Floods sweep North Side as rivers rise and trains halt
Severe flooding from Camas Prairie melt inundates the north side of the village, forcing evacuations and cutting river communication. Across the region ranches flood near Gooding, with track and road bed washed out and trains delayed. A separate district court case seeks 1000 reward from Utah Light and Railway for information leading to arrests in the Gleason and Brighton murders, with Prothero claiming owed payment after aiding police. Prothero, nephew of E L Prothero, is linked to Twin Falls settlement efforts.
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Camas Prairie
Big Wood River
Little Wood River
Gooding
Amasa L. Gleason
Thomas B. Brighton
Percy L. Prothero
Utah Light and Railway Company
Prothero
James Shockley
Gleason
Shockley
Idaho Park
Grave Charges Against Brewster in Utah Preliminary Hearing
Park City report by Salt Lake Tribune cites criminal charges against Ben Brewster for alleged attempted criminal intimacy with thirteen year old Emma Gunther. Hearing behind closed doors after crowd disruption. Gunther’s testimony supports the charge. Brewster bound over to district court. bonds set at 500. he remains in Coalville jail awaiting transfer.
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Park City
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Ben Brewster
Emma Gunther
J. M. Lockhart
Brewster
Miss Gunther
Coalville
Robbed The Grave by Hiedric Bittere Miracle Cure
Philadelphia reader John Oliver recounts a severe illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain. After doctors gave up he used Hiedric Bittere gaining improvement over three weeks and credits it with saving his life. He claims others should try it, offered at W H Baugh's drug store for 50 cents guaranteed.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
W. H. Baugh
Marble City in Kilkenny Ireland a marble town of Kilkenny
Kilkenny in Ireland is called the Marble City for its extensive use of local black marble in shops, houses, and churches including the cathedral and green marble elsewhere in Connemara. The piece notes the pulpit and reredos in Kilkenny show green marble, while a mouse kills a snake in a curious captive- snake tale from Wimblendon, London Telegraph notes.
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Ireland
Kilkenny
Irelard
Connemara
F. F. Francis
Wimbledon
London Telegraph
Bucklin’s Amica Salve Ad Promotes Healing
An 1870s style advertisement touts Bucklin’s Amica Salve as the best remedy for burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, and skin eruptions. Sold for 250 with a satisfaction guarantee by W H Baugh, a local druggist.
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Bucklin
W. H. Baugh
Arbor Day Declared for Lincoln County Schools
In compliance with the requirements of the school law I have designated Friday April 22 as Arbor Day for Lincoln county. L M Beaxsmr, County Supt.
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Lincoln County
L.M. Beaxsmr
Unnecessary Strain on Horses and Teamsters
Reconstruction of a 19th century editorial urging careful driving to reduce strain on horses. It argues that avoiding needless pulling saves vast yardage over years, improving horse health and business efficiency. The piece emphasizes judgment and care in handling teams to prevent injuries and excessive wear.
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Animale
Wrens Sing a Requiem for Dead Comrade
A Philadelphia Ledger tale describes a gardener witnessing wrens form two semi circular festoons under a window in May as a dead wren lies nearby. A naturalist calls the scene the wren's requiem, an established but rare occurrence observed in early morning.
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Philadelphia Ledger
How Bret Harte Looked Winning Personality of Great California Author
Mr Howells recalls Bret Harte on a visit east from California in Harper's Easy Chair. Harte is described as a striking figure in clothes and beard, with a winning joviality, bold eyes, and a strong profile, though pitted skin is noted.
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California
Howells
Bret Harte
Harper's
Harte
Caliornia
Pittsburg Press
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