Advertisements and city notes from the Evening Standard
Small ads offer storage in brick building and room availability through John Scowcroft & Sona Company. City visitors include James Shaw and wife from Grouse Creek and Alex Weir from Idaho Falls. Forest Service official R P Imes returns from Logan. Money to loan on real estate through Geo J Kelly. Local crime note claims not all “holdup” fraternity members jailed as a lone highwayman robs Fred F Kennedy on Lincoln Avenue.
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John Scowcroft & Sona Company
Fred F. Kennedy
Lincoln Avenue
Twenty-fifth
Twenty-sixth
Nighttime Highway Robber Scatters After Seeing Pedestrians
A lone highwayman drew a revolver on Mr. Kennedy demanding money but fled when pedestrians on the sidewalk frightened him away before stealing anything. Police were alerted but made no chase as of the latest reports no suspect has been found. In other notes coal activity remains steady with Gillette Coal Co. and Sevier forest duties shifting personnel. city lodgings aid for unemployed men continues with limited arrests for mendicancy and intoxication.
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Mr. Kennedy
Avai
Bastile
Town of Riverton Rallied Over Alleged Orphan Abuse
Riverton Wyoming faces a wave of indignation over claims that Gayne Drummond civil engineer viciously flogged fifteen year old Mamie Murphy an orphan child who served as household helper at his home She fled to her teacher Mrs Bertha McDonald reported the abuse Drummond was jailed arraigned and fined and the girl is under the protection of Luther Sproul's family Further developments are anticipated.
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Riverton
Wyo
Gayne Drummond
Mamie Murphy
Drummond
Bertha McDonald
Luther Sproul
Woods Liver Medicine in Lanquid Form Claims Health Benefits
A patent medicine ad promotes Woods Liver Medicine in a liquid form to regulate the liver relieve headaches constipation and kidney issues and act as a gentle laxative. It asserts relief for chills fever and mineral ailments with first dose effects and notes a $1 bottle containing 2 12 doses sold by Geo F Cave's and Depot Drug Stores.
Drunken Father Stabs Daughter in Salt Lake Home
In Salt Lake City on Monday night a drink excited Theodore Syphus attacked his daughter Miss Clara Taylor while she slept beside her infant at 4338 West Third South Street. She fled bleeding, followed by her 17 year old brother, and was treated at emergency for a deep stab wound near the heart. Police arrested Syphus as Mrs Taylor’s husband Mr Isaac Taylor hurried to arrange care and hospital transfer. The wound is serious but not fatal. authorities note the assailant has long suffered from heavy drinking and domestic troubles.
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Salt Lake
Whille
Mis
Clara Taylor
Isaac Taylor
Savoy Hotel
Theodore Syphus
West Third South Street
Theodore
R. L. Watson
P. EB. Baheling
Watson
MacMarden
Conyera
F. B. Steel
Mra Gifford
Steele
Taylor
Syphus
Murray
Sadie Moran
J. A. Ryan
Moran
Father Ryan
St. Leo's Church
Miss Moran
Ogden
Fred Nye Clothing
Denver
Colorado
Korea must bow down to the Japanese relation to Korea
Prince Ito urged Koreans to accept Japanese rule as essential for progress in Seoul. He warned that Korea’s improvement hinges on overcoming the empire’s economic weakness and stressed developing Korea’s natural resources. Missionaries in Pinyang were noted as sympathetic to Japanese administration.
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Korea
Pinyang
Seoul
Prince Ito
Empire unity urged by Prince Ito for Japanese and Koreans
Prince Ito urged Japanese and Koreans to work together for common goals and the best interests of every resident of the empire, stressing unceasing effort toward harmony and shared prosperity.
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Ito
Witnesses Describe Carmack Shooting Trial Scene
Testimony depicts a confrontation between Senator Carmack and Robin Cooper. Accounts detail Carmack drawing a pistol behind a pole, firing as Robin moved, and Cooper returning fire, with Carmack later dying from a back neck wound.
General Scott's August 26 1847 Victories Day Milestone
Gen Winfield Scott reportedly secured five military victories in a single day while advancing toward the City of Mexico on August 26 1847. The account appears in the Toledo News Bee.
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Winfield Scott
City of
Mexico
Oledo Newse-Bee
Ogden Girl Weds Denver Priest Stuns Denver
Sadie Moran of Ogden, a former telephone operator and bookkeeper, reportedly married Rev Father J A Ryan of Denver. The ceremony occurred in Colorado Springs after a secret courtship ending in a priest’s vow breach, with family reactions and church inquiries under way.
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Ogden
Dr Peters Changes Church Again to Brooklyn Presbyterian
New York February 22 The Rev Dr Madison C Peters has left the Baptist faith and was formally admitted into membership of the Brooklyn Presbyterian church last night. He cited disagreement with immersion as essential for baptism and chose a denomination that recognizes sprinkling as well.
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New York
Madison C. Peters
Brooklyn Presbyterian Church
Peters
Pastor Turned Baptist Preacher Reaches Unchurched Audiences
A former pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church who later joined the Baptist denomination held several key pastorates. Two years ago he left the pulpit to preach to unchurched audiences in theaters and other public venues.
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Pulpi, Hieves
Theatera
Minister Announces Leave to Clear Financial Obligations
Rev. Ferdinand S. Rockwell of Sheridan Park Methodist Church will quit his pulpit for up to a year to “catch up financially.” He earns 2500 dollars yearly, saying the move aims to wipe out debts he cannot meet on his present salary as he adheres to the Paulian injunction to owe no man. He plans to return to his chosen ministry afterward.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Ferdinand S. Rockwell
Sheridan Park
Two Chicago Men Named Jacob H Marks Seek Clerk Nomination
In Chicago on February 23 two candidates with the same name Jacob H Marks contested the Republican city clerk nomination. Sample ballots list both addresses but the official ballot omits them. Election officials issued instructions to ensure clear counting of votes for the two candidates.
