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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
7
A chaotic candle auction at Yeadow and Tat Worth drew bidders as a candle burned. Spectators saw a belt of embers and the fuel bidder pressed for the flame’s end while villagers gathered for bread and cheese. The scene featured fresholdd goods and odd rites amid the glow and noise.
Editorial note describes standard telephone procedures with two rings and office numbers 66 Tall and 56 Gal. Mentions two rings for tooma Init and one ring for business office Ind. Provides cadence and dialing guidance for office communications.
A collage of random references from Ogden and nearby areas includes yard sale items at $5 and delivery, local unions and labor assembly chatter, store ads, visiting dignitaries, and notices about volunteer firemen visits to Murray. It notes purchases of a new hearse, advertising deadlines, fruit car transport, and general business notices among fragmented market and social snapshots.
The Salt Lake directory lists Otders and prominent businessmen including Nibley, Lewis, Whitner, Thatea, Culler, Howell, Romnay, Wilcox, Bitar, Allen Lewis, Mills, Land, Nibley, and Nibley family members. Fifty other large holders are named as incoporporators, with officers listed as president I. Allen Lewis, vice president I. N. Trot, secretary Alexander Nibley, and treasurer Lreas trot.
A chaotic accident near Lichtring Canyon left three men dead after an electrical storus tore through the area. Eyewitnesses describe a fearful dawn as heavy, unwieldy loads toppled and a wagon train collapsed, with bystanders and rescuers racing to assist.
A Payson rancher named Monk, struck by a lightning surge while descending a wagon on the Payson road near Black Fork camp, suffered severe burns and loss of consciousness. He remained up after hours, but the right shoulder muscles stiffened with only minor long term effects noted. Nearby, another man named Atak escaped injury when a brake rod sparked during the storm.
Hlureka Aug 1 A H Heckler a miner with thirteen years in the camp was killed in the Gemini mine while with partner Boyes Horton. An accident occurred as the cage rose to the 800 level with Heckler’s body found crushed near the wall plate and later recovered from water.
Frank Stowe of Milburn was found on a Denver and Rio Grande track with his head and arm severed. The accident occurred near Fairview as a wagon drawn by horses ran loose and struck the track. The mangled body was identified by clothing, and details describe a violent, accidental death with authorities and family reacting to the tragedy.
Midgley and Harve were found at White's Ranch near Antelope Island in Balt Lake AUR. They were rescued after a Tuesday night storm hindered recovery of the Bailey party stranded on the marth shore of Antelope Island. The remaining crew were brought to Salt Air yesterday morning as Seley and Midgiey attempted to reach the wreck site before being intercepted by a party from the launch Cumbria.
A fragment from Auckland reports Admiral Sperry and the American Atlantic fleet visiting New Zealand. President Roosevelt received a telegram praising the cordial New Zealand government and inviting Sperry to visit. Roosevelt replied with thanks and extended regards to New Zealand officials and people.
An extensive storm last night brought rainfall in Chicago reaching 6.19 inches within 24 hours, the heaviest since 187? besides only one greater earlier. The city’s weather station marked an all time high, with warnings of continued unsettled weather into the following days as the system moves eastward.
Fragmented text describes a Korean editor awaiting trial with references to testimony, accusations, and a silicon image set. Bethel appears as a witness, with mention of a required oath and possible further legal proceedings.
In a peculiar plan, a restaurant proposes invisible waiters to serve diners. Patrons will view meals being prepared in the kitchen while waiters move unseen, with an eye table and a system of signals guiding orders.
Aug 13 Winnipeg reports a Canadian railway strike affecting wages and banking. Over 2000 workers line up at Merchants Bank while $1,000,000 in payments and strike benefits loom. Chinese restaurant owners refuse service to strikers. talks resume between shop employees and management on alleged contract violations. If no settlement in days, potential unrest threatens.
Colorado fans will witness a four game series between Colorado and Utah league representatives. Denver Luxus and Utah League teams reach a pact for four contests to be held on open dates, not affecting Brain Tongue schedules.
Officerships for the state organization were announced with names and cities including Provos Providen Jonas Lake and Flabiop Logan as vice presidents AL D Button of Provo as treasurer Gav W Driver of Ogden as secretary Wrant H A Whitworth of Anillan as executive committee and others listed from Ogden Provo and nearby towns.
The text reflects Emersonian ideas of vocation as a directing force guiding individuals toward limitless effort. It suggests a journey by ship and river, facing obstructions yet seeking escape into an expansive, infinite realm beyond ordinary constraints.
Fragmented report details a kidney disease case and medical observations with names and places garbled. The piece references patients, doctors, and hospitals in Sacramento and nearby areas, noting examinations, treatment attempts, and a plea for further information as authorities assess the situation.
Expert packer Ja aids growers preparing fruit for market at the local station. The shipment includes peaches, peachplums, plums, apricots, apples, and cherries, with early varieties like Goldent and Triumph showing. Wells Fargo Express will speed delivery. packing follows up to date methods to ensure safe handling and accurate grading as shipments continue to Riverdale and other depots.
A garbled report describes a violent incident during a stormy event at Airlkiebreakers involving an Irishman and a man named Thiele. The chaotic scene references a ferrying accident, prayers, and a persistent warning as witnesses react. The text also mentions Behem Otel and a reference to LAAPHORIDIELY, suggesting a historic or religious context amid the confusion.
W B Scott travels west to join the Harriman party via Curien, with plans to reach Oregon mountains where telegraph links to New York are established. Assistant Director Seath accompanies him. the trip includes brief stops in Lat inmenia and San Francisco. The piece notes concerns about excessive clothing and comfort over health for warmth and air.
Cleveland police search for a woman’s body after a trunk with clothing for two women is recovered from the river. A bridge tender reported seeing a man and a woman leap into the water, and detectives say the recovered garments suggest a murder, though no certainty exists yet.
The fragment shows a rural scene with characters debating education and a boy named Josh. A man comments on Josh's improvement and his ability to smoke stylishly, while one speaker notes a restored sense of polish and education in the boy.
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