08 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
1
Reported forest fires spill from Idaho into Montana causing concern for the Baltesa and Cow D'Alena areas. Firefighting teams push from the north toward the Helena Basin while a number of plants near the Bitter Row river coordinate containment efforts amid fears of further spread.
A misread report notes American Veniee and Venice comparison, praising misused terms. Prof McKendrick of Brown-Wational Misuzing is set to address Industrial School students at channel service Sunday at 3 p.m.
In a broad labor drift, large numbers of workers flood the urban tram and factory sectors as the jump to long signal duties spreads. Cloning, testing of cars, and a female-led rally underline a tense climate as railway officials promote seasoned firemen, engineers, and spare-board draws to meet demand. The piece notes upcoming shifts, wage parity questions, and safety demands amid pressurized operations and potential strikes.
A fragmentary and odd tract appears to describe dubious medical treatments and home remedies. It references doctors, home treatment, and a sales pitch offering cure claims, with instructions to mail for information and payment. The text includes scattered personal names, locations, and promotional language typical of historical advertisements.
A August 12 communication from Norman B Mack urges action to avoid discrimination against Nebraskan rail passengers seeking reduced fares for a Republican meeting in Cincinnati. The reply from Molaord confirms no reduced rates and notes long interstate concerns, with Thaw bankruptcy case and related proceedings in New York continuing to unfold as officials eye fair treatment.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a chaotic kitchen scene with names like John Jenits and Vermivent and odd food items. It mentions a man named John, a potential soup offer, and a chaotic crowd reacting with shouting and unusual actions. The passage also references a Mr. Shehegerde Mepks and a formal nursing matter with retina discussions. The overall text is garbled and difficult to interpret as a coherent news item.
Fragmentary OCR reports a debate on whether women make war, citing a clergy figure and philosopher Norman from Greece. The text references women loving soldiers and mentions a Philadelphia inquiry, but the passage is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Notice announces A Fi Paka of Ogden proposes to appropriate 100 cubic feet per second of water from Ogden River at Weber County Utah under Chapter 168 Session Laws Italy and amended by Title 107, with conditions on timing and distance. details include location near Lake Vel and transmission to Hintsville, and reference to engine and mining operations. The application appears filed and subject to official processing as of publication date.
A Winnipeg Pioneer Press report from St. Pal describes a steamer fire near Warren's Landing at the northern end of Lake Winnipeg. The vessel burned in the engine room during the night, with six passengers and part of the crew lost and several survivors jumping overboard to reach shore or be pulled ashore. The incident notes the captain and crew names, plus details on passengers from Selkirk and Winnipeg.
In Springfield Ohio on August 7 Mrs Elizabeth Stewart known as Mather Stewart died at home after a long illness. She was famed as a temperance advocate and noted across the country. She helped establish activities tied to the temperance movement beginning in 1878. Her passing marks a notable loss to the reform community.
State Engineer announces that Morgan Crescent Mining Company led by George T. Stenhouse has applied under Chapter 10F to appropriate one fourth cubic foot per second of Cedar Hollow Spring water in Morgan County Utah. Water would be diverted via pipe 4000 feet to the Morgan Crescent Mine for year round use with potential domestic needs in winter. Public protest deadline follows completion of publication July 29 1888.
The notice from Ogren Utah 1808 calls for LAI drawings by 12 oclock noon on a Tuesday and presents required skeletons including floor plans elevations and a perspective sketch. It outlines blueprints in black and white and a capacity to accommodate about eight hundred students with a total project not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars. The board reserves the right to reject all competitive drawings and the drawings remain the property of the competitors.
A notice for a special election in Ogden City Utah in September 1908 to decide a property tax and bond issue for the Water Works Company. Voters will select representatives in each ward to approve issuance of bonds totaling 450 000 and to elect a municipal mayor and council members. The document lists polling sites across wards and names several officials and locations in Ogden City for the vote.
Public notice from the Utah water authority dated July 9 1905 regarding Lanis R Spencer filing to appropriate ten cubic feet per second from the Weber River for power development near Eden Utah. The document details diversion point coordinates channel routing and a 39 day period to file protests or applications with State Engineer Caler Tanner.
Legal notice detailing a water diversion plan across multiple points of diversion in Sec 36 TxxN RxxW. It describes spring collects, canyon channels, and distribution of water by the applicant under a 1908 filing. Protests must be filed within 14 days after publication.
Notice of a Board of Equalization meeting appointed by Ogden City Council. Public hearing on property assessments to be held at the City Hall on August 8, 1908, with inspection of property and discussion of valuation issues. First publication April 1, 1908. last publication August 6, 1908.
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