Travel and notices mix with health and travel briefs
A collection of short items notesOgden and Salt Lake officials returning from Ogden visits a tuberculosis stamp drive and meat stamp campaign en route to Hawaii church leaders Joseph Smith and Charles W Nibley head a Mormon mission party two weeks in Hawaii. The American Smelting and Refining boss Daniel Gugenheim travels to New York while a Mexican passage via St Louis is noted. A Great Lake level report states the lake at a high point.
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Hawaii
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Charles W. Nibley
Hawaiian Islands
New York
Daniel Guegenheim
American Smelting and Refining Company
Mexico
St. Louis
Harry
Ogden News Notes From Summer View and Local Events
Last summer 2nd President Nelson of Stair company believes the lake will rise two or three feet higher than now. The best anthracite coal at John Farr's, Lecture at Weber Academy the psychology of success by Dr Bancroft drew praise. Bancroft and Moe leave Ogden for Provo to perform at B Y University. Ogden central news station announced as Gray News expands service to Sparks Nevada. E Z Money offers real estate loans. Sheep purchases from Canada to stock Utah Wyoming Nevada ranges. Weather in Malad similar to Ogden with mud and slush. Snow three feet deep at Soda Springs. Local judge ruled in favor of Joseph Smith vs. Christensen executor for $246.80. Eva May Gale seeks divorce from Archie J. Gale with custody and name restoration.
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Nelson
The
Stair Company
John Farr
Weber Academy
Bancroft
Moe
Lewie
Ogden
Provo
B. Y. University
Gray News Company
Oregon
Trial Opens in Big Damages Suit Against Union Pacific
In Judge Hitch ie division of Utahs third district court a jury hears W J Rodrigues $20160 damage claim for injuries from the Overland Limited collision with a freight train at a Wyoming rock Springs sliding on December 7 1907. Rodigue alleges severe burns dragging and permanent disability while Union Pacific contends he signed a $400 release and claims agent and physician misled him during illness.
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Salt Lake
Hitchie
Third District Court
W. J. Rodigue
Union Pacific Rail Way Company
Overland Limited
Rock Springs
Wyo
Ah Sa
Rodigue
Agaimet
Brigham City Notes Deliberations And Appointments
Brigham City February 17 The board of county commissioners met and handled numerous matters Delegates C W Bart and Co W Richards were named to the Trans Miss Dry Farming congress in Cheyenne February 23 25 Dr J D Harding named health officer for districts 1 and 4 Dr W L Rich for district 2 and Dr R J Smith for district 3 William Cottam chosen road supervisor at Snowville The bonds of G W Robbins justice of the peace John Phillips for abstracting and Joseph Had- were noted
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Brigham City
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs. C. W. Bart and
Co. W. Richards
Cheyenne
J. D. Harding
W. L. Rich
R. J. Smith
William Cottam
Snowville
G. W. Robbins
Provo Forgery Case: William E Whipple Surrenders
Provo Feb 17 Scherite Judd received word that William E Whipple surrendered in Los Angeles and confessed guilt in a forgery case. He allegedly cashed a $30 Farmers and Merchants Bank check payable to his cousin. Sheriff will not fetch him. locals indicate friends will settle the matter.
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Provo
Scherite Judd
Willian E. Whipple
Los Angeles
Whipple
Farmers and Merchants Bank
West Side Stockade Raided by Officers
Salt Lake city officials report a raid on the west side stockade on Wednesday evening led by Deputy Sheriff Corliss along with Smith Carlson and Burbidge. Four women and one man were arrested from two houses. named suspects include Kate A Taylor Allee Graham D Donaldson Louise Hamilton and J B Whitmore.
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Salt Lake
West-Siie “Stockade
Corliss
Old Folks Reunion Postponed in Willard After Snowy Delays
Willard is delaying the old folks reunion one week to arrange a suitable program. A Miller arrives to oversee power plant work in Willard canyon while selling Merits. Fruit Growers association officers rush stock sales to raise funds for incorporation. Elsie Ward leaves for East Lake City to attend Lewen ng school. John Hubbard and William Dalton return to Logan for school. Orval Ward's quarantine for diphtheria ends and Chris Christenson from Geneva visits. Farmers plan to raise blooded cattle.
