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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
5
A saloon robbery in Cobre ends with the bartender shot as masked men loot the till and escape. The investigation spans Cobres and surrounding areas, with authorities pursuing leads and detailing suspects while reporting on related violent incidents in nearby towns.
A garbled OCR passage mentions an internal revenue increase and a large figure, referencing a "$20,501,284" rise and a "74-Treacury ne port" with scattered names and places. The draft also alludes to farmers, public spiritedness, and a monument in a locality, but specifics and coherence are unclear.
A San Francisco testimony recounts supervisor Lonergan admitting to accepting bribes to influence votes in favor of corporate franchises. The witness described payments totaling large sums, with denials and partial admissions, and highlighted alleged community harm and the role of an attorney in the case.
A garbled draft lists names and dates in a city context with unclear actions. It mentions August 28 and several personal names but lacks clear events or outcomes. The legible items point to a local notice cluster without a coherent story or details.
Associated Press reports Western Union back to normal business after a strike disrupted service in San Francisco and Oakland. Supervisors and operators increased staff, restoring lines and handling a large volume of telegrams with improved conditions and cooperation after a tense standoff.
A partial text report notes a walkout by senior students at St Joseph High School. The incident disrupted classes as several operators or staff were involved, with unclear details and no confirmed resolutions reported.
Scattered OCR text reveals a late 19th or early 20th century local notice from Ontario Oregon. It mentions Fred uJ. Kiesel, local merchants, and names several officials and citizens in a community update with discussion of a pub or meeting at the One ter House and references to property, dates, and local governance. The readable fragments point to a civic or business notice with multiple names and locations.
A 1907 circular from Kummerer Coal Co of Kemutter Guid company states shipment terms from August 12 1907 to be billed at specified prices per ton for orders after that date. It lists base prices such as 85 dollars per ton for coal and notes a price advance of 69 cents previously quoted. The document is signed by vice president BiniL oF Wiles.
At a board meeting of the industrial school, a change to the merit marks was decided. Previously the maximum was 60. it is now 100 for eligibility and 150 for serious offenses. Irene Wray was to be sent to a valuation pending an Attorney General opinion on a ward who quarries without board comment. Prepler’s parole was denied and writs of habeas corpus questioned. The superintendent reported recent unanimous discipline and vigilance.
A series of 19th or early 20th century deed excerpts shows transfers of property interests. Names include Brooks, Lizabe Plaenmn, Arthur A, Bertha Petersen, Ramey, Mars Aan Daidnan, Willem Bailey, Oscar Jnnva, William Hy Dalton, Taylor, and Dallon. Locations reference townships, ranges, and sections with prices or shares noted, such as 1.00 and 51%5.
A group of women including Sonova Amy and Marguerite perished while attempting to climb a nearly 80 foot peak in the Tyvalese Mountains. Their bodies were found after a failed ascent in difficult weather. A friend group accompanying them was unable to reach safety.
The readable text details a confused sequence involving a person named Ajin Bap Isayul and others, with mention of alcohol, a morning discovery, and a series of operations performed. A fire was found and a third operation removed a substance from unclear components, highlighting a messy surgical scene and investigatory notes.
The Western Federation of Miners case in Idaho draws legal action as Betse Perky and attorney Charles Nogent join counsel roles. President Hy Meyer notes key lawyers will cover Pettibone and Moyer group charges of perjury tied to Haywood testimony.
Reports from Belfast quote Sir Anthony Patrick Macdonald saying negotiations continue and progress is satisfactory, though police and military deploy to maintain order. Clergy and magistrates vow to uphold calm as district tensions rise amid tentative peace gestures.
The fragmentary item reports a German yacht named Wagmer Vertag defeating an American yacht, with unclear names and details. Readable entities include German and American vessels and a May date, but several words are garbled.
In a garbled report from Hossity Washington, names like May Jeter Corntax Dr. Wood Ware and suspects such as Ja Rockhond appear. The text mentions jail, custody, and a burglary case tied to Seattle, with unclear connections and dates.
A Washington dispatch reports growing western optimism over irrigation and land policies. President Roosevelt and cabinet members, including Garfield and Wilson, tour the West to promote public land work and railroad-linked development. Across Montana, Utah, and Wyoming, new irrigation canals, mining, and farming ventures attract investment as population and output rise, with Omaha to Scotts Bluff seeing strong activity and expectant prosperity.
The text shows garbled names and phrases with phrases like Bilsa Pindling Miley Hingles and a government body. It mentions a declined offer and a towered structure at 135 feet and a legal or civic action. The piece reads as a damaged local notice or report fragment lacking clear events or outcomes.
Denver police investigate a kidnapping report after a 16 year old girl allegedly was forced onto a train by a man named Wiley and taken from a Pueblo area event. Her parents are described as very poor, and authorities seek her return. Police say they will pursue legal action and pursue safety for the girl.
The document discusses Roosevelt and tariff revision, noting opposition from Speaker Champ Clark and party leaders. It reflects on whether tariff reform can advance amid protectionist forces and congressional resistance, citing Roosevelt’s desire for changes and the administration’s limited ability to enact reforms.
Wires interfered at a Chicago labor conference as Aan Peanelsca and Sam wel Gongwrs questioned the union leadership. An acting supervisor from the Wintorn Tinker company fumbled orders causing delays while national AFL leaders faced scrutiny over the handling of the labor dispute. The incident drew officials from Nutley to Oridg Mulley and prompted calls for accountability and faster resolution.
Fragmentary memo discusses a Chicago and Alton case and grand jury immunity. It references Judge Landis and highlights tensions over prosecutorial authority and the proper duties of the department in presenting evidence, with uncertain lines about what the attorney general must justify before a grand jury.
A custody of assets action names Rubert Ts Pape as ancillary receiver for the Pont company amid a market collapse. The tale details receivership orders, the McManua Kelly company, and temporary leadership changes affecting a solvent firm tied to tool,bachusette and woolly natuioblus. The document notes substantial asset values including 22,000 NON and 6,380,000 SAGs with materials and produce inventories cited and the Hartford publication.
The obituary notes Haudon Aug and Andrew Laldlay as kin, burial planned between Duntiax and North Beywlak. Details describe mourners, a solitary survivor, and a post funeral procession. Officials expected to announce further rites Saturday.
In Belfast a solemn funeral service was held for victims named Tiettant and Mii among others. Local clergy led prayers as mourners gathered at Stelling and nearby chapels to honor those lost in the recent tragedy on Sunday the 18th.
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