Utah State News Highlights Local Appointments and Incidents
Appointments include Elian P. Fryer named platimaster at Deweyville after Lucy Fryer’s resignation. Coalville bond issue bought by state land board. Wellsville Knot Field Irrigation expands to $20,000 capital. Various local incidents include a court commitment in Garfield county, a new Lehi hotel plan, ore samples from Ogden, and the death of Joseph H. Ward.
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Elian P. Fryer
Deweyville
Box Elder
Whce
Lucy Fryer
Coalville
State Land Board
Wellsville Knot Field Irrigation Company
Cache County
Tues.ay
Matilda Penney
Hearleville
Garfield County
J. F. Chideater
Richfield
Lehi
Frank Carson
Ogden
Liberty
Utah
Joseph H. Ward
Die Beobachter
Salt Lake
Slaxel Packard
M. O. Packard
Springville
Jessie M. Bronson
Bronson Saw Mill
Castleton
Japanese Forces Hold Long Line in Manchuria Position
In Manchuria Japanese armies form a vast crescent from near Liao Yang to the Korean coast, with about 5500090 troops and 2 000 field and mountain guns. Russian forces in Korea face demonstrations by Japanese cruisers as operations near winter advance.
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Manchuria
Liao Yang
Chantafu
Kirin
Posslet Bay
Tt In
Nog
Okw Nixty
Kawamura
Hasogwa
Tamura
Okihara
Korea
Hasegwa
New Railroads for Idaho Open Interior Idaho
The Idaho Wagon Road commission authorizes two roads to open interior Idaho. One links Indian Creek to Shoup along the Salmon river in Lemhi county at about twelve miles costing around 6000 with 2500 funded by the state. The other runs from Montpelier to Franklin in Oneida county with the state covering half the cost. State engineers survey both routes and construction may start soon.
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Boise
Ida
Idaho
State Wagon Road Commission
Indian Creek
Shoup
Salmon River
Lemhi
Montpelier
Franklin
Oneida
Meeting of Two Emperors in Berlin
In Berlin a summit between Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William occurred at Nicholas’s invitation to discuss Russia’s internal situation. The encounter signals friendship and confidence but is not expected to alter Germany’s stance toward Japan or Russia. William had not met Nicholas since autumn 1903.
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Berlin
Nicholas
Rossa
William
Russia
Germany
Japan
Stay of Execution Granted for Albert T Patrick
Justice O'Brien of the New York Court of Appeals grants a stay of execution for lawyer Albert T Patrick, convicted of the murder of William M Rice, pending argument on a motion for a reargument. David B Hill, Patrick's counsel, argues the court overlooked important points in affirming the conviction.
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New York
Justice O'Brien
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
David B. Hill
Patrick
Girl 12 Fatally Gored by Bull on Montana Ranch
Ruth Bruffy 12 daughter of George Bruffy a ranchman on Mission creek near Livingston Montana was fatally gored by a bull while milking cows. She tried to drive the animal away when it turned and incurred injuries causing death two hours later.
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Ruth Bruffy
George Bruffy
Mission Creek
Livingston
Mont
Death from toadstools at New Jersey birthday party
Four members of the Franzor family near Landlaville New Jersey died after eating a mixture of toadstools and mushrooms at a birthday party. Joseph Franzor 38 his wife and two young daughters perished. Two sons who did not eat the mixture survived.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Franzor
Landlaville
N. J
Forest Service Plans Large Scale Seed Collection
The forest service aims to produce millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation. Nursery work is underway in California reserves at Santa Barbara San Gabriel Modoc and Warner mountains. Colorado reserves Pike's Peak Gannison. Nebraska Dismal River. New Mexico Gila River and Utah Salt Lake reserves.
Forger Dead In Michigan Prison
Detroit Michigan John R Millypaugh a noted forger with ties to Denver Chicago and Rochester died Monday at the Detroit house of correction. He had been serving a short term for deception and claimed immunity from illness though physicians found no clear symptoms.
