21 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
1
An explosion in Jellico Tennessee destroyed much of the business district damaging rail yards and warehouses. At least nine dead and about fifty injured with extensive homelessness and relief trains sent from Knoxville and Williamsburg.
Executors to pay double legacies to 25 nieces and nephews from Russell Sage estate to prevent will contest. Probate admitted. Minor heir Edson C Coonrad of Water View New York to receive twelve thousand.
Mrs Susan Suhrke of Soda Springs was arrested on a warrant from Justice White for assault with a deadly weapon and brought to the city for a preliminary examination. The complaint alleges on August 6 she beat Mrs Margaret Rose with a stick. The hearing before Judge White was set for this afternoon. she was fined 75 dollars plus costs with sentence suspended on good behavior.
A small wedding took place at the Dodson residence on South Fifth Avenue as Ethel Dodson became the wife of Hugh Daley, a Short Line conductor. The ceremony was performed by Peace M. White with few relatives present. The couple will reside in Lima. Ethel Dodson formerly worked at the telephone office.
The Nilsson restaurant presents the season's delicacies with a focus on fresh harvests and inventive preparations. Diners are invited to sample a rotating menu highlighting locally sourced ingredients and chef recommendations.
Fred Regan, a local carpenter, shot and killed Pocatello freight brakeman Pr. J. Clomas in a Shoshone saloon after a quarrel. Clomas, about 25, recently worked for the Short Line between Pocatello and Glenns Ferry, left Pocatello on No. 1 and was awaiting a westbound train when killed. Regan was arrested for murder as neighbors gathered to view the body and family prepared for burial.
A major blaze in Minidoka destroys half the town’s business district along Main Street. Loss near 9000 dollars with about one third insured. Fire started in the Eagle Club saloon, with weak water supply and bucket brigades attempting to save remaining structures. Fire likely incendiary or accidental in vacant Eagle Club, as trains passed through at midnight. Rebuilding to begin promptly.
Fire on Puyallup Avenue and Twenty fourth Street destroyed two livery stables housing 182 horses, a restaurant, Tacoma & Eastern depot and warehouse, a saloon, a vacant store, three homes, and the Puyallup Avenue bridge. Mrs. Peterson perished in the blaze. Frank Krause, a teamster with horses at Russell's livery, is missing. Property loss estimated at 150000 dollars.
Pekin reports an edict orders abolition of opium use within a decade after recommendations by Chinese and foreign officials. The decree condemns vice and requires revision of laws enforcing opium smoking and poppy cultivation by the council of state.
Walla Walla informant Brittan circulates notice offering one thousand dollars for the return of Cecil A. Brittan taken from Toll Gate Oregon with clues sought and a smaller reward of fifty dollars for the child’s dead body. The description notes a fair complexioned five year old boy about three feet six inches tall with a round face and a small scar on the left lower lip.
Manager Mose Cardon of the J Y C Club announces a dance next Friday. Details are sparse but the event is titled Cards Are Out.
Fremont County farmers push sugar beet harvest as factories in Sugar City and Idaho Falls prepare to grind by September 27. The Fremont county fair at St. Anthony drew about 6000, with strong races and exhibits. Secretary Gibson praised the area’s prosperity while noting his brother Robert Gibson’s appointment as Idaho state chemist.
Construction on the new general hospital across the river resumed this morning after a delay caused by late material. Officials say the structure will be finished along the first of next year.
Havana reports minejackets from the gunboats Marietta were fired on by rebels at the Soledad sugar estate. Americans returned fire and rebels fled. Battleships Louisiana Virginia and cruisers Cleveland and Tacoma arrived at Havana this morning. Taft roils with mediation as Roosevelt talks continue.
Engineer Joseph West reports Utah & Idaho railroad survey in Ogden canyon undecided on river crossing. North-side routing favored to reduce costs. walls and rockwork proposed to confine the river. Derrick used to clear boulders. forty laborers to start next Monday with more hired as available.
Secretary Gibson says a bulletin issued by the Food Commissioner A F P Hitt under board direction presents analysis results found in this directive. The board praises Commissioner Whitt for thorough, efficient service and notes it would be hard to replace him as they ensure provisions of the pure food law are properly entered and enforced.
An enigmatic line appears to address Manuel Lopes and requests a clawr man to obtain a delicious smoke, urging the reader to adopt a habit of smoking. The fragment hints at a casual, coded message or ad style prompt without clear context or event.
The 71-year-old Mrs. Jacobina Nelson, wife of the Pocatello house proprietor, wandered from her home last night. Her body was recovered this afternoon from the Portnent river below the Center street bridge, upright and floating.
Doubl pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of using property not his own. He was fined 50 dollars and costs after a hearing. The suspect was arrested May 8 by Sheriff Harvey on a warrant from Probate Judge Johnston, prompted by Harry J. Barnard of Soda Springs.
The Geological Survey Hydrographic Office reports new bulletins on stream gauging in Idaho. Text references Idaho, Cremone and Woetingeon areas and indicates data results though details are unclear.
A garbled note explores daily routines and dietary cravings, mentioning unclarified items like Ni Tamer. The fragment hints at lifestyle choices but lacks concrete names, places, or events.
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