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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
5
April reports from Kleaga and Chicago recount a sweeping storm system named the Storm King. Tornadoes and high winds devastate Indiana and Illinois, wrecking homes, barns, and infrastructure, injuring and killing residents, closing lines of communication, and forcing evacuations.
Severe weather across southern Missouri and nearby states leaves seven dead and many injured. Tornadoes and hail cause widespread destruction in Lamar, Joplin area, with roofs torn off, windows shattered, and lines down. In Indiana, prison walls and militia calls accompany a separate fatal incident. Damages mount as trains and telegraph lines suffer, with Golden and other towns noting substantial wreckage and multiple fatalities.
April 20 reports from Carmi Illinois describe a deadly Texas City explosion and fire. Four people died, many injured, and several buildings were demolished in the disaster. Local responders battled the blaze as the area suffered extensive damage.
A severe storm spanning several hundred miles from Memphis to the Mississippi River caused wind and rain that toppled buildings and burned some structures. Two deaths are confirmed locally with numerous injuries in Arkansas and Mississippi. Hundreds report property damage as homes and farm buildings were destroyed near Hom Lake and in Weakley County while tornado-like winds cut a wide path through towns.
The race meet near Ogden will use 206 stalls including 117 new ones and a large tent for 29 extra horses. Police arrangements are tightened to prevent trouble while the Pacific Coast Jockey Club factions prepare round trips from Salt Lake City. Detectives like Me. Téateniy join locals to keep the grounds orderly as horses arrive from Salt Lake and other points for the events.
Jockey Frank QUA and Jeekes Wy Manders headline a day of races at the Ogden track. Viper nears recovery from yesterday’s accident while riders from Montana Utah and California competed last fall. Local fans note improvements at the course and the public gathers daily to watch the thoroughbred events.
Two bandits robbed a Northern Pacific passenger train near Maibodrem Ida last night. Police believe they are armed and awaiting the next move as investigators broaden the search for the men involved. A morning report notes guards were hurt. hope remains for their capture tonight.
Enraged lover Porter Smith of Chicago shot Mira Marden at Salih College in Northhampton and then killed himself after she rejected his advances. The assault occurred as students gathered for chapel. two bullets struck Marden, a domstic student from Romerville, leaving the scene in chaos and Smith dead by his own hand.
Reports indicate wartime negotiators and U.S. senators pressed for protections allowing settlers on Uintah reserve land to temporarily stay on their homes during evacuations. Officials vowed to safeguard property, ensure access to water and essential resources, and maintain orderly transfers while awaiting formal authority and legal guidance.
In Ban Franciaéo California April 30 detectives say two men are charged with blackmail over an extortion plot targeting Rudolph Spreckels son of the late mill owner Claus Spreckels. A note purporting to be from a band of poisoners demanded 1000 dollars for Spreckels and his wife. A delivery attempt was thwarted by police who captured a messenger and identified a suspect linked to Benjamin W Soule.
Halt Lake April meet prepures snow disrupted. Ogden Wilch School meets planned Saturday opener. Officials, coaches discuss representation by ten man teams. Event list includes sprints hurdles distance throws and relays with Boys from Salt Lake and Ogden likely to compete under coach McSterle guidance.
Silver City reports George Nichols found dead near Trout Creek on a ranch. Initial cause suspected self harm, but bullet entry behind the head implies homicide. Nichols, once notable for business ties, had connections to a Washington-based associate. Ongoing inquiry details unclear with fragmented notes.
A garbled text fragment references costs and persons with unclear roles and dates. The passage mentions a 1400 amount, pushing an owl of oveter soup, and references legal liabilities against a romangivner. Details are obscured by corrupted wording and inconsistent names.
Three Morc individuals file for divorce amid unclear allegations. The petitions reference multiple partners and strained relationships in a fragmented report from an early local court docket.
Padd seeks divorce from Eva Weedward alleging desertion after 12 years of marriage plus custody of Ereth aged 12 and equitable division of property. Woodward sues Eva Weedward for divorce. marriage in 1901 and desertion alleged in October 145. Alimony requested and Mrs Hunt seeks support via alimony and housework. Alfred Katsar man aged 23 earns about 875 monthly.
In New York on April 24 a seven story tenement at 37 Spring Street burned as members of the Black Hand demanded 1,000. Eight people died, including five children, and fourteen were injured. The blaze began after threats and arson signs were posted, with victims leaping from windows to escape. A grocer Jacob Brock and others evacuated as a second note followed. Police later received another similar letter.
In Santa Barbara detectives tied Shaw, president of a railroad, to a scheme involving kidnapping and detaining a ten year old child. The investigation traced the Shaw household, including Mrs Shaw and her alleged accomplices, amid a network described as the family’s deception and a plotted relocation from Brooklyn to California. Further details mark the case as tied to Marble Company ties and a controversial estate on Arpora terrace.
Fragmentary report describes proceedings involving an abortion case and related legal actions. It mentions an agent, transportation, alleged threats, and charges discussed in court. Multiple names and terms appear garbled, but the core notes a trial proceeding with a decision or outcome pending.
Fragmentary report outlines plans to convert the Imperial palace area and surround parks into public recreation spaces in Constantinople. Proposals redraw the fashionable district northward, with a constitutional event marking the city’s entry into the new era. Venues and officials are named, including appointments and commemorative projects funded by public subscription amid a formal reception and street processions.
The brief lists closing quotations for commodities and rail stocks with many OCR errors. Highlights include Amalgamated Copper, American Waxumitre, Canadian Parish, Chicago Northwest, Colorado Yorland, Erie Railway, Great Northern, New York Central, Union Pacific, and Western Union quotes. Also mentions coffee and sugar prices and a partial weather-like market note from April 30.
In Salt Lake City on April 29 a burglar was caught after an attempted break in at the Fourth East pharmacy and an attempted robbery at a J. J. lender store. Night Watchman George Hough helped capture Frank Hall after a chase through alleys and streets on Mala Street. Hall was found with a screwdriver near a storefront and fled toward Meta Street before being stopped. police later recovered gear and announced ongoing efforts to arrest others involved. The incident underscores a string of break-in attempts targeting local shops and residences.
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