Man killed at crossing near Midvale in tragic accident
At Midvale on November 6 William J. Frank, 28, a driver for Page Hanson Co of Rawlerson, was instantly killed when his wagon was struck by Denver Rio Grande's No 4 eastbound passenger train. His body was thrown into the air, the skull crushed, and he died before witnesses could reach him. The accident prompted an informal investigation, which found the train crew blameless and suggested the crossing signal may have been obscured by the station house. The body was taken to M Taylor & Sons Co undertakers for funeral arrangements. Frank is survived by a widow. If you are seeking the latest updates, please consult local notices.
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Midvale
William J. Frankin
Page Hanson Company
Ralverson
Denver & Rio Irande
Franklin
Femoklin
Statlon
M. Taylor & Songs Company
Train Strikes Car, Two Children Die Near State Line
Two children aged about two years died when a freight wagon was struck by a train. The accident occurred as the men working for PaneHannon commitments were unloading a load of hierchatdiva. One worker was on the wagon when the train hit, and four more were injured as splinters flew. Police began investigations into the incident and the causes surrounding the derailment.
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Wangetive
Engiuid
Us Uti
PaneHannon
Eth
500 Women In Gambling Scheme Breaks Wide
Chicago officials announce a federal indictment charging Mrs. Sarah Featrr with conducting a mail linked card game and lottery. The scheme allegedly drew more than 500 women through memberships and prizes, with Mrs. Poster named among those who organized diversions via the mails.
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Chicago
Sarah Featrr
Igy
Trainmen Strike On Sumter Valley Line Near Baker Oregon
Trainmen on the Sumter Valley railroad between Baker and Prairie City Oregon walked off the job after a dispute over a joint committee with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers regarding recent discharge of workers. Railroad officials claim intoxication. the strike is overseen by Robert McIntyre of Cleveland as vice president of the Railway Trainmen. A force was sent to guard railroad property at South Baker.
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Naker
Ore
Sincera
Firenten
Sumter Valley
Baker
Prairie City
Bradke
Beavera
Ablke
Robert McIntyre
Cleveland
Railways
Dean Tipe
South Baker
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Gains Popularity
A vintage ad style piece touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple home solution to darken gray hair. It promises invisible application, lasting color, a soft luster, and protection against dandruff and scalp itch. The piece notes the product’s ease and low cost, appealing to readers seeking youthful appearance.
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Hom
Wyath
Wyeth
Hand-Minded Children Get New School Focus In Cleveland
Washington reports emphasize a federal bulletin backing a reform in Cleveland where the elementary industrial school redirects effort from pure academics to practical crafts. The aim is to better serve children labeled as hand-minded by reallocating English and math to language and industrial tasks, with physical education and domestic training emphasized.
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Washington
Cleveland
Lost interest in school work sparks a shift in pursuits
The text notes that students who have grown dull and incorrigible in study are increasingly eager in manual crafts and the arts. It describes a trend of turning to hands on work and creative studio activity as an alternative to diminished academic effort.
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Pily
Uuudemle
A Woll
Glowing Tribute To Frances Willard At Union Convention
The midwestern national convention closing session heard glowing tributes to Frances Willard founder of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Speakers praised Willard as a great mother of reform and urged united effort for federal prohibition, with representatives from New Jersey Georgia and New York noting progress and the need for continued activism.
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Asbury Park
X. J
Frances . Willard
Womans’ Christian ‘Temperance Nnion
Union
Cora F. Seabury
New York
Willum Suld
Frances Willard
Margaret Dye Fllig
New Jersey
Mani
Mary Harrris Armour
Georgia
Mary Sibley
Armour
Jack Johnson No Longer Champion in Historic Union Hearing
At a meeting of the International Boxing Union in New York, officials heard repeated refusals to fight. Prominent figures Delanthes Cro, Helgaune, and Price presided as the union approved new leadership and the recognition of a change in the heavyweight title.
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Goo
International Boxing Union
Ube Worli
Apion Shin
Vyaaul
Quit Meat For Kidney Health Advertising Claim
An advertisement urges readers to quit meat to protect kidneys and claims meat causes various ailments. It promotes a grape and cranberry salt drink as a kidney cleanser, touting its safety, affordability, and health benefits while warning of potential bladder and kidney problems if not used.
