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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
5
Reports from Kansas City Missouri to Arkansas City Kansas and nearby states describe extreme heat with prostrations and deaths. Temperatures reached 108 in Arkansas City and 90s in Topeka, with crowds sleeping outdoors and a cab driver dying after overheating. Victims include a grocer, a retired farmer, and a 12 year old boy, as officials warn of continuing dangers from the record heat wave.
A chaotic weather and political report crosses with a brewing heat note as plans head for plains and central valleys. Governor Shallenberger attends Seattle events, while conservation talks swirl at the federal congress amid factions and planning for next year.
Nebraska Day at the Exposition opened with formal exercises in the New York Building at 1 none oclock morning. Governor AC fbatlenderger of Nebraska led a delegation of Nebraskans and was welcomed by J E Chilberg the exposition president and the event highlighted state pride and participation.
More than two thousand delegates from western states attend the opening of the twentieth TrenenMissiasippi Commerce convention in Denver. Morning speeches by Governor Bhathroth and city officials greet attendees. afternoon features President Walsh and talks on trade, transportation, and western development with several officials from across the region.
A rough front along the blue army’s left wing near Midweirn spurred heavy artillery fire and cavalry movements. Reports cite detachments from New York National Guard and other units, with the engagement lasting hours and ending in a retreat of opposing forces toward the rear.
New York showed an irregular opening with larger shifts as selling led to profit taking and a broad decline from the prior close. The list moved up briefly on some gains before slipping again, with Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Reading, and other names showing notable losses amid volatile turns in early trading.
The report lists fragmented commodity figures and futures names including Wheat Bept and Oate-Bept with various prices and dates. It also notes Copper and Silver quotes from New York August 17 with spot and futures figures, and mentions market activity in rye, corn, and Timothy-Repl. prices.
New York August 17 Immigrant reports tell of Wyearedd Dearties Mazer abandoning her husband after eloping to the United States with her Italian sweetheart Adolph Urvhman. The couple, wealthy and connected, fled after domestic and social pressures as a board of inquiry weighed charges.
New York readers recall the famed Fambling era and the grand den in Wert Thirty-third Street famed for lavish displays and wealth. The residence drew millionaires, featured costly decor by Stanford White, and hosted gatherings noted for opulence and drama surrounding its famous owner and events.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a report about an editor referenced as ten being sued. Names and places are garbled, with possible mentions of Warthgren Nael Vaart and Py Maller Pow, unclear actions, and a reference to a Doral Late. The piece appears incomplete and lacks coherent details.
A severe earthquake was felt in Acapulco while a confusing article dispute unfolds over potential appointments in the New York customs service. The text also touches on scientific notes about Blastophagi and pollen transfer, mentioning California imports and the role of pollinators in fig production.
In New York a defendant named Perech faces a grand jury indictment alleging involvement in a conspiracy to finance a scheme to seize assets from the Winster Trust Company. The case centers on Perech allegedly procuring about 10 19 worth of mining stock and related collateral, with attorney Jerume stating Perech admitted telling the district attorney’s office details of the transfers. The district attorney’s office plans to review further evidence as they pursue the indictment.
A lengthy sea tale describes a beleaguered crew adrift in heavy seas. The voyage geneses a perilous struggle as ropes, water, and fear test the men aboard a storm battered vessel under a tense watch.
Reports from Acapulco and nearby areas describe a coastline exposed for about thirty feet after three severe earthquake shocks. Residents fear for safety and remain outdoors as aftershocks continue. Officials discuss relief and potential policy actions as committees tour affected regions.
Aug 17 Chicaea Mine Ruth Theigers leaped from a ran in the lake at Manhattan Track and touched the key of a ran jring. Her actions drew help from former Congressman Charles S L Wharton and others who dove in to resuscitate John Turackt, 23, who regained consciousness after an hour of work.
A congressional committee delegation met in Billings on August 7 to discuss relief for Huntley area farmers. Secretary of Agriculture and officials from Newell emphasized aid measures and current assistance programs while local officials urged faster deployment and clear eligibility.
Aug 15 Ban Feandore reports direct primary law observed as 74,000 electors qualified for municipal office voting. Voters showed heavy turnout during the election hour. Citizens urged greater selection by each voter amid contest between William Crocker and Byron Staunzy for mayoral nomination.
Archers from children to veterans across the United States gather at Washington Park range for the 37th annual Archery Championship. The four day event begins Friday afternoon with competitions for youth and adult divisions, men and women, and promises high levels of skill.
A garbled OCR passage discusses parole for life prisoners, mentioning Wells and references to legal and penal topics. The text includes numerous garbled names and phrases, hindering clear details, but indicates advocacy for parole among life-term inmates and mentions officials, dates, and places in a disordered manner.
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