17 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1904
Page
1
A damaged reservoir caused widespread destruction across the valley. Workers rushed to protect property while machinery and power lines suffered extensive damage. Residents faced hazardous conditions and long restorations as authorities worked to stop floods and assess losses. Local figures and agencies coordinated emergency response amid widespread disruption.
Reported at an industrial plant district where four colored strike breakers fought off mob violence. White police faced bricks and stoning as crowds attacked workers, injuring several including a jaw wound and stabbed chest. Police used force to disperse crowd. many injured, bystanders frightened.
Record heat wave claims three lives in Chicago as temperatures approach tops never seen since 1901. Weather officials report extreme conditions, urging precautions while the public strains under high heat and humidity.
Fragmentary report notes Parker's Sunday visitors including Fratgpin Dry and Parhwe. It mentions John W. Kora of Indianapolis as an invited guest, plus M Sheahan and Maurles Minton from Norcory who attended the BG Toain convention.
A steam vessel suffered a catastrophic accident after a sudden steerage toward the harbor. The crash involved the steamer Oneida and a second vessel, causing injuries and extensive damage to the hull. Rescue efforts followed as crews battled flooding and engine trouble, with the loss of speed and control leading to a dramatic, swift capsize and evacuation.
A detailed 1809 vessel incident reports a British steamer being detained by Russian forces near the Red Sea after searches for contraband. The Walpara and crew face seizure while assurances are given by Russian officials. ship and cargo held as prize, with protests and legal notes recorded.
A garbled wartime era report mentions Western Philadelphia tensions and threats against officials. It notes independent dealers resisting authority, Western hour restrictions, and planned measures to seize control of trade routes, with prices and payoffs hinted at but unclear.
July reports from St Louis and Kansas City show Donnelly and Packers clinging to demands. Union leaders warn of broader sympathy strikes if arbitration fails, with 14 000 workers poised to walk and a plan to shut down all packing houses if necessary. The Central Labor Union asserts no settlement before next Sunday.
The fragment describes preparations for demand involving meat stock and a stockyard. Nelda appears to have removed Ilva Btock worth 84 vars, with references to butter and a stock yard. The text is fragmented and contains misspellings and unclear terms, but indicates stock movements and yard activity ahead of a due date.
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