Yale Football Man Re Marries Again in St Louis
In St Louis on November 1, David A. Hrinets and Mrs Ning Robison Ater, both connected to Yale football circles, plan a second marriage. Francia, a noted Yale football man, was previously married in 1901 to Lilly Gouttiuret of Safety, Massachusetts. authorities note the match and social ties within Yale athletics.
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SS Louis
David A. Hrinets
Gan
Francis
Missouri
Ning Robison Ater
Formortow
Francia
Lilly Gouttiuret
Safety
Mass
Grant Jodin Divares
All Stars Stile Are Undefeated in California Series
Fragmented report from San Francisco dated November 6 describes a series of events involving New Zealanders and American teams. The text is garbled but indicates an undefeated run by All Stars Stile and mentions scores around 354 with references to California and Taheen.
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San Francisco
California
America
Creighton Nixes Freshmen in St Louis Game
Creighton forbids use of first year men in the game with St Louis University. St Louis objected to Creighton employing French players. Creighton argues no conference rules bind them as an independent school. Star halfback Walworth and others from Creighton freshmen aboard.
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Omaha
Raightos
St. Louis
Notre
Butt
St. Louie
Creighino
Craighton
Walworth
Yokel Wins Match At Minneapolis
Mike Yokel, middleweight wrestling champion, defended his title against Jon Carr of Minneapolis in a two fall match lasting one hour, twenty two minutes and twenty seven seconds. Yokel forced a dangerous hammerlock and a half nelson to win the first fall, then secured a reverse double nelson for the second fall as Carr collapsed to defeat.
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Minneapolis
Mit
Mike Yokel
Hie Dle Jant Oatent
Jon Carr
Yokel
Carr
Prize Fighting Abolished in Venice California
Venice California voters approved a measure by 74 votes to abolish prize fighting in all forms. Ban covers bouts training quarters and venues for pugilists who fight elsewhere. Campaign featured Rev Baker Lenpaater of Christ Episcopal Church of Los Angeles advocating legitimate boxing. Women’s votes reportedly shifted against pugilism.
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Cal
Baker P. Len Paater
Christ
Episcopal Church of
Toa Angeles
Nebraska Eleven in Hard Luck
Lincolns Nebraska suffers injury woes as captain Purdy leaves game for ten, Rutherford the star backfelled by fever with a doctor summoned. His status for next Saturday uncertain while regulars rally in practice amid forward pairing drills and sharp image play.
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Lincols
Neh
Purdy
Nebraska
Rutherford
Star Beltback
Cor Iluskers
Kansas
Gaa
Gaa Calumity
Rutherfort
Commission Houses In Sharp Competition In Idaho
A Shelly Idaho potato shipping dispute sparks inquiry into commission firms. Rival shippers allegedly reroute cars assigned to farmers, using them for personal benefit and causing friction among Valle valley consignors. An Idaho commission agent monitors practices as the crop season nears.
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Idaho
Sta. Nuys
Shelley
Muon
Oregon
Valle
Vertiln Regiers
Cora
Colorado grower plans extra car loads for potatoes
J A Coy of the Colorado Produce Exchange says three mess muy cars will be added to shipments to speed potato delivery as only forty to sixty cars per day reach Twin Falls and nearby areas. The city’s supply shows no relief in sight. Spears, once a desk sergeant, is linked to the escape incident involving Shaten, who was injured and is in custody, now serving the remaining sentence without good behavior privileges.
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J. A. Coy
Colorado Produce Exchange Company
Clly
Twin Falls
Spears
Shaten
Boon
Sharen
Effects Capture of Escaped Prisoner in Salt Lake
C H Shalen escaped from the city chain gang in City Creek canyon after serving twenty days of a ninety day sentence for petit larceny. He was arrested at First South and Main streets Tuesday morning by Patrolman A C Spears. The latter, with Patrolman Paykt Crowther, led the chain gang when Shalen fled.
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Salt Lake
C. H. Shalen
City Creek Canyon
Main Streets
A.C. Spears
Paykt Crowther
Shalen
Suit seeks damages for death of Timothy B. Foote
Mary J. Foote files a district court action for twenty six thousand dollars on behalf of herself and seven children against Denver & Rio Grande railroad. The family alleges negligence for failing to clear obstructing objects that hid the tracks at the scene of Timothy Foote’s fatal accident when he was ground to pieces by a switch engine last September 6.
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Ealt Lake
Timothy B. Foote
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Mary J. Foote
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