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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
A violent incident in Ballegheut near Courter ends with a murder and robberies. Armed assailants, described with inaccurate spellings and unclear origins, attacked villagers at a chapel and fled toward the loom of a nearby area. One resident is reported killed. authorities examined the body and noted seven swindled items.
Tornadoes ripped through Nebraska towns including Bellevue Papilion and nearby communities, causing deaths and extensive property damage. Reports list many fatalities and widespread destruction, with Fort Crook troops deployed to assess losses and guard the affected zones.
A May 22 tornado spree wrecked college stables and fortifications near Fort Wayne and Fort Crook, blowing roofs from halls, injuring several people, and burying horses under debris. Damaged buildings include Parkdale tower and local colleges, with homes and small structures demolished across Lanassad and Gainesville regions. one death reported and many serious injuries.
The article reports Deputy U S Marshal Lucian Smyth testifying in a murder case tied to Canadian authorities. Smyth aims to compel a witness, Captain Taster, to Greenwood British Columbia for May 26 trial, with costs advanced to secure the witness. A confession linked to the crime and threats to relocate the witness are described, amid efforts to locate a suspect in Salt Lake City and lure him to a county jail before a Canadian justice official.
Tonopah Belmont Development Company shares rise as 1922 gross income reaches $638,088 with total assets $401,554 and $61,304 debts liquidated. Treasury stock of 19,593 shares paid, new directors and officers elected, dividends noted and production figures rising despite higher expenses.
A clipped OCR item notes a male figure distributing a purse to a crowd while guiding women toward a location. The passage is fragmentary, with unclear names or dates, but implies a staged or suspicious public display affecting bystanders.
Parts May 12 news report states Leavitt son-in-law of William Jennings Bryan was attacked by an Italian named Dana while modeling for a Denver city ball painting. Leavitt defended with a knife after being struck with a chindren, Dana was arrested and hospitalized. Leavitt sustained a head wound but is not in danger.
Walkite Idaho May 12 Republican convention officials eliminated Governor Gooding and Senators Heyburn and Borah from the Chicago delegation and reduced the lay segment led by James H. Brady. Delegates pledged to back Secretary of War Lindbergh remained a focal point as the meeting ran efficiently with orderly business.
May 12. John G Willis and wife Min Wills are suing for divorce in the Third District Court alleging ongoing separation and disputes with his wife's family. They married at Idaho Falls June 28, 1809. The couple say they have not lived together and have endured attempts to reconcile while resorting to legal action.
Salt Lake and state news report the Utah National Bank robbery investigation nears closure as the grand jury concludes hearings. Prosecutors and witnesses including A B Hyde and Joseph F Smith testified, with subpoenas and adjournment noted as the process moves toward final action before the state fair season.
A note announces a prize for the most Nenmtifid dady in Ogion. The taly reviving the pod eoles will be awarded the gold muslal ann on exhibition in Yuist, fh Monn. Voting closes at py ity May 2.
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