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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
5
Springfield awoke to quiet after riot threats and a brief alarm following midnight disturbances. Civil authorities moved swiftly to identify suspects in the violent unrest. thirty defendants have been returned to authorities with one charged as the investigation continues.
Police in Mexico City and Pittsburgh investigated a threatening letter sent to Judge Luna De Leon. The envelope bore a Pittsburg hotel stamp and the letter claimed to be from a criminal gang called the Black Magd. Authorities believe the note was written by assailants connected to an alleged gang that previously kidnapped a passenger.
A Western Express Company messenger, Otto Sorenson Aneneauger, was killed near Enderlin North Dakota while traveling in a freight car. Robbers attempted to loot the car, but the strong box remained intact. The body showed signs of a violent struggle, and the murder likely occurred during the attempted robbery. Authorities pursued leads as the attackers fled.
Tax Molhed Aug 21 reports a telegram from Ashland to which affirms May Fretn and Mrs Balti, Nor mother, were charged with the murder of Marnis Serie and Miss ewer Porter at Janidensutir. The two women were placed under arrest late today following the confirmation of the case.
The report notes a brisk bustling market on Ave 22 with 1,300,000 in stock trades during the first two hours. Large block purchases fueled rapid price jumps in Amalgamated Copper and Rock Island as investors chased speculative gains amid a surge in activity.
A three story apartment building at 024 34 West Van Buren Street in Chicago burned on August 22, forcing thirty families to flee in night garments. The blaze endangered the district near Campbell while many occupants escaped with minor injuries and several residents were assisted from upper floors by firefighters. Mrs. Mary Hulme, 65, was carried down a ladder from the burning building and others were aided by brave efforts during the escape.
The Clearing House banks report total reserves at 464,147,975 under a 25 percent reserve rule. Changes show variances in several components with loans, deposits, and reserves fluctuating, including increases in some categories and decreases in others. The report notes the actual reserve percentage and outlines positions across major items such as loans and deposits held by member banks.
In Chicago on August 22, William Jennings Bryan met National Chairman Stuck and other leaders to outline a national campaign plan for the general election. The meeting followed a prior stop at Names, where Bryan spoke last night. His four week Western tour is slated to begin in September, focusing on midwestern states.
Washington August 22 Secretary of War Wright announced approval of President’s order to suspend eight cadets at West Point for hazing. The action, to be issued, removes the first class man under suspension and cites six other cadets from New York and Oklahoma among those suspended without pay or allowance for a year. Names include William Hosea son of Col. W T Hosea and Harry Weaver among others.
The Nevada Supreme Court upholds a district court ruling in Rumovable County regarding contempt of Thomas G. Tunkhart, president of the Plarence culcfielding company. Leckhitt must pay $118 into court, as claimed by the Little Florence Mindy conan Tits, with the case to proceed on its merits.
Fragmented report details M De Reus returning to the Wetherlahos amid diplomatic moves with Venezuela Netherlands, including talks mediated by German minister Baron Von Serk and ongoing tensions over shipping and pargoes. Complex notes mention interim government actions and expected movements.
Two prominent Cumberland figures, Georg Britton and Frank Dervis, fought a pistol duel at a railway station near Shaw's Bend, two miles from town. Britton was killed by a fifth bullet. Dervis wounded in the abdomen, breast, and shoulders. The feud dates from prior disputes between the men. In Bellingham a forest fire last night destroyed Cain's saw and shingle mill and kilns, with about 1 million shingles and four cottages burned.
Seven detectives from headquarters tracked and arrested a group believed linked to a string of New York robberies. The suspects traveled from New York City through Providence Boston and Philadelphia back to Newark in an effort to blow open a line. A Brooklyn Hoboken headquarters led to a counterfeit plant in Brooklyn run by a woman alias Incobson, with thousands seized.
New York records report a final decree of annulment for Helen Maloney of Philadelphia and Arthur Oshorte of this city. The memorandum notes the decree filed May 20, 1908, with three months elapsed since the interlocutory decree, and signals a Supreme Court move to finalize the annulment.
