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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
7
An OCR torn page shows scattered names and places in a bustling market area. Mentions Weatherby s meat market Ogden vendors and prices, legal trouble with divorces in district court, and various individuals connected to local businesses and trading. text is garbled with many misspellings and partial addresses.
In a damaged OCR fragment the text references watchers and aguctes, a gale in Orpresion, skeleton keys, and Metis reports from towns in the section. Mentions Maney to Ioan, Geo. J. Kelly, Lewis Coal Yard phone 149, Wrights Slaughter sale, and items for sale including poor quality goods.
Two Southern Pacific brake men accused of larceny were found not guilty after a municipal court hearing. A jury deliberated as the defense argued the stolen brace and selling case lacked evidence. The judge and Maginnis represented the defense in the heated session held last evening.
Judge Marshall of the federal court issues an order affecting Bear River and Ogden Water Works disputes. The receiver may borrow 475,000 to pay Utah Sugar Company and settle years of water rights, aiding farmers. The compromise, pending federal approval, aims to stabilize irrigation in the Bear River valley.
An formal committee invites offers from owners of furnished rooms near Open City for visiting delegates. Rates proposed: no board 1.46 dollars per day, with board and meals up to 2 dollars daily, or other terms up to 50 cents per day. Respondents urged to submit options to the committee promptly for consideration by visiting dignitaries.
The board selected Professor George Thomas of Lagan to lead the high school, citing a liberal education philosophy and extensive studies across Europe. His background includes Hyde Park Academy, Boston private school, Harvard affiliation, and travel in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. He is noted as a fluent linguist with broad scholarly interests.
Report of the first annual automobile club banquet at the Heritage and Oaks venues. Guests include A J Smith and C S Potter recognized for paving, with toasts and vocal numbers by Mr and Mrs A J Smith’s party. Attendees from the club and friends enjoyed a night of speeches, music, and refreshments, amid enthusiasm for the Netherlands Belgium mission efforts.
Fragmented OCR text references Southern Pacific California excursions and a list of names and places. It hints at travel or rail topics with unclear details, mentioning Hicketa, Ontabpy, TOR, Utah and Lydany, plus Henry and Clokol Agents Unior.
Vast multitudes from Box Elder Weber and surrounding counties gathered in Ogden to witness a grand expedition by a famed circus. The parade and street scenes showcased elephants, horses, seals, and a menagerie, with applauding crowds, elaborate stages, and a royal tent.
A report outlines ongoing preparations for upcoming excursion arrangements and trophy orders. Committees progress on mobilizing teams and facilities, with emphasis on securing factory support, funding, and compliance for the event.
Fragmentary transfer notes list deed actions among multiple parties including a husband and wife and various parcels. The garbled text names entities such as Connity Megender, Tob, Andreysion, and Jol blocks with amounts like 1800 and 600, but key details are unreadable. The item appears as a rough public real estate transfer notice with missing dates and locations.
A chaotic incident aboard a moving freight car between Ogden and Ball Lake ends fatally after a confrontation over boarding. Charles Sullivan reportedly ordered a guard who fired, killing a hobo and triggering a broader deadly sequence. A wounded survivor and Sullivan face suspicion as the tale unfolds with connections to New York and an alleged brother and sister there.
Georges Wally and his wife plan a three week journey to Los Angeles and back. The trip includes travel with Wally & Beet, with Mrs. Wally accompanying, and is described amid garbled wording about maritime routes and travel plans.
A garbled obituary fragment notes the death of a woman after illness. It mentions a Svanevite Comin and a severed family tie, with unclear localities and names due to the damaged OCR.
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