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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1908

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Twenty Five Die In N P Wreck Near Livingston

Helena Montana September 25 Northern Pacific passenger train number sixteen eastbound left Helena at midnight and collided with a freight train at Youngs Point near Livingston. Twenty five persons including an engineer and several trainmen were killed and about fifteen injured. A blinding snowstorm hindered signals from the flagman and the passenger train struck the freight train on the main track. The express car telescoped the smoker with most casualties in that car. Engineer Besinger was only slightly hurt while Fireman Ora Babcock was killed.

Besinger Ora Babcock

Actress Louise Lonsdale Sues Blaine Elkins for Breach of Promise

Philippi W Va September 25 The filing of a $100 000 damages suit for breach of promise to marry against Blaine Elkins youngest son of Senator Steven B Elkins has caused a sensation Elkins denies the charge saying there was no proposal and nothing in it He is brother of Katherine Elkins linked to a reported engagement to the Duke of Abruzzi />

Philippi W. Va Louise Lonsdale New York Blaine Elkins Steven B. Elkins Katherine Elkins Duke of Abruzzi Elkins

Coal famine worsens in Pocatello amid fuel shortages

The Gate City faces acute coal scarcity with only one car delivered for Pocatello Pressed Brick & Manufacturing. J. H. Daniger helps divert fuel to the plant while schools and several West Center street businesses are stocked. The court house holds about 15 tons but lodging houses lack fuel. if Wyoming mines stay closed, suffering may escalate.

Pocatello Gate City Pocatello Pressed Brick & Manufacturing Company J. H. Daniger Troy Laundry West Center Street Court House Wyoming

Boise Supreme Court to hear Democratic ticket case

Arguments are heard today in the Democratic ticket case before the Idaho supreme court in Boise. The Ada county stipulation was filed after evidence was heard by referee K I Perky who testified as state central committee member he notified the committee that regular delegations from Fremont Bear Lake Bingham Oneida and Ada counties were present but the committee refused to hear evidence or seat the regular delegations.

Boise Supreme Court Ada County K. I. Perky State Central Committee Fremont Bear Lake Bingham Oneida Ada

Denver Coliseum on Champa Destroyed by Fire

A Chicago era Denver fire gutted the Coliseum on Champa Street between 18th and 19th. The blaze caused about 25 000 dollars in losses. Residents in adjoining boarding houses faced panic but escaped unharmed. The Coliseum was a city landmark prior to the Auditorium project.

Denver Champa Street

Double Tragedy at Fort Hall Ends in Suicide and Death

Major Frank Caldwell confirms the Fort Hall incident where William McKinley a Bannock Indian killed a woman he eloped with to Omaha then killed himself. McKinley had been arrested in Omaha for cattle theft and kidnapping and escaped custody near Evanston Wyoming. The two bodies are to be buried at Ross Fork tomorrow.

Frank Caldwell Fort Hall Ross Fork Tribune William McKinley Omaha McKinley Idaho Evanston Wyo

Reception Tonight For A I Faculty At Baptist Church

The Y M C A will host a reception for the faculty of the A and I and H B in conjunction with the Christian Young People’s union monthly social at the Baptist church tonight at 8 pm. Ladies from various societies provide the entertainment and refreshments will follow. All are invited.

Christian Young People’s Union Baptist Church

Taft Pledges Labor Equality on Campaign Trail

Republican candidate William H. Taft spoke in Clinton Iowa pledging to put labor on exact equality before the law with other citizens. He toured towns including Clinton Davenport Muscatine Wapello Burlington Ottumwa and Des Moines with Governor Cummins leading the escort and John F. Lacey as opponent for the Senate.

Clinton Iowa William H. Taft Davenport Muscatin Wapello Burlington Ottumwa Des Moines Cummins John F. Lacey United States Senate Taft

Spokane Man Dies In Auto Accident At Trestle

Spokane dispatch reports J. W. Snyder owner and driver died when his car plunged sixty feet over East Sprague avenue trestle. W. H. Walker of Tacoma and Miss Mary Thompson were severely injured. The same spot had seen a fatal crash two weeks earlier.

Spokane J. W. Snyder Sprague Avenue W. H. Walker Tacoma Mary Thompson O. D. Collins

Brady Meeting at Potlatch Supports Direct Primary

James H. Brady the Republican candidate for governor and Congressman French spoke at Potlatch to a full hall Wednesday night. The crowd gave grand ovations and expressed strong support for a direct primary. A Deary meeting yesterday afternoon was also highly successful.

Moscow James H. Brady French Potlatch Brady Deary

Train Wreck Near Carthage Kills Two

A St Louis and San Francisco tiger train No 304 derailed west of Carthage Missouri near Spring River. The engine and baggage car plunged into the river while other cars overturned. Engineer Blood and Fireman Gerrouse were killed and thirty six passengers and trainmen were injured with one believed fatally hurt.

Carthage St. Louis San Francisco Tiger Spring River Blood Gerrouse

Bryan in Indiana to Speak in Terre Haute

William J. Bryan and his party left Cincinnati after a restful night at their hotel and headed to Terre Haute Indiana where he is slated to address a gathering later today.

Cincinnati William J. Bryan Terre Haute Indiana

Winslow to Organize Republican Clubs in Western Colleges

Walter C. Winslow of Salem has been appointed by the National Association of College Clubs to organize Republican clubs among colleges in Oregon Washington and Idaho.

