Murder at Penitentiary A Fight Leaves Two Wounded
A murder case unfolds in the Utah state penitentiary at Salt Lake City. Prisoners William Brown, a 40 year sentence for complicity in a Chinaman’s murder, and E. W. Hamilton, serving three years for assault, injured each other after locking in their cells. Brown armed with a knife, Hamilton stabbed numerous times, Brown’s skull fractured. Hamilton later attacked Brown with an iron bar. Brown retrieved a knife and engaged. Brown’s wounds include a fractured skull and stab wounds. Hamilton’s lung, cheek, and tongue injuries. Authorities report no statements from either man and unclear cause of the initial quarrel.
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Salt Lake City
State Penitentiary
William Brown
Ogien
E. W. Hamilton
Sears
Brown
Hamilton
Goshen Man Attends Funeral of Julius Johnson and Hyrum Ties
Mr B N Johnson of Goshen Idaho and his mother traveled to attend the funeral of Julius Johnson of Herutmn. The report notes growth in the region with about thirty families moving from Dyrum in three to four years. Johnson built a 160 acre farm near New Hyrum with other former Hyrum residents owning fine farms. Goshen lies four miles from Shelley station and twelve miles from Blackfoot near a proposed new sugar factory. Julius Johnson lived in College for years then in Hyram the last year, was ill with cancer and died Monday April 30 leaving Haleayes wife and five children. He was a good man and esteemed civic member.
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B.N. Johnson
Goshen
Tduho
Lugan
Julius Johnson
Herutmn
Dyrum
Mr. Johnson
New Hyrum
Niels Monson
Hyrum
Shelley
Blackfoot
Soren Hansen
Orene
Hyram
Haleayes
Johnson
Land of Plenty Draws Enterprising Families, Says Farmer
There remains vast good land for settlement and more enterprising individuals are urged to move in. Some sickness exists among the people but is not contagious. Farmers express joy over expected abundant water and forthcoming good crops this year.
Cheap Iron In This State Promises Western Steel Growth
The Herald reports Utah hosts the world’s greatest iron ore deposits with low mining costs and abundant coking coal. Experts estimate Bessemer pig iron can be produced cheaply, while US Steel pays far more per ton. Rail routes to Pacific markets could boost Utah steel rails and pig iron to meet rising demand, creating thousands of jobs and signaling expansive plant development across the West.
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Trah
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Uish
Bel Peace
Utah
San Francisco
Bessemer Pig
Salt Lake
San Pedro Harbor
Pacific
Orient
Annual meeting at the BYC College hosts address by president
The BYC College board of directors met in Logan on Monday for their annual session. President Joseph F. Smith delivered an impressive address to the students yesterday morning. Routine board business was transacted throughout the day.
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B. Y. College
Logan
Joseph F. Smith
Erie freight accident claims lives near Red House
An Erie freight train failure to clear the main track caused a collision at Red House, resulting in five passenger deaths and the fireman losing his life. Seven people are missing and many others injured. names of the dead are not yet confirmed.
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Jamestown
Red House
Braftman
Clark buys Oregon Short Line assets for San Pedro route
Senator W A Clark announces purchase of all Oregon Short Line lines and equipment south of Salt Lake City including Lelmington cut off with a ninety nine year lease on Salt Lake City terminals in partnership with Opregan Short Line. Grading and track laying to begin at Daggett California and line extended toward Calientes with upgrades planned.
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New York
W.A. Clark
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Calientes
Nevids
Peon Leamington
Underwood
William A. Clark
Elder Gnehm Social Aids Swiss Mission Departure
A Fifth ward meeting house party last Friday evening featured prayers recitations and music by Alma Robin Kate Tratt and others. The German association performed two farces to great laughter. A collection of 22 was raised for Elder Gnehm who leaves Monday for the Swiss mission field.
