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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
3
The fragment identifies a historical small paper with publisher T. Syde in Logan. It notes publication name The Semi-Weekly Nation and location Logan. No additional facts or events are readable in the surviving OCR snippet.
A jumble of Western news mentions deaths from gunshot and suicide, arrests in California, a customs collector appointment in Montana Idaho, a drowning near Portland, extreme cold in Montana, heavy snow in Elk Creek, UP shop staffing in Cheyenne, a rancher attacked by a pack horse, and various accidents and crimes across Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.
Peter Mortensen, a Salt Lake man linked to Pacific Lumber, disappeared after collecting 1800 pounds. His body was found buried near the Mio Grande Western's Park on the east side. Mortensen is charged with the crime as investigators reveal motives tied to a debt and a planned transfer of funds.
Judge Talty ruled that strikes are lawful acts by workers to enforce wage demands. He noted unions may unite to quit service to pressure employers. The action followed a November 1 strike by steamship workers seeking higher pay. Elbridge Chase, leader of Chaile & Co steamship arm, faced temporary suspension from the salt court.
Charlies Emory Smith of Philadelphia resigns as postmaster general to take effect early next month. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, vice chairman of the Republican national committee, accepts the tender of the office and will be nominated after the holiday recess. Smith to remain briefly to close affairs, then return to Philadelphia to resume the editorship of the Philadelphia Press. Cabinet expresses regret as the president honors Smith’s service.
Reports say Miss Dilen Stone the American missionary and companion Mie Tati are in improved condition. Brigands claim Stone seeks to convert them and insist a sacred cause justifies their captivity. They plan to hold out through winter and rejected a one dollar ransom. Attorney notes discuss Admiral Dewey findings and Sampson’s command at Santiago with a court ruling.
Severe earthquakes in the Cheviot district on November 18 caused widespread property destruction with losses estimated at £20,000. Few buildings remained intact as a Sir George Clifford homestead was wrecked and earth and water burst from cracks. Waves breached riverbeds at Wallan Cheer, water pouring in and then closing the crevices.
Dawson notes recount a great stampede toward Mayo Creek in the Stewart River district after late summer prospecting uncovered years of quiet development. Prospectors found well stocked sites but no documented claims, operators absent for winter. News sparked a rapid caravan from one end to the other, as original locators failed to record claims and plan to return, acknowledging no holdings in the district.
The brief item highlights Senator Chauncey M. Depew's planned Christmas Eve wedding in Nice to Mise Palmer, adds notes on Mine Ellen M. Stone held at Koprivenkolibi near Duboltea, and covers other world events. It mentions the Red Cross meeting in Washington, the Philippines crisis, and various local and international incidents.
Senate debated a remedy on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty proposal with speakers including Spounrr and Foraker addressing the gate, while Bacon and Titman spoke on the treasury. The holiday adjournment resolution cleared the House but then paused with sessions set to resume at 1 o clock Sunday.
The house adjourned after a lengthy session with a bill to temporarily provide revenue for the Phillippe Talinde discussed. An order for the fund creation was adopted amid conventional resolutions, with brief notes about attendance and postponed business as the session closed.
A garbled report describes a congressional motion involving Admiral Sebley and others, with references to treaty terms and executive actions. It notes discussions on impeachment or enforcement measures, and a presidential response connected to foreign policy, all amid a chaotic transcription of the scene.
December discussions focus on probing Indian affairs and forest land use. Kentucky representative Grintiir introduces a bill for an AAV iM inquiry, while Missouri Senator Butler backs a mineral production expert panel with daily juror pay and forest preservation provisions.
An 18 year old Philippine revenue figure is cited amid fragmented OCR text. Mentions of military officials and an attempted overthrow conspiracy involving a person named Gomer Karelen appear garbled. The article lacks clear names, dates, or locations due to transcription errors.
The San Fernando grove, claimed as the largest of its kind, sets a new production benchmark with about 3000 barrels of pure olive oil this year. It demonstrates strong yields across California orchards, portending lower olive oil and pickle olive prices statewide.
William Daley of Raveling Wyoming received a letter from President Roose inviting him to dine at the White House during a Washington visit. Daley was spoken to by the President at his ranch during the campaign, and Roosevelt promised a dinner if Daley comes to Washington.
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