Fragmentary notes describe a battleship named Montana undergoing speed tests. Mentions figures like 80 fleet, and references to locations and dates but text is garbled. Names such as Lorna Fly and Hayes Point appear amid unclear passages.
General Nelson A Miles and his brother Daniel of Somerset visited their sister Mia Mary Jones in Leominster yesterday. The reunion, though joyful, left General Miles physically weak and he died within an hour. his brother collapsed and died soon after. Mrs Merriam, age 77, had lived in Leominster since 1966.
A special train between Pittsburgh and Chicago, via Port Wayne and Altoona, set a new speed record for rail speeds. Professor F. T. Turnemore and Dr. Graham led tests to measure train motion at varying speeds, with speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and a test run reaching about 740 feet from the station as the locomotive burned on.
In Washington on August 22 Senator Birrows of Michigan leads a Senate Finance subcommittee preparing a revision of The Phuxley Joy. The panel, including Hemshburnugh and others, will study changes and gather information before presenting proposed edits.
Raymond J. Tustin a Lincoln Park New York farmer was halted by highwaymen who looted his wagon taking $26 and a watch. He fought back, knocked one assailant over a dashboard and chased the men. After a brief pursuit near his home he recovered some money from the clothes left behind and the watch, valued at about fifty dollars.
A New York report says a prisoner known as Hamilton faces capture of a vagrant gang linked to robbers in Long Island. Detective William of the Inland Railroad unit befriended Hamilton, who revealed plans and a revolver transfer, leading to Hamble and Hamilton’s arrest at Petchague. The prisoner’s mustache is to be allowed to grow to aid recognition of gang ties. authorities consider whether a witness may identify him as part of the gang.
A new Texas candidate promotes a distinct platform challenging main parties. The proposal emphasizes reform of political norms and aims to shake up established alignment. Public reception is mixed as supporters praise bold ideas while critics doubt feasibility.
Sailors on the American battleship fleet entertained Sydney crowds with a regatta bell and handball matches, races, and theater performances. Nebraska defeated the Sydney University team by four goals, and New South Wales beat a visiting team as rugby events drew many officers and spectators. The page notes a continuation on the next page.
Count Zeppelin plans to establish an Institute to study airship navigation and related problems for German industry defense and aviation. Public contributions exceed the commitment of resources, with 300000 dollars pledged to Zeppelin’s credit and a substantial shortfall expected to be covered by subscriptions. Berlin reports indicate the city supports establishing the Zeppelin academy in the near future.
Chicago reports Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans recently retired has been offered the chairmanship of a Los Angeles railroad company. The San Pedro harbor area and related interests are mentioned as key points in the prospective leadership role.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal an identification of death by own action tied to a Denver incident. The readable text mentions August, local names, wards, and locations but lacks clear names or dates due to damage. The item appears to be a terse public notice or court-related record with uncertain specifics.
The report describes a woman identified as Maes Mase, 71, who attempted to kill herself after stabbing her husband and injuring herself. She was found Monday, rushed to a hospital, and received medical aid. The incident occurred in a domestic setting with authorities and medical staff involved.
A fragmentary report notes the formation of a group called the Inunction Reform League 18, naming leaders and participants including Chinen and Lalor, with references to labor figures and local political activity. The text is garbled and several names appear fragmented.
David Loyd George, British prime minister, pressed German officials in Berlin about naval armament during talks with German statesmen. He met insurers and government specialists, planning to travel to Hamburg that night. No agreement on armaments appeared evident amid private talks tied to potential meetings among King Edward and the German Emperor.
Chinago Aug 22 De Antonio reports La ter founder of the Pasteur Institute and conqueror of agrophobia lies ill at his institute under care of Dr B Bruno. He was infected during an experiment inoculating a rabbit with a disease and seven days later the animal died. The physician involved fell ill with mild symptoms.
A major blaze in South Brooklyn destroyed the Ashantos Yard plant, the largest building of the HUY Jouns Manville company. The loss is estimated at 2160000, with four companies fighting the fire and thousands diverted by crowds and water outages. Firefighters saved the adjacent paint shop as residents watched from nearby police stations.
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