Tragic Death of Ira Fowler At Devil's Slide Falls
Ira Fowler of Henefer, 24, was killed when a heavy steel truss fell during lifting at a cement plant near Devil's Slide. The crushing impact shattered his head, and the body was taken to Hanover for funeral arrangements. Fowler was widely respected in the Devil's Slide and Henefer communities.
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Ira Fowler OF
Henefer
Devil's Slide Falls
Ira Fowler
Sudden Oath
Devil's Slide
Young Fowler
Honover
Fowler
Ogden Chamber Discusses Public Service and Water Bill
Large Ogden Chamber meeting endorses Salt Lake traffic bureau call for a state public service commission. Debate on Ogden waterworks bill prompts a plan for a special Friday session and a study committee to report findings. Woolgrowers Association support for national convention in Ogden is also urged.
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Ogden Chamber of Commerce
Raffle Burea
Salt Lake
Chamber
Piblic Service Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Public Service Commission
Waterworks Commission
Ogden
de Wine
Browning
Hyrum Belnap
J. J. Brummitt
8. S. Smith
W. M. Boslaph
W. J. Critchlow
A. & Pratt
Relief for Women Promotes Urinary and Female Health
Publishes a bid for Women relief via Mother Gray's Australian Leaf a herbal remedy claimed to regulate female weakness and urinary bladder kidney issues. Sold by druggists or mailed for 90 cents with samples on request from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
Ogden Wool Growers Plan City Waterworks Study
A chamber committee including J. J. Hill W. S. Russell and Cassius M. Clay will press Ogden Wool Growers Association and Weber club efforts to secure a national headquarters and back proposed city waterworks legislation. A special Chamber meeting at 2916 Washington Avenue is set to analyze the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Woolgrowers’ Organization
J. J. Hill
W. S. Russell
Cassius M. Clay
Ogden Woolgrowers’ Association
Weber Club
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Avenue
Clever Capture of Alleged Horse Thieves at Three Creeks
Sheriff L G Clark and deputies tracked three men Jesse Coates Frank Walsh and O Tennell from Elko Nevada to Three Creeks Idaho where they were arrested with 20 stolen horses bound for Twin Falls Idaho The capture followed help from Mrs Winter and seven neighboring ranchers after the men were surrounded in a canyon and they confessed to stealing horses from Indians and ranchers in Biko county They were en route to Elko Nevada by way of Ogden Utah and headed for Twin Falls Idaho awaiting transfer to Elko.
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L. G. Clark
Elko
Nev
C. J. Winter
H. G. Morris
Ogden
Jesse Coates
Frank Walsh
O. Tennell
Three Creeks
Idaho
New
Biko County
Mrs Winter
Mr. Winter
Winter
Twin Falls
Clark
Shierly Clark
Elko, Ney
Mass Meeting in Salt Lake Theatre Attended by McKay
A committee of thirty led by Apostle David O. McKay attended a Republican mass meeting in Salt Lake Theatre to discuss the prohibition issue. McKay said the gathering was a grand success and the theater was filled with representative people.
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Salt Lake Theatre
David O. McKay
McKay
Oeden
Statewide voice opposes liquor traffic and killings
A regional voice spoke strongly against liquor traffic and those involved in the killing of the Cannon DIL while Mr. McKay praised the Orden Rapid Transit company for safeguarding the depot at the Bamberger road for the late hour arrival of a delegation.
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Voice Elven
McKay
Orden Rapid Transit Company
Bamberger Road
Jefferson family actors fail to spark Rip Van Winkle evening
Thomas Jefferson’s Rip Van Winkle performance drew a cool audience response despite the star’s lineage. Critics noted uneven early scenes, improvement in the mountain return, and a general sense the elder Jefferson’s portrayal set a higher standard.
The Latest Device for Street Cars In Atchison
Atchison Kansas tech news reports a new mesaphone device installed in street cars. It connects from the front vestibule to the interior with a horn mouthpiece above the control box allowing motormen to call out to passengers without looking away from the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kun. Tech
Atchison
Mottorman
Forty-One Indiana Counties Go Dry
Indianapolis reports that following elections in five counties yesterday forty-one Indiana counties have declared a prohibition. Seven more counties vote this week as measures resist saloons and push for statewide temperance.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Nevada Assembly Backs Anti Gambling Measure
The Nevada Assembly passed an anti gambling law by 27 to 20, with subsequent vote changes bringing the tally to 29 to 18. The bill prohibits conducting games of chance and gambling devices, sets penalties, and allows sheriff entry to seize gambling pages and devices. The measure now moves to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Cardon
Nev
Dodge
Washoe
Raycroft
Ormaby
Public Morals Committee
Senate
Lacking Health and Violent Behavior Reported
A man with health decline and violent episodes has brandished a sword in threats to his mother and was later arrested for responsibility. Miss Mattila W. Wittn of 104 Wall Street was committed to the State Mental Hospital by Juda Lewis amid fears of poisoning by relatives and periods of wandering. Her brother Harry W. Winn filed the complaint.
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Alling
Indianapolis
Mattila W. Wittn
Wall Street
Juda Lewis
Harry W. Winn
Engineer Dies After Being Run Over by Engine
In Tucker Utah county two railroad workers were fatally injured when an engine backed over them on a cinder track. William Russell died at St Marks hospital after the accident late last night. Mike Costanzo, a helper, was reported in serious condition. Russell formerly lived in Schofield. Costanzo, a Tucker veteran, survived the initial trauma.