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Willard
Etram
A. Miller
Willard Canyon
Fruit Growers Association
Elsie Ward
East Lake City
Lewenng School
John Hubbard
William Dalton
Logan
Schoo
Orval Ward
Chris Christenson
Geneva
Utah
Taft's Inaugural Address in Hands of Knox
Washington reports that Taft, Knox, Hale, and Cannon discussed timing for congressional work with estimates for bills. Knox holds a first draft of Taft's inaugural address and will forward suggestions. Burton of Ohio seeks talks with Herrick as Ohio politics adjust after the recent senatorial race.
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Taft
Washington
Knox
Hale
Cannon
Cincinnati
Representative Burton
Ohio
Foraker
Burton
Myron T. Herrick
Secretary of the Treasury
Aid for Western settlers to obtain coal lands patent
The Senate is expected to pass a bill allowing entry men on public lands to accept patents with a government reservation of all coal. The measure targets settlers in Colorado Wyoming Utah and Montana who claimed lands later withdrawn as coal lands. About 3,000 tracts entered under homestead and desert land laws are suspended awaiting resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Wrong Breakfast A Virginia carpenter finds health with Grape Nuts
A Batue Creek Michigan reader writes of indigestion and improved strength after replacing heavy morning meals with Grape Nuts and cream, eggs, and toast. He notes he cut meat and excess foods, felt better quickly, and gained work stamina. The letter promotes Postum Co products and references "The Road to Wellville."
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Carpenter
Postum Co
Batue Creek
Mich
Wellville
Bledsoe Confesses Identity in Kansas City Bomb Extortion Case
Robert Benjamin Bledsoe, who admitted his identity, gave police multiple details about his past. He sought $7,000 from Lawrence M. Jones using a dynamite bomb, claimed extensive travels, and listed jobs under various aliases from Dallas to Wyoming. He cites hair color changes as a notable disguise.
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Kansas City
Robert Benjamin Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Lawrence M. Jones
Bledson Vaid
Dallas
Texas
California
Wyoming
Ed Olney
Latters Horse Ranch
Pierre
Bledsey Eaya
Napoleon
Angels
Cal
Bob Arthur
Mr Williams
South Dakota
Moorcroft
Wryo
W B Barney
Bledsoe's Statements Confirmed in Dallas
Dallas February 18 Investigation in Dallas confirms Robert Benjamin Bledsoe's identity and ties to Dallas and vicinity. He is remembered by people he mentions. his father David Crockett Bledsoe is dead. Bledsoe deserted his wife and two children seven or eight years ago they live near Dallas. He has a reputation as shiftless and unambitious with no clear record since the desertion.
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Dallas
Robert Benjamin
Hiccilsoo
Bis
Bledsoe
David Crockett Bledsoe
Robert Benjamin Bledsoe
Hiedsoe
Aincy
Ali
Surrender of Geronimo Chief Reveals Conditional Terms
Washington reports reveal Geronimo and his band may have surrendered under promises and conditions. General Miles defended his account, while War Department inquiries sought telegraphic records and exact promises. Chiefs Natchez and Geronimo said they believed surrender came after guidance from Lt. Gatewood and others.
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Washington
Geronimo
Miles
Senate
Secretary of War
War Department
Stalley
San Antonio
Natchez
Gatewood
World Makes Statement On Libel Suit In New York
World press lawyers Bowers and Sanga say no statement on Washington indictments and note defendants may have a hearing in New York unless they waive examination. The World argues prosecutions could threaten most major newspapers circulating in Washington and empower a vain autocratic president.
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New York
Bowers and Sanga
Counsel
the World
Ween
Washington
Newspaper Owners Face Indictment Threats Says Editorial
A critical editorial claims President Roosevelt would use libel prodecings to target American publishers and writers. It argues the administration would weaponize legal machinery for political revenge, branding Roosevelt an epitome of power abuse and the World as an institution.
