Salt Lake Democratic Convention Nominates Ticket
The Salt Lake Democratic convention ratified a full slate led by Richard P. Morris for mayor and Charles C. Dey for attorney. The gathering featured a single contested ballot for city treasurer, where Fisher Harris won 397 votes against Stephen Lynch's 88. The event proceeded with harmony despite minor frictions and a humorous seating moment near the Fifty first district banner.
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Richard P. Morris
Fifty-first
Stephen Lynch
Fisher
Harris
Mr. Harris
Mr. Lynch
War for the Ben Hur at Salt Lake October 28
Special excursion via Oregon Short Line trains depart Ogden at 6 20 p m and arrive Salt Lake at 7 20 p m return after the performance fare for round trip one dollar
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Salt Lake
Oregon Short Line
Ogden
Inquest Probes Death of B F Devlin at City Station
Coroner Frank N. Clark presided over an inquest into the death of B F Devlin who died at the police station on Thursday afternoon under unclear circumstances. The jury found no verdict linking alcoholism to the death. Witnesses testified Devlin had opioid and alcohol use, with his wife noting opium or morphine addiction. He had worked at the Hotel Herald and Hotel Fifth East, with Rock Springs Wyoming his parents home. The body likely will be shipped there for burial.
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Frank N. Clark
B. VF. Devlin
Devlin
Hotel Herald
Fifth East Hotel
Rock Springs
Wic
Doctors Believe Lynch Arm May Be Saved
James Lynch the condemned murderer, after six days in the hills with a bullet damaged arm, is recovering in his death row cell and doctors think amputation can be avoided. He refuses to explain the outbreak or his knowledge of it, stating he knew nothing until awakened and told to move. Prison officials neither confirm nor deny threats against Lex Robertson, though some fear a plot to punish him for stopping an earlier delivery.
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James Lynch
State Penitentiary
Lynch
Lex Robertson
Robertson
Outbreak Quelling Viets to be Considered by Board
Viets who helped quell the outbreak will be considered by the board of pardons at their meeting to be held today. The board of charities and corrections will also meet today to resume its investigation of the outbreak.
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Viets
Board of Pardons
Board of Charities and Corrections
Mortensen Prohibition Appeal Motion Before Judge Moree
The motion for a certificate of probable cause for appeal in State versus Peter Mortensen will be argued in district court at 10 this morning before Judge Moree. Without a grant the appeal cannot be heard by the Supreme Court before November 20, the day set for Mortensen's execution. District Attorney Eichner will oppose the motion. if no certificate is secured, the condemned man faces execution on the 20th.
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Supreme Court
Peter Mortensen
Moree
District Court
Mortensen
Eichner
Morse
Supreme
State of Utah v Edmunds Reversed by Supreme Court
The Utah Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling in State of Utah vs John Edmunds. Edmunds was convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to four years in prison by District Judge Johnson in Sanpete County. The court granted a new trial due to newly discovered evidence and remanded for rehearing. Chief Justice Baskin and Justice McCarthy agreed with the opinion.
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Bart Jet
Supreme Court
Baskin
McCarthy
Divorce Granted to Mattie Clay in Utah Court
Judge Morse grants Mattie Clay a divorce from John Murray Clay on desertion grounds. Married Farmington April 30 1902. They have one child whose custody goes to Mattie. John Murray Clay ordered to pay $20 monthly alimony.
William Harvey Dies By His Own Hand
William Harvey a 30 year old switchman for the Rio Grande Western railroad died after ingesting about two ounces of carbolic acid at the residence of William Dunham 45 North Sixth West street. He left his room about 4 pm and collapsed in the yard without speaking a word. Dr Sharp assisted but Harvey died within minutes.
