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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement extols Fels-Naptha as the economical laundry soap that saves time and fuel, keeps fabrics from fading or weakening, and makes clothes whiter and cleaner with cool water and gentle rubbing. It urges following wrapper directions for best results.
A box shipped from Los Angeles to H W Kleeb at Battle Creek Iowa was opened at a Chicago warehouse by Chicago and North Western Railway employees revealing the appearance of a mummified body. The box and 14 contents have remained unclaimed since March 9 190%. No claimant appeared and the property was sent to Chicago to be held.
Chitaga August 7 Wilbur Glenn Voisia of Zion City heir to John Alexander Dowle and overseer of the Christian Catholic Apostolic church may be imprisoned in Lake County soon. A judgment amount of 610,000 was entered last Thursday by Judge Rob Wright in favor of Altomer Palin Mothersil who sued Volta for slander.
The defendant Vollva must file an appeal to avoid incarceration for failing to pay the judgment. The defendant’s ability to pay is in question, and the court may consider options to prevent jail time if financial constraints are resolved.
August 6 New York reports a surge in diamond buying as western farmers’ prosperity drained Malden Lane stocks. Imports exceed last year’s month, yet dealers struggle to fill orders for higher grade stones. Middle West and Northwest show the strongest demand, with importers predicting farmers’ demand will rise.
Woto and Naugheton report on the anticipated Jeffries Johnson heavyweight title bout. chatter centers on location, dates, and purse figures ranging from nine thousand to fifty nine thousand dollars. public interest and racial tensions fuel the feud as both camps prepare for a historic clash.
News from Cleveland New York Chicago Boston St Louis Philadelphia and Detroit covers Aug 6 results. New York defeated Cleveland in a shutout with Doyle pitching. Boston and Chicago struggled in exhibition play. Detroit beat Philadelphia 17 to 3 in a pivotal American League race game.
Baseball brief reports list Chicago beating Boston 3 to 1 after Ferguson drives a run, Pittsburgh topping Brooklyn in 14 innings, St Louis moving up in the standings, Cincinnati beating New York 1 to 0 in ten innings, and other scattered NL results with pitchers and batters named.
Portland built an edging margin as San Francisco squandered chances with erratic plays. Vernon, Gabland, Ban, and Browaine starred for Oakland, while Becrements, Nelson, and Lewis led Los Angeles’ offense in a 10 to 7 loss to Sacramento. Three LA pitchers Thoren Hilawalter and Wheeler struggled as Sacramento scored seven runs in the eighth.
At Fortune, Lannie Chevrolet and Christie Met Christie in a preliminary three mile race for the upcoming big match. Oldheld drove a new racer as French speed exploits were showcased, Christie winning the three mile event while Oldheld stayed close in a high speed bout.
Kalamazoo Mich Aug 6 grand circuit meeting ended with fast racing. The two minute pace saw Eel as favorite and win by a nose from Citailon while Aileen Wilpon trailed. Other results include 3109 pace 1 005 Walter Flat in night heats Time 2 03 12 OB 3 2 10 3500 trot 63 000 Country Jay won straight heats Time 2 10 1 2 S303 Med 2 09 L 2 00 pace 1 800 The Fel won by straight heats Time 2 03 2 02 St S14 trot 1 000 Baron Mes Kloney on in straight heats Time BENS Ep MAT A BEd 34
London Ont Aug 6 Jack John. Jean, described as a negro youth, was arrested today on a police telegram from Woodstock Ont alleging he drove through Woodstock at an excessive speed and struck another motorist, damaging a machine. He was detained pending transfer to Woodstock.
New York August 6 Harry Vinal the Toredo Golf Club instructor, shattered course marks in an exhibition. He posted 70 for 18 holes and WAL for 36, eclipsing the previous 36 hole record of 247 set a decade ago by Vinal. Kellogg held the amateur mark at 156.
New Orleans August 6 Hily Papke to fight in a scheduled twenty round bout within weeks as announced by the West Elde Athletic club. She will meet the winner of the Ling Kelly Frock Claut bout in September.
A garbled dispatch mentions Vanderhilt's Buver Gtresk at Deanville and Indianapolis in August. A New York letter reports an Indianapolis prison inmate seeking a grant of release to marry a widow in need, with unclear details about eligibility and placement in a suitable match.
The writer claims to have been informed that benevolent authorities consider aiding immigrants. A commissioner is asked to place her on the list of eligibles should any immigrant require a mature aged male. The description depicts an encumbered widow with relatives, height, weight, and favorable traits.
Sam Francisco Aug arrest in Brookfield hotel case unveils Major Anderson impersonator Thomas Heaney who confessed to posing as Lieutenant Harry King son of General Horatio King. Heaney had used letters from officers and Washington to support the ruse and was arrested after telegraphic notes from Los Angeles indicated a wanted man. Lieutenant Marty Kingler in the Philippines is noted in dispatches.
In Los Angeles a threat letter was received again aimed at former Mayor William H. Workman. Police investigate possible suspect described as a danger to presidents or criminals. Authorities protect the homes of two alleged suspects amid continued policing searches.
August 7 report says the river packet Obie with several passengers ran aground in dense fog near Wheeling and Pittsburgh. The vessel narrowly avoided a deeper water hazard as four inches of water remained between bow and shallow spot. Captain B J Mody ordered passengers and freight moved to safety, marking a fifth failed attempt in five weeks to reach the port.
A derailment on the Memphis line near 204 Wilh Acklen Avenue killed the foreman and fireman of locomotive 16 and injured several other train crew members. The incident occurred early this morning as the locomotive plunged over an embankment.
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