Train Crash Kills Man and Girl Returning from Lake Resort
A freight train struck a surrey carrying Joseph Aikens aged about 75 and Lucy Thomas 14 near Provo as they returned from a Sunday school excursion. Aikens died instantly. Lucy died en route to home. Two rear-seat girls escaped with minor injuries. The incident occurred around 10:15 p m on the Rio Grande Western track near town.
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Joseph Aikens
Lucy Thomas
I. M
Surrey
Aikers
Lacy
Aikens
Lucy
Caboose Pn
H. F.” Thomas
Shome
Langton Elected Logan Schools Superintendent
James A. Langton was elected Logan city schools superintendent by the Board of Education to fill the unexpired term after A. A. Merrill’s resignation. He won on the first ballot and assumes office under favorable circumstances.
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Logan
James A. Langton
Logan City
Ttess Board of Education
A. AE. Merrill
Langton
Johnson Funeral Held for Miner in Provo
The remains of John E. Johnson of Colton who died from injuries from a Wax mine cave in Soldier Summit were brought to Provo for burial. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church at 4 this afternoon. He leaves a wife and three grown daughters.
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Provo
John E. Johnson
Colton
Salt Lake
Soldier Summit
Baptist Church
Life Crushed In Canyon Accident Near American Fork
Andrew Tatson, called Little Andrew, was fatally struck when a load of wood rolled over him in American Fork canyon around 8 am. The unknown accident left no witnesses and the sheriff took charge of his estate, Tatson’s lone relative living in Denmark.
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Andrew Tatson
American Fork Canyon
Ark
Larzon
Andrew
Denmark
Moaney
Miner Injures Foot in Mine Accident at Eureka
Eureka August 7 L. Peterson one of the leasers at the Bullion Beck mine nearly cut through his left foot with a pick his wound painful though not expected to have serious outcomes Wilford Hayes of Centennial Energy mine bruised when a car loaded with ore ran over his foot he will be laid up for about two weeks Eureka miners serving in the US Navy plan furloughs this month.
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Eureka
Peterson
Bullion-Beck
Ah Yethden
Wilford Hayes
Centennial Energia
United States Navy
Strike Among the Boxers Over Ice Cream Wages
A general strike by ice cream peddlers occurred after their employer E. A. Erickson refused a 25 cent commission. The workers currently earn 20 cents per dollar of sales and walked out yesterday seeking higher pay.
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E. A. Erickson
Many G A R Veterans Visit San Francisco
The vanguard of the G A R excursionists arrived in San Francisco striking the city yesterday. Railroad ticket offices and hotels showed heavy veteran traffic as excur-sionists plan a few days here to inspect Zion's attractions and relive past glories.
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San Francisco
Zion
Wilkes Cycle Co. in Utah Placed in Receiver's Hands
The Wilkes Cycle company of Salt Lake City is placed in the hands of a receiver with liabilities of about 4500 and assets near that amount. Major creditor is Hank of Commerce holding 1400 secured by real estate. Move of location from West Second South to Main Street preceded the firm’s decline after moving into Beardsley’s tavern quarters.
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Wilkes Cycle Company
Salt Lake City
Cycle Company
Hank of Commerce
West Second South Street
Main Street
Beardsley’s Tavern
Underground Conduit Work Starts for Utah Independent Telco
A force of laborers digs for conduits and lays wires underground in paved city districts to comply with ordinances. The first conduit will run on First South Street from the State Street office to Ninth East Street, then wires rise on poles beyond Ninth East. work began yesterday and will move toward the new building site.
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Utah Independent Telephone Company
Yeaterday
Faat Firat South Street
State Street
Ninth East
Cosmopany
Wakeman in Trouble as Clerk Faces Embezzlement Charges
Four complaints filed by Assistant County Attorney Dana Smith accuse A. E. Wakeman, a Salt Lake hardware store clerk, of embezzling funds by shorting sale slips. Wakeman, at the store two years, was jailed after a surprise arrest. He is unmarried.
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A. E. Wakesman
Salt Lake Hardware Company
Dana Smith
Wakeman
Reldom
Miss Brown Loses Diamond Rings and Pins at Salt
Miss Brown of Fulton Missouri reported missing diamond rings and stick pins found lost at Salt Lake, prompting a seek and possible recovery effort. The incident highlights property loss with local detectives urging any witnesses or information to contact authorities.
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Miss Brown
Fulton, Mo
Salt
Gloves Recovered By Dancers’ Daughter
A well known businessman's daughter found gloves lost by a patron at a dance floor. The girl handed them to her mother and later the gloves were returned after the owner learned of the loss in the news and claimed them at Mrs Swongon's home. The owner surrendered the valuables and took the train.
Pugsley Pioneer Resident Dies in Salt Lake at 80
Philip Pugsley 80 a Salt Lake City resident for fifty years died at 6 35 yesterday morning at his home No 1 Pugley's court after general debility He was an early Utah pioneer known for honesty industry and charity Survived by two wives nine children including James E Phillip George Pugaley and several daughters from multiple marriages He came to Utah in 1853 with the ten pound company and worked in leather iron and coal industries near Salt Lake City Michigan?
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Philip Pugsley
Salt Lake
Pugley
Witherpool
Somersetshire
England
Utah
James E., Phillip
George Pugaley
EH. J. Hayward
J. A. Raleigh
Ezra Thompson
Barlow
Barhaw
Beesley
McKean blamed in coroner's inquest over saloon row death
Inquest into the death of G A Westman from a blow in an East First street saloon adjourned as witnesses identified Thomas McKean with the fatal strike though one man claimed George Niled the cook struck Westman. Dr Mayo and bartender James Fowler were to testify after an autopsy and further statements.
