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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
4
A local newspaper describes a vast grave incident in a Hyderabad district where a building collapse or explosion caused massive damage. Officials note hundreds of corpses recovered from an area near the site as funeral pyres burn daily and the toll is estimated around 200,000 in damages.
A 4 year old girl, registered at the Grand Hotel, attempted to commit suicide by taking poison. Initial reports suggested the act might be accidental or staged, with observers unsure of the intent as authorities investigated the scene and the circumstances around the hotel and visitor claims.
A damaged fragment describes an attack and attempted self harm in a hotel room. Authorities allegedly hid the affair, denying admission to the room while attendees tried to revive a woman and conceal details from police.
Calesca Oct 2 reports a letter from Charles A Koapp of the interstate Caramerre commission about approving the draft for a new uniform bill of lading. It is set to take effect November 1 and aims to standardize cargo documentation across territories.
A Omaha report on a League of American Municipalities discussion focused on liquor policy across large cities. Delegates from Milwaukee Atlanta Dibique New Orleans and others attended with Mayor Rese of Milwaukee presenting a key viewpoint.
In a county court filing Mabel Snell McNecha ta of Kansas City denies authoring sensational letters linked to Col Tom Brell of Clinton. The answer responds to a suit claiming she received 1000000 in cash from a Miltonaire and asserts she acted as a dutiful niece, denying the letters attributed to her.
Washington reports a heated session of the International Congress on Tuberculosis where opponents of Dr. Robert Koch’s theory argued that bovine and human tuberculosis are distinct and that Koch overstates animal transmission risks. Speakers including Dr. Notek and Dr. Hughes pressed for veterinary regulation and stricter meat and dairy herd inspections amid immigration concerns raised by Robert Watchorn about tuberculosis exposure among newcomers.
An immense audience heard a well chosen program at Lake Tabernacle last night. The fourth national exhibition of the fledgling society featured a grand choral contest won by the Denver chorus of mixed voices. The prize money for the winning number amounted to fifty dollars with additional donations noted.
The competition crowned the winning chorus with first prize of 61,900 while second place remains to be decided between Ogden and Provo. Performances included Bytle and Challenge of Thor, with judges praising expression, unity, and tonal quality across East Lake and Ogden Tabernacle choirs.
Critics faulted the tempo and purity in several numbers while praising the hammering effect of a dramatic line. The evening featured a contralto polo and a ladies chorus, with Balt Lake taking the prize in the latter. Joe Wiles’s Lullaby earned first prize for Hazel Darurs, with other contestants noted as Hertha Johnson and W. A. Feck. Additional numbers included an instrumental from Cavalitria Rusticane and a fragment of God of Lereng, under Frau Sterhena’s direction.
Nat C. Roodein obtained an absolute divorce from Jessie Dets imett Goodwin known as Sasibe El Hort in Oct by Judge Fike on desertion grounds. No contest or cross examination occurred as only witnesses were George Weeden and the parties. the decree and terms were prepared and signed after an eleven minute proceeding.
In Brockton Massachusetts the marathon race results list Mara of North Cambridge finishing in first place with a total time. The event covered 22 miles and saw Tynere Dates from Massachusetts second, Charlen Henry from Forma Mare third, and Samuel A. Meller from Toukers fourth.
A damaged testimonial shows a user from 2140 Monroe Avenue Oxdrn praising Doan's Kidney Pills for severe kidney ailments and backache. The speaker cites four to six years of pain, relief after using the product, and endorsement by druggists and agents in New York. The ad urges readers to insist on Doan's and avoid alternatives.
New York October 2 National Chairman Mack launched a sharp attack on George R Sheldon Republican National Committee treasurer alleging connections with at least seventeen corporations. He claimed Sheldon aided favored candidates and drew links to the Bethlehem Steel Company and the Whitley Trust among others, arguing these ties reveal motives behind campaign decisions.
A court withdrew the case after examining a dispute over a stock deal. It involved a quit to recover money and an auction bond, with claims that funds were not delivered. Dewitt was shown not to have executed the trading in question.
Minneapolis death report describes a young woman and her infant found drowned in a lake near Cambridge Massachusetts. A suicide note on the woman’s body states she took her child’s life and that the husband, a Colorado resident, would be unable to forgive her.
A large crowd gathered for the laying of cornerstones at the Allegheny County Soldiers and Patriots Memorial Hall and the new University of Pittsburg in Pittsburg. Addresses were delivered by Vice President Charles Fairbanks General Horace Porter Lieutenant General BB M Young retired Fowle S. Stewart and others. The veteran soldiers and the entire student body participated in parades and a reception followed in the afternoon.
Fragmentary text recalls a tour honoring Sirs Castion W. Fale hanke Mise Martha Washington Mss. Arthur Forbes and Mise Pit Taylor, described as the last tour amid early history of Prttebare.
The cholera station reports a decline in cases and deaths over the last 24 hours. New cases and fatalities dropped compared with the prior 34 hours, indicating an improving situation in Bt Petersbate Ort.
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