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Detroit
Mich
John R. Millypaugh
Denver
Chicago
Rochester
Detroit House of Correction
Fire destroys Connell office and nearby buildings
A Tuesday explosion ignited a bottle and matches causing a major fire in Connell near Gallagher's office. The blaze destroyed the Connell Progress office and several businesses, with nine families rendered homeless and volunteers prostrated by heat. Estimated losses reach $2,000 with limited insurance.
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Connell
F Connon
Bualiens Nistriot
G Gallagher
Connell Tas
Lowes Age
Connell Progress
G. Catlagher
Mont Ma Pol
W. HL
Panhorst
Bank of Gone Bailie & Ballle
C. HW
Taylor and J. Kaaper
BL A
Wong Soo
Connell Hardware Company
C. W. Crabit
Warner & Pinney
Windy Williams Fought Indians in Uinta War
A Evanston report says Windy Williams was killed during a pursuit with Indians on the Uinta reservation after being accused of rustling horses. Police found him with stolen horses and he refused to surrender, sparking a running night battle. Williams vanished three weeks ago and the tale is widely believed.
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Evanston
Wyo
Billi" Williams
Uinta
Willams
Williams
Williams Finnally
Williame
Tragic Mine Explosion Near Bankhead Tube
A dynamite blast at the Bankhead tube two miles east of Vancouver causes three deaths, with twenty miners trapped. Outside workers rush to rescue as reports indicate dozens burned and some may die. Names of the dead include Thomas Smiley and John Williams. Details on cause pending.
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Vancouver
BR. CA
Bani
Thomas Smiley
John Williams
Njured
Society Woman Shoots Self After Note to Husband
In New York Society circles Mia Marshall formerly Grace Starr shot herself within minutes of Charles Marshall leaving the bedroom. She lay unconscious before he reached her and died shortly after. No cause for the act was found.
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New York
Charles Marshall
Wall Street
Marshall
Mia Marshall
Grace Starr
Teen Fire Hero Loses Leg Saving Family in Brooklyn Fire
Nathan Newman 20 saved his mother and sister from a Brooklyn tenement fire after awakening six or more Hebrews in the building. He escorted them to safety but was overcome by smoke and later lost a leg. All other occupants escaped unharmed.
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New York
Nathan Newman
Brooklyn
Newman
Wreck near Durango on Denver & Rio Grande kills two
Two men die and three injured in a freight wreck on the Denver and Rio Grande near Boees a small station three quarters of a mile from Durango. Engineer Smith of Saline is killed inside the engine along with fireman BM Allison. Crew members D. AL Cuthebert Pir Koshock and Hrakeman fd Mea are bruised. Wreck is reported to have been caused by spreading of loads.
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Denver
Rio Grande
Boees
Durangoa
Smith
Saline
Pireman
Allison
D. AL Cuthebert
Pir Koshock
Hrakeman
Conductor Receives Money in Lakeport Case
A San Francisco judge ruled Monday at Lakeport in a baffling case involving Floyd tube and a widow named Floye. Sy Gereene, husband of Floye, was linked to the affair while conductor Jim Floyd faced questions about his relationship and a marriage that followed.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sayre
Lakeport
Heetslin
Floyd
Sy Gereene
Floye
Gercene
Ptr
Bin
Che
Jim
Tragic Overboard Death Aboard Steamer Bound for Bremen
A refugee attempting to avoid deportation leapt overboard from the Grosser Eyer as it passed the narrows en route to Bremen. A Brown migrant cried to enter the United States then disappeared, and rescuers found the body years later, with authorities stating it was a voluntary act.
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New York
Bremen
United Staten
Jon
Four Men Lose Lives In Delaware Bay Yacht Wreck
The Marketto yacht Mar keote sank near Brandywine light house Delaware bay during a weekend storm. A Philadelphia doctor Hobart A Hare and Lucius Landreth were rescued, leaving four crew members missing.
