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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
5
Evelyn Thaw testified about her son Harry K Thaw and the marriage to Evelyn Nesbit. The mother William Thaw described his son as irrational and unstable, with witnesses noting erratic behavior and fixation on Nesbit.
In 1808 at Marlgont Square Garden Row the trial unfolds as Verome and Will face charges over a willful act amid the Thaw and Nevlett family drama. The defense accuses the elder sister of manipulation while Evelyn’s fate and Jas JT tie into a complex plot surrounding a tragic night and possible mental impairment.
Fragmented OCR passage reports multiple names and events surrounding Rogers brothers and Kin Hera. Details are garbled with dates, places, and affiliations unclear, but indicates a fatal incident and subsequent inquiries. Document shows many names, dates, and locations obscured by transcription errors.
The report notes that details of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and the Hartshorne case will be used again at the trial. District Attorney Jeruusa aims to limit testimony while pressing the defense with legal arguments. The focus is on whether inviting young Mrs Thaw to the stand would influence the proceedings.
New York reports William J. Haywood, recently acquitted of murder charges, arrived amid cheers and will address Socialist supporters tonight. He plans talks with Eugene V. Debs and is seen as a potential Socialist candidate for the presidency in the upcoming election.
A famed millionaire and former St Louis clerk known for coins and wealth was found dead in bed after a yearlong illness. Virginia Camby, once a close associate of John W. Gules, helped build his fortune. The report notes distant ties to Mbbewite and Virginia origins, with details truncated in the damaged text.
A warehouse fire in Scranton Pennsylvania trapped and killed a number of girls with others badly burned or injured. Among the dead were Florence Watkins and Martha Hughler. several others like Sadie Cohen and Aaron Cohen were injured. Evacuation efforts were hampered by smoke and flames on the warehouse’s second and fourth floors. Firemen acted quickly to rescue some, guiding survivors to the stairways and open exits before the building collapsed.
An obscure telegram from Milwaukee reports Emil Mitts of Everett Washington confessing to ending his pension payments after being convinced not to draw eight dollars. The garbled text mentions a claim of prior service, a request to stop pension withdrawals, and references to military service and related authorities.
New York on January 17 Mrs Herbert M Sears wife of a retired Boston broker and social figure leapt from the thirteenth floor of the Hotel St Regis while temporarily insane Her body crashed onto a building adjoining the hotel and was found 100 feet below The Sears family name prominent in Boston and Mrs Sears had sought treatment for nervous conditions since 1907 with Dr Joseph Colin stating she suffered a recurrence of melancholy and likely jumped during a period of temporary insanity
Turbulent engagement near Tangier pits French Under Ornera Aide against Moorish forces commanded by Altai Rachid. French advances repelled earlier, but reinforced by Chaouin, they regained ground and drove attackers toward Kushal Der Rohl after two hours of combat. Casualties reported on both sides, with Arabs suffering but French positions holding.
A receiver was named in a complex banking matter involving the Wests and Hayne Teyslcrat pany. The court allocated control of assets and specified a distribution plan valued around 100000 in disputed funds. Further proceedings and asset disposition follow under court oversight.
Market report notes limited activity in metal trades with spot prices drifting. Traders cite small consignments and cautious demand from Ghret and Ejater, while regional buyers seek steady supply for engineering and construction projects.
Fragmentary text shows garbled references to a John Paul Jones commemoration with unclear names and disrupted phrases. The readable parts mention a Manning or Walineton location and scattered mentions of ceremony and individuals, but details are obscured by OCR errors.
A garbled OCR passage references costimemarationa at Annapalla on April 4 1908 and mentions Dewey and presidential themes. It alludes to a congressional publication distributed by senators and representatives with action numbers like 19 005, but details are unclear.
Frenchman Georges Gourdeau, head of the Association of Hairdressers, studies New York salons and restaurants amid a push for more diverse hair styles for American women. He notes 300 distinct dressings exist but calls for broader stylistic experimentation to aid cooperative fashion progress.
An aboard report from the Norwegian steamer Thyra describes a violent Pacific crossing with a mutiny between Canton firemen and Shanghaian sailors, resulting in injuries. The Thyra, 5200 tons, arrived from Newcastle and noted a distressed Queen bound for San Pedro from Tillamook with cargo of lumber. The stormy voyage left decks flooded and many lost at sea amid prolonged gale conditions.
Western bankers push for a currency reform to reflect Western sentiment in the Mint and banking interests. Delegates from Chicago to Pittsburgh converge in New York for a gathering of the American Bankers Association led by Art Wepburd of Chase National.
Chicago probate files reveal a will from a 46 year old woman, widow of Henry Schnelar, detailing a large bequest to German orphans and small allowances. The document references a carved stone tomb, a framed epitaph in German, and gifts to several relatives and a city family, with stipulations about travel funds and grave plot costs.
Chicago reports indicate Japanese buyers are paying high prices for gallstones with officials noting a surge in demand. Trade channels show Japanese firms offering per pound prices far above typical rates as buyers seek to secure scarce consignments.
A garbled report references United States District Attorney Floyd Sims tackling Werdaoonti and the Atari company amid federal law concerns. It notes disclosure of corruption could disturb public conscience and mentions an annual banquet at the South End Inn in Pullman with Gang leader remarks and enforcement talk.
A garbled 19th century style report from New York details unemployed crowds pressing for public relief and work programs. Delegates of a labor union rally amid calls for municipal action, while speakers urge government aid and job creation to ease distress.
Ambiguous court proceedings described yesterday in New York as the case involving Debs moves toward a settlement. Reportedly Debs withdrew all allegations and accepted terms about controlling ownership while addressing the editorial publication from the Mines Nt.
Descendants of Granetal Puli seek a court move to obtain a $20 006 fortune by proving rightful entitlement. The case involves estate original heirs and claims to assets, with proceedings to be handled by the Lone Jon public transfer authority.
A burglar attacked John Kenny during a break in at the American Museum of Natural History, wounded him with a pistol shot then fled with gems from the Mang Margit collection. Kenny was taken to hospital, condition uncertain as police tracked the intruder.
Fragmentary text references New York events involving protests or hearings. Mentions groups and individuals in a chaotic sequence with no clear narrative, dates, or outcomes. Key entities remain indiscernible due to garbled OCR.
The readable text references individuals and groups in a campaign or political context with mentions of states names and actions. It hints at legal or campaign proceedings with terms like filed and evidence, though many words are garbled. The fragment suggests ongoing political activity or case filings without clear outcomes.
A chaotic demonstration in London drew a large police presence as women campaigners demanded broader rights. Police anticipated violence as protesters gathered near Bow Street, while officials weighed measures to manage the crowd and ensure order. President Roosevelt’s administration was mentioned regarding constitutional matters, with a discussion of funding for security and infrastructure.
Opening and closing notes from World Markets show May futures for wheat and other grains mixed with declines in pork and ribs. Prices fluctuated across London Liverpool and New York exchanges amid thin activity and slight lower tones for several contracts, with May pork and rib futures down and firming in late sessions.
A garbled OCR style item lists U S railways and exchanges with references to Denver New York Central Pennsylvania, Chicago lines and Western Union. It mentions Wheat futures and various stock sale entries with numbers, prices, and cattle terms, peppered by fragmented place names and entities.
Fragmented OCR snippets describe banking retirements and a list of names, places, and actions with many garbled terms. The readable pieces mention a bank, retirement, and references to Gary Greenbay and Minneapolis. The overall meaning remains obscured by errors.
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