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United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Sam McVey Claims Victory Over Jeffries and Johnson
Sam McVey, the African American heavyweight, touts sensational ring feats in France. He alleges he knocked out Jeffries, Corbett, Fitzsimmons and Johnson, claiming world champion status. McVey faces Joe Jeannette in Paris later this month to prove his claims.
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Sam McVey
Paria
McVey
Jeffries
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
McCoy
Shuarkey
Maher
Choynski
Johnson
California
Remarkable voyage of the Yankton fleet tender ends
Fort Monroe Va Feb 18 A messenger reports the Yankton, a yachtlike tender of the homecoming battle ship fleet, arrived to coal up before heading to Washington. Since December 15 1907 the 975 ton vessel has faced storms and served on many errands including a mercy mission to Messina after the earthquake.
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Fort Monroe
Washington
Hampton Roads
Cape
Connecticut
Yankton
Measina
Yankton Seeks Yokohama Escort After Storm Loss Fear
The Yankton, a tender to the fleet, endured a fierce storm en route to Yokohama and was believed lost for three days. She later reappeared, driving at four knots, with battleships following after gale delays. In Australian waters the boat faced further storms while remaining in service. A separate ad promotes Kidney blood purifier with a trial offer.
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Yokohama
Imimae
Blasting the Ice Jam At Niagara Falls Draws Crowds
Niagara Falls residents report blasting in the Niagara river to increase water flow. Power companies hope to boost the stream past the American and Horseshoe falls as thousands visit the city to view the ice spectacle.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Niagara River
American Channel
American
Horseshoe Falls
Woman and Child Suffer Vitriol and Fire Burns
Mrs Amelia Zalttinik and her eight year old daughter were admitted to Bellevun hospital with severe burns after an attack she attributed to her husband. The father fled after the act last Saturday and is at large. the child’s prognosis is cautious with the mother dead.
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New York
Amelia Zalttinik
Bellevun Hospital
Efforts to Repair Broken Light End in Death
In Chicago on February 18 William Grossewewhes was electrocuted while repairing a broken electric grid in the downtown district. Three others were severely injured from shock and a police cordon formed to keep bystanders safe.
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Chicago
William Grossewewhes
Po Nce
Burglar Escapes as Woman's Scream For Help Fails
At Elmburat California on February 19 a woman awoke to a burglar in her room. Her husband slept through the incident as the intruder fled, leaving behind a cage of jewels but taking a valuable watch.
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Elmburat
Cal
V. Alvus
Taft to Be Made a Mason on Sight
Cincinnati February 17 arrangements are completed for making Mr Taft a Mason on sight at the Scottish Rite cathedral tomorrow afternoon. Grand Master Charles S Hickson will confer the honor which echoes the ancient Knighthood won on the battlefield for great achievements.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Charles S. Hickson
Billings Men Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
Willard Smith and James T Hickey were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the Youngs Point collision that caused many lives lost. The verdict was returned by a district court jury in Billings Montana on February 17.
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Billings
Mont
Willard Smith
James T Hickey
Young's Point
Another Vote for Senator in Springfield Legislature
A third appeared ballot for U S senator at a joint session today but no winner emerged. Hopkins received 71 votes and Stringer 49 as lawmakers planned another ballot tomorrow.
Two Diplomats in Washington May Be Replaced
Washington reports Baron Rosen of Russia and Ambassador Des Planches of Italy are likely to be recalled and swapped for new envoys. The proposed Russia replacement draws interest amid the Japanese situation and follows Rosen's failed bid to obtain naval observers aboard U S ships after prior tensions with St Petersburg.
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Washington
Baron Rosen
Des Planches
Russia
Italy
Rajentvensky
United States
St. Petersburg
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Geo. J. Kelly
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Iderton
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Gillette Coal Co
West 37Th St
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Idaho
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Kuchler
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Soda Springs
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Sidney Stevens Implement Company
Preston
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Seattle
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Archie J. Gale
Rsks
Eva Gale
Salt Lake and State News
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Tella
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