27 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
A garbled user lament describes frontal headaches and eye irritation, mentioning rhinitis like symptoms and a cold. It references remedies and experiences with pharmaceuticals, seeking personal experiences and opinions on medical treatments, including a preferred laxative.
In a riot amid chaos in Aug, a leading figure identified as Bpringfvlds Hh died by her own act after special actions by the county sheriff and assistant officers. The court had set bond at 310,000, and officials sought her arrest in her rooms before escorting her toward the jail. She collapsed and died before entering the building.
A testimonial style notice extols a vegetable compound as a cure for female ailments including backache irregularities and menstrual pains. The ad urges women to write for information and addresses the health claim to a general female audience, citing long misuse and recovery stories.
A garbled report shows Colonel Stewart and Col Blewart among officers named in a wartime posting. References to Fort Grant and Pork Gran hint at locations, with mentions of colleagues William Mall and William Marin and a kitchen staffer.
The Infantry team won the national trial trophy at a marathon army event. The Viceroy’s soldiers led early. the Navy and Marine teams followed with top scores as the day progressed. Winners included the Infantry unit from Sinton and other named regiments. prizes totaled thousands. Final standings saw the Guards, Navy, and Regular Army represented among top positions with cash awards distributed. The contest emphasized skirmish drills, target practice, and endurance, with plans announced for a city-wide display tomorrow.
An outage and flood cut the Anon and Georgia canals, diverting water from the Ba van kan river into a cane near Auguste. Debris and rising waters threaten Savannah, with many districts submerged and city services disrupted. The Associated Press reports multiple deaths and widespread damage. Stringent measures and evacuations follow as the town braces for further impact.
At Balstown New York in August a Saratoga racing program was halted as horseowners opposed Governor Hughes efforts to curb betting. Their refusal to start led to a four hour standstill, with tracks remaining idle while officials attempted to defuse the confrontation.
In fallayells Valley Oklahoma a coal mine fire trapped miners after a blast. More than twenty five men died and others were burned or suffocated as flames cut off air and communication. Rescue attempts were hampered by collapsed shafts and burning cables. The mine, owned by Hallay and partners, valued at up to sixty thousand dollars, faced heavy losses with many directors linked to the Rock Island line. Known dead include Milton Andrew Dunhkey Dominius Mailand and several Blacomas.
In eastern Berlin late afternoon crowds gathered before a Friedrichs bank demanding refunds. As fear grew, streetcars halted, police struggled to control the turmoil. Bank directors awaited permission to extend withdrawals while only small sums reached accounts. Rumors of insolvency alarmed the staff and pupils surrounding the scene.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a report about fifteen Mormon women facing deportation. The text mentions a steamer, religious elders, and a departure date or process, but details are obscured by garbled characters and missing context. The source centers on a group of Mormon women possibly being expelled or removed from a location.
A blaze at a Sanford area farm caused a camel to die. Firefighters battled the flames with limited access to the shed where the animal was housed. No other injuries or items reported damaged. Stephen Satter and local residents aided in restraining spread.
Twenty-Slk bodies recovered at Haleyville after an explosion in a mine or facility. Rescue efforts continue as crews search the area for additional victims while flames and smoke hinder access. One miner, W. Bashar, reportedly triggered an explosion that caused a fireball and sent debris across the scene, with investigators noting structural damage and entanglement among gear and timbers.
Fragmentary text reports residents of a community facing legal or medical concerns. Names, places, and actions are garbled, but hints at official notices, possible public discussions, and inquiries involving local authorities and individuals.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a licensing matter and a brief note about individuals Merlin Shae and Miss Irma Dougas of Ogden. Details are garbled, with unclear actions and dates. The readable items reference a license change and two Ogden residents in a historical context.
Local notice details an examination for Ogden City teachers to be held at Central School on September 3, 1908, with candidates for High School certificates to appear by a specified date. It also records a water appropriation application by Caleb Tannah, from the Weber River system, for power generation at Siltville and Ogden, subject to public objection within 32 days.
A public notice from the Morgan County Utah water commission outlines a plan to drill at the Morgan mine area. It mentions required statements to be submitted by the due date, discusses water rights and allocations, and cites inspection and approval steps by the state engineer.
Notice to water users referencing Hlale Bnehier and Silt Lakes Mee Chak issued by the Water Works Company. Public update or directive concerns water rights or usage penalties, with dates and governing authority implied by the old header. Information is fragmented but points to an official notice affecting local water access.
Calleb Tanner, State Engineer, publishes notice of an application by Susvion Lawn of Tab and others to appropriate ten cubic feet of water from springs in Texas Lork Canyon, Tebar County, Utah. The plan details multiple diversion points Nos. 1 through 8, the route to a point near Ogden City, and a period from January 1 to December 31 each year with distribution by the existing water works system. Protests must be filed within thirty days.
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