War on Mormons Under Way in Utah
True Lake City reports a Utah power struggle over polygamy with leaders Brigham Roberts and Jos F. Smith under scrutiny. The piece notes indictments challenges, suppressed church records, and difficulties proving plural marriages as authorities press a federal case amid social stigma.
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Utah
Lake City
Fea
Savrant Agaim
Morearch
Jos F.brakth
and Orais
Brigham H Roberts
Gress
Schwarts Smith
Morning Series Wait Case Stays in Olympia Proceedings
A legal notice indicates the series matter is paused with all proceedings stayed on the specified date in Olympia. No further actions proceed until the stay is lifted.
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Olympia Pas
Balt Sues for Cruelty in Superior Court Today
In a filing before the Superior Court, Martha Balt sues for cruel treatment. The complaint outlines grounds for the action and seeks court relief.
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Gelver Te
Martha Balt
Royalty In Jail. Son Of Famous English Sculptor In San Quentin
Arthur Actor, jailed for a three year sentence for a saloon robbery in San Quentin, is revealed as the son of English sculptor Jan Adams Acton and Lady Mary Hamilton, a deposed duchess of the Hamilton family.
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San Diego
Cal
Arthur Actor
San Quentin Penitentiary
Jan Adams Acton
Mary Hamilton
Duke of Hamiton
Strike Settled Over Moore-Whitcomb Building Work
A brief labor dispute yesterday affected 15 workers due to overlapping jurisdiction between the fathers and Iron workers of the Building Trades Council. The issue was resolved today and the men returned to work. James A. Moore was not involved.
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Moore-Whitcomb
Fathers and Iron Workers
The
Building Trades Council
James A. Moore
Lumber Shipment to Nome on Pennsylvania Sets Record
The steamer Pennsylvania sails for Nome tomorrow morning with the season's largest lumber consignment. In the last three days over 200000 feet have been loaded, with a deckload of light lumber still being loaded. Departure is set for 10 o clock a m.
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Pennsylvania
Nome
Desertion on East African Sparks Port Townsend Scandal
Sailors from the British ship Kast African deserted last night, leaving the city for a Liverpool-bound windjammer. Captain Johnson reported hatch seals broken and brass pieces thrown overboard, with boarding-house tensions at Port Townsend cited as the likely motive. The crew’s departure followed reports of living conditions aboard the East African.
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Liverpool
Port Townsend
Johnson
Customs House
Ministers of Many Stunts at First M E Church Meeting
Dr. F Flynn of Portland spoke to local ministers on forming a physical culture plan. He led acrobatic stunts to show exercise can energize them. Two more meetings planned, with weekly sessions if interest continues.
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Firet M. E
F. Fitnn
Portland
Fitn
Saloons Report Reveals Seattle Licensing Details
A city comptroller list shows Seattle has 298 saloons and 19 wholesale houses, with monthly license revenue around 90,000. License expirations occur for 34 next month, 46 in November, and 36 in December, with remaining licenses expiring in 1907.
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Comproller
Jerome Switches Sides To Support Hughes For Governor
William Travers Jerome, once a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, will back Charles F. Hughes after the Republican convention at Saratoga. Jerome praised Hughes as a man all can support and argued that Democrats should unite behind a decent Republican nominee to save the state.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William Travers Jerome
Charles F. Hughes
Saratoga
Hughes
Jerome
Ali
Bfralo
Committee On Contests
William Randolph Hearst
Althouch
Hearst
Weege Chanler
Lieutenant
John 8. Whalen
Wate
Sve
Hughes Ban Named Se al Governor Candidate
Saratoga N Y Sept 2 Chartes Hughes was unanimously chosen by the Republican Convention as its candidate for governor. The platform praises Roosevelt and urges tariff revision by friends of the tariff. Jerome supports Hughes creating enthusiasm.
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Saratoga
N.Y
Chartes
Roosevelt
Miggins
Friends of the Tariff
Steamer Fairhaven Receives New Burner and Tanks
On Sunday the steamer Fairhaven of Island Transportation Co was fitted with a complete burner and tanks. The vessel was taken off the van Sunday morning and by Monday morning Chief Engineer Reed had her ready for the regular trip.
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Fairhaven
Island Transportation Co
Reed
Pairhaven
Cedar River Pipe Plan Progress In City Engineer’s Office
Plans and specifications for the Cedar River pipe line extension are being rapidly drawn in the city engineer’s office. City Engineer Thomson has completed a large portion and expects proofs for printing within a month.
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Cedar River
Thomson
Boy Drowns While Working at Lake Juanita
Idle Gherone Greg, 18, slipped from a log boom at Juanita Bay on Lake Washington. He was retrieved after sinking three times but could not be revived. Son of Mr and Mrs D D Greg of a farm east of Kirkland, funeral planned at 2 pm tomorrow at the residence.
