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Newspaper

The Semi Weekly Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

Page

5

Greatest Land Opening in the Salmon River Draw

Twin Falls Idaho June 1 Special The greatest land opening in history begins with 80 000 acres of the Salmon river tract opened for drawing. Some 4020 applicants paid 1 374 942 50 with trips from across the country and 2500 to 3000 visitors on site. Notables including Lt. Governor Burrell and Gov Gooding attend as officials oversee the drawing supervised by Cyclone Bob McCullom.

Twin Falls Ida Salmon River New York Atlantic Seaboard Bob R. M.) McCullom O. C. Paulson Greeley Colo Milo Thomas Skagit Wash Jacob Barrett Fresno Calif John A. Brownell Kossuth Idaho William Trescott Nampa Anna Wetzell Philadelphia E. A. Burrell Montpelier Gooding Robert Lansdon Register Church of the Land Board Guy Flenner Senator Borah Pocatello James F. Kane William Wallin Herbert Langan T. D. Gilmore T. C. Martin A. H. Smith George H. Olmstead Fife and Hughart Frederick Funsten Blue Lakes Bert Perrine Mme. Nordica Boise Sceseres

Arrested for Shoplifting in Local Theft Incident

Miss Mamie Sanderson known as Belle Fisher and Minnie Moore was arrested this morning for shoplifting dress goods from Blyth & Fargo. She faces a hearing tomorrow, with strong evidence cited by the arresting officer and store manager, and may spend several days in jail or at Boise. She is a longtime known suspect to local police and the Blyth & Fargo manager had been watching for her.

Mamie Sanderson Belle Fisher Minnie Moore Blyth & Fargo Strong Boise

Court actions bring varied verdicts in district cases

The district court returned a $535 verdict for J H Sehaneveldt against the Oregon Short Line over stock deaths near Soda Springs, with 60 days to appeal. Other items include William White jailed a year for burglary, Peter Hemmerer’s embezzlement case postponed for family support, and George W Shuler paying for a divorce after his wife’s cross claim. Additionally Theodore Turner et al win against Probate Judge Johnston. Howell vs Nelson sits in trial.

J. H. Sehaneveldt Oregon Short Line Soda Springs Schaneveldt William White Budge Peter Hemmerer Bear Lake County Blackfoot Pocatello Hemmerer George W. Shuler Esther Shuler Shuler Theodore Turner T. A. Johnston Scott Howell Nelson

Colts Fall to Blackfoot in a Tight Saturday Game

The Colts lost to Blackfoot after Graff misplayed in left field allowing three unearned runs. Shelley pitched well for Blackfoot while Carmack toed the slab for the Colts. Despite the loss, the game featured strong teamwork from the Colts and good play overall on local grounds.

Graff Blackfoot North Scranton Shelley Carmack Lightning Colts Vocatello Lee Harper Walker Martin Pocatello

Struck Out By Carmack Lidered Game Notes

Struck out by Carmack five to two. Shelley pitched twelve. Passed balls two by Miller and two by Martin. West to Jones in double plays. Bases on balls one for Carmack and five for Shelley. Wild pitch by Shelley. Umpire Mr A R Higson. Score shows 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 for Panis and 7 for opponent.

Carmack Cardon Shelley Miller Martin Doubie West Jones A. R. Higson Panis Burns Rainey Orrell Pavette Pocatello Darnell Allen

King Hill irrigation project rush work reaches camps

Slick Brothers oversee three construction camps for the King Hill irrigation project west of Bliss. A large ferry boat is under construction to cross Snake river, using over one million feet of lumber for flumes. Flume bridge nearly complete, steel flume expected in 2-3 months to irrigate about 15 000 acres. Land near Snake river canyon expected to sell at around sixty five dollars an acre.

Slick Brothers King Hill Bliss Malad Snake River Snake River Canyon Hagerman Valley

Amalgamated Deposes Stillman as Director

At the Amalgamated Copper annual meeting James Stillman retired from the board. Benjamin B. Thayer John D. Ryan and John Bushnell elected directors to replace Stillman George H. Church and J E Hudson. The year end to April 30 shows net income of 6690537 a drop of 7473843 from last year. Surplus copper stock largely disappeared in February with mines now at full capacity.

New York Amalgamated Copper Company James Stillman National City Bank Benjamin B. Thayer John D. Ryan John Bushnell Stillman George H. Church J. E. Hudson

Death of Missionary in Faraway Turkey

A former Pocatello machinist Emil J. Huber died while serving as a L D S church missionary in Turkey. Born March 7 1885 in Paris to Austrian roots, he had lived in Salt Lake City and worked for the city engineer. Survived by parents three sisters and a brother, with body likely sent to Zurich. Engagement to Miss Martha Gunter of Salt Lake City was announced before his departure.