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Fifth Ward
Kong
Alma Robin
Kate Tratt and Company
Moench
Vosted
Gnehm
Awakening of a Corpse Shocks Pa. Workman
April 19 report from Kaewiaton describes George Singiewn's near-mortem moment as he sat upright in a cart hauled by workers. Singleton, a Barnham steelworks employee, fell from a bridge into shallow water and drifted 300 yards downstream before reaching the shore.
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Kaewiaton
George Singiewn
Singleton
Barnham
Submerged man rescued as neighbor halts cart
The incident ended when a neighbor stopped the team towing a submerged man to Dr. McKim’s office, waking Singleton who then fled back to safety. Despite the scare, Singleton appears none the worse for the escapade.
Buildings In Smithfield and Local Developments
Smithfield reports several active construction projects including a one room dwelling for James Forester and a four room dwelling for Gus Larsen. A new brick tithing office is under way and about 800 acres of sugar beets will be planted with James J Meikle directing drilling. Farmers foresee a heavy beet yield and plan strong measures to ensure success.
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Smithfield
Nihe
Footlights Invitation At Opera House For 65 Plus Crowd
Old folks over 65 are invited to an operina at the opera house Friday afternoon with free admission upon wearing badges. Ward committees should arrange transport from Shepard house for elderly residents and their wives. John Deakin is chairman. Thatcher Stock company opens in Salt Lake in "Moths" Monday avenue. A recent study lists stage heroes and notable names including Gilbert, Jefferson, Rehan, Russell, Seabrooke, Downing, Terry, Coghlan, Glaser, Duse, Irving, and others.
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Uhepard House
John Deakin
Neevy
Gilbert
Joseph Jefferson
Fancesen Janauschekt
James H. Sroilherd
Henry Clay
Ellen Terry Rose Coghlan
Lulu Glaser
Eleanor Duse William Gilbert
Henry Irving
Monde Adams
Helena Wodjexka
Richard Nat C, Goodwin
Edward H Sother
Hopper Francis, Wilson
William H. Crane Louis James John Drew Duliel
Boaene Ye
Misa Knecht Improves After Forty Seven Days Speech Loss
A hospital update reports Misa Knecht speaking a single word for the first time in forty seven days. She shows little consciousness but can walk the corridor with nurse guidance. Appetite and feeding improve while pulse normalizes, raising hope for recovery though full brain function remains uncertain.
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Misa Bessie
Miss Knecht
Case filings and sentences wrap up in district court
The district court proceedings conclude with Guilty pleas for assault and battery and a pending sentencing. Testimony from the plaintiff and wife, and from T G Lund, along with lawyers for the defense, fill the docket. A divorce judgment grants Catherine Asimet alimony and custody of three minor children, while other verdicts include damages for the plaintiffs.
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A. F. Moyear
Benees
Wes
Merdaye
Keeler
Jotun Ape
P. Henderson
Allison
F. EK
Nebeker
OT. Barriott
Everton
B. 2 Riggs
Glance Heaps
F. C. Lee
Seeph Taxbett
Johan
Squires
We. M. Hansen
Putiwit
T. G Lund
David Esples
Joseph AC
Alfred Ande
Josish Breewa
Jens Johansorra
Logan Gis
Plaintis
Catherine Asimet
Jamey. S
Ashiment
Notice of cattle herd in Gogar Canyon this summer
A notice states that the writer will herd cattle in Gogar Canyon this coming season and directs terms be written to Joseph Ee f Koowles, Logan. The fragmentary text provides limited details on dates or conditions and identifies the contact name and location.
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Gogar Canyon
Calonor
Joseph Eef Koowles
Logan
The Nation and the Youths Combines Offer
A promotional offer advertises a one year subscription for three dollars in advance with no renewals on the companion edition. The fragment suggests a joint national youth topic or publication drive presented as a limited time deal.
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Ida
The
Erie
Clark
Short Line
Socia
Thatcher
Biel
Brno
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