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Juanita Bay
Lake Washington
Gherone Greag
D. D. Gregs
Kirkland
Funeral set for M. C. Helber after Sunday suicide
Funeral services for M. C. Helber will be held in the Seattle Undertaking Company chapel at 2 PM tomorrow. The A. O. U. W. will conduct the funeral cremation at the Washington crematory.
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M. C. Helber
Seattle Undertaking Company
Washbington
Croan fights extradition in Oregon land fraud case
Jane A. Croan, arrested in Berkeley on conspiracy charges tied to Oregon land frauds, posted a 96000 bond and will contest extradition to Oregon where the indictment was issued. Croan asserts innocence.
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Ban Francisco
Sept
Jane
A. Croan
Berkeley
Oregon
Crosa
New Library Officials Appointed Superintendent of Circulation
Misa Jane F. Gardner of Newport R I has accepted the position of superintendent of circulation at the public library. Librarian Smith says the new building work is progressing smoothly with the past issues of obtaining hardwood for the floor and elevator trouble now resolved.
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Misa Jane F. Gardner
Newport, R. 1
Publicbrary
Smith
Highest military salute fired at Pike's Peak tribute in Manitou
In Manitou Colorado a ceremonial salute was fired by the Twelfth United States artillery to honor General Pike. The shot rose from the peak three miles above sea level as part of a morning tribute.
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Manitou, Colo. Rept
Twelfth
United States Artillery
General Pike
Pike's Peak
Notorious Alaskan Mike Bartlett Slashes Self in Jail
Mike Bartlett, famed Alaskan figure, cut his throat from ear to ear last night and was moved to the city jail where doctors hold faint hopes for his life. He previously killed his wife in an alley four years ago and was acquitted after a trial. Bartlett, known for a quarrelsome temper when drinking, reportedly drank heavily before the fatal act. He had been a prominent packer on the Dyea and Skagway routes in early days.
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Mike Bartlett
Seattle
Nome
Sleattic
Pikest
Atper
Rtlett
Datare
Bartlett
Northland Disappearance Sparks Cuban War Prep
A halibut schooner Northland returns to port with fisherman Dave Kelly missing after vanishing between Point No Point and Point Bush in a strong current. War department plans mobilization with 46,000 soldiers eyed for Cuba as officials push for occupation and possible protectorate. Marine forces depart from multiple ports with Col. Waller ordered to Cuba to command the expedition.
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Northland
Dave Kelly
Point No Point
Point Bush
Kelly
San Juan
Washington
Cuba
Havana
Col. Waller
Philippines
China
Ten years for Stensland embezzlement and fraud
Paul Stensland was sentenced on two indictments in Chicago. One charge stated he deposited a $66 check knowing the bank insolvent. the other charged embezzling $400,000. He received 14 years on the second count to run concurrently with a one to five year term and a $100 fine on the first. He arrived by train, was rushed to a carriage, and taken to the state's attorney after a tense exchange about his treatment in New York.
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Chicago
Paul Stensland
Oleen
State's Attorney's Offices
Stensland
New York
Judge Grants Two Divorces in Orchard Wilkins Cases
Judge Griffins granted two divorce decrees today. Orietta E B Orchard and H R Orchard were granted a divorce, with Orchard now supporting. Emma Wilkins and John Wilkins were also granted a divorce, with Wilkins now supporting.
Steamer Ohio to Race Northwestern from Nome
Nome shipping men predict a tight race as steamer Ohio leaves Nome at 1 PM Saturday and steamer Northwestern follows at noon the same day on the Nome route to the city.
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Nome
Ohio
Northwestern
Thin
Bank Clearings Sept 26 1906 and 1905 Totals
Bank clearings on September 26 1906 were $1 836 469 48, 031 456 15 higher than the same date in 1905. The increase over last year amounts to $905 015 33 in a concise year over year comparison.
Palma Cabinet Resigns but Members Stay Until Friday
Havana reports the Cuban cabinet submitted resignations to President Palma who will remain in office until he resigns to Congress on Friday. Liberal Zayas accuses Palma of treason and taft favors rebels while moderates urge absenteeism to halt the government. A commission may carry on the government under American oversight.
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Havana
Palma
Congress
Zayas
Taft
Pakma
Americas
Dols
United States
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Juliana
Dane
Alice
Mary
West
Mormon Church
Hyrum Smith
Mary Fielding
Joseph Smith
Tesi
Samean
Sarah Nichards
Alice Kirob Senith Stabiteh
Mary Selth
Lena
Alice Ware
Corticrara
President Smith
Esther
Mpchell and
Mauo Cref
Royalty
Hugheg Ban
Mil. Bruce
Heatengat Govrener
John F. Oren
Norton &. Lewis
John G. Wallenmier
Julies M Mayer
Henry C van Aletine
Bossier
Timothy Woodreff
Ode
Democrats At Buffalo
War Department
Marines
Provincetown
Mase
Indiana
Kentucky
Boston
Norfolk
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Cubes
Underwood & Underwood
Denver
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Palace
Otenoland
Sylvester Katustichynsk
President Palma
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