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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
1
The flood devastates parts of the city and canyon corridor, washing away tracks, cutting power, and inundating streets with mud and debris. Rescue crews, road closures, and swift cleanup efforts follow as authorities assess damage and begin repairs.
Instructors list for public schools includes Ge Ne Cotta as sister superintendent, with highs led by the principal, choir and music classes taught by HG Berth, and various teachers across grades. Meg Baker leads Petsnary Sasti. Tally Mere assists as a helper. The teaching staff for the first grade and related classes has been decided and opening is set.
Obituary notes from Richfield recount the funeral for Lars Peter Perera and tributes to ME Petersen after a year of service. References to Epps and Roheune hint at related local figures, while Frederic Viton and other residents are mentioned in passing amid memorials.
A garbled court notice lists Parley P. Bccane involved in grand larceny case with details cut and mixed. While several names and roles appear in fragments, the readable portion centers on a Lake area court appearance and ongoing proceedings.
A lettered report describes prospecting in the Thunder Mountain district of Idaho. It notes a group including Pate Devine courting development funds, locating claims between here and Marsh Valley, and plans to mine and process ore, with surface indications of rich mineral deposits and potential value.
Fragmented OCR describes district matters and property issues, referencing Pine District and Mount Vale. It notes hearings or motions, mentions residents and property owners, and hints at proposed actions and fees in a murky public notice style.
The fragment describes a mining camp near Jackson Creek and a new camp at Dyke named after a large fossil dyke. It mentions high copper content in ore samples, water and vegetation, a townsite planned, and early returns of gold or copper value. It notes camp geography, distances, and potential ore types with uncertainty about future yields.
An Ohio and Kentucky mining firm advances in Pioche Nevada with shafting and gear. Production plans include a large water plant, ore shipments, and a new shaft under the Tamneralizer zone. Company officials anticipate substantial ore from the Jupiter area as work continues and a Sal Lake railway branch is discussed.
In Salt Lake on a Saturday an arrest was made of Jesse Seal Sexton on burglary charges linked to the city headquarters. The youth allegedly traveled from Portland and entered a building, where a valuable watch disappeared from a room. Police tracked the suspect to a back room and recovered the watch, seized from a clerk to whom the youth had sold it for fifty cents.
Mrs Georg Varlow, assailed by repeated intruder attempts, was fired upon as she and her husband faced a disturbance at their home. The intruder fled. Marshal Grant arrested the assailant and he faces charges related to assault and attempted murder.
The proclamation by Governor Gartime Cutler sets the general election for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It designates districts, candidates, and representatives to the state legislature and United States Congress, naming required offices and election officers, with voting locations and procedural notes for the statewide election.
A fragmented report describes a 23-year-old attendee at a Harriman conclave in Tree rom Fritas, with unclear details on purpose and outcomes. The text references family care, a sale, and a coastal conference, but specifics remain obscured and several lines appear garbled.
Disjointed OCR reads describe proposed sales and procurements, an expected protest from ore shippers, arrival of railway officials, and new corporations organized in Utah. It mentions the Cache Valley Tea and Soda Water monthly incorporation, and the Salt Lake-based Sir State Exploration company with capital and leadership details.
The Nebraska Republican convention nominated a mixed ticket with Ate lofney Norite Hervey for United States senator and a platform stressing railroad regulation and price stabilization. Edward Resomaier and others backed the ticket as party leaders outlined the state slate and adjourned after 3 o clock with plans for a continuation and a permanent organizational setup.
A Nebraska Republican convention reports Roosevelt praised for leadership and reforms. Delegates debate ballots, preferring direct senator election, railroad and canal issues on platform. Brown Rose split shifts, then coalesce for a Roosevelt aligned ticket with pledged candidate rejection of third candidates.
Fragmentary telegram from Washington reports protest at abandonment in Dallas Texas dated August with brief reference to General and morning papers. Mentions United States Seasync? and a Calves of Teka tent a fete hour tonight awaiting reply.
A reader testimonial claims prevention and relief from sick headaches using unnamed remedies and mentions Dr. Hartman. The garbled text praises methods and notes long suffering prior to relief, urging others to try the recommendations.
Jamestown aims to host the annual session of the National Irrigation Congress during National Irrigation Day events. A letter from Robert H H Berton, official in charge of congresses and special events, promises immediate and satisfactory arrangements at the exposition grounds. Western cities including Deadwood and Cheyenne compete to entertain the gathering.
Secretary Root is en route to the straits of Magellan aboard the vessel Wanhlerton Ace. He plans a single stop at Vunla Aregas and is expected to reach the final destination after passing through the routes via Chile. The ship alters course due to Chilean war considerations and is reported to continue on toward Mont Arends, with arrival around late May.
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