18 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
1
Dispatches report Port Arthur under siege with Japanese forces advancing from the west and north. Russian garrison reportedly repelling assaults while civilians and non combatants suffer. Japanese detachments move to cut railways and disrupt communications as operations unfold around Lamutze and Hantei.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B S S S as a cure for a wide range of ailments described as blood related. It claims to purify the blood, relieve rheumatism catarrh eczema and other conditions, and even promises cancer cure under guarantee. The dealer lists locations in Atlanta and mentions free samples by letter.
The article describes the appointment of land agents for nine districts within Glales and Territories containing Pi No baine. Each district receives a special agent, with officials named including Wabhhiatan Ang, and references a plan to organize offices and responsibilities for efficient land administration.
The readable fragments mention names and places in a garbled OCR passage. It references individuals, institutions, and dates in a halted narrative about a cohort and a Duke, but specifics are unclear due to corruption. No clear event or outcome can be established from the readable text.
A derailment near Coronado Beach, California, injured twelve people with six initially reported as fatally hurt. Officers and bystanders aided victims including Mrs Hubert Gray and Mary Martis. The wreck disrupted the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line as engines and cars derailed, briefly blocking traffic and delaying service.
The document discusses concerns over adulteration and export issues in foreign wines and the enforceability of state enactments. It notes bitter sentiment among foreign producers and home vintners, with focus on regulatory actions and potential penalties pending judicial outcomes. The text emphasizes market reactions and the need for stronger oversight.
A fragmented court report discusses a December arraignment involving Welheimer and associates over a Riverside Del matter. Witnesses and lawyers, including District Attorney Jornine, battled over alleged bribes and courtroom payments, with chaotic testimony and conflicting statements about missing funds.
A collision on a city street rails between a trolley car and a passenger train near Courtyard Avenue and the Chicago Great Western line left several dead and many injured. Victims include Frances Raalwan Willing Irving and Dewi Mire among others. ambulance crew and doctors rushed to aid the injured as investigators began to piece together the crash details and responsibility.
A Chicago Great Western train incident left the crew and trailing cars under investigation after a rider named Tennig and others reportedly escaped by leaving the train. The abnormal event caused authorities to place all crew and cars under inquiry pending further review.
Aug 17 an automobile plunged into the river at Raat when the bridge opened. Four persons were hurled into the water. A large boat crew rescued them within minutes. Injured included J. D. Willens Memphin Youn A P Ganong Clarksdgie Mrs R J B Burrough. Taken to Stratford hotel. condition reported as serious but hoped to recover.
Baltimore August 17 Former Governor Chihy B Jetson was unanimously nominated for Congress by the Democrats of the Circle Maryland district last week and today declined the honor Governor Jackson said he was never consulted about the nomination and refused to grant consent
Governor Jackson seeks confrontation with Republican leaders over control of the capital. Officials report rising tensions as party leaders dispute authority and policy direction amid ongoing budget and staffing debates.
Fragmentary OCR reads of a violent episode show a five year old girl narrowly spared from lynching in a big city. Police intervention prevented injury. The text also loosely references World’s Fair pamphlet distribution and a contortion act at a theater.
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