20 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1904
Page
1
Fragmented dispatch reports insurgents capturing Paraguay’s war minister amid bombardment and diplomatic tensions. Rebels demand government resignations while negotiations fail. a high-level official is seized as shelling targets the minister’s residence and surrounding areas.
Long dispatch reports intense artillery and naval bombardment at Port Arthur with Japanese and Russian forces exchanging fire. Ships and batteries engage as the battle escalates, with observers noting heavy damage and strategic moves by both sides as reinforcements maneuver.
A damaged ad style notice promotes a so called Whit a Ribbon remedy claiming to cure influenza and related illnesses. It promises permanent cure, money back guarantees, and mail order availability via agents and coaches, listing multiple contact locations and prices.
Disturbing reports describe multiple fires aimed at destroying railroad property across Washington. Blazes threaten lines near Portland and Vancouver, with crews battling spread toward surrounding counties and timber stocks at risk. Local authorities note arson is suspected as fires intensify at night, hampering recovery efforts and raising regional security concerns.
Fragmentary text references Panamanian affairs and United States officials with garbled names. Mentions January and May with hints of ministerial or governmental actions related to canal status and selections. Reading is incomplete, preserves few concrete facts.
Feral fire threats and questionable disposition of state lands raise concerns. Report cites damaged parcels and unclear governance while officials, including Governor Toul, face scrutiny over the handling of land sales and protective actions as fires threaten lumber towns and regional stability.
In Butte Mont, Ball Lake files a damage suit against Eola and others over alleged losses totaling $100. The arbitration board, led by officials including O’Hanrke and Kavanaugh, considers the case tied to the National Baseball Association and Pacilam teas. The complaint calls for payment as a remedy for breaches and damages.
Salt Lake City and Morasth split a 17 hit game with two baggers cited for power though the contest was deemed devoid of feature. Attendance 400. Players Frisk, Parle Wine, Led the offense. errors plagued both teams as the final score reflected a tight, uncertain finish.
Reports from August 19 show Cleveland defeating Philadelphia 7 to 5 in an early inning rally, with M Crane and Nald contributing. Attendance around 10,000. Philadelphia and New York game notes include Stanton and Lytoh with variable scoring, attendance about 8,700. Portland and Los Angeles score tied to opener with 1-6 final in Portland.
Washington Aug 11 featured a muddled game with unclear lines and weak attendance. The event highlighted unsettled play by visiting squads and stray mentions of officials, venues, and a 1,600 attendance figure amid garbled namings and locations.
An OCR fragment records a 1 mile race time around 4:50 with names like Jobe Taylor and Wilkes, plus mentions of 2:26 and 1:2 splits. It notes prize money around 600 dollars and several unidentified runners. The text is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmented testimonial style note describes Mrs Geertsen and others praising a health remedy called Dra Shores Shores for relief from illness, sleeplessness, and fatigue. Mentions doctors’ approval and various named individuals including Mary A Grunts and Delton Guy Mane. The text reads as a personal endorsement with medical claims and gratitude.
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