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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1894
Page
1
J F Pribyl writes from New York City in early February 1899 noting crowded streets, elevated rails, and the Statue of Liberty. He claims New York rivals Chicago in population debates, laments income tax chatter, and skewers papers over sensational headlines. He portrays a city of bridges, parks, and bustling commerce amid widespread destitution and joblessness.
A Chicago correspondent recalls the completed tallest building with fourteen passenger elevators carrying 100000 people daily. He notes the structure’s corner stone laid December 6, 1800, the vast crowd of masons and spectators, and comparisons to London and Washington monuments. The article details elevator capacity, wired length, safety chains, pumping water, and vast steel, rail, and granite usage.
Preparations are underway for a grand masquerade by the Printers, to be held at the Ph Atelier Opera House. The event date has shifted to Washington's Birthday night, featuring Harris Orchestra in a fifteen-piece program and a grand concert with a single ticket admitting both. A sheet and pillow case theme is planned, with further details to follow in the papers.
A Newton reader reports on the West Valley Nations Relief society hall meetings last Saturday and the year’s progress. He notes the pleasant report of accomplishments, the new meeting place, and the ward conference led by President Stimpson HB Molen and Javed Morrell. He praises the educators’ instruction, mentions the visiting brethren J H Davis duh and Th Thorpe, and reports Bishop W H Gritfin’s strong word on youth improvement, concluding withgeneral good health among the people.
An Associated Press dispatch from Fresno reports a firefight between bandits Evins wil Morrell and Deputy Sheriffs Divinins and Boyd east of Dinuba. Officers exchanged shots as the pair parted, with Morrell retreating toward Reedley and Divinins toward Dinuba. About 24 or 25 shots were fired, bandits firing 20 and drivers four, with no arrest. The report notes unsettled conditions and rumors of divorces and political mentions amid the chaos.
J Beitmenn visits from Juden and M V Pratt of Fairview spends a Logan day. Thorns sells underwear at cost for 10 days. J Conningham of Poratella, Idaho’s wealthy citizen, stays in Logan. Parley to sell Ronk Springs coal at reduced price. Marriage market in Logan quiet. Miss Mary Ann Williams of Newnan, age 20, notable. Hyrum Union band serenades Logan residents ahead of city party. Tar Narion reports a pleasant serenade. many locals plan to attend the event.
In a spell of optimism a speaker praised several towns in Kanns with empty streets and deserted buildings. He described a large hotel and a populated street scene yet noted the lack of inhabitants and the dream of new residents from nearby states.
In a fragmentary account a pupil narrates a frightening fever episode and a teacher comments, noting concern over contagion. The text is garbled but hints at a scarlet fever scare near a school and a pupil’s odd symptom expression.
A fragmentary report lists J A Fogler & Co of San Francisco sending a representative to the city, Brown for Natros handling subscriptions, and a letter from Mrs Lamoreaux about Walter and his wife leaving Pocatello for Kaysville where they will be buried. The community offers sympathy for Mr Lininorenmx.
A young couple, Maguie Trudoolt and David Lumiert, quarrelled at a party 14 miles south of Diecanar Hawi, when Trudoolt shot Lumiert dead. Witnesses report a chaotic scene as the weapon discharged, killing Lumiert instantly. Trudoolt later attempted self harm and shows signs of deep distress as friends guard her well being.
At the B Y College a rendered program featured the Whilomsthio Literary Society on Friday evening with a series of recitations and lectures. Winners included T Caine Jr for poetry and Florence Thatcher for recitation. Miss Lane Thatcher performed a solo. A debate on marriage as a failure and a discussion on secession were also noted, with J M Anderson presenting a stamp speed and J E Cardan delivering a lecture on love.
Unclear notes describe injuries and a scene involving John J. Pee on Fourth Street with references to a jail and a residence. The fragmented text mentions a horse and a left thigh wound, indicating a chaotic incident. No clear dates or full names beyond John J. Pee.
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