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G A. Westman
East First Street
City Court Room
Thomas McKean
Westman
McKean
George Niled
Bret
Frank H. Glark
Justice of the Peace
F. M. Bishop
Farmer’s Precinct
Bert Oleson
James Fowler
Return
Mayo
Five Divorces Granted by Judge Hall in City Court
Judge Hall issued decrees granting divorces to Ellen Vunder from Albert Vunder Sophie Blessing from George Blessing Lattie Lester from Samuel Lester Alabeda Duke from Oliver Duke and Anna S Gager from Harry Gager. Alimony and custody details noted for several pairs with dates in 1890s to 1901.
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Lattie D. Lester
Samuel Lester
Weet
Eighth South Street
Hattie D. McKernan
Lewis
Alabeda Duke
Oliver Duke
Tooele City
Anna
Gager
Harry Gazer
Af Ossland
B. C
Nevada gold and silver prospect in ramp era
A New York Tonopah company delegate says Nevada properties show average ore value near 40 dollars in gold and silver. The New York Tonopah shaft reaches 725 feet. Hali fax, owned by Messrs Keith and Kearns, is traversed by a fine led lap and water delays work but all signs point to a productive mine. reduction facilities may be built on site soon.
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New York-Tonopah Company
Big
Nevada
Salt Lake
New York Tonopah
Halifax
Keith and Kearns
Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Promoted
Advertisement touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for all loose bowels, described as nature’s petigry for every looseness of the bowels.
Smallpox Quarantine and Local incidents in Salt Lake
A five year old girl of W E Valiant is quarantined at No 4 Boyds Court after smallpox is reported to the Health Office. Mrs Frederick Pieper leaves for the East due to her father in Germany illness. First Lieut Andrew J Smith is chosen to fill a Utah National Guard vacancy. William Slagen faces district court after arrest for attempted grand larceny and is remanded on bail. Kansas farmers report prosperity as they harvest. A row between Tony Latrose and a South Main street bootblack ends with minor blood loss. Maurice J Connor dies of consumption at Holy Cross hospital. funeral at Fort Douglas lot. The Chase-Chase Family reunion set for Roxbury Mass. Dr Thomas Kelectric Aid advertises croup relief.
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Health Office
W.E. Valiant
Boyd's Court
Maurice Joseph Connor
P. E Conrr
Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Douglas
Park City
Littl
Fatal shooting in pursuit of escaped inmates near Davisville
An unknown man, suspected deranged, was shot and killed near a farm house in Davisville while officers pursued convicts from Folsom prison. He had been seen acting oddly and fled when ordered to surrender. The identity remains unconfirmed but he was reported to have been in the area seeking work. The officers involved have been exon erated.
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Woodland
Cal
Folsom
Davisville
From Tonopah T. J. Davis Promotes Superintendent Role
In Tonopah T. J. Davis, superintendent of the school district, announces a transition or promotion involving leadership duties. Details are sparse in the fragment, but reference to the Tonopah administration suggests a local education change or appointment.
Nelson A Miles Ends Long Army Career at 61
Washington Aug 7 Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles commanding the army will retire from active service at noon tomorrow having reached the age limit of 61 years The President announces removal by operation of law and Miles will proceed to his home. The Army orders assign Young to command temporarily and Corbin to lead the Soldiers Tomb Board. Miles offers a formal farewell address praising the army and urging continued devotion to government and equal justice.
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Washington
Nelson A. Miles
Army
U. 8
Congress
Corbin
Gen
Miles
Young
Soldiers’ Tome Board
Gillespie
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Sherman Statue Commission
Army of the United States
Newburg
United States Army
Secres
Convict Albert Leavis Recalls Escape Details at Folsom
Albert Leavis, an African American convict, recounts his escape from Auburn and return to prison. He describes bands splitting, distances traveled via Webber Creek and Pilot Hill, meals shared, and confrontations. He confirms Howard and Roberts were together at capture, while Davis and Fahey are being sought in Sacramento.
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Folsom
Cal
Albert Leavis
Auburn
Murphy
Pilot Hill
Woods
Theron
Miller
Eldredge
Howard
Davis
Roberto
Fahey
Case
Myself
Roberts
Sacramento River
Webber Creek
Tobner Mine
Ira
Sacramento
Cave
Chapman
Leavis
Davisville
Charles Narling
Natoma
Shingle Springs
Coastmines River District
Eldridge
Gordon
Judge Denies Restraining Order in Maui Water Rights Case
Honolulu August 8 Judge De Bolt refused the restraining injunction sought by the Hawaiian Commercial company of Sprecklesville against the Wai Luku Sugar Co both Maui Island in a water rights dispute valued at several hundred thousand dollars. Water sources lie in the mountains and the case centers on access to irrigation flows.
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Honolulu
de Bolt
Territorial Circuit Court
Hawasian Commercial Company
Sprecklesville
Wai Luku Sugar Ca
Maui Island
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Train
Was Reka
Langton Lucky Man
Riverdale
G. A
Mkean
Saltlake
Frederick Pieper
East
Andrew J. Smith
J. A. Greenwald
Utah National Guard
Skidmore
Sergt. Bero
William Slagen
Kansas
J. A. Craybill
Nampa
Idaho
Oregon Short Line
West
Tony Latrose
Chase-Chase Family Association
First Unitarian Church
Eliot Square
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Mass
George
United States
Croup
Dr. Thomas
Sian
Tonopah
T. J. Davis
S.J. Burt & Bros
Golden Gate Modia
Java
JA. Folger & CO
Live 39
Eccles
C. P. Utter
Osleu
Utal
Sapon
Sha Icine
Sec
Manhattan
Grand Opera House
Jos. Clark
Amerie
Richard J. Jose
Frank Cushman
Wal McDonald
Wal Keller Mack
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