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William Harvey
William Dunham
North Sixth West Street
Harvey
Oe Kio Grande Western Railroad
Dunham
Salt Lake Notes and Local Notices
W W Taggart recovers from typhoid and can resume duties. A baby boy was born to Rev D A Brown’s wife at 4 Kendall terrace. Mrs J M Stont died by self harm and will be buried at City cemetery. B F Devlin died at the police station from opium and will be shipped to Rock Springs Wyoming. Atkinson Whitworth killed by a streetcar was buried in City cemetery. Funeral services for Joseph William Taylor were held at the undertaking chapel on West Temple. Mary A Cole wife of Wilson N Cole died at Rome New York after long cancer suffering and will be buried there. Col Brengle of the Salvation Army will hold services at Army hall with Ensign Mabee providing music. Brengle is a diverse graduate who studied theology at Boston University before joining in 1887. The Haworth and Lynch reward contest grows hotter with Dr Stringfellow claiming half the Lynch reward for triggering the alarm. Howard Kennedy seeks another Haworth reward hearing with new counsel. Articles of incorporation filed for Western Development and Construction Company Salt Lake City with 500000 capital and 1000 shares of 100 each. officers Frederick M Steele president Charles L Funey vice president L W Pitcher secretary treasurer.
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Atkinson Whitworth
Undertaking Chapel
Joseph William Taylor
West Temple Street
Col. Brenzie
Salvation Army
Army Hall
State Street
Ensign Mabee
Salvation Movement
Col .Brengle
Boston University
Western Development and Construction Company
Salt Lake City
Frederick M. Steele
Charles L. Funey
L. W. Pitcher
Mother's Friend Promises Easy Childbirth For Expectant Mothers
Advert reads Mother's Friend a external lintment to aid pregnancy, claims to prevent swelling breasts morning sickness and pain without internal remedies. A Tampa hotel proprietor lauds its ease during a second birth, urging purchase at drugstores with a promotional illustrated booklet from The Bradfield Regulator Co.
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Tampa
Fia
Despondent man dies after carbolic acid ingestion
Harvey, summoned to his room, died before a doctor arrived. A bottle on the table contained carbolic acid and he had consumed almost two ounces. His motive remains unknown though drinking and despondency were noted. The Dunhams describe him as a hardworking quiet man. a widow mother in Pueblo is his only known relative.
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Harvey
Dunhams
Pueblo
Cole
Thieves Loot Two Zion Stores in Night Burglary
Burglars smashed rear windows and backdoors of R. C. Meeker and M. J. Wolff shops at West Temple and Third South in Zion stealing chewing and smoking tobacco cigars candy and small change. Police suspect a youth gang with prior similar raids and no clues were left behind.
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R. C. Meeker
M. J. Wolff
West Temple
Third South Streets
Robbery Foiled by Nightwatchman Arrival at Store
Layton reports burglars entered Adams & Sons' store anteroom by prying a door. Nightwatchman M. Hutchinson arrived, armed a gun and summoned help, but the culprits escaped. No serious damage noted.
Remarkable Escape From Death Of Chas Heppler
Richfield October 16 Charles Heppler an electrician at the Sevier Consolidated mill recounts a preventable accident. While oiling machinery his jumper caught in the shafting and he was drawn toward the rotating shaft but his foot snagged a signal rope, stopping the machine and saving his life. His jumper tore away and his shoulder was badly bruised.
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Richfield
Charles Heppler
Sevier Consolidated Roie
Democrats of Logan Name Councilmanic Ticket
Logan October 16 Democrats nominate a full councilmanic ticket for four year terms in five wards. H T Match and H J Carlisle lead the First Ward ticket. William Worley and William Evans in the Second. John R Edwards and Robert Anderson in the Third. B G Thatcher and John T Barrett in the Fourth. George Adams and M Mr Hanson in the Fifth with two-year terms for the latter pair. President Joseph Morrell expected to be nominated for Mayor with possible opposition to Andee Anderson for a third term at the convention tomorrow.
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Logan
H. T. Match
H. J. Carlisle
William Worley
Wiliam Evans
John R. Edwards
Robert Anderson
G. Thatcher
John T. Barrett
George Adams
Mr. Hanson
Joseph Morrell
Andee Anderson
Coalville Republicans Name Their Mayor
Coalville Republicans selected their mayoral candidate in a city meeting on the 16th, confirming the party’s choice for the upcoming election.
