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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR lists various telephone line notes with odd spellings and single rings. The garbled text references Phons and Phan entries, suggesting incomplete internal switchboard room notations and business office lines.
A jumble of 1908 era notices, ads, and local items mentions subscriptions, book orders, coal prices, a coach race, and police notices. Mentions W C T LW, Misa Chapman, Gillette Foul Do, and Robert Skelton. Also references bicycle safety, spring plants, and Franklin Brey obituary notes.
Fragmented text notes election of board members including Joseph F. Smith Thomas Gabler John K. Winder and others. Mentions dividends and annual financial matters, but readable content is sparse and lacks complete context.
This notice reports the retirement of P Miller from the executive position at the National Vale office. Director 2 and other officials announce the transition with plans for a smooth handover. Details hint at changes in leadership and upcoming dates for formal statements and responses.
A report details alleged bank officer secrecy and a $15,000 reward for information leading to the guilty party. Grand Jury efforts, Pinkerton detectives, and federal investigators are mentioned as they attempt to uncover misconduct among bank officials amid waning hope for prosecution.
WhitElaw Reid, ambassador to Great Britain, spoke at a dinner in Lufton praising San Francisco's recovery after the disaster. He described shanties replaced by new buildings and busy carpenters, noting December bank figures were higher than before the fire. He urged American pride in San Francisco’s resilience since the quake.
TAPT arrived in Louisville at 2:60 and hosted a reception at the Galhaute after a rapid vide down io Qrekannt Fill. Secretary Tit spoke at Hopkins Theater, praising a campaign on serious issues and criticizing Bryan. The crowd cheered then lapsed into murmured discussion about McKinley Roosevelt policies and Philippine governance following the Spanish American War.
Corti inland of Corfu on April 1 reports German Emperor Wilhelm II and Empress Auguste Victoria aboard the battleship Hohenzollern with their suite, arriving from Venton. King George of Greece and Crown Prince Constantine with Princess Sophia yesterday joined the German party. The fleet, watched by British warships, anchored offshore as the dignitaries boarded to observe ceremonies.
New York fire claims two young lives as a five story apartment house burns. Investigators seek cause while the blaze pushes damages to twenty thousand dollars. Fire department reports one resident injured and a nearby occupancy affected.
A damaged OCR piece recalls a blaze in which a mother and her eighteen months old child fled through flames. Hearses, ladders and onlookers appear as rescuers fought the fire while a family’s home burned, leaving several young children and adults affected by the disaster.
Washington April 10 Further testimony showed the scheme used by Hyde and Hanson to divide profits from sales tied to land outside California. Marion Boyle, employed by Hyde for nearly two years in 1901, testified about a contract with Hyde and Denson. Misgisbulla Kincaid, employed by Hyde 1897, testified on Interior Department agents visiting Hyde’s office and proposed forest reservations. The government attorney indicated he would prove letters to government land officials referenced legislation and were addressed to clerks in Washington.
Reduoud Missouri dated report describes a mob gathering over the murder of Mrs. McGonnigle. Witness Thomas Bulley testified that McGonnigle offered money to kill her and then threatened him. Court proceedings disrupted as the crowd pressed the old county court house.
New York reports Easter demand stirring trade across sectors. As agricultural prospects improve, early crops and soil conditions show progress versus 1907. Cotton and iron markets ease while meat and naval stores waver. prices shift against last year with insect damage declining and general price levels easing in March.
The notice describes a thoroughbred season at the Fair Grounds Ogden Utah for 908 with a $25.00 term payment. It lists horses and sires including Great Blood Merc Frantles and Kanawha Star with references to breeders and individuals F. W. Horton Roeper and A. G. Poll as contacts for further details and extended terms.
Navy Yard Gal Apelt reports the hospital ship Relief, under Surgeon Charles F. Stokes, preparing to join the battleship Astern at Mare Island. Ships Mare Island, West Virginia, and transport Sherman to be docked. work scheduled to finish before redeployment. collateral ships Justin and others mobilizing for Pacific duties.
Washington April reports that the arrest of Navajo Indians in Hill Nevada in 1907 is being questioned as retaliation. The discussion appears in the House today introduced by Mr.
A House resolution urges the secretary of the interior to provide all correspondence and department records about the use of United States soldiers during the Navajo revolt in the vicinity. It questions whether individuals involved, including By-a-LikLy and other Navajo Indians, were treated as persons with trial rights under the Constitution.
London reports Britain reluctant to escalate the British Venezuela dispute. Foreign Office defers action as the Vene planeta government presses a syndicate led by British firms on the control of copper and monopoly arrangements. A Venezuelan envoy presented protests to London as officials assess next steps.
T. C. Peck 5R died today in Los Angeles after a long career as a prominent passenger agent on the Fairlake route. He was father to Q. Peck Sr. and grandfather to Mrs. Sanyel Baxter, with years of service across Philadelphia and Indiana rail operations.
General agent of the Muival Transit company of Cleveland and B Te Peck an assistant penersigent of the Blg Fem at Mudiurapolin are identified in the source text with roles in a transit and building administration context.
NorfolkApril 10 Lou Go Thurs at West Point was hanged by a fox thatyunier on Feb 1 1908 at Wake ine 2 Modaen of Michigan Is roan nde whose fly he parked kaw tran sit hented haime captured pehtoon smpulls Inter at Vancouver BG Them after drinking no cup of coffee and making a cherette willed to the gallows Ne astte Tor Ure be Kenoe in silent prayer Lon stepped upon the trip He made no statement beyond a declaration that the meeting was committed at Cre tange wafter great provorgtion A Detter fron Thurmans aged Mother Kens Lucky delivered by special messenger shortly before the exgute fun spisheampworad I
Chicago April 12 Mrs Alien Webb former wife of Brodier Duke was arrested on a warrant charging her with passing fraudulent checks. Police say she presented a $26 and a $5 check to a hotel company in Chicago and later claimed not to remember passing them. The case centers on alleged deceit connected to a hotel firm.
Miss Robinson was sentenced to prison amid testimony from witnesses in the case. The court heard arguments on points of law while the proceedings continued in Washington on April 10, following requests from Representatives Childman, Jones, and Humphrey.
The readable text shows an odd shopping list describing food items and supplies for a two day event or stay. It includes mixed phrases about chicken, fruit, and other provisions, but the fragmentary nature leaves key details ambiguous.
Realty listing from Woods Realty CD in Washington describes a 4 room cottage near business district with to 8,000 price range and terms. Several other homes range from 2,690 to 8,000. sales near Hussey area. Secretary Metcalf extends time for Battleship seat remaining at Seattle itinerary dates adjusted accordingly.
An article notes a hearing related to Mongolian inability to be naturalized. It mentions Chicara April WA dispute, Wabneh Indiana, Lum Hong owner of property, and a department of commerce action canceling a prior plan, with emphasis on Mongolian legal status and the denial of naturalization. Hong is described as enterprising, having forsaken Ching permanently.
Fire broke out this morning in the school building at College Grove seven miles from the city. About 150 pupils were in class. all escaped unharmed as the fire caused intense excitement among witnesses. Local authorities investigated the cause.
In a local election movement the Woodmen group nominates Hoggsette to succeed current leader at a pivotal meeting. The anecdotal report notes internal planning and regional interest as supporters rally around the selection.
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