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Newspaper

Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

5

Flood aftermath hits Craig area with dam collapse

April 15 report from Heleng Mont describes the Great Lake dam break causing extensive flood damage. About 46 people drowned and hundreds of cattle killed as the river rose, washing away railroad tracks and destroying houses. Loss tallies at roughly 1 million dollars, with projected rebuild costs under 370 thousand for a new dam and a third dam planned at Wolf Creek after government approval. Local power and utility facilities face disruption, but a return to normal water levels was reported with precautions protecting the Great Falls plant. People evacuated and some returned after the waters receded.

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Track Flood Cuts Northern Line Across Wide Region

Great Northern reports a track flood at Walt Creek, washing out the line and submerging rails under water for miles. Trains across the route from Great Falls to Banff are halted with repairs delayed for about twenty days, as officials warn of potential continuing delays and caution the public.

Navy Parade Review in San Diego Welcomes California

A large parade of U S Navy ships and marines dazzled San Diego as 18 000 sailors and 5 000 Marines marched to the city park for a three mile review. Rear Admirals Thorn Sperry and Emory and Governor Millets witnessed the ceremonies as thousands of residents cheered the display of naval strength and national colors.

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Royal welcome to visiting Admiral and officers in Civil War era note

Fraternities of We lohaling the Grad Army of Diy and Confederate Veterans honor Admirals Whomax and T Thani with a gold jewelled medal and ceremonial ball at Hotel Eel Corgnads. The medal will be sent to Captain R. K. Inger Soll and to Admiral Evane frou. War memories and public gratitude marked the event.

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West Weber Contends With Forty Smallpox Cases

West Weber faces over forty smallpox cases as health officials lock down districts and quarantine three dozen individuals. Deputy Inspector Wintle reports school and public-house closures to limit spread while farmers stay indoors, with some cases severe though no deaths yet.

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Proceeds To Be Invested In Bonds As Bill Passes

A favorable report on the Cooper Bill directs proceeds to bond purchases by the United States or states. About sixty five percent of the proceeds will be allocated, with the rest tied to education and local welfare efforts in the Philippines, as discussed by the House committee.

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Smoot Bill Adopts Expanding Homefront Union Plan

Washington April 15 The Smoot bill proposes enlargement of the Homefront Defense system with plans to expand to Colorado Montana Nevada North Dakota Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming and New Mexico. It authorizes steps for homefront mobilization and sets fare provisions under wartime conditions.

Washington Suanta Colorado Montana Nevada Northfukia Orpen Utah Wallington Wyonde

Open Season at Albany Tracks Brings 15000 Spectators

The Albany opening day drew about 15 000 spectators as racing resumed amid new betting rules and restrictions. Wagering proceeded with limited pools and higher entry stakes, while enforcement curbed unruly conduct and obscene language at the track.

New York Albany Bellimgs Boalkraakorn Almoal Morphan

Police Meet With Maniacs In Haunting 1902 Plot

A chaotic 1902 scene unfolds as three men, heavily disguised, threaten a crowd at Nob Hill. Chief Browning and officers confront them at the police station after the group waves rude gestures and bursts into a staged escape. The men are linked to Oxden Press Club plans for a Grand Opera event in May.

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Wacky Vagrants Crowd City Jail In Court

A chaotic scene at the county jail as a group of vagrants faced charges and Judge Murphy imposed a mix of fines and warnings. The testimony described disorderly conduct and a push to clear the jailers’ docket amid ongoing detentions and a want ads push.

Hasan Yinch Wivek Anil Bravispire Murphy Ogee Gion

Water deal unsettled as council balks over 5000 refund

City leaders including Mayor Drawer and City Attorney Devine traveled to Salt Lake to review extensions and bond guarantees in the Moore and Barker water dispute. They aim to avoid paying 5000 warranty sums and plan a last-minute decision before the upcoming council session.

Willard Causon Drawer Devine Thornae Wile Doom Salt Lake Watt Brank ‘Sloore Moore Balt Lake Corncilnian Thomas

Reform of Dams and Waterways Bill Debate

April 15 report from Weahluetan outlines veto threat against bills funding dam building and river diversions without payment provisions. Amendment proposed to authorize William H. Standish to build a dam on the Jamar river in Stone county and divert water through a tunnel, with engineers to set charges to protect US interests and fund inland waterway improvement.

Weahluetan Hansuvells Uwe Willian H. Standish Jamartyer Stone County Mlesgawl Alvert Wieir United States Mackenzie

Labor Sunday Observation Calls Across Presbyterian Churches

New York on April 16 1000 Presbyterian churches nationwide were urged by the Department of Charity and Labor to observe Labor Sunday on May 10 and through May 28. The proposal seeks unity with the American Federation of Labor in recognizing labor Sunday and promoting labor ideals.

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Trouble With Moros Across Mindanao War Region

War department reports ongoing Moro troubles in Mindanao where outlaws clash with authorities. Patrols pursue suspected insurgents after a brief firefight near Lam district. Officials say natives resist and security forces tighten control to prevent further violence.

Washington War Department Ure Matos Lam Mindonus

Fragmentary Manila News: Allied Cable Reports Unclear

A garbled dispatch from Manila references military and colonial authorities including Lieutenant Allen Guard and Colonel Gayla. The text mentions insular war reports, Mindanao logistics, and a probable cause tied to Taal, with uncertain details from the Associated Press despatch.

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Constitutional challenge to Appalachian White Mountain forestry bill

The report by Chairmay Jensing declared a constitutional issue in the Appalachian White Mountain forestry bill. The committee, when convened, found that ten of nineteen members concurred. Maine and Georgia positions surfaced in reports on the measure, with expectations that minority views would shape the final decision. The Lever-Cureler bill would allocate 4,000,000 dollars for regulation by the United States government.

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Tid Inthe Appwleedian and White captain culs

Fragmentary text mentions proposals for forest restoration and maintenance to preserve river flows east of the Mississippi, with reference to purchases or agreements and constitutional proceedings. Significant names and places are garbled, but the gist concerns waterway preservation and forestry actions tied to a captain and regional rivers.

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