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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
6
Odd assortment of reports from Los Angeles and Colorado with incidents of alleged embezzlement suspects in Chino, a child’s clothes set ablaze in a scare incident, a mining engineer injured, a Denver jail escape rumor, fireproof Irish protest resolutions, and a husband’s suspected suicide or crime tied to alcohol.
Lewiston and Northern Navigation president G A Nohr hond reports a new contract for a harbor to serve river traffic between Lewiston and Pike Yury Vunddining upper Snake river. The company plans to operate vessels and build a copper smelting facility with a furnace at Tamsharh. Machinery shipments for the electric mill are en route to Utah.
A gushing gas pocket at Atlantic Sud Pacific's Wilis well on section 22 sent mud and flame from the bore, prompting workers to safety. The well later vented again but was subdued. gas continued to escape, forcing driller and entry restrictions as precautions.
Iphur Springs reports the death of William Parberry at 12:30 as the section of the state records a major estate disposition before his passing. Parberry, who moved to Montana after Philadelphia schooling, engaged in mining and real estate, owning ranch property in Meagher and Sweet Grass counties and founding the original townsite later sold in 1884 for about 930,000.
In Portland Oct 12, reported baseball action shows Helena Portland Batteries Thomp Nosta facing Vignansy Viupite Rani with notable plays and pitching by Wellington and Warmon. Seattle opened strong then eased to a late lead, while umpires Swindelle and others oversaw a tight game between regional clubs.
A scattered list of college football results and pairings includes University of Utah at Yale, Washington Georgetown, Brown at Providence Yale, Virginia at Iowa, and many others. The ledger shows scores like Wisconsin 58, Illinois 44 and Vanderbilt 0, with multiple regional games and institutions including Lehigh, Kansas, Notre Dame, and Texas area schools.
Police reported a gruesome discovery as Theo Knapt’s severed head and body were found yesterday by his wife in the kitchen at 606 Wrink Street Sancondu. Evidence suggested foul play and an autopsy may follow.
A severe windstorm struck Macon and nearby Kola in what locals describe as a disastrous event. Homes and buildings were destroyed in the worst east and southwest sections, with many roofs ripped and wires down. No lives were reported lost, though several residents were injured.
Engineers under U S survey orders will gather at Needles and 200 miles to begin active work on irrigation projects. Sections along the Coloraria river between Needles and Yorba on the California side are reserved for the new irrigation system. The project aims to study water flow and land use in two townships as the first test of the new program.
A violent shooting erupted in Butte City late Saturday night leaving Kelley wounded near the Monte district. Dr Cayley, a renowned local surgeon, attended the scene as suspects fled and the city grappled with a fatal outcome and ongoing manhunt.
The Corin ton company parts ways in Kanes City with leading man Joseph Haworth and several members heading to New York where a new production is planned. Miss Agnes Rare Tone will stay as leading lady in Salt Lake City, while others return after a failed Salt Lake engagement. The company previously staged a Mormon ballet troupe tour and a Mayan church performance was noted.
Major Jehu O Brien an Alwyn business tin and Confederate veteran is dead at age 2. He served as lieutenant of engineers in the Confederate army stationed at Charleston D C and designed the battery from which the first shot of the Civil War was fired on Fort Sumter. He commanded Farkney and Loyalan during the bombardment and was promoted in this action. He also served in the Virginia campaigns.
Washington and Philadelphia reports detail senator Qua y and officials in talks as coal supply anxieties persist. Secretary Root returns to Washington while President awaits messages on strike actions. Chicago style unrest includes raids and police demolitions in Peat sections with increasing arrests.
In New Orleans a weeks long blockaded rail strike ended with an agreement that gains workers days of work and removes select charges. Negotiations continued through Saturday and a general meeting approved terms, with mayoral aid and labor leaders promoting settlement. Militias remained as additional precaution while passengers report disruptions and vandalized notices appeared in multiple city districts.
A report from The Hague notes participants including Archbishop Riordan of Sun Wean and others arriving for proceedings in an international arbitration between the United States and Mexico. The session involves judging arguments at a conference on a maritime dispute.
An OCR scribble argues about arbitration in the United States and critiques liberal ideas of equality. It mentions American ideals, government protection of individuals, and debates on civic virtue. The text blends references to people and generic institutions without clear events or dates.
Patients report delays and errors in doctors orders with mixed inks and illegible lines. Aware of medication risks, some seek clarity on prescriptions while staff pledge careful handling and full verification before dispensing any drugs.
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