Utah State News A mix of local incidents and legal matters
Edward M Webb raised 267.44 dollars in tomatoes on two acres at Kaysville. Alex Thayne of Washington was kicked by a horse last week breaking his leg. William Singleton, who came to Tish in 1860 and moved to Kamas in 140) died at 74. A subordinate lodge of United Commercial Travelers was formed in Oden. Westminster Church Salt Lake City bought a lot for a future building costing 1000. Plans for a Bohemian club in Salt Lake circulate with local professionals showing interest. Earl Cunningham, 12, fell from a building in American York but escaped with a broken arm. Frank Jacobs of Spelt Lake, brother of Bessie Knecht, has become insane over family troubles. James Lynch condemned for Godfrey Prowse murder, execution date set for January 8 1904. N C Hancks injured in Mt Nebo explosion may lose sight. Malad reports timber in mountains aiding coal trust. Fairview Telephone to expand private line. A quarrel over a woman leads W H Walker shot in Salt Lake City. Walker likely to recover. Doles out on bonds. San Pedro rails extend seven miles south of Calientes. 80 miles south planned in three months. Daniel Whipple and L McDonald injured by falling scaffold in Salt Lake. George Masters 28 killed by premature blast near Fruita Colo. J W Criger actress attempted penknife attack on husband. wounds not serious. Nick Haworth death sentence commuted to life for Layton murder. Robert L King released after no sufficient evidence. Jud Grant arrested for counterfeiting in Salt Lake City. Green River road supervisor struggles to collect poll tax from Italians after knife assault. Italian awaiting trial.
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Alex Thayne
Washington
Wiliam Singleton
Tish
Kamas
United Commercial Travelers’ Association of America
Oden
Frank Jacobs
Spelt Lake
Bessie Knecht
James Lynch
Godfrey Prowse
N.C. Hancks
Mt. Nebo
Fairview Telephone Company
W. H. Walker
Alex Doles
Salt Lake City
Walker
Doles
San Pedro
Calientes
Fiends Planned Explosion Kills Vindicator Mine Officials
Charles McCormick superintendent and Melvin Beck miner were killed in Cripple Creek Colorado when a cage cage explosion on the sixth level triggered a fired revolver rigged to ignite a dynamite infernal machine. Investigators say the device was placed near the shaft to explode upon cage arrival.
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Charles McCormick
Vindicator
Melvin H. Beck
Cripple Creek
Colo
McCormick
Miner Beck
Vindicator Mining Company
Battle With Moros Ends In Ambush Near Jolo
General Wood landed near Jolo on November 12 and engaged Moro forces for five days. Major H L Scott of the Fourteenth Cavalry and five American privates were wounded. Scott was taking Panglima tlassem to Jolo when Hassen requested to see his family and led an ambush. Scott was shot in both hands. Hassen escaped and is believed killed the next day.
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Rolo
Lennard Woods
H. L. Scott
Fourteenth Cavalry
Wood
Sletlake
Fin Jolo
Scott
Panglima Tlassem
Central American Leaders Seek Unified Response Over Isthmus Crisis
President Marroquin of Colombia asks Nicaragua's President Zalaya for moral support amid the isthmus situation. Zelaya telegraphs Central American leaders proposing a combined reply to Marroquin. The plan has broad Executive support but form remains undecided. Zalaya once opposed Marroquin during the last revolution.
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Marroquin
Republic of Colombia
Zalaya
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Tragic fire trap kills Italian railroad workers near Lilly
More than 100 Italian laborers were asleep in a shanty near Lilly Pennsylvania when a blaze started from an overheated stove. At least twenty seven men died and many were seriously injured as they fought to escape the inferno. The building burned rapidly trapping the sleepers and causing a deadly scramble for exits.
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Lilly
Mine Explosion Kills Ten In Pennsylvania Farm District
A devastating blast at Ferguson mine in Hill Farm district Pennsylvania on Saturday struck as the day shift finished, throwing nineteen nearby workers into chaos. Ten men died most were foreigners. Several others were seriously hurt and may die.
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Ilfated Hill Farm
Pennsylvania
Ferguson
Eie
Death last words mark Utah execution of Peter Mortensen
Peter Mortensen, convicted of killing neighbor James R. Hay, was executed at Utah state prison. About 100 spectators watched as he died in a chair, four bullets striking him, two in the heart and two below it. He maintained innocence to the end, slept calmly the night before, and ate a hearty breakfast. Mortensen, born in Richfield and once a sawmill owner, faced public sentiment sharpened by his wife's separation. The 1901 homicide occurred when Hay went to collect money owed to Pacific Lumber. Mortensen was convicted in 1902 after a lengthy trial.
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Peter Mortensen
James R. Hay
Utah State Prison
Mortensen
Earth
Richfield
Utah
Provo
Miss Watkin
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Forest Dale
Hay
Pacific Lumber Company
Body Buried in Prison Yard At Utah Penitentiary
The body of Peter Mortensen, executed for James R. Hay's murder, was interred in a felon’s plot at the Utah penitentiary. Public cemeteries refused sepulture. Mortensen wished to be buried in Ogden near his wife's home, a wish echoed by his father and brothers, but Ogden authorities protested.
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Peter Mortensen
James R. Hay
Utah Penitentiary
Potter's Field
Mortensen
Ogden
Panama People Decline Overtures of Colombia
The Panama commission conferred at length with the Colombian commissioners led by General Reyes who arrived in Colon from Savanilla aboard the Canada. Panama refused every overture and said its position is irrevocable and that it will not receive further commissions from Colombia unless Colombia recognizes the Republic of Panama.
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Panama
General Reyes
Colon
Savanilla
Canada
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