Bridge-builder Sues Southern Pacific for Life-crippling Injury
J E Young, a bridge-builder, files a federal suit against Southern Pacific Railroad over a November Lucia cut‑off accident. A heavy tool allegedly fell and injured his right leg, claimed to render him crippled for life. The case moved from Weber County District Court to the federal court with a $5,000 damages demand.
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Southern Pacific Railroad Company
J. E. Young
Young
Lucia
Weber County
Three More to Be Tried in District Court
Three new informations were filed in the District Court by District Attorney Ichner. Defendants named are Od Peterson charged with a felony alleged to have occurred in this city on August 13 against Mary Horcate age 17. Fred Taylor charged with petit larceny for stealing $18.50 from Sarah Taylor on July 30. Walter Edgar accused of placing obstructions on a railroad track by driving spikes into a switch, alleged to have occurred on August 3. They will be arraigned before Judge Moree in the criminal court this morning.
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Ichner
Wamed
Od Peterson
Mary Horcate
Fred Taylor
Sarah, Taylor
Walter Edgar
Galtair
Col Eskridge Ends Career in Manila Death Report
Salt Lake received confirmation of Col St I Eskridge former commandant at the post here and in law of Mrs Fite Keith Elk pide. Eskridge died in Manila where he was staying with his son Oliver Steven Eskridge a lieutenant of the twenty seventh infantry. His daughter was with him and Mrs George Keith Eskridge in Seattle resides there.
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Salt Lake
Col
St. I. Eskridge
Hrathey
Fite Keith Elk Pide
David Keith
Manila
Avas
Oliver Steven “Estaidge
Tiret
Efwenty-Seventh Infantry
George
Keith) Eshk- Faja
Seattle
Whisky Barrel Gas Explosion Shocks Salt Lake Saloon
A gas explosion in a whisky barrel caused a loud bang at C. Bonetti’s saloon 10 east First South at 1:30 pm. Patrons fled as smoke filled the room. a clerk held a light near a barrel hole, triggering the blast. No injuries reported and fire crews limited damage after a mislisted location corrected.
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C. Bonetti
East First South
Wholesale Department
Waa
Third South
Uncle Sam seeks stenographers and typewriters in Salt Lake
The Civil Service Commission will hold a stenography and typewriting exam in Salt Lake on October 7. Most appoinments will be to Washington, with salaries from 840 to 1200 dollars yearly. Many positions are needed for the Philippine service offering 1200 to 1400 dollars yearly. Requirements include 35 wpm typing and 80 wpm stenography. Ages 20 to 46 may file for both services. 20 plus may take the US exam. Philippine service ages 18 to 40. Apply to the local exam secretary at the Salt Lake post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Salt Lake
Washington
United States Service
Board of Examiners
Woman divorces husband and remarries in court
Mrs Frederick Perry formerly Lillie Poll, aged twenty one, obtained a divorce from Charles Olive Poll in district court on desertion and child support and custody. She then married Frederick Perry in the county clerk’s office within minutes.
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Frederick Perry
Lillie Poll
Charles Olive Poll
James
David Smith
Sears
Tree Tea Talks Spark Unclear Coup Plot
Fragmentary OCR hints at a coup plot tied to "TREE TEA" and repeated mentions of talks or coups. Readable elements mention multi-level discussions and political maneuvering, but details are obscured by damaged text. Further context needed for clarity.
Prisoners Arraigned Before Judge Morse in Review
A batch of inmates appeared before Judge Morse for arraignment. Edward Ray faced a deadly weapon assault case involving a June shooting at Max Blank. Ray seeks release on recognizance as his wife battles typhoid. Several defendants faced burglaries, larcenies, and grand larceny counts with varying evidence, including jewelry, watches, and clothing thefts.
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Morse
Third District Court
Edward Ray
Ife
Max Blank
Ray
Harmon
Jarceny
William Evans
R. L. Melane
J. L. Dignan
Jeffries Curtis
William Carlson
Oliver Erickson
J. W. Currie
William Hayden
Richard Baker
John Orsell
T. H., Lindley
C. M. Kendall
Salt Lake Court Notes Describe Multiple Divorces
Emma Matthes and Kathleen Speight receive divorces in the district court. Matthes is granted custody of three children with $20 monthly alimony to his former wife. Speight is declared a divorcee from George J. Speight for non-support, with custody to the wife and alimony to be determined. The notice also lists upcoming district court schedules and a separate desertion case against Ed Kosten by Delia Kosten.
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Emma Matthes
Lewis
William Matthes
Stewart
Kathleen Speight
George J. Speight
Niagara Falls
N. Y
District Court
T. S. Lewis
William C. Hall
SW. Stewart
Deliada Kosten
Ed Kosten
Public Works approves sidewalk paving contract
The Board of Public Works approved Union Lime and Stone for flagstone sidewalk at the State and First South Street intersection. The project price is $127. Breeden, the five year old daughter of Attorney General Breeden, died with scarlet fever. Also noted Clyde Snowball, aged three, with scarlet fever, among the few cases reported to the health office in days.