Emil J. Huber Pocatello Salt Lake News Turkey L. D. S. Church Salt Lake City Third Ward Paris France Zurich Switzerland Utah Martha Gunter Salt Lake

Reclamation Team Eyes 75 000 Acres Near American Falls

American Falls is abuzz as engineer Gilbert H. Hogue and assistants tour the area for a possible dirt canal project. A survey crew could start ten to twelve miles above Pocatello to map a route toward Rock Creek, potentially expanding beyond the planned 75 000 acres.

American Falls Press Gilbert H. Hogue Reclamation Service R. B. Greenwood L. L. Evans David Burrell Pocatello Hogue Rock Ereek American Falls

Immense Energy From Great Dam

The Minidoka dam project advances as gates close to divert water and start foundation work for a concrete power house. Two 1200 horsepower units planned with expansion to 12,000 hp, each unit a water wheel geared to a generator on a common shaft. Concrete foundations and pumping plant work underway as settlers apply for water rights with July 1 delivery anticipated for a hay crop.

Rupert Minidoka Onr Life

Confession Doubt Cast On New York Man in Gunniss Case

Sheriff Smultzer, returning from Vernon Texas, reports a perceived unreliable confession by Julius Truelson Jr a 22 year old New York man claiming to be the son of a wealthy manufacturer. He alleged involvement with Mrs Gunniss in multiple murders. Truelson has retracted the confession.

la Porte Smultzer Vernon Texas New York Julius Truelson, Jr Smith Gunniss Truelson Ray Lamppere

Academy of Idaho Defeats Payette to Claim Scholastic Title

The Academy of Idaho baseball team won the southern and southeast Idaho scholastic championships by beating Payette High 6 to 4 in Payette. Orrell hit a ninth inning homer for Payette, but Pace and Rainey pitchers stood out. Burns hurled nine strikeouts for Pocatello while Payette misplayed in the field.

Payette Academy of Idaho Southern Idaho Southeast Idaho Payette High School Academy of Idaho At Pocatello Idaho Burns Orrell Kinney

Pocatello News Highlights Local and Visiting Figures

Miss Della Mutiley of American Falls visits Bannock. George H. Isaacs of St. Anthony travels via Pocatello to Twin Falls for land opening. William Wallin covers Salmon river opening and state convention for the Tribune. Miles F. Reed delivers Idaho Walls High School graduation address. Mark Austin of Utah Idaho Sugar visits Pocatello on business. W. H. Bassett heads to Twin Falls via Bannock for convention. Bert Stoker and wife travel to Boise for a weekend visit. Ek. M. James from Arco calls Bannock great fishing grounds. John D. Kilpack, Fremont county rep, stops in Pocatello en route to Twin Falls. Josephine Golding opens hairdressing and manicuring parlors. Attorney General Guheen trends to Salmon river land opening but stays due to rain. A. E. McKenzie in town on McKenzie cup tourney. District Judge Budge moves family to Paris then returns for May term. Four men from Soda Springs plan Salmon river land drawing. W. S. Cheney and wife visit then proceed to Twin Falls. L. L. Evans of American Falls discusses Evans Mercantile block opening worth about $40,000. H. O. Harkness, father of McCammon, seeks better Montpelier-McCammon train service. Al Sloat shifts to Rabbit Creek hog ranch with Berkshire stock.

Power City Della Mutiley American Falls Bannock Upper Valley George H. Isaacs St. Anthony Pocatello Twin Falls Wallin William Wallin The Tribune Salmon River Idaho Falls Miles F. Reed Academy of Idaho Idaho Walls Mark Austin Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Sugar City Gentile the Tribune Boise Ek. M. James Arco James Idaho Fremont John D. Kilpack Driggs John J. Guheen A. E. McKenzie Denver Mac Paris Alfred Budge Bear Lake County Garfield Avenue Budge Pocateilo Twin Falla H. C. Gorton W. Fifford D. A. Woodall C. T. All Soda Springs State Bank Examiner Cheney McCammon H. O. Harkness Montpelier

Eagles Plan Nat Reiss Circus Come Friday

The Eagles here back Nat Reiss carnival to stage a Nat Reiss big tent show Friday and Saturday with clowns trained dogs goats monkeys horses and acrobats. I L Peyser says it is the high evolution of the old time ting show and Nat Reiss always delivers a fine performance. The Reiss circus has drawn strong press notes and is expected to draw large local crowds in Pocatello.

Nat Reiss Nat I. L. Peyser Mr. Reiss Dan Rice Reiss Middle West Pocatello

Moros Threaten War as Dattos Vow Kill Whites and Chinese

Manila June 1 reports say Moros on Jolo are restless with an Asturia dato vowing to kill two whites and 100 Chinese then declare war. A sentry was badly wounded and guards doubled. Settlers are said to have been attacked.

Manila Jolo

Murderers Hanged in Manila Prison

Fastino Ablen, once self styled Pope of the Dios Dios faction on Leyte, and his chief follower Aspirid ion Rota were executed at Bilibid prison today after being found guilty of multiple murders.

Manila Fastino Ablen Dios Dios Leyte Aspiridion Rota Bilibid

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