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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1906
Page
8
A historic violent storm struck the city and Weber County causing widespread destruction. Winds ripped roofs from buildings, toppled trees, shattered windows, and disrupted telegraph and power lines. Railways suffered major damage with trains halted and tracks blown clear, while fires and debris blocked streets and paralyzed daily life.
A severe storm damaged Taratzané street area and numerous smaller settlements. The Graol school tower collapsed, a fire was extinguished, and parts of Stearns theater roof failed. Crop losses include tomatoes and fruit trees, with extensive property damage to residences, barns, and sheds. Downed telephone lines and disrupted trains followed, while a recovery effort and inquiries began into the extent of the destruction.
Augustus Thomas, ill and visiting an Arizona ranch, explores dramatic material for a new play. He studies the claimed exploits of a fort wife and associates, shaping a narrative centered on the principal figures and events. The stage adaptation, The Arizona, draws on these researched details and aims for vivid realism.
A popular minstrel troupe led by Henry Mie strelski presents a show at the Greed on Wednesday, praised for general excellence and anticipation of a larger, better season. The management hopes to sustain favor with strong crowds and reputations. Tickets for this superb show are available.
A lively Parisian actress Peggy appears in a small revue at the Tabernacle with an all star cast. The troupe features a chorus and varied acts, while the audience enjoys her charm and a number of comic and musical performances. The article notes her return from Paris and a noted reputation on the stage.
Thomas Dee, longtime Crockery business man and prominent county resident, died yesterday at 5:20 AM after several days of illness. He was born in Wales and leaves four children, including Enaiga and A. J. Dee, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
A storm toppled a barn and a roof plate struck 30x Ulbbe, killing him instantly. The 50 year old volunteer firefighter leaves a wife and children and was known for his community service. The county notes his death as a grievous loss to all who knew him.
Read of several narrow escapes as storms topple trees and cause damage. A notable incident centers on Te E Carnes’s family in a Western Union operation area where Mrs Carnes guided three children to safety as a fire or debris forced evacuation. Nearby, Mrs Carnes and children escaped from a damaged home after a lightning strike and falling debris. A neighbor sheltered others, and amid the chaos, a brave man recently moved into the area provided refuge during the crisis. The report chronicles dangers faced by families on a stormy night and the quick actions of residents to protect loved ones.
The fragmentary text describes homes torn from foundations and wreckage scattered by strong wind. References to Waucotes of souls and bodies being aided imply casualties or injuries, with houses and structures lifted and carried away by gusts. The passage names streets and local figures in a damaged OCR fragment, indicating a storm impact on Twenty First Avenue and Edison area.
A parliamentary record reveals a government undersecretary’s report on deaths from starvation and deprivation in London venues. It lists dozens of victims from across regions including Inadu and the East End, detailing bodies found in workhouses and starvation-related deaths.
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