Escape plot linked to Krahl in Fort Douglas break
Evidence ties William Krahl to a January escape plan from the Fort Douglas military prison. Federal officers traced movements from Salt Lake City to the prison area, noting Krahl’s nervous nights and a burlap parcel. Prisoners Kurt Kuke and Wilkins crawled through a fence gap under a searchlight shadow, covered by burlap sacks to blend with dry grass.
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Salt Lake
Der
Ferdinand Kube
Kurt G
Wil
Leon Bane
Tone
Krahl
South West Temple Street
Ihloh
Peery
Central Fire Station
Cleck
South West
Temple Street
Fort Douglas
Hidine
Kuke
Wilkins
Mother of Mrs Ross Buried Thursday
Funeral services for Margaret Salmon wife of W W Salmon who died Monday evening at the family residence 193 TE street were held in the Twentieth ward chapel yesterday afternoon Bishop C C Nessen presided Speakers included Bishops D R Lyon Joseph Christensen and George Tomnay Apostle D O Melay Invocation by John F Bennett benediction by B A Larkin and a quartet from the Ogden tabernacle choir performed A solo by Miss Margaret Simmer hays and hymns were sung The chapel was crowded with relatives and friends Interment followed at City cemetery
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Margaret Salmon
W. W. Salmon
TE Street
Twentieth Ward
C. CG. Nessen
D. R. Lyon
Joseph Christensen
George Tomnay
D. 0. Melay
B.A. Larkin
Ogden
Ogden Abernacle Choir
Margaret Simmerhays
German Raider Off Brazil Coast
Brazilian papers recount a German corsair off the Brazilian coast weeks ago. The vessel, identified as German, reportedly unloaded heavy cases at Cerqueira and Armacao, then returned with more cargo, likely from a larger ship. It moved to Balouro and later appeared at San Pedro de Aldea where two people are under arrest for ties to the crew.
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Buenos Aires
Cerqueira
Armacao
Armacan
Nerapaper
Bal Ouro
San Pedro de Aldera
All Spain Loves Boy Crown Prince
The future ruler of Spain, Prince Alfonso of Asturias, is a favorite with Spaniards. A photo shows him in the gallery of the Palace of the Orient, capturing public affection for the young royal.
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Spain
Crown Prince
Prince Alfonso of Asturias
Hig Bis Doe
Palace of Orient
Railroads to close Salt Lake offices under wartime plan
Salt Lake City turmoil as eastern trunk lines announce quick steps to comply with government wartime control of railroads. Erie Railroad confirms closing Salt Lake City office by December 31, sending staff to New York. Other lines may also shut local offices beginning January 1, affecting over forty clerks, agents, and staff. The moves follow government takeover and aim to consolidate operations, possibly creating a single union depot system in Salt Lake City. Names of agents and roads listed. outcome hinges on union station decisions and terminal usage.
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Salt Lake
Erie Railroad Company
MG. Culton
Irie
New York
Pennsylvania Lines
Willard Yeo
Leon Engstrom
Chicago & Aston Railway
McDonal
Kington & Quincy
Great, Western
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Clifford J. Butler
Chicago & Northwestern
C. 4
Walker
Aissaurt Pacific
J.J. Cavenaugh
Linois Cental
JLA
Foley
Buck Island
G. Doolittle
Th. D. Staley
Colm Midland
JH. Davis
Santa Fe
New York Central
J. H. Dickson
Wabash
JL. Wyunst
Colorado Southern
W. C. Schoenaker
McAdoo
United States Treasury
Woman Sworn Into Railway Mail Service in San Francisco
The first woman in the United States to be sworn into the railway mail service. Miss Kaden, appointed under civil service, scored 98 percent on her examination, the highest among 300 applicants. A related excerpt notes a family scene and a Toronto jewelry workers’ strike unfolding in another item.
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AN Francisco
Mias
Elsie Kaden
United States
Jesse Roberta
Misa Kaden
Civil Service
New Records for Your Talking Machine Debuts
A Columbia January catalog touts new records from the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under Stravinsky style leadership with Dvorak and Saint-Saens pieces. It also features Avon Comedy Four vaudeville debuts, Hawaiian duets, jazz dance novelty by W. G. Handy orchestra, blues titles by Earl Fuller's Rector, and pop operetta selections.
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Columbia Records
New York
Philhamsonie — Orchestra
Dvorak
New World Symphony
Saint-Saens
Marche Militaire
Stransky
Symphony
Oh Perular
Interpreta | Jak
Columbia
W. G. Handy
Memphis
Tenns
Earl Fullers
Rector Loverty
Eddie Leonardo
Ida
Prince
Dixie
Jockers Brothers
Jerome, Kern
Irving Berlin
Jentes
Orpheum Theatre Weekly Variety Review Delivers Laughter
The Orpheum features a sharp mix of skits and gags with Cook and Tortenz delivering knockout Toreador songs and Willard the tan man drawing big laughs. Four clever turners add zest as Van Cello performs impressive foot juggling and John Mack’s team closes with a brisk surprise novelty act.
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Willard
Julia Criss
Funny Boys
Look
Lorenz
Ogden
Jakes
Cancer
Orpheum
Akill
Cook
Totenz
Ia Willard
Hla Ac
Telloways
Nerlallata
van Cello
Barreta
John Mack and Company
Aniging Money for Oldier Families Plan Discussed
Odd wording suggests a plan to raise funds for soldier families. The piece mentions fundraising, a ceremonial opening, and a dance by heralded participants. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identifiable in the readable text.
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Ogten
Elko Rehearsal for Big Show Underway
Nightly rehearsals begin for the annual Elks theatrical production in Elko under director Charles H. Lewis. A committee selects talent. show runs January 14 for a three day engagement, with plans to adapt into a cast for The Whirl of Mirth after Tuxedo.
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Qeden Elks
Oxden
Directon
Charles H. Lewis
Elks Commissorl
W. T. Greenwell
Monty Rosenblum
Jet Nallantyne
O. Dewalt
W. D. Weebler
Tt.cal Nctore
Thay
Cnat
Lows
Primrose and
Weat
Freight House Destroyed In Omaha Blaze At Fifteenth Street
Fire in Omaha at Fifteenth and Nicholas destroyed the freight house and about a dozen freight cars. Loss estimated around 100000 dollars. Smoke fatal for Miss Tortha Staatz who tried to cut a phone line. Three switchmen asleep in a shed kept inside by flames, rescued with difficulty. Fire started in the basement. cause undetermined.
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Omaha
Fifteenth
Nicholas Streets
Tortha Staatz
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