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Newspaper
Garland Globe
Location
Garland, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
2
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The report lists a string of Utah events: a new Woods Cross State bank with 26000 capital. several injuries including Joe Bellovitch in a mine cavern and Rufus Franzden with a broken leg. a boy run over, and a deserter case settled by juvenile court. Also noted are plans for a Big Four county fair in Ogden, a state building for Seattle exposition, escapees recaptured near Pocatello, and the Liberty Bell tour to the west. Additional items cover a murder trial, a life sentence near Orderville, a snow slide at the Alpine mine killing L S Turner, a saloon stabbing in Salt Lake, road-building hints with ex-Senator W A Clark, an accident blinding a Park City worker, a fatal rabbit-hunt shooting, Parowan prison sentence for forgery, and various local legal notes.
Federal government files additional equity suits in Portland asserting lands from the Oregon & California and Southern Pacific grants were sold in violation of grant terms. The action targets the railroads and more than a hundred buyers, seeking recovery of land and money, with claims totaling over 15 million dollars and 69 288 acres across Oregon.
Governor Magoon reports to the Secretary of War that the wreck of the U S S Maine lies in Havana harbor as a growing obstruction. He warns it blocks anchorage and shoaling worsens, urging immediate dredging and removal to restore safe harbor for ships entering the port.
A prisoner in Mexico Missouri was charged with forgery after claiming to be John Campbell Gordon seventh Earl of Aberdeen. He told reporters he had lived as Lyle H. Leland in Cheyenne Wyoming and written books under that name. He said his father is the Earl and that he left England eighteen years ago.
Salt Lake City reports Sunday meetings statewide in favor of absolute statewide prohibition. Temperance leaders mobilized to oppose open saloons and thousands signed prohibition petitions sent to state lawmakers. It is estimated that over half of Utah voters will back prohibition before legislative action.
Stephen T. Hood was shot three times and killed by James Walter Blanton in the Fidelity and Casualty Company offices. Blanton surrendered at the police station after the early Saturday incident. Both men had worked as solicitors for the firm until Blanton resigned months earlier.
Four men killed and more than twenty escaped when a massive avalanche swept Camp Bird mine camp in Ouray Colorado. Victims include G Douhitt veterinary Peter Synot teamster George Knerr teamster and John Wittner camp cook. A dog saved Emil Johnson by digging him out after the slide.
In London suburb Walthamstown five killed and over twenty wounded after two Italian factory workers fired on pursuing police and bystanders during a sensational post payroll robbery. The two robbers later committed suicide amid the chase. police, workers, and youths among the casualties.
In dense fog off Nantucket Lightship at dawn the Florida struck the Republic and sank it. The Florida saved the Republic’s passengers and twelve hours later all crew except Captain Sealby abandoned ship. Captain Sealby refused to leave his ship as she disappeared.
Coroner's jury in Redcliff finds Dustav Olson responsible for the Dotsero wreck on the Denver & Rio Grande. Witnesses from the passenger and freight trains testified before the inquest, and the verdict cites failure to obey orders and stop at Dolsero siding.
A Denver woman, signing as Mrs. M. L. Crane, claimed poverty and consumption drove her to steal to feed herself and obtain medicine. She left a remorseful note in a victim’s room after several robberies in an Eighteenth Avenue apartment home, all by the same person, then vanished.
In Amite City Louisiana Benjamin Breland and his wife were ambushed by family foes. Mrs Joseph Byeritt carried an infant during the attack and both women were killed. Avery Brownt and Garfield Kinchen face accusations. Blount captured after an all night search. Kinchen killed Breland according to Blount. Mrs Byeritt's husband killed days earlier by Benjamin Kinchen.
Terrific tempest with torrential rains raged for hours in northern Morocco after shocks. Reports from Ceuta describe overwhelmed villages and casualties or injuries as American ships anchor in Negro Bay awaiting battleships. Ceuta and Tetuan lie on the Moroccan coast south of Gibraltar about twenty miles apart.
