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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
3
A violent windstorm battered Salt Lake City and surrounding counties causing fatalities J H Sorenson killed in Murray and William Gibbs at Ogden while saving a barn. The storm disrupted telegraph lines rail service and caused extensive property damage across Davis and Weber counties with several injuries reported.
Reports from San Salvador describe a catastrophic storm sweeping Salvadoran towns. Over 100 drown in Contepeque. Chulo volcano eruptions flood Panchianco, killing most residents. Fimiento and others reportedly wiped out by floods. The schooner Axelene and its passengers are lost between Corinto and Amalapa. Honduran rail lines badly damaged.
A severe storm disrupted overhead wires including telephone telegraph and power lines in East Lake City and surrounding areas. Public service companies were heavily hampered. Saturday night left the city cut off from north and west communications while Commun Park City, Bingham and Provo remained connected as the storm moved north.
The morning Post reports a cabinet shakeup with Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman likely elevated to the peerage to head the Liberals in the Lords while remaining prime minister. The aging Marquis of Ripon may retire as Liberal leader in the Lords and El H Asquith could become Liberal leader in the Commons.
Rev Dr Lyman Abbott of New York spoke at Rattell chapel in New Haven on Sunday. He praised two unnamed men for Chyiat's work, noting one who “went to Cubs and brought order out of chaos” and another who had recently journeyed from the north through South America.
A strong windstorm Saturday night toppled a freight train between Wood's Cross and Layton on the Oregon Short Line. The engine and tender remained on track while thirty cars and debris were piled near the rails. Authorities note the incident as a weather-caused wreck with significant material damage and halted service in the area.
A Saturday night windstorm in East Lake City caused extensive property damage and knocked out telegraph service and lights. Fire department members Captain Williams Cahoon and Driver Fred Gulbranson were badly injured when a tree fell on their fire run. Electrician Momer Jay was struck by a live line while repairing a sign.
Fire at midnight Saturday gutted the Utah Packing company plant near the stockyards in Salt Lake City. The $100,000 building was nearly ready for occupancy and was being tested for operation. The blaze started in the south end. origin undetermined, machinery and yard structures were damaged as flames spread through the plant.
F H Lee once a National Development prospector who vanished during a Las Vegas trip last spring was found in Bakersfield California. He left Salt Lake City on April 24 and sent letters dated April 16 from Caliente Nevada. He survived fever and delirium after wandering desert before a friend located him in an Los Angeles hospital.
A welfare farmer from Gage Oklahoma shot and killed his wife, two daughters aged 22 and 48, and a son aged 20, then wounded himself. Family troubles were cited as the motive for the tragedy.
The notice announces parcels near turning locations within six miles of Nip NW Hee etc for agricultural use and mineral rights. Citizens may protest or contest by January 10 at the General Land Office Washington DC, with copies posted for public inspection. Frank D Hobbs signs as the coordinating official.
A conference occurred at the White House on Saturday with the president and Secretaries Root and Taft, and Supreme Court Justices Day, White, and Hamlin present. The purpose is unclear, but it may relate to selecting a successor to Justice Brown who has retired.
The Evening Post reports a large scale packing industry consolidation in the United States with a claimed capital of 500 million dollars led from England. Officials from major Chicago packing firms deny confirmation of the story.
A nuisance medical advert claims Brights disease and diabetes be treated with a home regimen. It cites tests showing kidney issues, claims cures, and urges mailing to a California address for guidance. The copy uses dubious language and targets patients with symptoms like frequent urination and fatigue.
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