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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1903
Page
4
By a Republican caucus vote a decision was made to elect Apostle Reed Smoot as United States Senator from Utah. The choice is said to be fully equipped for the duties and will work energetically for the state’s benefit. Opponents’ next moves and possible Senate influence are noted as of interest.
Logan debates granting the Utah based Truephone franchise arguing competition lowers rates and improves service. Opposition cites two lines creating confusion but proponents say monopoly harms the public and competition keeps prices reasonable. A Tacoma news dispatch reports a woman exploiting abandoned babies on Olympia doorsteps, with authorities halting the practice after her confession.
A prosecutorial action follows a report detailing mistreatment at a housing home for vulnerable children. The piece cites a caregiver’s alleged failure and notes a baby found abandoned at a doorway, highlighting dire conditions and urgent authorities’ responses.
London reports the first notable case under the new licensing act as Sir Charles Allen Lawson sues Lady Lawson for habitual drunkenness. The act allows separation for spouses, police arrest powers outside private homes, three year blacklist after conviction, and fines for drink suppliers. Imprisonment is provided for drunkenness involving a child under seven.
A collection of brief, satirical lines on politics, social behavior, and quirks of speech. The snippets lampoon rogues in politics, a musician leading a crowd, and everyday foibles. Wry observations cover patience, sobriety, shaving error, true tombstone truths, and courting ads.
Wooler Goods promotion urges shoppers to secure winter supplies at Cache Knitting Works. The ad highlights value, variety, and savings available locally, aiming to attract steady customer purchases for the cold season.
Our entire stock of fine chinaware must go with a clearance event starting Saturday January 3. Customers are invited to shop early for discounts on porcelain dinnerware and tea sets while supplies last.
Calendar of cases set by Judge Hurt in district court lists hearings for January dates 18 21 26 27 and 24 with parties including Wilson Roberts Moyes Sugar Co Sorenson Leman Roth Beeles Martin Karren Kiarren Dowdle Johnson Hibbard Downs Checketts Peterson and Karren. The State cases against F W Karren and H E Checketts were dismissed and lower court penalties to be enforced.
The Cache County court appointed Robert B. Thornley as county warden. Salaries for county officers ranged from sheriffs at 826 per year to deputy treasurer at 560 per month, with assessors monthly and other positions listed, though some figures appear garbled.
Fragmentary notice invites readers to join dues at Anderson Brothers storey of tithing office. It promises free delivery to any part and mentions coal and kindling wood with informal wording.
A fragment recalls a testimonial about heart trouble described as tobacco heart and a cure from Miles Heart Cure. The text mentions a Spokane individual, a doctor, and a physician’s claim of valvular disease with a survivor’s note about late symptoms and treatment by Miles Medical Co.
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