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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented OCR item referencing a second class marine entry at Ogden Utah under an act, with scattered names and phrases such as Giz Monti and Blooderd Pebishing Co. The readable text hints at advance payment lines and a Sunday Morning Examiner fragment, but the full context is unclear.
The Evening Standard advertises rate changes daily with per inch charges for various placements including top of column and first page options. Special contracts offered for weekly or monthly ads, claiming lowest rates and subscriber advantage, with a promise of price comparisons against competing papers.
A New York grand jury investigates Wall Street funds linked to the 1900 campaign. Reported contributions of 100000 each from Thomas H. Ryan William L. Whitney Timothy Dolan and Widener to the campaign fund are cited. Money allegedly flowed through the Metropolitan Street Railway and was later returned amid cover story and secrecy.
Fragmented text warns that foreigners trading with us will soon betray and seize our resources unless vigilance rises. The jumbled lines imply fear of traitors and imminent loss, with no clear names, dates, or places readable. The piece reads as a cautionary political or economic aside without concrete facts.
A fragmentary piece laments railway accidents that maim workers and the disabled, criticizing charity as inadequate. It argues for better pensions and systemic support rather than ritual praise, highlighting veterans and workers as the true sufferers of industrial hazards.
A fragmented account references unrest and debates over national policy, noting concerns about the value of money and public safety. It mentions wariness about wages, consumer aid, and the impact of economic stress on society, alongside data on commerce and agricultural receipts from recent months.
A long stream of OCR reads mixes numbers and names about wartime and medical topics. It mentions plans for a major tuberculosis congress in Washington to run September to October with international participation and statements from leaders about global action. It references Kipling and various figures, and highlights push for global cooperation against disease led by a large committee and international organizations.
A report describes European collaboration on a forthcoming exhibition with potential aid to participants abroad. It notes proposed free transport for delegates, measures to cut costs, and Lin Niumaian volunteers linking to international maritime interests, signaling broader involvement and fiscal considerations.
In Ogden two saloons faced enforcement as McKenna of the Blue Ribbon banned cigar sales on Sunday under a city order. Chief Browning and Captain Drown confronted him, but after discussion the proprietors agreed to close their cigar stands and buffets on the Sabbath, aligning with county officials' expectations.
The German car dubbed Prolog, driven by Snyder, encountered severe road hazards en route from Chicago to Tacoma. A breakdown near a farm house in Utah Creek area led to gear and differential failures, with repairs attempted by the crew before resuming toward Kelso. The owner, Mr. Tomlinson, faced a long, thwarted search through Nevada and Oregon for sightings of the vanished vehicle.
The report mentions a party at Bhue Creek ranch and a journey planned for 9 30 this morning. Repairs were completed by night, with movement toward Fresno and Tulare noted, while patrols and repairs continued throughout the day.
The article reviews a weeklong engagement at Talina featuring Mills Taylor in The Net Is Novel. Clergy endorse the act while audiences praise Taylor’s performance. The theater promises a strong turnout for the encore as spring begins.
Review lauds Dream City at Weber's Broadway Theatre New York for its lavish spectacle and music by Victor Herbert. Sets and costumes praised as cutting edge with operatic grandeur blending melodrama and romantic comedy, delivering a vivid, immersive stage experience.
Fragmented report notes changes in shop work rules and union tensions at Salt Lake plants. It mentions shifting production, reduced hours, and a meeting last night where plans and disruptions were discussed amid labor concerns.
Workers at the Oregon Short Line shops protest a piece work pay scheme under a place-work system. They allege unclear wages, unannounced reductions, and lack of guidance on daily earnings, while tensions with management rise but relations remain largely orderly. A separate note reports about a 60 member Japanese merchants’ delegation arriving in Lake, with formal receptions and tours planned, including Governor Cutler hosting events at the Commercial Club.
A Salt Lake City resident, Hartwick, was killed when struck by Ben Hartwick’s automobile at Second South and Ninth West streets Friday afternoon. The injured party, listed as 64, was pronounced dead at 4:40 PM. The body was taken to Joseph Balt Lake. Date given as April 6.
A 30 year old man named R.A. Parker was found lifeless in a waterway near the Utah Copper company plant between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Reports say he may have fallen in while not drinking recently. authorities note the death is likely accidental and connected to his work shift. Parker boarded with M.A. Willumsen and was last seen leaving for his 3 PM to 11 PM shift.
Sattaku April 6 J H Garrett of Grpheum Atounement company and Mrs Garrett with two friends on 341 Wout Jiri South Street escaped serious harm when driver Jack McCooey plunged a touring car into a five foot ditch on South Street two miles west of Redwood road. Mrs Garratt was severely injured with possible internal injuries. Miss Cello Wardrop sustained scalp wounds. McCooey had a severe shock and minor injuries.
Paul Morton former secretary of the navy and Equitable Life guest of Samuel Newhousy arrived Salt Lake City by Monday evening from the Northwest. Morton outlined company policy to favor investments in western regions with good business. He said Balt. Lake region’s prospects are bright and Utah remains strong despite broader western conditions.
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