Salem Ore Walter C. Winslow National Association of College Clubs Oregon Washington Idaho

Brokers Expelled From New York Stock Exchange

New York brokers A. C. Brown and Lewis Ginter Younger, members of the suspended firm A. C. Brown & Co., were expelled from the New York Stock Exchange on September 24.

New York A. C. Brown Lewis Ginter Younger Stock Exchange A. C. Brown & Co New York Stock Exchange

Dry farm potatoes on Bannock county hillside shown

City Councilman C. C. Chilson displays dry farm potatoes grown by Bert Bennett on a mountain slope above the river. The crop was raised without any irrigation, illustrating successful dry farming near the city limits.

C. C. Chilson

Local Republican primaries loom in Bannock county

County offices see multiple candidates as Bannock county Republicans prepare for next Monday’s nominating convention. Incumbents like George E. Gray for county attorney and T. A. Johnston for probate judge face little opposition, while sheriff contenders include Burnett McGarvey and George W. Smith.

Bannock County George E. Gray H. V. A. Ferguson Jesse R Budge Burnett McGarvey George W. Smith N. P. Nielson L. B. Case George Griffith George Myers Cohn George T. Hyde W. J. Harvey Pocatello D. J. Lau Julia Sullivan W. F. Howard

Two More Pleas of Guilty in District Court

Tom Keeler and C Hanneo, the McCaMonnmon Holdups, were arraigned at 10 oclock before District Judge Alfred Budge. Hanneo pleaded guilty to grand larceny and will be sentenced later. Keeler, per Hanneos confession, had nothing to do with the crime and will be released. C L White pleaded guilty to forgery and will be sentenced later. The judge will devote today and tomorrow to civil matters and next Tuesday the murder trial of John Ennis for Evan Davies will begin.

CO. Hanneo M'Cammon C. L. White Tom Keeler ENNIS C. Hanneo Alfred Budge Hanneo Keeler O. L.cleveland Judge Budge John Ennis Evan Davies

Bank Guaranty Scheme Called Latest Financial Fad

Lincoln Neb Sept 25 A James J Hill communication and a Chicago university address by Prof J Lawrence Laughlin highlighted the Nebraska State Bankers association meeting. Hill dismissed the bank guaranty scheme as the latest financial fad and warned laws burden business with continual statutes.

Lincoln Neb James J. Hill J. Lawrence Laughlin Chicago University Nebraska State Bankers’ Association Hill

Haskell Calls Roosevelt A Rascal En Route To Chicago

Oklahoma Governor and Democratic treasurer Haskell travels through Kansas City to meet with Bryan and other leaders over Roosevelt and Hearst charges. He denies plans to resign, mocks the White House influence, and defends himself amid media scrutiny and steel trust comparisons.

National Democratic Committee Kansas City Haskell Oklahoma Democratic National Committee Chicago William J. Bryan Democratic National Organization Roosevelt W. R. Hearst National Committee White House Hearst

Bannock County Faces Primaries and Local Option Debate

The article outlines Bannock County Democrats split with Du Bois faction facing a potential court ruling next Monday. County chairman Graham plans primaries and an October 3 convention in Pocatello, with local option and direct primary questions likely shaping legislative nominations. Voter registration urged across six precincts and defined city precinct boundaries are listed.

W. A. Wright McCammon Dubois Bannock Supreme Court Bannock County Bob Graham Pocatello Graham Duboisocrats A. W. Jones South Main Street Josephine Igo South Harrison Avenue Bessie Smith North Main Alfred Moyes North Harrison Mamie Carey North Third E. E. Hayball South Fourth Lewis Street Lewis and Lander Bridger Lander

Greeks Hold Up Brakeman

Three Greeks armed with revolvers attempted to board an eastbound freight on the Short Line. After repulsing a brakeman they rode to Onyx siding before being put off. Conductor Knowles in Pocatello found the trio hidden under a bridge. guns were recovered. Will and Theros Caralinos pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars each. the third man was released.

Onyx Siding Knowles Pocatello Onyx Station Will Theros Caralinos

Pocatello Team Heads to Utah for Big Game

The Pocatello Athletic Association football squad leaves for Salt Lake City to face the University of Utah tomorrow at Cummings Field. The 16-man squad, led by manager Donnelly, relies on early season strength and heavy linemen to push for a victory.

Pocatello Athletic Association Salt Lake Cummings Field University of Utah Donnelly Pocatello Big Jim Rintoul the Tribune

Brokers Arrested After Federal Court Appearance

New York observers report Albert C. Brown Edward F. Buchanan W R Whitman and Lewis Ginther Young of the failed firm A O Brown and Company stock brokers were arrested on grand larceny charges as they left the federal court after a morning examination by a United States commissioner.

New York Albert C. Brown Edward F. Buchanan W. R. Whitman Lewis Ginther Young A. O. Brown & Company Federal United States

Convention Town Preparations Ahead for Republican Delegates

Word from McCammon reports citizens of the enterprising town gearing up to entertain Republican convention delegates. Hotel accommodations are being arranged and the Short Line has been asked for a reduced rate to the convention town.

McCammon

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N. P Livingston Mont Dubois Case Caldwell A. of I. and H. 8 Missouri Train Wreck Bryan Politics IN Colleges Dave Quigley Jim Hill Gov. Haskell Steel Trust Schwab Carnegie J. P. Morgan UTAH Bridger Street Center Fort Hall Homestead
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