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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
5
From Avneta to Augusta and beyond, a catastrophic flood wrecks foundations and bridges. Reports indicate fourteen deaths in Georgia and widespread property losses across South Carolina, North Carolina, and beyond. Bridges, walls, and commercial blocks collapse while searches for victims continue amid rising tolls and ruined infrastructure.
Weather and flood reports from August warn of rising waters across Virginia and the Carolinas. Norfolk and nearby towns face widespread inundation with communities evacuated and about 72,060 people affected by swelling rivers. Officials seek aid as residents endure submerged properties and disrupted services.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions Death Valley and a figure named gqoTTy with demands to explain himself. The text is garbled, but references Sw Fraticiter, Ang. P& AG, a TV document, and safety deportment, with unclear linkage to a broader incident. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes emerge.
A Queens courtroom heard arraignments for Captain Pater C. Heine of the U S Army and Captain Hains Jenkins Hale in a double murder case tied to the shooting of a writer and another man. Witnesses testified to the bloodshed, with one claiming an attempt to interfere and a vivid scene of violence.
President and Mrs Roosevelt attend a political event in Jordanville and travel by rail to Hoboken then sail to Oyster Bay aboard the yacht Sylph. The trip faced night rain but the President and Mrs Roosevelt were pleased with the Jordanville visit while handling duties after returning home.
New York, All. Dr Leroy Chadwick, husband of Cassie Chadwick, filed a bankruptcy petition listing personal debts of about 1760 and total debts around 130000 from endorsed notes and checks. He cites he will pay these debts, naming J W Friend and Judge Jae Albaugh among those owed.
New York August 8 George Hoan owner of Arcadia rate track in California claimed a windfall from oral bets tied to Governor Mughells signed bet. He said profits rose by about 750000, with potential to gain more if patrons had bet differently, highlighting a volatile wagering market.
A garbled OCR note recounts a murder case involving a man named Reid and a suspect tied to a home, with mentions of a restaurant, New York, and Chicago. The text describes Reid learning of the murder, denying certain claims, and guiding police about events and locations, including a bedroom and kitchen, amid confusion and speculation about Nemmer and a title being carried to a door.
Wireless dispatch from San Francisco reports the Dagehip Virginia bound for Honolulu with torpedo boat destroyers in tow. The message states perfect seas and few slonds, noting the fleet’s position and whether it progressed after departure remains unclear.
Tioueh Charles B. Roberts, a man cler and Slubman in Baltypinre, was shot on a board wall on Wednesday night. He lies in a local hospital in critical condition. doctors hope for recovery. Police inquiry follows a confused stand with a chair pusher and a woman named Williams who described a masked man fleeing toward the inlet. Roberts, a longtime friend of Mrs. Williams, is said to have identified the assailant as a husband not the man.
One hundred Indians near Salmon Arm threaten war over fishing rights. Superintendent Hussey plans police action while authorities claim the tribes lost control. Indian chiefs were summoned by Dominion officials. a band attacked a fort, rescued chiefs, and fled. Hussey warns peaceful measures unless forced action is needed.
New York on August 26 funeral services planned for Tony Pastor at Ss Bartholomew's church in Elmhurst L I. The body will lie in state at the Bike Club house in Brooklyn from 7 o'clock Saturday until 1 o'clock Monday. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers include reps from New York and Brooklyn lodges of the Blits and other clubs and societies. The family requested telegrams of condolence come from Lily who will attend Tony Pastor’s funeral.
A patient named Sigon Garrofen, six, underwent a bold operation to repair a severed limb. Surgeons drilled holes through bone and tied fragments with silver wire to rejoin the broken tissue. Doctors expressed confidence the procedure would heal and that the child, cared for by Mrs. Maury Garvan, would recover after the dramatic operation reported in New York.
A troubled young woman from Texas travels and speaks of a doomed romance with George Mannfeld, a traveling saleman from West Paso. Relatives seek to ease her pain as illness shadows her plans for marriage and future, with family members in Piro, W Poone, Twitsville, and Richmond offering support across a long, painful sequence.
Dramatic typhoon near Kinshin sinks the British steamship Dunoarn and leaves most of its 1086 crew unaccounted. Survivors William Phillipe and Sohn, Ton ton, rescued after exposure and hardship aboard the Sakyo Miaru. Dunoarn sailed from Nitro-Intork to Singapura, was off Karate, struck by the typhoon and went down.
Margaret Daly Vokes, famed comedienne and wife of Harry Vokes of the Ward & Wyekex company, faced a rude reception at a summer home event tonight. The Daly family, known for their dances, were the central figures in the lively scene.
A garbled OCR tale honors President Roosevelt, featuring Captain Cubani of the Italian guisner and references to public figures like Charles Roberts and ministers. The fragmentary text mentions national events, supply firms, and political figures in a period voice, embedded in disjointed phrases and misread names.
In New Jersey a trio of women lured by a fortune tale invested with Rodman and Gar net figures. Mrs. Marthe A. Taylor and Mrs. Margaret M. Thompson are accused alongside Henry T. Redtipau in a scheme that netted $32 500 for two. The case summaries show a pattern of promises and forged notes as victims sought repayment and legal action followed.
Atlantic City faces political upheaval as Governor Ford's proclamation prompts a clash over state authority. Attorney General Ganeral asserts the city cannot defy the state while officials debate lawfulness and potential measures to end the impasse. Mayor Stoy's stance remains a focal point amid ensuing commentary and calls for order.
Fragmentary notes describe a citywide stance in Defiance amid a government clash. References suggest tensions around leadership, policy actions, and public response, with unclear details due to OCR damage. Residents anticipate possible protests or official statements as the situation unfolds.
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