Opening Session Crowds Seventy Fourth LDS Conference
Fourteen thousand people attended the opening session of the seventy fourth annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Salt Lake City. The afternoon crowd filled the tabernacle and Assembly Hall, with space left on the grounds. Speakers included President Joseph F. Smith urging faith and righteousness, Apostle Francis M. Lyman stressing procreation, and Brigham H. Roberts warning Gentiles against rejecting the word. Elder John R. Winder and Anthon H. Lund spoke on Easter, with other talks on Sunday school work and the Book of Mormon debates referenced in district conferences.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Salt Lake City
Tabernacle
Assembly Hall
Smoot
Joseph ¥. Smith
Joseph B. Taylor
Smith
Francis M. Lyman
Joseph F. Smith
God
Brigham H. Roberts
John R. Winder
Anthon H. Laiid
Hitler Roberts
W. M. Paden
Seeveral
Salt Lake
Willam Melachian
Nephi L. Morris
Richard W. Young
Zion
Seymour B. Young
John G. McQuarrie
Eastern States Mission
New York
Rodger Clawson
William McLachlan
Pioneerstake
Church
Blackfoot
Ida
Overflow Meeting in Assembly Hall
Apostle Hyrum Smith presided at an overflow meeting in the Assembly hall. Prayer was offered by Joseph Christensen. Short talks followed by Nephi Pratt Asel Woodrutt Joseph E. Rob inson and others. Speakers urged better understanding of Mormons amid opposition.
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Apostle Hyrum Smith
Assembly Hall
Joseph Christensen
Nephi Pratt
Northwestern States
Asel Woodrutt
Northern States
Joseph E. Robinson
California
Sunday School Conference Draws 10,000 at Deseret Union
The Deseret Sunday School Union meeting filled the tabernacle Sunday evening with an estimated 10,000 attendees. President Joseph F. Smith presided while music by Granite stake choirs directed by Professor Evan Stephens accompanied readings of Sunday school statistics. Officers presented by George D. Pyper were Superintendent Joseph F. Smith. first assistant George Reynolds. second assistant J. M. Tanber. general secretary George D. Pyper. business manager W. A. Morton. board of 25 members unchanged from last year. W. D. Owen read an editorial from Juvenile Instructor on stake organizations with J. W. Bammorhays participating.
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Deseret Sunday School Union
Joseph »’, Smith
Chatra
Granite Stake
Evan Stephens
California
Northwestern States
Southern States
George D. Pyper
Joseph F. Smith
George Reyolds
J. M. Tanher
W. A. Morton
W. D. Owen
J. W. Bammorhays
Mormon conference second day notes steadfast youth faith
Rain diminished attendance at the second day of conference with about five thousand people present at each session. A group of young leaders from new stakes in Salt Lake and Idaho spoke, defending the faith, urging steadfastness, and stressing clean living as representatives of the church.
Minerals for 1902 Report Shows US Mineral Values Rise
The geological survey will issue a report on mineral resources for 1902. It states total value of the United States commercial mineral products surpassed $1,000,000 for a third time, reaching $1,260,639,415. Compared with 1901’s $1,086,594,851, the gain is 16.2 percent. Fuel value rose by $26,667,743 or six percent, while anthracite coal fell in quantity by 29,301,850 tons and value to $36,380,434. Metal products increased by $128,992,825 and nonmetallic by $50,072,089, with estimates of unspecified products plus building and molding minerals adding about $1,000,100.
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The
Geological Survey
United States
Hearst Wins a Point in Fight on Coal Trust
The U S Supreme Court reversed the southern district ruling and sided with the Interstate Commerce Commission in the anthracite coal case brought by W R Hearst of New York against coal companies. The decision endorses the commission's contentions on discrimination affecting Pennsylvania anthracite mines.
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Hearst
Coal Trust
Interstate Commerce Commision
That Girl of Johnson's By Spaced State
A dramatic village scene unfolds as Dolores, her father Johnson, and young Green clash over education, loyalty, and looming trouble. A torn astronomy book, a fading romance, and a fatal mare’s death drive suspicion toward Green amid rumors of a horse thief and a harsh household.
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Tayfern
Green
Dolores
Betsy Glenn
Bess
Johnson
Joiigon
Delores
The Mare Returns as Green Claims Another Shoe
In Chapter IV The Mare the young Green returns to the shop doorway holding the black mare by the bridle. Johnson sits outside smoking a clay pipe as Green smiles and answers a terse remark about another shoe.
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Young Green
Johnson
Whose Was the Deed in Dolores’s Turmoil
Dolores feels a vague terror as Green’s presence haunts her and life drags its days. Rumor spreads of young Green’s priceless mare going lame after a shed of ale by Johnson. The village watches events unfold with mounting unease.
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Dolores
Hine
Jame
Green
Young Green
Johnson
Neighborly Gift in a Tense Rural Encounter
Dolores receives a basket of strawberries from a neighbor as tension simmers over a mare linked to a recent misdeed. Mrs Smith's presence hints at unseen consequences, while Dolores hides her wary concern and awaits whether the gift masks a future accusation or reveal. The scene centers on suspicion, restraint, and the unspoken stakes surrounding the mare.
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Dolores
Rolorea
Perhapa
Early Christians and the Privileges of Solomon
A quip from the New York Times recalls Bishop Potter’s tale of a dear old lady asking how Solomon could have many wives. He notes Solomon’s era differed from today and she wonders aloud if early Christians enjoyed great privileges.
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Potter
Solomon
New York Times
Admitted His Guilt Over Marconi Debt
A youth confesses guilt after saying he wished to telegraph home for money but lacked the price, joking about Marconi as the reason. A fair maid pressed him with soulful questions as he admitted the truth.
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Marconi
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