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Chicago
Jacob H Marks
Jridges
Maria
Interesting Facts About Mount Pelee Island of Martinique
Dr. Edmund Otis Hovey reports for the American Museum of Natural History on Martinique after the Mount Pelee eruption. He notes St Pierre ruins resemble a century ago, vegetation reclaiming lava zones, fissures with 59 degree readings, steam from vents, and no ash since 1905 with activity waning since August 1902.
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New York
Martinique
Mount Polee
American Museum of Natural History
Edmund Otis Hovey
Department of Geology
Museum
St Pierre
Pelee
Chinese Suffer From Long Fast in Sealed Train Car
In San Luis Obispo two dozen Chinese nationals were found in a sealed car from New Orleans. Deputy collector John R. Jack said the men were inside when the car was sealed and remain weak from a long fast. A draft for 50 from Juarez on a Hong Kong bank was found. one man is seriously ill and hospitalized. Investigations by J. J. Harold and railroad police continue.
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San Luis Obispo
Algiers
New Orleans
John KR Jack
John Albrecht
J. J. Harold
Southern Pacific Railroad
Juarex
Mexico
Hong Kong
Taft to Name Secretary of Treasury During NY Stay
President elect Taft travels to New York and will select the secretary of the treasury during his stay. George W. Wickersham, attorney general in the next administration, reviewed Taft's inaugural address. Taft attended Washington's birthday events at the city and spoke at Pennsylvan ia University before a large audience.
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Philadelphia
Firat
Philadelphia City Cavalry
Washington
Roosevelt
Grand Army of the Republic
Union League Club
Pennsylvania University
Bere
Taft to leave Philadelphia for New York tomorrow
Mr Taft will depart Philadelphia at 9 50 tomorrow morning and stay with his brother Henry W Taft in New York until Saturday. He will attend the Hampton Institute annual meeting and the Hoot dinner. Senator Knox and Mr Hitchcock plan to meet Mr Taft in New York.
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Peated
Taft
Philadelphia
New York
Henry W . Taft
Hampton
Senator Knox
Hitchcock
Tart
Substitute for Postal Savings Bank Bill
Senator Carter presents a substitute creating a nine member board including the Secretary of the Treasury and two civilians to oversee postal savings funds. Civilians receive 10000 dollars yearly. the board may choose national or state banks and set deposit security and investment rules in line with state law. No change in interest rates.
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Washington
Carter
Postal Savings Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treaury
Senate
Board of Trustees
Rights of foreigners in America cited by Governor Fort
Chicago February 22 Governor John Franklin Fort in a Washington day address at the Union League club argues treaties grant foreigners rights to reside own property transmit it to descendants send children to public schools and enjoy privileges. He asserts federal authority over such rights everywhere in the nation, beyond state power.
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Chicago
John Franklin Fort
Washington
Union League Club Today
Aid
United States
Villack pleads no defense to bribery charge in graft case
In Fittsbure on February 22 A A Villack former cashier of the German National Bank pleaded no defense to bribery linked to 17500 paid by W W Ramsey and Villack to Councilman John F Klein for an ordinance making the bank a city depository Ramsey and Klein were convicted earlier on similar charges A fourth trial followed and councilmen Klein Wasson and Brand and Ramsey face conspiracy charges The next grand jury is expected to indict eighty eight council members
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John F. Klein
J. ©. Wasson
William Brand
W. W. Ramsey
Bank
Councils
A Day With Dellare In It
A Georgia editor recalls perfect weather described as clear and bright with a humorous line about seeing a silver dollar half a mile away, chased by a bill collector ten steps behind, and hopes for more beauty and silver dollars.
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Dellare
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Victims of Indian attack at Grand Central station
In Cincinnati on February 22 the most seriously injured victims of the Navajo knife attack at Grand Central station remained in critical condition. The attacker was identified as Chief Recody of Saunders Brig, a noted Navajo leader, from a pass found at the depot.
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Grand Central Station
Recody
Saunders
Brig
Judge William F. Lawlor Dominates Calhoun Trial
In the Patrick Calhoun trial, Judge William F. Lawlor stands as the key figure presiding. A San Francisco jurist with a New York Paterson upbringing, he turned fifty, moved to California in 1877, gained admission to the bar in 1896, and has served as judge since 1898. He is a significant Democratic political force in California and was a U S Senate candidate in 1900.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
William F. Lawlor
Judge Lawlor
New York
Paterson
N. J
California
United States Senate
William P. Lawlor
Calhoun
Witness in Washington Aide Tells Federal Land Fraud Probe
In Washington as a witness in the federal land fraud investigation, Bocody was accompanied by other Indians on the train who were not detained after they failed to identify him through those present.
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Washington
Bocody
Iowans Celebrate in Southern California
In Los Angeles on February 22 more than 20,000 former residents gathered for the annual prowle and basket luncheon under the Town Association of Southern California. A large ground map outlined Iowa’s 99 counties, each labeled with its name.
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Los Angeles
Town Association of
Southern California
Iowa
Ambiguous OCR Port Report References Local Officials
Fragmented text mentions Des Moines and state headquarters with Representative A. H. Stusman. Details are unclear. likely a political or port-related note, but facts are obscured by garbled wording and missing context.
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Des Moinan
Acherstw
Rive
A. H. Stusman
Shooting on principal street kills woman wounds husband
In Pax Marshak Jesse Denson yesterday shot and killed Men Ford and seriously wounded her husband. The Fords and Densons were neighbors on one of the city’s main streets. No cause is known.
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Marshak
Pax
Jesse Denson
W. Ford
Fords
Densons
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