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Salt Lake
William Russell
R.G. W
St. Marks’ Hospital
Mike Costanzo
Russell
Costanzo
Tucker
Utah County
Costango
Itte
Schofield
Fruit Growers Hold All Day Utah Meeting for Organization
Salt Lake February meeting brings leaders from Cache, Utah, and Bear River Valley fruitgrowers to discuss forming a statewide body to benefit growers. Officials from Ogden, Tremonton, Hooper, Brigham City and other towns attend. A. Hickenlooper presides. J Edward Taylor aids as secretary.
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Salt Lake
Utah
J. M. Forristall
Ogden Pratt: Growers’ Association
California
Ras Rasmussen
Wellsville
Cache County
Corinne
Bear River Valley Fruitgrowers’ Association
Joseph Hubbard
Willard
William Fruitzrowers’ Association
A. W. Agee
Ogden
Ogden County Fruuitcrowers’ Association
Ray V. Wentz
Provo
Utah County Fruit and Produce Company
A. Hickenlooper
J. Edward Taylor
State Board of Horticulture
Filing of Sorenson Will in Probate Court Today
Salt Lake city February 24 The petition for probate of Jacob Sorenson of Murray who was murdered by burglars was filed in Third district court. The will leaves the estate to his three sisters and to his mother if alive with Nelle P Rasmussen named executor. Stocks bonds and about 200 in cash were stolen from the house along with a tin box containing the will.
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Salt Lake, Peb
Jacob Sorenson
Murray
Janis Besiles
Sorenson
Agholvoan Sorenson
Anne Rasmussen
Levan
Joab County
Maria Christiansen
Salt Lake
Amelia Anderson
Copenhagen
Denmark
Nelle P Rasmussen
Death by Own Action In Salt Lake City Hotel
Joseph Laford a 60 year old from Spencer Idaho hanged himself with a bed sheet in his hotel room at the Railroad Exchange in Salt Lake City after owing 40 cents for his last meal. His body was found about 1 o clock by two men who entered the room to check on him. He had registered the day before claiming work with Wood Livestock Company and sent a letter thanking him for towers at another death.
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Thomas Sefferson
Jefferson
Rip
Ae Tall
Mr. Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson LI
William and
Joseph
Salt Lake
Joseph Laford
Spencer
Idaho
Golden Stairs
Railroad Exchange
South Temple
Third West
Noor
Jamen Parnew
J. B. O'Fea
Oregon
Samuel Gompers Home Life Portrait
The labor leader Samuel Gompers dominates his home at 2128 First Street NW Washington DC with wife, a daughter, and a closely connected son. The three story brick house hosts a family devoted to music and close to neighbors, reflecting a simple, comfortable domestic life.
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Samuel Gompers
First Street
Wratington
D. C
Gome
Holge
Florence
Eve
Kooyman Charged With Compounding a Felony
Salt Lake City February 24 in the criminal division of the Ely Court Judge J M Bowman heard one state case The charge against K G Holley driver of a mill wagon is attempted criminal assault against a Sveanald girl Kooyman alleged to have tried to arrange a $25 payoff to drop prosecution The judge ordered the arrest and the matter was continued for one week The county attorney will decide whether to prosecute Kooyman for compounding a felony
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Salt Lake
Ely
J. M Bowman
Hein
K. G. Holley
Sveanald
Kooyman
Corelius Kooyman
Holley
Cod. Diehl
Coal Bulletin Proposes Lower Utah Coal Prices
Stephen H. Babcock of the Commercial club trade bureau plans to mail 1500 coal awareness bulletins. They argue railroads could ship coal at 1.05 per ton across Utah and urge public support for a pending tariff bill to regulate freight rates.
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Stephen H. Babcock
Commercial Club Trade Bureau
Utah
Huiger
Man shoots self in left chest at city building
A man identified as John S. Williams allegedly attempted suicide in the heating plant of the Auerbach building on Main Street. A revolver discharged and lodged near the heart, witnesses claim the assistant’s steadying hand prevented a fatal wound.
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S&s
Williams
James Willams
Salt Lake
Manjmate
Jim
Mary
John S. Williama
Auerbach
Main Street
Wit Dims
Amdi
Labor Leader's Home Life Described With Family Support
A labor figure's private life is sketched, noting his son or granddaughter aiding at home and his wife Mrs Gowpers, a longtime partner. The narrative highlights the unwavering support within a household centered on work and dedication to organized labor.
Enviable Dalai Lama Jealously Feared and Favored in Tibet
The text paints the Dalai Lama as a powerful, unyielding ruler who travels freely, commands awe and caution from Peking officials, and acts beyond ordinary rules. He conceives plans and changes course at will, surrounded by a large retinue, blending spiritual authority with practical independence.
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Daial Lama
Tibet
Peking
Heavenly
Heave
Pritiah
Dalai Lama
Suicide toll at Dean Bridge rises past two hundred
Reports from Bridge of Ny indicate Alexander Young of Coatbridge jumped to death from the Dean Bridge in Edinburgh. The structure has seen over 200 suicides since its construction, prompting concern over safety and public welfare.
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Dean Bridge
Edinburgh
Alexander Young
Coatbridge
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Thes Wash. Ave
Coal Bulletin
Bureau
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Joseph Emmet
Larimer
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