Mrs Taft Emerges as Strong First Lady of the Land
Biographical sketch portrays Mrs William Howard Taft entering the White House as a capable first lady. It notes her lifelong ambition, early influences, and extensive studies in French Spanish and Italian. She remains an accomplished musician who taught professionally before marrying Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
White House
United States
Pride
Taft
Lucy
Rutherford Fh. Hayes
Tatt
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
One of the swindlers identified in court
Hot Springs March 4 Joseph P Walker of Denver identified Geo Ryan of this city as the man who urged him to go to Council Bluffs Iowa where he was later swindled out of 83000 by footrace swindlers now under arrest. Commissioner Leslie reserved decision a week. Walker said he lent 5000 to help cover a 6000 bet on the races and offered a diamond stud as security for a wager, then lost both in the pool scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Joseph P. Walker
Denver
Geo. Ryan
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Walker
Poloral
Leslie
Ryan
Sree
Taft Writes of Distinguished Predecessor Roosevelt
President elect Taft discusses his relationship with Theodore Roosevelt. He recalls their early service in Washington, shared views on political reform, and mutual respect. Taft contrasts Roosevelt’s decisiveness and loyalty with his own legal training, noting strong cooperation and enduring friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Wealthy prospector seeks missing daughter in Salt Lake
J Howe, a wealthy prospector from Nevada, arrived in Salt Lake City to locate his daughter believed to still be in the city. He described leaving Salt Lake fifteen years ago, earning a fortune, and setting aside a dowry for her, but attempts to find her through marriage license records failed. He intends to meet his daughter and assist her life journey after discovering a mysterious letter claiming she married locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
J Howe
Enoch Arden
Monte Cristo
Nevada
Howe
Efe Howe
Out of One Jail and Into Another
Salt Lake, March 3. Joseph Smith, alias Fred Olson, set for release from the state prison after two years for burglary will be arrested at gates by Deputy Sheriff C. B. Ginley of Contra Costa county. Extradition papers secure, Smith to be taken to Folsom to complete an unexpired sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Olson
Salt Lake
Joseph Smith
Fred Olson
C. B. Ginley
Contra Costa County
Cal
Folsom
Stedding Smith
Contra
Boy Proves To Be Head Of A Family In Salt Lake
In Salt Lake City a 17 year old, Andrew Royal, was arraigned in juvenile court on disturbing the peace and assaulting Officer Meyers. The judge found he is married. his wife and eight month old baby live with her Idaho parents. Royal’s case was remanded to the city court for prosecution on both charges. Royal attacked Meyers when served a summons. Other cases: six boys arraigned for vile language at Emerson school were discharged after a harsh lecture. Two boys were reprimanded for smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Anderw Royal
Meyers
E. G. Gowans
Royal
Idaho
Gowans
Emerson
Mysterious Woman Dies in Salt Lake Hospital
A 30 year old woman named Mrs Mary Griffith dies at St Marks hospital after being found seriously ill at 28 East Fourth South street Her trunks reportedly contain 10000 worth of jewelry but only a box of ten cent trinkets is found Coroner and Associated Charities search her papers to uncover her past and any relatives The body lies in Eyane morgue with no known kin home or friends nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Eyane
North State Street
Mary Griffith
St. Mark's Hospital
Ensign Pitts
Salvation Army
East Fourth South Street
Associated Charities
Pennsylvania
Don
Escaped Convict Must Serve Unexpired Term
Salt Lake March 4 Joseph Smith alias Fred Olsen will be released today from state prison after a two year term for third degree burglary. He will be re arrested by Deputy Sheriff Gillies of Contra Costa county and returned to Folcom state prison to finish a five year sentence for horse stealing. Governor Spry will honor the requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pratt
Joseph Smith
Folcom
California
Les
Olsin
Gillies
Contra Coasta County
Salt Lake
Fred Oleen
Behine
C. & Tillies
Costa County
Cal
Smith
Contra Costa County
Prisoner Smith Escapes After Early 1906 Trusty Status
It marks his time here expires today. Smith has nearly four years to serve in the California state prison. He was convicted and sent there May 2, 1905, for horse theft and branding others. He was an exemplary prisoner and made a trusty, then escaped early in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
California
Death of Mrs. Eckart Widow of Early Bishop William White
Salt Lake March 4 Mrs R E Eckart great granddaughter of Bishop William White one of the first Praco pal bishops in this country and mother of Mrs G G Armstrong and Mrs E S Herrick of this city died at her home 3387 Third East street Wednesday forenoon after a six weeks ill ness of heart trouble Mrs Eckart was 69 years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
R. E. Eewart
William White
G. G. Armstrong
Herrick
Third East Street
Ness
Eckart
Packer Quick-Turnaround Divorce and Second Marriage
Edson W Packer Sr obtained a divorce from Abbie Packer on desertion grounds in Judge Morse's division. Twenty six hours later he married Julia Smith of Great Falls Mont in the county clerk’s reporters’ room. They will reside in Franklin Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Edson W Packer
Judge Morse
Abbie Packer
Packer
Eureka
Jiab County
Julia Smith
Great Falls
Mont
J. A. Eldredge
Franklin, Ida
Coal Dealers Caught In Salt Lake Shortage Sweep
Chief of Police Marlow dispatched four detectives and four officers to weigh coal on public scales en route to homes and businesses. Of twenty loads weighed nine showed shortages totaling 255 pounds, six were overweight by 345 pounds, and five matched the expected tare. Officers paid $3 each, documented with scale location slips, and directed drivers to a public coal yard for proper weighing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Marlow
Salt Lake City
Conl Company
Purse snatching lands two men in city jail
Tobey and Larsen went out for a night of drinking. Tobey grabbed Larsen's purse containing 1.75 dollars and fled, later arrested with Larsen in pursuit. Summers already jailed, facing petit larceny charges. Larsen held as witness. Officer Vance led the chase down Twenty-fifth Street into Electric Alley and back to the main thoroughfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totes
Henry Larsen
Unittle
Tobey
Larsen
Henry
Omcer
Vance
Mr Larsen
Mountain Range outlines on handle with Ogden foreground
Fragmentary description notes a handle detail showing the Mountain Range outline with Ogden in the foreground. Mentions spoon cuff details including “Hermitage,” “Mouth of Canyon,” “Depot,” and “Luelo Cutonm.” Describes heavy sterling silver item priced at $175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandeome
Ogden
Spoon Cottaine
Hermitage
Canyon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Last
New York
Busi
Serges Batiste
Fanciee
Thomas
Roosevelt
Washington and
Lincoln
Collier's Weekly
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Harrison
Nineteenth Street
Dupont Circle
Mr. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Roncevelt
Tike
Tyme
Roowevel
Geo, Cave and Depot Drug Store
Salt Lake and State News
J. Howe
Chief of Police
Kruhn’s
Es Wash. Ave
Grand Opera House
Northwestern Theatrical Aca
N. R. P. Herrick, Res. Mar. A
Mrs. Wiggs
America
London
Allen Wogan Rice
Anne Crawford Flexner
Management
Dibbler
ACO
Faa
Driver & Son
Erug CO
Washington Ave
Weriees Yatcioos
Knowlton Dandebine CO
Chicago
Wash Ave
Mitchell Bros
City Cemetery
Tome Fae
Oearese
Evans Cornea
Draggisa
Ersrese
Ord Hendler
Oxford
Wash. Ave
J. & Lewis & Company
J. S. Lewis & Company
Jewelers
Ogden Steam La‘ndry Co
Vienna
Broom R Laurant
Lee
Foon & Tom
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!