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Coalville
Tieir
Coalville City Holds Nomination Convention For City Offices
The Coalville City convention nominated candidates for mayor councilmen recorder treasurer marshal and justice of the peace Alma Eldredge chaired the meeting A city committee of Frank Evans Grant Y Tullock and Mrs Rt F Northcutt was named The Democrats anticipate defeat with a strong ticket in place
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Coalville City
Sarlous Cty
Alma Eldredge
Frank Croft
John S. Salmon
William St. Clark
Mobert Walker
G. G. Redden
J. W. Hussman
C. R. Jones
Alexander Wright
Walter Calderwood
William I. Smith
Frank Evans
Grant Y. Tullock
Rt. F. Northcutt
Roylance Chosen Mayor In Provog Democratic Convention
October 16 Provog Democrats met in a convention with small attendance but high enthusiasm. Temporary chair S. S. Jones and secretary James W. Bailey presided. permanent officers were T. N. Taylor chairwoman Amanda Knight vice chair, A. B. Robison secretary, Mrs. R. A. Barney assistant secretary. Nominees included Mayor William M. Roylance and James W. Bailey as Recorder with Amanda Young treasurer and other city posts. many nominations by acclamation.
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Democrats
Provqg
S. S. Jones
James W. Bailey
T. N. Taylor
Mra
Amanda Knight
A. B. Robison
R. A. Barney
William XM. Roylance
Amanda Young
W. K. Henry
Samuel A. King
John B. Milner
W. R. AfcBride
David Openshaw
David John, Jr
Suit and Overcoat Offering From The Hub Ogden
The Hub in Ogden advertises a clearance of 300 men s suits and overcoats at reduced prices. Items include silk mixed worsteds wool tweeds cassimeres worsted serges and Ker sey overcoats with satin linings. Also 150 wool suits priced originally at 12 50 and 14 now offered at 10 each. Offers Stein Bloch models and catalogs for 1903 1904.
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Ceed Eecwenes
Ben Hur Run via Oregon Short Line Delivers Evening Trip
Train leaves Ogden at 6 30 p m for Salt Lake arriving 7 20 p m. Return after performance. Round trip fare set at 1 00 dollars.
Platform Endorsed as Council Elevates Democratic Mayor
A lengthy platform was adopted as the Republican Council was de-emphasized while the Democratic Mayor received praise. The action signals a shift in local leadership stance and party alignment prior to upcoming civic decisions.
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Republican Council
Republican city ticket chosen at Logan convention
Logan October 16 the Republican city convention met at the county courthouse at 7:30. George Cole temporary chairman and Oscar Bjorkman secretary. Joseph Howell permanent chairman and E K Nielsen permanent secretary. Orson Smith chaplain. City platform endorsed reforms and improvements. Ticket named mayor E W Robinson recorder Miss Hattie Smith treasurer Hyrum E Crockett marshal Emer Crockett justice E A Peterson. C R Roberts city chairman and Frederick Scholes secretary. Five ballots decided marshal race. Campaign praised for harmony.
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Logan
Roberta
George Cole
Oscar Bjorkman
Joseph Howell
E. KR. Neilsen
Orson Smith
E. W. Robinson
Misa Hattie Smith
Hyrum E. Crockett
Emer Crockett
E. A. Peterson
C. R. Roberts
Frederick Scholes
North Dakota youth kidnapped and held prisoner
A young man from Grand Forks North Dakota was abducted about four weeks ago and is being held prisoner in Helena Montana. The report from Frank T. King notes the incident occurred in mid October with details still unclear.
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North Dakota
Kidnapping and Ranch Robbery Tale Near Gulbertson
Authorities in Gulbertson pursue eight robbers who seized a rancher seventy miles north of Culbertson near the Canadian line. The man was kept prisoner thirteen days by hills before being cast adrift with little food and one blanket. He later reunited with his father in Ulbertson and they fled to North Dakota for safety.
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Kidnan
Gulbertson
Culbertson
Ile
Wulbertson
Orth Dakota
Schilling's Best Flavorings and Spices Endorsement
A fragment states Schilling's Best baking powder flavoring extracts and spices are best without qualification while coffee and tea are deemed good enough and mentions grocer's moneyback terms.
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Schilling
Detroit Exhibit to Feature Belle Isle Reproduction at Fair
Detroit will show a papier mime reproduction of Belle Isle at the World's Fair and display large paintings of the city's leading manufacturing plants. Monarch over pain urna cuts sprains stings. Dr Thomas Electric Oil at any drug store.
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Detroit
Mich
Belle Isle
Monarch
Dr. Thomas
The Peerless Footwear Ad Promises Fresh Colors and Low Prices
An advertisement touts Peerless shoes with unequaled finish and workmanship. It highlights cool and sensible styles with fresh colors and price points of 75 cents, 1.00, 1.10, and 1.25 dollars.
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