Second crop strawberries in Brigham City in demand at 26 cents per cup
Brigham City reports harvest of a second strawberry crop with berries selling for 26 cents per cup. The piece also lists local crimes, accidents, and notable events from across Utah including bond for Arza Judd, elopement in Tacoma, a fatal wagon accident in Ogden, and a 22 pound eastern brook trout caught in Richfield.
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Brigham City
Arza Judd
Panguitch
Rayda Reed
Smithville
Kunio Toda
Tacoma
James Ball
Kaysville
Weber River
Ogden
Denver & Rilo Grande
Farmers’ Institute
Murray Commercial Club
Murray
Dynamite Outrage Destroys Los Angeles Times Plant
Four men are dead and fifteen missing after an explosion and fire leveled the Los Angeles Times plant and adjacent buildings. Investigators suspect dynamite timed to explode. union mistrust and labor clashes loom as authorities offer rewards and detectives chase leads.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Times
Baumgart Publishing Company
Weekly Graphic
Harvey C. Elder
J. Wesley Reaves
Chandler
R. L. Sawyer
Telegraph
Harvey L. Crane
The
Alleway
Harrison Gray Otis
the Times
General Otis
United States
Merchants & Manufacturers’ Association
Otis
Mexico
Timea
Zeehandelaar
Times Office
College and
San Fernando Streets
Police Restore Order in Moabit Riots
Berlin police, led by Commissioner Jagowarz, dispersed disturbances with merciless tactics in Moabit after two days of grave riots. Hundreds were injured as clashes between strikers, sympathizers, and authorities continued, with bystanders among the wounded.
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Berlin
Jagowarz
Moabit
Senator Holst says he accepted money for Lorimer vote
Chicago state Senator D T Holst testified before the senatorial investigating committee that after voting for Senator William Lorimer he received 2500 dollars, believing the payment was tied to his vote. He follows another legislator who also claimed pay for a Lorimer vote.
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Chicago
D. T. Holstlaw
Iuka
William Lorimer
Lorimer
Radical Platform Adopted by Wisconsin Republicans
Wisconsin Republicans here adopted a four thousand word platform described as a radical insurgent pronouncement. The document covers a wide range of subjects with no reference to the national administration, while Senator La Follette, though unwell, attended for the first time as resolutions were read. Applause greeted his name.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Lafolette
Murderess Faints in Court Over Houck Murder Case
Mrs. Belle Johnston testified about her relationship with Frank R. Houck before fainting in court. She admitted shooting Houck after he threatened to force her to Alaska, marking a sensational courtroom moment in Tacoma Washington.
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Tacoma
Wash
Frank R. Houck
Belle Johnston
Houck
Alaska
Gold placer rush near Nogales with four mile square ground
Reports from Nogales Arizona describe a placer gold excitement with local parties filing for ground adjoining the city to the north. Values are said to reach one dollar per foot of cable and a rush to the district has claimed a large tract since last Sunday, spanning about four miles square.
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Nogales
Ariz
Cabinet at Work on Estimates for Congress and Postal Bank
President Taft and advisers refined estimates to be sent to Congress. Acting Secretary of War Oliver and Major General Wood reviewed war department figures with the cabinet. A tentative draft of postal bank regulations was reviewed by the president.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Oliver
Wood
Staf
War Department
Outbreak in China Feared Sparks U.S. Vigilance
Washington cautions that China could face a new upheaval akin to the Boxer era. Officials say a fresh outbreak would not surprise them as the state department orders close monitoring. The army and navy remain on precautionary alert though no immediate danger is implied.
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Washington
China
State Department
Army
Navy
Utahn Leads Miners at 1910 American Mining Congress
The American Mining Congress wrapped up its 1910 convention with officer elections and resolutions. A key measure urged Congress to direct the DOJ to investigate oil and mineral land grants and recover lands held improperly. John Dern of Salt Lake was named president with James Callbreath of Denver as secretary and vice presidents Samuel A. Taylor D W Brunton and E A Montgomery. Arizona was slated to host the 1911 gathering with Douglas or Phoenix as the site.
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Los Angeles
Cal
American Mining Congress
Congress
Department of Justice
United States
Arizona
Douglas
Phoenix
John Dern
Salt Lake
James Callbreath
Denver
Samuel A. Taylor
Pittsburg
D. W. Brunton
E. A. Montgomery
Los Angeles Records Show Divorce Surge in 1909 10
Publicly released marriage and divorce figures for Los Angeles cover October 1 1909 to October 1 1910. A total of 1 060 divorces were granted with 645 decrees issued in the last six months, a rate under five marriages per divorce. In September 2020? No.
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Los Angeles
Insurance Commissioners Elect Officers in Mobile
The national convention of insurance commissioners elected officers for the ensuing year. Joseph A. Button of Richmond was named president Theodore MacDonald of Hartford became vice president H R Cunningham of Helena was reappointed secretary and treasurer Milwaukee was selected as the next meeting place.
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Mobile
Ala
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Joseph A. Button
Richmond
Theodore MacDonald
Hartford
Shark Declared Excellent for Food by Fisheries Delegates
New York report says shark meat is of high quality and edible, with American Fisheries Society delegates noting no real culinary prejudice against serving shark as a delicacy.
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New York
American Fisheries Society
Haskell Wing Put Government In Left Helpless In Court Ruling
Gov C N Haskell and three co defendants in Muskogee town lot cases see dismissal as government fails to prove conspiracy within specified time limits. Judge John A Marshall notes circuit court of appeals ruling conflicts with his views but mandates dismissal.
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McAlester
Okla
C. N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Haskell
Oklo
John A. Marshall
Marshall
Circuit Court of Appeals
Pinchot Pleads For Peace At National Irrigation Meet
Gifford Pinchot, amid cheering in Pueblo Colorado, urged conciliation among conservation foes and harmony between states rights advocates and nationalists. He said only joint action can defeat opponents of conservation and keep natural resources for the people. Pueblo’s C A Ballreich presented Pinchot a carved “big stick” from Colorado forests, studded with gems and metals, urging delivery to Theodore Roose?
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Pueblo
Colo
Gifford Pinchot
National Irrigation Congress
C. A. Ballreich
Pinchot
Colorado
Theodore Roose
Quote on wise strength and the big stick as shepherds crook
A fragment reflects on a leader described as wise and strong enough to wield authority impartially for everyone's benefit. It praises the figure as the lone man capable of using power gently yet firmly, likening the big stick to a shepherd's crook.
Irrigation Congress Elects Officers and Chooses Chicago
Benjamin A. Fowler of Arizona is reelected president of the National Irrigation Congress at Pueblo Colorado. Officers named include F. W. Fleming, L. Newman, A. G. Watson, John Fairweather, B. C. Buffum, with Arthur Hooker as secretary and G. McQueen Gray as foreign secretary. Chicago was selected as the 1911 meeting site after Los Angeles failed to carry the motion. The resolutions urge water as life source, recognize ownership by the people, seek just compensation, and call for water administration for the greatest good over time.
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Pueblo
Colo
Benjamin A. Fowler
Arizona
National Irrigation Congress
F. W. Fleming
Kansas City
L. Newman
Montana
A. G. Watson
John Fairweather
California
B. C. Buffum
Wyoming
Arthur Hooker
Spokane
G. McQueen Gray
New Mexico
Chicago
Los Angeles
Congress
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Salt Lake City
Elizabeth McQueeny
Peter Stathakos
Louis Poulos
Gust Maritsas
Walter Turner
Weber County
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