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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
6
Rushed notes report riders in a Danver ranch event and a disputed prize claim. Items mention a $600,000 installment and shifts in labor mediation with Mayor Schmita and Clinton, plus multiple unclear references to Evanston, New York and Pennsylvania labor actions.
Wash Delie A Toll, ex-treasurer of the Tesequay Coal company and known Brattle figure, faced charges for embazzlement involving 819000 dollars from the Issigurh Coal company. A warrant joined by Charles S. Power, president of the company, led to Toll’s bail release.
A three year old girl, daughter of Michael McCorwick, a Comet police officer, fell forty feet from a balcony of a building on East Broadway in Putle Mont. She was found insensible with injuries to the head and body but survived after medical aid. The physician diagnosed multiple internal injuries and broken ribs, with a miraculous chance of survival.
A bridge failure during a heavy lifting operation trapped several men beneath fallen timbers. The crew, including Donbar and Awan Cate Grad among others, faced serious injuries as the heavy machinery caused the structure to cave in at the work site near Mont Cet. Rescue crews responded, and investigators began detailing the cause of the collapse and the sequence of events leading to the entrapment.
Officials here probe counterfeit money circulating in the islands with complaints from Manila and other places. Merchants suspect the money is being smuggled from this city to Manila for distribution.
In Missoula on October 16, a student dispute near a Remoaratte Pa site escalated into violence. A 14 year old boy was killed, Myers 17 was seriously injured, and a 16 year old boy was also hurt. The sheriff declined to confirm all details while a Democratic candidate was present. The altercation involved sneezing, a rock, and a revolver.
A.C. ater, accused of stealing fifteen head of cattle from don Sembley near the Sanke river, was tracked to Pomroy. In a confrontation at his son in law’s home, he shot himself upon the sheriff’s approach, ending the pursuit. Local authorities report the incident as a suicide during arrest.
A Boise report describes a grim discovery along Skeleton Creek in Ada County. A forearm and other remains were found by Bum on a trail near the Jones Diggings zone, with the person not dead long. No identity or whereabouts of the deceased are known, and locals suspect prospectors scattered through the county.
An 1870s mining note describes Sambo Clark owner and partner sending ore sample from a quartz vein near Butte Montana to claim a value of 22 000 dollars per ten tons after testing. The men, including the conductor, report an unexpected find while inventorying rock during travel.
In Arizona four mining companies coordinate a stance amid unsettled conditions. Officials report potential workforce action over wages and benefits, with tensions rising as operations near key mines face dispute and possible civilian orders. The situation remains fluid with no clear resolutions yet.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss an employee aunt subject to validation and involuntary adjustments. The readable portion mentions terms like work, pay, taxes, and unspecified adjustments. The source is too garbled to extract concrete entities, events, or dates.
Federal Salt Company faces charges of secretly steering salt contracts to create a near monopoly in California and beyond. United States Attorney Mar ell We Waaghforth leads the petition, citing affidavits from dealers, complainants, and government staff alleging unlawful agreements and market manipulation under a national investigation.
An OCR rich misaligned piece discusses a Montana patent case, fees, and filings with references to Rana Ten Ponsy Mail and court action. It intermingles names, locations, and alleged injuries with mentions of a balm claim and a healing anecdote, amid unclear legal context. The fragment cites Hin Hepargwwent and a mirtinent interim report and mentions Chamberlains Tain Balm as a treatment.
Early reports describe a massive tidal wave sweeping northern Japan causing widespread destruction. Coastal villages including Koy ata and Tonyaaytalas suffer heavy losses with many residents drowned. Shipping damage noted as several vessels wrecked or driven ashore, and port facilities severely damaged.
Race by race results list multiple winners and timings. various horses such as Grek and Swix farlongs-Avunsis triumph in their cups while Chickadee and Wit Vanee place. other heats mention Western Duke and Beata, with times around 1:28 to 2:18 and notes on pacing and records.
Onward Silver, chestnut son of Onward and Sylvan Maid, trotted two miles in 4:91-2 at Lexington, breaking American two mile record previously held by Geewalander in 1895. Audson drove the sulky. J L Prusen owns Onward Silver. Other races included a 2:35 class pacing with 2000 purse at Antahnd, Dorthy ton winning three straight heats, and Walnut Will Farm event with 2:14 class trot carrying a 3000 purse. Bearer won three heats in 2:30-9, 2:34-4, and 2:10-1/2. Prince of Ore won heat one and two. Mier Russell and Ginonda also started.
Results at St Louis show a sequence of dirt track events from nine and a half furlongs to a mile. Winners include Miss Ron deapaw Chirds, Aliss at, Chapyuyan, and Pownaling song Mage, with several placings noted and times partly garbled.
A Denver section reports an announcement linked to wage increases in Tennessee and traces to Colorado Pred and Tron involvement. The piece references regional economic talks and potential policy steps affecting workers. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Secretary Shaw announced a prohibition on the purchase of United States bonds at 1000 by the public. The sale aimed at 150 million dollars, with bids and deliveries unsettled as officials sought clarification while confusion over limits and timing lingered.
Fragmentary OCR narrates moves and weather affecting routes and people. It mentions Carp Vicats Ley sigan and Camp Viewras Gan with diversions to avoid Vootahird. Summer div setrain, Wake Lanwo, and Austone are referenced in uncertain terms.
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