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Lewis
Dol
Markeote
Brandywine
Delaware Bay
Hobart A. Hare
Philadelphia
Lucius 5. Landreth
Marketts
Zealand
Circe
Corinthian Yacht Club
Anchorage
Brandywine Shoals
Juno
Delaware
Fred Vogel
Hilda
The Mayor in Trouble San Francisco
Mayor Eugene B. Schmitz was summoned to the grand jury to answer charges of non-feasance and neglect of duty as San Francisco mayor. A subpoena compelled his appearance and he was questioned for over an hour about failure to collect city rentals and deposit funds per the charter while he said he acted on legal advice.
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San Francisco
Eugene B. Schmitz
Grand Jury
Yellow Fever in New Orleans Detected in Autopsy
An Italian patient who died Saturday from a fever identified as yellow fever triggers state action. President Souchon of the state board of health informs Governor Blanchard and health officers in Mississippi Texas and Alabama. A detention hospital will treat remaining cases and Havana methods will be applied to stamp out the outbreak.
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New Orleans
Souchon
State Board of Health
Blanchard
Mississippi
Texas
Alabama
Havana Ia
Jerry Simpson In Critical Condition In New Mexico
Former Kansas congressman Jerry Simpson is in critical condition in Roswell New Mexico after a rupture of a major artery near the heart. Doctors warn any violent movement could cause instant death but say recovery is possible if the blood vessels stay intact. He can be dressed but will remain at home for at least three months.
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Roswell
N. M
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Driver found dying after axe injury near Helena brick yard
Anton Lingschelt, 30, employed by Haessler brick yard in Helena Montana, was discovered in a barn cot this morning with a crushed skull and axe nearby. Doctors fear he will die from his wounds.
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Anton Lingschelt
Haessler
Helena
Mont
Hie Akull
Tornado Ravages Racine County Wisconsin Farm
A tornado roared across Racine county northern rim Sunday, killing two men and causing about 100000 pounds in damage. The storm approached from the southwest and shredded Adolph Melaner’s barn, scattering debris across 200 feet, with grain and farm machinery ruined. Trees were uprooted and fences blown down.
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Racine
Wie
Racine County
Adolph Melaner
Debria
Colonel Lamont Dies of Heart Failure at Millbrook
Daniel Scott Lamont former secretary of war in Cleveland’s second administration died at his Millbrook Duchess County home Sunday evening. He appeared in good health earlier while out driving. Physicians attributed the sudden death to heart failure despite treatment.
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Poughkeepalo
Daniel Scott Lamont
Cleveland
Millbrook
Duchess County
Can't Locate Bomb Thrower in Constantinople Attack
Three commissions probe the attempted assassination in Constantinople but have no clues to the author or origin. Most victims were coachmen as twenty seven hack coaches were blown apart and fifty five horses killed. Eyewitnesses describe a heart rending scene with men and horses lying wounded.
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Constantinople
Myowlnowaee
Bennington Explodes at San Diego Harbor Kills Dozens
The Bennington anchored at San Diego Harbor suffered a catastrophic boiler explosion just after 10 AM Friday. Thirty nine crewmen are dead with many more injured. rescuers search wreckage for bodies wedged in the hull as Captain Lucien Young oversees operations.
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San Diego
Cal
United States
Bennington Kew
City Morgues
Bennington
Wessel
Honolulu
Lucien Young
Oil Tank Fire at Humble Texas Devours Millions of Barrels
A lightning strike ignited a Texas Oil company tank in Humble causing a massive blaze. Eleven of twelve tanks burned by night, destroying over one million barrels of oil and leaving many workers missing or dead. Property losses may reach millions including oil and adjacent buildings.
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Texas
Humble
Tex
Texas Ol Company
Texas Company
Cloudburst Nearly Floods Georgetown Indiana Suburb
A cloudburst hit Georgetown Indiana on Friday, washing down the main street to three feet deep. The high water in Little Indian creek swelled into a torrent, flooding nearby areas and causing damage to stores and property along the Southern railway near New Albany.
