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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary lines mention Plone two rings and phones in the venues office. It reads as an editorial room instruction list with unclear names and phrases. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent events or quotes.
The article lists officers for the newly incorporated Ogden Electric Company: Charles A. Halverson as president, George Halverson as vice president, and Lawrence F. Herdti as secretary and treasurer. Directors include C. W. Halverson and Arthur Halverson. Additional notices mention local businesses, ads, and community happenings in Ogden and nearby areas.
Ogden reports a string of visitors and local business matters. George Hughes and family from Spokane visit Ogden for several days, while W J Wright of Pendleton drafts plans for Otis and other local interests. John Kent of Rock Springs Wyoming spends time with relatives. Old Folks Day at Lagoon draws attention as J T Braylis of Scofield arrives for Ogden engagements.
Dissolution of the partnership between J. C. Gashers and George McBride occurred by mutual consent. George McBride will continue business at the old stand, collect outstanding accounts, and pay all debts. Location Ogden Utah dated 1908. J. C. Gashers signatory.
A freight train collision near Heck's Hot Springs north of Salt Lake results in the death of engineer George X. Sanders and serious injuries to fireman Benjamin Potts. The derailed engine and wreckage blocked the line, with rapid fire and braking failure cited as factors. Passengers at risk were evacuated. investigation underway.
Frank Bussinger, manager of a rooming house at 237 West South Temples Street, shot Dr. Wallace during a Friday night altercation as Wallace returned to his home. The bullet struck the doctor in the leg and he collapsed. Police arrested Bussinger, charging him with murder if Wallace dies.
The Primary Department in Wilson offered an entertainment under Mina Ellen Thomas that drew hearty applause. Read orchestra selections impressed all, with standout numbers such as Summer Pays and Wolves of Spring, followed by dancing and refreshments as the audience praised the performers and organizer.
An unsigned historical blurb argues that neither major party will oppose the Ngoor (likely prohibition) movement. It claims the American public favors temperance but sees party lines split on prohibition and leadership. The piece urges decisive action toward a political party aligned with temperance goals.
Local residents, led by WM, GLADIAND, challenge mayor and city council on a proposed $195,000 to $465,000 waterworks purchase. Critics allege the current system yields about $40,000 annual profit after taxes and maintenance, and warn a bond debt over $1.6 million would burden taxpayers. Supporters argue acquisition could modernize and extend service, with opponents urging a cash purchase or no deal.
New York August 1 ocean freight rates on grain from New York to continental Europe have risen. The increases, tied to large grain orders by European agents, reduce freight space and push up costs for shipments to Antwerp Hamburg Rotterdam and other ports. The change affects rates per bushel and per hundredweight, with adjustments across routes to the Mediterranean and northern markets.
New York aeronauts led by I N Scott of St Paul and de Loo Brovens plan the balloon race in September from Minneapolis to New York. Preliminary arrangements set pace and route with stable prizes. The event aims to set a new altitude record early in the month and attract wide interest across the country.
A misplaced telegraph dispatch from Los Angeles reports General S C Wardell and others involved in a noble act to aid his wife afflicted with leprosy. The message references a personal sacrifice and the efforts of officials to address the situation amid wartime or military correspondence.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a wife, agreement, travel toward a mountain valley retreat, references to a veteran exports, a general Wardell, a county event, leprosy, and authorisation for a personal matter. Content is incoherent and names are unclear.
Mr Walling and his wife Miss Anna Slevneky and her sister Rose returned yesterday to New York after five years of involvement with revolutionary movements in Russia and harsh conditions in France Britain and Russia They were detained briefly in St Petersburg in October and imprisoned for alleged connections but released with no evidence to warrant further action
Fragmented odds and garbled names describe a local trouble tale involving Marg and Squinge. References to Honble and Squiae hint at social friction while ads or notices claim big results from NT ADS.
A city notice from Ogden Utah announces a Board of Equalization hearing convening August 4 1908 to review special and local taxes assessed on properties along 24th Street and Van Buren Avenue. Samuel Thomas chairs the meeting with city officials present. Public input allowed during five consecutive days from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall.
Readable fragments hint at a quirky column or story item mentioning a girl and a hat with feathers. The text shows playful misspellings and unclear quotes, lacking clear event or names to anchor a fuller summary.
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