12 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1907
Page
1
A widespread telegraphers strike gains momentum across the United States and Canada. Union leaders announce coordinated walkouts and demand schedules, higher wages, and better conditions, threatening disruption of long‑distance service unless firms concede.
In a joint gathering, all striking operators from Lath companies in Uda ely met to decide and present a united set of demands to the local managers of the two companies. The union plans for a 15 percent wage increase and alternate workdays. Operators at the union depot face conditions tied to two Kansoe cites, with safety and conduct discussed.
Washington August 21 telegraphers at Washington stations and nonunion lines threaten a walkout over demands for a 16 percent wage increase and better pay structures. The walkout could affect Western Union and Postal Telegraph operations with a planned meeting this afternoon to organize. In Omaha and other cities, walkouts began with agency members joining the strike, daily reports to follow, and preparations at the Board of Trade building as union members report for duty.
In Salt Lake City a driver named Anderson on West Fourth North Street was struck by Leslie Savage's automobile, thrown from his bicycle, and left unconscious in a severe condition. Doctors say the injury to the brain area is extreme and may prove fatal. no blame is placed on the chauffeur. The accident occurred near East South Temple as another vehicle approached, with details describing the chaotic moment and Anderson's fragile state. A separate earlier incident involved a collision near 6th Avenue resulting in bruises and injuries to Mrs. Savage.
In Salt Lake City an early morning accident at South Temple and another at 8 30 pm Saturday claimed a five year old boy and a younger child. The five year old died from head wounds after a horse drawn wagon knocked free a boy and dragged him into the street. A physician was summoned but could not save him. The boy’s mother was present and the scene caused intense grief as witnesses described the frantic aftermath and efforts to console the family.
A garbled tale from Idaho recounts town shift rumors and a long debate over relocating a county seat to Georgia with conflicting reports of construction, movement of equipment, and public sentiment. The piece mentions the August date, a fire near the old town, and a large engine project tied to the community.
A chaotic sequence of arson and disturbances occurred on a Saturday night near Second South Street in Salt Lake City. Fire damaged a residence owned by Mrs. C Howard and a saloon on-track A. The blaze spread to the Howard home and clothes chest as authorities pursued a suspect through the area. Police round up a list of names including William A. Twitchell and J. Means amid investigations into the fire’s origin and the involvement of several locals.
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