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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1909
Page
5
News notes rail service disruption easing across the south and southwest. Union stations report halted schedules restored on key lines. 60,000 travelers endure delays in Kansas City while others face long waits and limited food supplies during the outage. Weather and floods worsen regional damage along the Missouri River. The president maintains a busy routine with automobile tours and daily briefings as storms and recovery proceed.
Washington July 3 The President Taft remains a bachelor at the White House and endures the usual Washington household routine. He reads daily weather reports and collects letters from Denver while hosting visitors and preparing for a modest dinner, with Mrs Taft assisting when needed. The piece notes lingering memories of Theodore Roosevelt and mentions small domestic anecdotes about meals and entertainment.
The Unity and Blates consolidation effort refunded more than 24.00 to nearly 10,000 consumers over nineteen weeks. A vast clerical operation used thousands of stamps. 20 refunds per dollar were issued on overcharges. Courts determine legality, with many refunds still outstanding and more claims possible.
Reported court notes indicate Prince Von Bueló to designate a successor after Emperor William I. Reelin lists a formal proposal anticipated by ministers and a scheduled appointment. Von Wethinata Holtweg, secretary of the Interker andy Merehkanectior, signals cautious backing for the plan amid palace intrigue.
Fragmentary OCR report from New York references Elsie Sigel with events described as poisoning prior to strangling. Text is garbled with many nonstandard phrases and unclear chronology. Key names remain uncertain due to damage.
Fragmentary OCR text references Navy Marine units and a timetable for March. Mentions a veteran coalition and a parade at an unspecified port with unclear dates and personnel. Details are heavily garbled but imply a commemorative or ceremonial event with scouts and veterans present.
Amelia Thaw testified amid a noisy Matteawan hearing scene as she refused to disclose a private exchange with her husband. Deputy Attorney Clark pressed questions about a conversation that might be privileged. The spectacle filled aisles and prompted objections from counsel while Justice Mills watched.
A courtroom transcript details Thaw witnesses including Mrs Thaw, W Ball, and Metz as they discuss Thaw's demeanor, religious talks, and political views. Testimonies touch on Thaw’s Bible knowledge, views on silver and Nirvana, and perceived leadership qualities amid the trial proceedings.
In San Jose on July 12 Christian C Johnson pleaded guilty to bigamy and was sentenced to seven years with the state penitentiary. He admitted marrying multiple times for material gain, with authorities noting his widespread confessions. The case references a sequence of marriages, elopements, and publicized statements, including a 1045 marriage claim and various alleged exploits.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a political figure with mental illness, including mentions of a person named Tart, References to a convict status and unspecified events. The garbled lines mix names, actions, and disjointed phrases, offering no clear dates places or outcomes.
A chaotic Teheran scene unfolds as a thousand nationalists seize central streets, threaten foreign nationals, and confront Shah loyalists. Clashes flare near the parliament and royalist aides are detained or marching with nationalist banners. The Shah may seek refuge as foreign interests seem at risk.
July 12. Clarence firgeles a longtime ace teacher in Denver and former Chicago resident was found in a serious condition in a Chicago hotel room after apparent strychnine poisoning. Police suspect an attempted suicide and are investigating. July 13. Clarence Nacetes, a former G W Slayton school teacher in Chicago, reportedly tried to commit ruble in Chicago. Regs lea had come to Denver from California a year ago and hoped to secure work west. Officials could not provide further details about his alleged public incident.
A severe storm hit Banta Peo county New Mexico killing one person when a lightning bolt struck the house of homesteader W. B. Hall. Rutherford and his family were away at a shelter nearby. Eleven other residents were injured as the bolt caused a fire and property damage. The strike centered near the Tell Dome area with crews responding to extinguish the blaze and help the injured.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Nebraska page mentions names and events in a garbled way. Readable bits include possible references to Peter Ta Breit Taft and discussions of a president Tatty with various place names in a context suggesting a political or civic notice.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a theatre gathering and Elks Lodge function with references to dates, venues, and participants. The text mentions a cinema scene, a battle reference, and a garden area, but details are unclear. Overall, it reads as a compact notice of communal events in a small town.
Fragmented testimony outlines the defense plan to counter state medical evidence. Ongoing cross examination features Mr O Tyrell and Dr Watson as witnesses, with nerve and mental health experts discussing the victim’s state and the circumstances of the bath room discovery at the Wellington hotel.
Report describes two white women detained in a murder case, with fragmented OCR text mentioning suspects and alleged involvement. The readable portions imply an investigation ongoing, with authorities pursuing charges and potential financial motives. The source text is garbled but centers on a homicide probe and detained female suspects.
Community notes mark Busch’s fifth birthday with a simple gathering. Family and neighbors attended the event at Heide, sharing cake, gifts, and well wishes for the youngster’s growth and happiness.
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