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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1907
Page
6
California and Eastern racing events receive direct wire coverage across all sports. Officials list results and standings as Philadelphia to San Francisco circuits run through the day.
An advertisement style snippet extols fasting and related health philosophy promoted by Benedict Lust in New York City. It cites authorities like Dewey and Macfadden, claims benefits of fasting, and invites readers to order a 130 page book titled The Philosophy of Fasting by Elward Barie Turton with notes from doctors and naturopathic experts.
Chi Conn of Orden City Utah announces plans to widen and pave sections of Street and Avenue from Washington Avenue to Jefferson Avenue. Special assessments will be levied on affected parcels to cover costs. City Council to consider on April SHS day, 1907 at 7 PM in City Hall Cougar Chamber Ogden Utah.
Public notice announces sealed proposals by KOTICE TG CONTRACTORS and others for praging, curb work, and related improvements in Ogden City. Bids due at city engineer office by 2 pm Saturday April 19. bids publicly opened and read, with rights reserved to reject any or all bids.
A public report by J. W. Arras, an engineer, details impending flood risks along the Ohio and Allegheny rivers. He warns that a major breach near the Venango valley could collapse the Monongahela region’s bridges and force mass evacuations, with millions in property damage and thousands seeking safety.
The text provides a damaged OCR fragment depicting names, locations, and events from a local obituary or public notice. It mentions individuals, a county, dates, and a secretary, with unclear actions or outcomes. The readable content centers on a community notice referencing people, places, and the implied record of a public matter.
Fraternal order and lodge notices list meetings for Eagles, Odd Fellows, and other groups. Remarks invite members to attend Tuesday and Friday sessions at various halls, with officers named and contact details scattered throughout the fragment.
April K John P Stevens, former chief engineer of the Panema festival, retires after decades of service. He credited colleagues and the organization for advances enabling vast earth handling capabilities, while noting wartime constraints and planned gifts for colleagues and successors.
Fragmentary Chicago notes show Mayor Dunne and opponents debating Busse administration plans. April 15 is cited as a key date with speculation on governance and transition. Unclear details mention potential ouster and farewell events as power shifts unfold.
Tornado remnants cut paths through Alabama and surrounding counties. Officials report widespread damage in small towns with several injuries and power outages as emergency crews assess the ruined areas and search for missing residents. Local authorities urge residents to stay off roads and await further updates.
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