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Georgetown
Ind
New Albany
Southern Railway
Little Indian Creek
Itabank
Swift Released on Ball Indicted Indiana Chicago
Rodney Jh. Swift former International Harvester official and stockholder is freed on habeas corpus bond set at 10000 for August 28 appearance. He faces conspiracy charges alleging he induced Hadley of Indianapolis to receive 75000 for a machine but he paid only 40000, keeping 35000 with brother W. C. Swift.
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Chicago
Indiana
Rodney Jh. Swift
International Harvester compAny
Wis
Swift
The
Harvester Company
Hadley
Indianapolis
W. C. Swift
Waiter Fatally Wounded in Spokane Shooting
Otis Delacey a Central cafe waiter was fatally wounded Friday night by Jamon Watson 29 a switchman formerly from Duluth. Delacey died about midnight within an hour of the shooting after Watson returned to the restaurant and fired at him as he fled toward the back stairs.
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Spokane
Wash
Otis Delacey
Central Cafe
Jamon Watson
Duluth
Delacey
Watson
Released Injured Husband
A grand jury freed Welcome Jerome who says he is a cousin of William T. Jerome New York district attorney. He faced murder charges in Charlee Faure’s death, which occurred last Sunday after a struggle at Faure’s apartment. Jerome claimed self defense and hid at the top of the stairs before the fatal fall.
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Welcome Jerome
William T. Jerome
New York
Charlee Faure
Faure
Jerome
Mia
Nutting Killed in Salt Lake City
Fred W. Nutting a Oregon Short Line yards switchman died from a gunshot wound in his Salt Lake City room last Friday night. A Harrington & Richardson revolver was found hidden, and Mrs. Mattie Quinn testified she wrestled for the weapon during a quarrel with Nutting before it fired. She said Nutting threatened to shoot her if she left, and Nutting’s wife was in Kansas City.
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Fred W. Nutting
Salt Lake City
St. Mark's Hospital
Harrington & Richarda
Nutting
Mra
Mattie Quinn
William J. Lynch
Frederick W. Nutting
Destructive Nevada cyclone devastates area near Battle Mountain
A powerful cyclone swept west of Battle Mountain Nevada Saturday night at 9. It uprooted trees and sage brush, toppled fifty two telegraph poles, tore chimneys and porches from buildings, and hurled a windmill onto a hotel roof. No injuries reported though livestock were harmed.
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Elko
Nev
Nevada
Battle Mountain
Southern Pacific
Western Union
Whitlock Denies Desertion From Gunboat Bennington
Honolulu reports G A Whitlock under arrest for desertion from the gunboat Bennington. He claims he missed the vessel by misadventure and did not intend to desert, saying crew gossip about unsafe boilers influenced his departure.
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Honolulu
G. A. Whitlock
Bennington
Whitlock
California Man Belehaw Found Dead Near Rosamond
Relatives of John P Belehaw cousin of State Senator O W Belehaw sought him after he left Riverside on the Sth to set up a mercantile business in Antioch. His body was found in a small road culvert near Rosamond. An inquest ruled death from falling from a railway train.
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Bakersfeld
Cal
John P. Belehaw
O. W. Belehaw
Contra Costa County
Riverside
Antioch
Rosamond
Highwayman Captured Near Warren Meadows. Gideon Arrested
Deputy Sheriff reports Pence returned from Ontario with John Gideon charged in the Warren Meadows stage robbery and mail sack rifling. Gideon jailed at Webner. preliminary hearing likely Wednesday before U S Commissioner R B Wilson at Cambridge as Inspector Clark gathers evidence.
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Welner
Ida
Pence
Ontario
John Gideon
Warren- Meadows @tage
Webner
United States
R. B. Wilson
Cambridge
Thoman J. Clark
Meadows
Ranchman Pearce Murdered Near Geyserville
Santa Rosa reports rancher Wilton F. Pearce, about 60, found dead with a gunshot wound in the back of his head at his Alexander Valley farmhouse near Geyserville. Authorities say probable murder. Sheriff Frank Grace and Coroner Frank Blackburn headed to the scene. Pearce was married with a family.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Wilton F. Pearce
Alexander Valley
Geyserville
Pearce
Frank Grace
Frank Clackburn
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