President Roosevelt released a General Staff report recommending improvements at San Pedro harbor California. The War Department denies any link to Japan or imminent trouble, saying the measure aims to protect the southern California coast and supports naval use as a base for operations toward the Panama Canal.
The House adopted the naval program for 1910 and passed the naval appropriation bill. A key change was removing provisions to restore marines to naval roles. The total appropriation is 15 million dollars, triggering extended debate over naval expansion and the Japanese question. Peace advocates opposed the increase while supporters pushed to limit vessel numbers.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania the westbound St Louis express at nearly fifty miles an hour rear ended the first section near running ground between South Fork and Summer Hill. The impact killed five people and injured many others. Five bodies recovered. at least one more may be dead.
Frederick Wood told a National League for the Civic Education of Women gathering that woman suffrage has harmed society in Idaho Colorado Utah and Wyoming. He quoted General W J Palmer of Colorado who said suffrage failed there and warned that political machines influence female voters more than women purify politics.
Carson Nev January 19 governor Dickerson read his annual message to both houses listing reforms. He notes a 400000 state treasury balance and a 10 percent rise in taxable property while bullion mining yields 10000000 in nine months and 84000 bullion tax collected. He calls for railroad taxation repeal state board of state assessors abolition retention of state police and abolition of state auditor. He praises railroad commission and seeks greater powers. He criticizes US circuit court delay on constitutionality and favors 4 percent tax on express company freight receipts. He proposes banking regulation reforms including Oklahoma guaranty act changes.
In Washington a statement signed by Compers Mitchell and Morrison declares they have not asked for clemency and urge friends to avoid pardons that could derail trials and restore rights and liberties. The protest follows Justice Wright's December 23 contempt sentence in the Buck Stove and Range case.
Sacramento residents face flooding on Cal-Venice Island in the San Joaquin area. The island spans about 3,800 acres with many citizens living on the levees. Steamer Sonoma was dispatched to the scene, rescuing over 200 horses and numerous people marooned on the levees.
Governor Chas. N. Haskell of Oklahoma explains his link to the Indian Territory town lot dispute. He says the matter will be the focus of a federal grand jury investigation next week and expects indictments. He says Hearst agents have influenced calls for his indictment.
Chicago report on a remarkable letter left by Miss Alice Law a local editor who committed suicide on Friday The note states she ends her life due to an acute disinclination to live and a belief in her right to end her life citing too hard work monotony weariness and lack of art music recreation and rest
Superior Judge Seawell sustains Bakers' Union No. 24 demurrer against Fousek Baking Co. The ruling requires naming specific defendants to obtain an injunction against a boycott and holds that labeling a firm unfair does not by itself injure the firm.
Bellfourche Wyoming reports that confessions were obtained from leaders after the arrest of nine prominent Crook county stockmen. Those charged include Charlot McKern Isaac McKern Andrew McKern Samuel McKern D W Mosharker George Martin Stanley Baugh J O Mulholland Terry Zimmerscheid and A O Squires. The group is accused of forming a secret band to drive out a sheep company.
A massive fire at a lake offshore crib and tunnel under construction near Seventy third Street, Chicago, killed 53 workers and injured many as a powder vault explosion ignited amid ice filled waters. Ninety five men were employed. crews struggled to reach trapped laborers as rescue boats ferried the injured to shore.
Cheyenne Wyoming lawmakers move through the first week of a forty day session focusing on three measures. The county local option bill draws interest though not yet reported from committees. A death damage imitation repeal faces railroad lobby opposition. A bill to divide Big Horn County and create Park County from the western half was introduced by Hayden and draws wide attention amid fights over county integrity.
The attorney general presented to the House Judiciary Committee a communication about the Secret Service of the Treasury. It notes 34 special agents are employed and paid from the miscellaneous expenses for United States courts appropriation.
The Waters-Pierce Oil Company faces a $1,025,000 antitrust penalty plus costs. Attorney Unwin says nearly fifty tons of silver dollars will be returned to Texas as payment. Officials in Austin confirm the fine and details will be directed to the state treasury.
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