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Board of Public Works
Union Lime and Stone Company
State
First South Brecta
Talme Breeden
Miss Rosalie Pollock Returns to School Duties
Miss Rosalie Pollock supervisor primary instruction returns from a summer in the mid east states refreshed to resume duties for the new school term. Judge William C Hall will not return from California as soon due to Mrs Hall’s ongoing indisposition. A windstorm shattered a large plate glass window at the county assessor’s office. The Jordan Canal irrigation committee recommends a three councilman and city attorney board to coordinate water rights for Emigration Creek. A public wedding is planned at Calder's park on Labor Day with Myrtle Davis and X Slarger to wed at 8 pm and receive a park furnished home setup.
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Rosalie Pollock
William C. Hall
District Court of the Third Judicial District
California
County Ascessor
Jordan
Pleasant View
Arange
Thompsort
Calder's Park
Misa Myrtle Davis
Girl makes two unsuccessful attempts at death by action
Park City reports two failed attempts by a Deer Valley girl to end her life by jumping into a pond. After excessive drinking she repeatedly plunged in but was pulled out by companions and later revived by a doctor who found her in critical condition.
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Park City
Deer Valley Rownade
Daring Looting Reported At Booth Merantile Store
In Wingham on September 4 burglars entered the Booth Merantile building by removing a door panel and stole jewelry worth thousands. The safe remained untouched while the intruders fled about 11 pm, with the discovery not made until after 7 am.
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Wingham
Burgars
Booth Merantile Company
Init
Highland Bay
Multiple funerals mark Richmond week of mourning
Richmond saw several funerals this week. Mrs Augua Feltman, wife of Andrew Feltman Jr., was buried after six months of marriage and surgery in Salt Lake. Henry Hendricks, son of S A Hendricks, died aged many years after long illness. Mrs Rimpson of Sar Valley died while traveling to Logan Temple. Mr Simpson’s first wife died of stomach illness, leaving children.
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Richmond
Augua Feltman
Andrew Feltman Jr
Yars
Salt Lake
Henry Tiendricks
A. Indricks
Simpson
First Fife
Jealvig
Jie
Tragedy Near Bingham as Rider Kills 7-Year-Old Florence Hicks
Florence Hicks, seven, was struck by a runaway horse ridden by Victor Peterson while playing with other children in a canyon near Bingham Utah. Peterson fled the scene and was later jailed. authorities expect formal charges after a complaint is filed.
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Bingham
Utah
Prorence Hicks
Victor Peterson
Apul
Severu
Victor Petreon
Peterson
Ariet
Vetereon
Discouraged Women Find Health With Dr Pierce Remedies
Letters from sick women recount months and years of suffering before using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, Golden Medical Discovery, and other preparations. A Mrs Edna Crowder of Ripley Tennessee describes recovery after taking eleven bottles and following medical letters, calling for free consultation with Dr. Pierce at Buffalo New York.
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Edna Crowder
Ripley
Lauderdale Co. Tenn
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Indignant Town Faces Third Accident From Reckless Riding
Residents express outrage after the third accident in two years attributed to reckless riding. Officials expect stringent measures to prevent a repeat incident amid growing concern.
First Church Work In Utah Noted In Local Obituary
John Crawford long resident and church member died at Manti at 3 20 pm after a prolonged illness. Born in Wickston Scotland on Sept 30 1829 he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints at 14 and journeyed to America in 1819. He helped build the oil salt Lake Tabernacle and aided settlers during the Walker War. He later served a mission in the Elk mountains to civilize Indians.
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Manti
John Crawford
Wickston
Peeblesshire
Scotland
James
Elizabeth (Brown) Crawford
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
America
Provo
Kalidah City
Elk Mountains
Catarrh Cure Claim Promises a $100 Reward
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh at all stages. It states the medicine is constitutional, taken internally, and claims to cure by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and note availability through local druggists.
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Ita
Iall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO. Toeledo
Pruggista
Jiall
J B M Keon of Milford Fights Against Bankruptcy
F R McKeon of Beaver County fights creditors to avoid bankruptcy. He owns Milford Cash Store once in trouble. Creditors in Salt Lake City and Ogden claim about $13 000 and allege a transfer of several thousand dollars to the National Bank of the Republic. The petition cites a transfer of about $10
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McKeon
Thease
Beaver County
Milford
Salt Lake City
Osden
National Bank of the Republic
Terrible plagues cured by Dean’s Ointment
A promotional fragment touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching skin diseases promising relief and urges purchase at any drug store.
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Dean
Pius Fund Divided On State Department Requisition
Treasury issued checks totaling 377 000 dollars for Bishop Riordan of California from the Pius fund on a requisition by the State department. Mexico has been paying the sum due from that country to the fund and the fund is being divided.
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Washington
State Department
Treasury
Riordan
Callifornia
Pius Fund
Mexico
Sim
Canvas for a Good Book by Mrs. Corbyn in Ogden
Mrs. Clara A. Corbyn plans a canvas of the city for her book Gran Quibira. The blind author aims to secure a homestead entry by her efforts and hopes to meet notable Ogden residents to present her book.
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Clara
Corbyn
Ogden
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