Elizabeth Decker Dies After Short Illness at Provo Home
Elizabeth Decker wife of farmer P Decker and mother of Mayer GF Decker of Provo died at her daughter Mrs W B Brown’s home 677 Seventh Avenue Salt Lake after a brief illness of about 20 hours Survived by five sons three daughters and numerous grandchildren.active church worker at Salt Lake Temple for 13 years and a firm believer in her faith An obituary notes her service to the church and family with locations Provo Salt Lake and the Decker family line through Charles Fe Decker and Ray Decker among others.
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Salt Lake, Sec
Eiliabeth Decker
P. Decker
Mayer GF
Decker
Prove
Brown
Seventh Avenue
Teun
Salt Lake Temple
Trove
Mre. Decker
Ridest
Charles Fe Decker
Tyraner
Prov
Fern
Tag
Meg
Tra
Joseph
Be Brown
Aly
Pera
Ray
Techugha
Provo
Ira
Mrs. Strowa
Aveldente
Beawemit
New York Return For Funeral Arrangements
Elisabeth Ogden Decker was born September 25, 1842 in Hothram Cheshire England to Edward and Sarah Ogden. She came to Utah early, crossing plains with her family, embraced the gospel, and later faced family strife that shaped her. Funeral plans await word from Joseph Decker in New York.
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New York
Elisabeth Ordon Decker
Hothram
Cheshire
England
Eaward
Barah Ogden
Utah
Plains Heaver Team Company
Naise
Fanc P, Decker
Joseph Ixeker
Ogden Welcomes A G Sorenson To Topographical Duties
A G Sorenson of Provo arrived in Ogden to briefly lead the topographical department of the forest service. A graduate of George Washington University medical college, he will remain about a month before returning to Washington to oversee surgery at the Emergency hospital. Sorenson plans to practice in Utah upon his return and may settle in Ogden. The report notes his prior service as principal of a Provo school.
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A.C Sorenson
Prova
The
Forest Service
Th. Sorenson
George Synentarion University
Washington
Ce DL
National Capital
Charen
Borensen
Provo
Ae Elem Aable Suromer
Washington School
Ipver
Sorenson
Utah
Soldiers Engage in Salome Contest at Armory
New York report says Company F of the Teentrarcont regiment created a foot race dubbed the Salome contest and won at an athletic meet last night at the Reeves? armory. Contestants, after a joint display, removed their attire and later competed again, ending with the team defeating the others in a notable display of athletic and theatrical coordination.
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New York
Teentrarcont Regiment
Maurétad
Reaffarhts
Clartiax
Jolnt Ani
Anaalls
Meelvea
Fatal street clash ends with police and religious group deaths
A violent riot in a city district left one police officer dead and several others injured as police confronted a mob of religious activists. The confrontation near Firth and Main streets involved patrolman Dalbow, patrolman Stege, and officers pursuing preacher Sharp. Sharp and his followers fired. Sharp died amid the firefight while Adams God, a street preacher, and others were wounded. Children and bystanders sheltered as officers attempted to restrain the crowd. the melee ended with many adults injured or killed and the assailants retreating toward the river.
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Kausar
Albert
Dalbow
John Sharp
George M. Holt
Thejateasie Court
Firth
Main
Etreet Dormer
Bharp
Bhan
A. J. Belzer
Apo
Holt
Otdeer Holt
Sharp
Omer Holt
Charles Dalboy
Harry E. Stege
Kia
Nuich
Ander Tre
Mulace
Dher Thong
Oring
Adam God
Miralan
Boepltals
Pratt
Tle
Tee Eoman
Graceful Learn to Roller Skate Ends in Tragedy
A film screening at 9:20 nightly escalated into a chase as a woman aboard a houseboat fired a shotgun at officers. She rammed a rowboat toward the Missouri river with a child in peril. a shot struck Iola Pratt, killing the child, before the suspect, Mrs. Pratt, surrendered.
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Abe
Missouri River
Obs
Greda
Shota
Iola Pratt
Pears
Great Engineering Feat Accomplished at Western Park Tunnel
Manager W. IL Watily of Utah Construction reports the Boring Garden tunnel at Western Park broke through December 7 at 11:20 AM. The 7,206 foot tunnel began in 1905 and after twenty seven months of digging, workers overcame heavy water flow and mountain obstacles to connect the tunnel, marking a major construction milestone.
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W. IL Watily
Utah Construction Company
Waltis
Western Park
Tunnehy
Lenath
Wickera
Wattle
Arrest mixups in Utah spur Ogden case and court ruling
Edward De Mar was mistaken for Lester Le Mar in a Salt Lake City case involving a young girl. De Mar, reared in Tuahd, was brought to Ogden and remanded to the reform school after a police error. Le Mar, denying guilt and supported by friends, faced bail debates amid public embarrassment. In Fourth District Court, Nathaniel Williams faced sentencing for assault with intent to commit rape after a denied new-trial bid.
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Edward
Mary
Dede
Salt Lake
Cherlif Steele
Azrxer
East Lake
Ogden
Balt Lake
Lester
Cal Win
la Bar
Maine
de Mar
le Mar
Crete
Inez
Childhon
Court notes verdict and sentence in case involving Calchester
Judge Chidester said the jury found the defendant policy and that two young girls testified honestly though he hoped proof of the defendant's onocensa would appear. The judge hinted a young man might receive less but Williams was sentenced to seven years prison. An appeal to the supreme court would be taken with claims of $50,000,000. The case touched on release of valuable property north of the Herlec set.
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Flea
Chidester
Jorge Calchester
Willams
Secre
Iate
Supreme Court
Wealthiest woman in the world dies at 99 in New York
New York notes the death of Misa Mary Goowin Pinkney, long described as one of the wealthiest women. She died at 99, with funeral services set for today and interment planned at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Harlem estate and wealth are cited, with estimates ranging widely from ten million to more.
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New, York
Misa Mary Goowin Pinkney
Woodlawn
Rome
Starlem
Nott
Miza Pinkney
Harlem
Three Men Hurt By Falling Hood On Ocean Liner
New York December 9 three men were seriously injured in the hold of the White Star liner Majestic as a ventilation hood collapsed onto an open hatchway. The men, workers in the hold, suffered brain injuries among others and were rushed to a hospital. James Mainaty is reported to have a possible neck fracture. Authorities investigate the accident as the liner prepared for its Easter voyage.
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Majestic
New York
White Star
James Malnaty
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Millard
Salt Lake City
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Wenger & Rostan
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Judge Building
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R. Beason
Mgr
Hobse
Elizabeth Decker
A. G. Sorenson
Salome
China
Pacha
Ween
UNIO
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Chita
Wheelwright Bros. Mercantile Co
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State News
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Williams
Fourth District Court
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Hotz
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