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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
3
April report from Tanton notes Sir Henry Rampbel-Danverman still confined to bed with family and physicians gradually allowing limited activity. The public eye remains on his condition as hospital routines continue and rumors surround his health and ongoing treatment.
Fragments describe Apostles Brigham Young era leaders planning a Weber Stake priesthood gathering at the Weber Academy, to study new work among stake priests and potentially adapt practices across Marion church stakes. David O. McKay will join the visiting committee. event aims to explore outreach and church affairs.
A Friday evening gathering honors Bytlin A. Shope at the Fire ward meeting with Prof. Widalon le Spemk-Prat of the Agricultural college opening remarks. The program includes religious services, music, and a focus on education and community welfare. speakers include local officials and educators.
The German car faces uncertain disposition as breakdowns and repairs hinder the race. Crew prepares alternate routes and enlists help from Seattle and Ogden, with the team aiming to reach San Francisco and resume toward New York headquarters. Strong doubts linger about finishing before the contest fades.
Ogden officials announce the upcoming start of work on the viaduct with favorable public reaction and a projected March completion. A new Hardman era freight depot designed by Harriman architects will be built near Wall Avenue, featuring a two story structure with cold storage and offices for the rational department, aiming to mirror the nearby Short Line depot.
A city wide spelling test in a division of grades, with Lewis and Madison leading the Junior class, produced strong results. Schools posted averages from 60 to 87 percent, and top performers included Yaualson, Mallen, and Grant schools with notable scores amid a large list of challenging words.
Emma Goldman, anarchist, is in Salt Lake City at the Wilcon hotel and plans to speak tomorrow in Eastman hall. Local authorities led by Chief Pitt vow to prevent her appearance, while her manager claims Pitt has reversed his stance and government pressure may be rising.
Sunday program at Tabernacle features speaker Kerviers Wegin at 2 PM. Full program includes Lo Selection Talermede Choir, Organ solo by F. Iraker, and a select choir with Soprano Florence Fisher and organist Sam F Whitaker.
The estate of H G Flycare is appraised at 16977.11 with assets listed including Callin Lumber Co and Oregon Lumber Co. The document references various parties and an appraisal figure, noting the value of the estate and related entities in a fragmented historical record.
Fragmentary OCR text references Joseph F. Smith, meetings, and a corporation but reads as garbled. Key entities include a person named Joseph F. Smith and a company, with mentions of a meeting and location unclear. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible.
A jumbled report notes campaign hopefuls and old directors including Joseph F. Smith Joseph Seawcraft Fred J Cipsel E P Bellison Joseph Clariy Adam Patterson George Stodiard and W H Wattle attended a meeting. It mentions contemplated improvements and new projects but no decisions or debuts were made.
The Supreme Court decision in a mining claim case may let Utah state officials levy taxes on unpatented mining claims and seize and sell property if taxes are unpaid. Secretary Callister notes lands with unpaid taxes could revert to the state, affecting claims in the Comstock district and possibly bringing in about $100,000. Attorney J T Hammond to investigate.
County teachers listened to Supt M Kay discuss school insect problems. He described destruction from an insect defoliating trees and outlined control measures. The talk covered moths, caterpillars and silkworm stages, with demonstrations in the schoolyard on pest life cycles.
fragmentary report notes pests and sheltering nooks for moths to breed, with later reference to county school board meeting. It mentions payrolls and a total around $19,000 distributed to instructors, plus discussions on North Oxford school district.
Cal Bowman, recently returning from a several week trip through eastern and midwest states, reports dire conditions for unemployed men. He cites hundreds in Toledo, Pittsburg, Lancaster, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and others wandering streets seeking any job. He notes western workers fare better, while the immediate future looks bleak for the hungry masses. Bowman plans to head to Nevada tonight to resume work for the Utah Construction Company on the Western Pacific.
Superintendent O Neeuf and Paymaster Sumner arrived in Ogden from the west in a private car and a Rio Grande train respectively. The trip included a special rain arrival and distribution of surrender money to employees. A fruit plant project was completed and supplied post Monday morning, with details unclear due to damaged text.
Erig Larsen a former proprietor of the Little Queen amon Meda( S52) moi, Dum hn Mele of Bright dteseaae, died after an illness linked to Brights disease. The obituary notes family, mentions a revived body moment, and lists surviving sister My Doniaiees and others.
Fragmentary report mentions relatives likely notified before body disposal. Reference to Jon Contos, a Larsen associate, and a service contract. An estate value cited between 20 000 and 20 190 dollars with vague context and unclear relationships.
Mro and Mrs Balnek visit Ogden to view Jn with Mrs Baucock and undertake care for the Gab rock electric carriage shown on streets of Ogden. Mr Babcock will demonstrate driving an electric from Salt Lake to Ogden during the coming week. He operates at 62 West Third South, Salt Lake, offering seven models and plans to extend exhibits to Ogden.
Lonion April 16 The Daily Graphic editorial labels Venezuela a brigand republic outside the path of emigration and calls on the government to recall the British minister at Caracas. It urges reprisal to defend the country’s dignity and criticizes continued relations with a government that robbed British subjects, mocking their rights.
The Western South Lakota railway commission orders freight rate cuts to 8 percent on certain goods. They announce planned reductions on imputed, groceries and other items, anticipating railroad approval of the court order.
A fragmented OCR notice indicates York city residents received no cheque from the local utility company, with garbled lines mentioning city, company, and past dates. No actionable figures or clear names are readable due to text damage.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unspecified individuals and locations with garbled phrases about months, rents, streets, and clothing status. No coherent event or names emerge. text appears damaged and non-upright, limiting concrete facts.
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