905
Page
1
In Constantinople on September 18, reports say Bosphorus fortifications begun after the mutinous Kniaz Potemkin incident have heightened friction between Russia and Turkey. The Russian ambassador warned that further fortification would harm friendly relations, yet construction proceeds actively.
Cripple Creek Colorado reports several inches of snow today following a high wind that toppled multiple buildings. The storm forces travel disruptions as cold weather settles in.
Rain-in-the-Face, a leading Custer massacre chief reputed to have killed General Custer, dies at Standing Rock at age 62. The Aberdeen SD dispatch notes his death follows a long life among the Lakota and his role in U.S. West conflicts.
New York dispatch says Baron Komura the Japanese envoy improved. at 6 p.m. his condition was satisfactory in every respect. Dr. Dellafield will see him only once tomorrow, SATO.
Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life Insurance Society said today the society will refuse to contribute to political campaign funds. The note follows a continuation of reform measures within the life insurance group. The item ends with a suggestion to visit C J Cannons for a new line of pants and salt patterns.
In Kansas City and across western Missouri and Kansas daily rain in September totals ten inches over seventeen days. Rivers at flood stage cripple rail traffic with washouts. Three inches fell last night in parts of Kansas. The Mississippi rose ten feet in twenty four hours at St. Louis causing massive losses along levee goods including apples hay cotton and grain swept away.
Cleveland report says Standard Oil raised the selling price of all refined oils by half a cent per gallon while gasoline climbs by one cent per gallon in a nationwide adjustment announced today.
Seoul authorities hastily prepare the palace for Miss Roosevelt arrival on Tuesday. Government offices receive decorations as streets, long neglected, are cleaned ahead of the visit.
A Russian squadron was seen off Setonchua Korea on Sunday to communicate armistice terms to Russian forces on the Tu min river. Notice to Elks calls members to meet at the club at 9 30 a m Thursday with the specified uniform and makeup.
The Idaho Inter-Mountain Pair in Boise Sept 25 to 30, 1905. Oregon Short Line offers round trip tickets Pocatello to Boise for 9.95 dollars. Tickets on sale Sept 24 to 29 with continuous passage and return by Oct 2. D. S. Lowrie, Agent.
Stewart Hall, twenty, from Buckner Missouri, was beaten, then hurled from a westbound freight near Michaud. He lay beside the track for hours, nearly frozen, wounded, and burned before a passerby brought him to town. He remained in a coma until noon today but regained speech to tell his tale to police and his family.
Nearly forty thousand Scottish volunteers marched past King Edward as Sir Thomas Lipton, honorury colonel of the Second Lancashires, was thrown from his horse and kicked in the face. His injuries are reported as quite serious.
The San Jose appraiser filed the inventory of Mrs June Stanford estate finding personal property worth 3 391 000 dollars. The greater portion consists of bonds of various railroad corporations.
Avon Connecticut September 18 The death toll from Friday's explosion at the Climax Fuse company works has increased by thirteen with two more deaths since Saturday. Four others remain in critical condition.
Philadelphia reports the death of General Isau J. Wistar a prominent philanthropist and scientist aged seventy eight who died suddenly today. Born in this city he led humanitarian and scientific efforts and was widely honored for his work.
Secretary Taft and party sailed at 3 PM aboard the Korea from Yokohama to San Francisco amid Japanese enthusiasm. He dismissed reports of anti peace protests in America as exaggerated, noted no broad anti foreign sentiment in Japan, and cited a mob incident as specific to a party rather than Americans. Alice Roosevelt to return on the Siberia.
An advertisement touts TRIB as a four week cure for drunkenness and tobacco use with guaranteed results. A testimonial from Mrs. J. Watson of La Grande Oregon claims her son stopped drinking and smoking after ten months on TRIB, gaining weight and returning home nightly. The ad lists a price of 12.50 and credits the Red Cross Pharmacy with Mole Distributors handling the product.
Five northern Idaho counties led by Kootenai Nez Perce Shoshone and Latah refuse to extend the state levy arguing the one mill county indebtedness tax raises above the five mill constitutional cap. Attorney General Guheen and State Auditor Bragaw say the extra levies are for old debts and may be outside the limit, while counties contend the cap applies only to ad valorem taxes and not to special assessments.
Police report a fire set on the floor of a Plum Alley establishment after which a dead Chinaman sat upright on a cot and a young white man named Eddie Merode lay dying from probable poisoning. A Chinese incendiary was arrested as a female caller fled. Merode had recently performed in cheap vaudeville and was reportedly robbed of money and a watch.
The notice invites all to join a trip to Blackfoot on Thursday to enjoy the fair events and activities. Also advertises a new selection of pants patterns at C. J. Cannon's tailor.
In Pony Montana on September 18 W B Crews shot his wife and then died by suicide after three years of marriage. The dispute over the management of their property is cited as the primary cause of the tragedy. A list of unclaimed letters at Pocatello Idaho for the week ending September 16 is printed, with post office notices and names.
Attorney General Guheen cautions that 1905 ad valorem tax apportionment to counties is based on 1904 rolls, not current values. Shoshone and Nez Perce timing shifts, annexation effects, and incomplete 1905 rolls trigger disputes over constitutional tax limits and potential loss of excess funds.
Mrs H A Mueller announces opening days for new millinery collection on Friday and Saturday September fifteenth and sixteenth. Local shoppers invited to preview hats and accessories at her shop.
A special Elks train will carry Pocatello residents to Blackfoot for Purple Day at the fair. The chartered train departs at 10 a.m. with round trips priced at $1.00, tickets available at Blyth & Farge, Geo North's, and the Fair store. The event aims to strengthen ties between Pocatello and Blackfoot as they celebrate together.
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