22 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1903
Page
1
Portland reports a blast near Mount Tabor last evening fatally wounded John Simon and Edward Weygandt. Twenty pounds of giant powder exploded when one man allegedly stumbled, atomizing their bodies and scattering fragments over a wide area. Coroner's office receives the remnants.
An American correspondent notes in the London Times that the average American adds about an hour daily to work compared with ten or twelve years ago. He cites two causes: renewed national spirit and responsibility post Spanish American War, and lessons from the 1893 1897 depression.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse to a welcoming Baltimore delegation and to speak of Pius X. He praised the conclave choice as advantageous for the church in America and noted the pope’s deep interest in American affairs and familiarity with American institutions.
Prince Chung had an interview with Minister Conger in Pekin. It is understood Russia will not press China to meet its latest demands, disclosed after the meeting held today.
Cleveland police report a badly mutilated body found across the Lake Shore railroad track at Gordon Park. Miss Olive Rays, twenty two, is believed murdered and placed on the track, with investigators calling the case a mystery.
In Victor Colorado on September 22 troops in the gold fields camp were called to arms after reports that unknown persons tried to breach Bull Hill guard lines. Twenty shots were fired by sentries in the encounter.
In St Paul on September 22 negotiations between Great Northern officials and the Firemen and Engineers are at a standstill. Road executives deny the latest men’s request and rescind grants from prior meetings. Grand Master Hanrahan and Grand Chief Stone warn a poll of the entire system’s men may follow within 48 hours if attitudes do not change.
An appeal to the Supreme Court was filed in Salem from Multnomah County Circuit Court’s ruling that the initiative and referendum amendment is unconstitutional. The brief is signed by prominent Oregon lawyers, including Senator Mitchell and Governor Chamberlain.
The Farmers' National Congress opened in Niagara Falls on September 22 with about three hundred farmers present. Governor O'Dell delivered the welcome address.
A coroner's jury found J. A. Spicer died in a railroad wreck caused by crew carelessness as the caboose he rode in was struck. Engineer John Heinicke testified he ignored a block signal to gain time, then left the city after a warrant for criminal negligence was issued. He has since vanished and police seek him.
Buena Vista Colorado September 22 B F Morley manager of the Buena Vista Smelter and Murphy mine at Romley and Adolph Aberson superintendent of the mine were killed by foul air during an inspection of the mine works last night.
Washington dispatches report no new developments by noon today as the State Department awaits further news to keep the treaty alive after midnight. The absence of updates suggests the situation remains unchanged.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt spent several hours on a horseback ride at Oyster Bay. The outing occurred today as part of their schedule with no further details released.
A dance will be held at the L D S Hall Friday evening with the floor planed smooth for excellent conditions.
Hulda Collins, daughter of Gentile Valley rancher Hi Collins, searches for her missing sister Norah after Norah Collins dies in Salt Lake City from strychnine. Norah, about 25, was in Salt Lake seeking work. a note and letters reveal a troubled state. Hulda remains in Salt Lake while police monitor Hulda’s actions in Pocatello House.
The article describes the start of the Jewish year 5664 as a day of deep reflection and strict accounting. It explains the holiday's sacred character, lunar chronology, and rituals including prayers, biblical readings, and the blowing of the Shofar to symbolize spiritual renewal.
Over one thousand delegates attend the opening session of the National Conference of the Christian Churches in Atlantic City. Mayor Stoy delivers the welcome and President Carroll D. Wright responds.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows elected General M A Reney of Marengo Iowa as Commanding General of Patriarchs Militant for a four year term in Baltimore on September 22.
Oliver T. Sherwood, former cashier of the Southport National Bank in New Haven, Conn, was sentenced today to ten years in prison for defaulting on bank funds.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure and Poley's Kidney Cure as remedies to dissolve kidney issues and related disorders. The claims are presented as cures available at Bean's Drug Store.
The City of Pocatello through W L Lockhart files suit in district court against bondsmen James I Kane and Thomas F Terrell for $500. The Bridge Topper Co. failed to build a power house at American Falls and deliver power by December 17 1902, breaching its franchise and triggering liquidated damages.
The Pocatello Pair and Driving Association sold fair week privileges at Brady Electric Light Co. Brisk bidding produced results. Congregational church ladies win restaurant for 45 dollars, W H Bridgeford scores 36 for the score card, John Hogan takes saloon at 575, Chas H Sell nets 41 for candy and drinks, Frank Onan 20 for peanut and popcorn, Austin Byrd wins pool at 60 percent of receipts.
Mrs. Fred W. Kuck expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and Palm Leaf Circle Women of Woodcraft for kindness and aid during illness and after the death of her son Ellsworth. Her thanks and appreciation will be treasured in memory.
Last Buckslide Range Contest invites girls fourteen and under to submit puzzle pictures by September 26 at L. A. West Furniture Co. Each entry must name the article depicted and five reasons mother should use a Bucks Steel Range or Cook stove. A panel of three impartial ladies will judge entries, awarding the Bucks Junior Range to the top scorer with the best five reasons.
An odd report notes orders left for tire damage at Petersen's Candy Kits chen and Bannock Hotel, detailing alleged actions connected to Sherman.
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