19 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
1
The message extols gas ranges and heaters installed with free gas service and mentions a change from incandescent lamps. It notes electric flint irons available on loan and highlights satisfaction with the new products despite outdated supply.
In Salt Lake City a boxing match began between Tartlett and Johnson with an unlimited rounds format for a $70,006 prize. The bout, staged at the Oinhesen hotel, drew attention as a major confrontation.
A federal suit claims Balt Lake City master plumbers conspired to fix prices and restrict competition. W L Rees Plumbing accuses local union members and associated firms of forming a cartel to raise costs, bar nonmembers, and punish strikers. Plaintiffs seek dissolution of the alleged monopoly and damages.
Willis Fisher a 36 year old calf killer at Layton was found dead in the slaughter house at 6 50. He had lived in the town about twenty years and worked as an engineer for the taston flour rolls. He married Anita Lavender in 1896 and left widow and two children. Cause of death is apoplexy. Arrangements pending.
Aug 18 report from Alnzham describes a heavy cloudburster explosion at the Yampa plant. Storekeeper W. C. Mahones was buried but saved by diving under a table, suffering injuries from trapped debris and shock. Several Greek workers were thrown aside, with injuries minor for most.
A thunderstorm and flood surged over a canyon camp collapsing part of a smelter building. Debris entombed workers as floodwaters rushed through tents and a furnace firebox explosion blew the roof off the structure. Estimated damage about 120,000. Replacing sections and rescuing entombed workers followed promptly.
Clemfeld August te nebeant Dean of Raynville fell about forty feet to the ground from the dowe of the building at the meetinghouse yesterday. He landed on the beacon and was readi ered dheosatont others summoned Dr. William Whithork to attend him. He is likely to be at the Layton hospital for several weeks with facial injuries and head trauma. No bones broken. He remains in serious condition tonight.
Hatt Lae Aug 13 A 22 caliber revolver brought into the house by a boy unknown to Sta Farber led to Frances Gothbers a 12 year old sister being shot in the left eye at 14 East Seventh South street The injured child was taken to Mary Creek hospital where the eye was removed after locating the bullet She was later returned home and reported improving The brother was grief stricken by the accident
Weather weariness prompts the Four State Fatt directive to reduce a poultry pen entry. Separate exhibitions will run for young and old birds with competitions limited to birds one year and older. Other poultry classes waive entry fees. only the young birds face certain costs and restrictions.
Misa Ference Seiavenon of Jos Angeles performs in a playlet at the Orpheum with Mies Belmerien playing an Isle of Man born concert artist. Frederick Ale fen wrote the piece and Mina Swingerton stars as the opera performer. A scene follows with a dressing room, a visitor, and a group of men who decide to play poker for the pot.
Fragmentary text mentions names and places but contains unclear phrases and garbled terms. No coherent event, date, or identifyable figures form a complete news item for a concise headline and summary.
Fragmented OCR footage shows a performance scene with a singer and a buyer seeking favor, mentioning Miss Swincettom and Joe Wiggin. A public notice calls for bids for Bent Bridge pile work with specifications and August deadline from the County Commission.
A large Thistle club gathering from across the state traveled to the Hermitage resort near Hibraifage for a lively excursion. About 300 from Balt Lake and 700 from various parts joined in songs, dances, and bagpipe performances. Notable Salt Lake attendees included Nice-Head and secretary Dasie Headecera among others, with concerts and dances ending without sports events.
Salt Lake City reports the disappearance of the Official Banner of the Grand Army of the Republic, carried by the commander in chief for two decades. Lost since the August parade, the yellow flag measures eight by six feet and bears the inscription National Grand Army of the Republic. It was a gift from 1889 in Milwaukee. An expedition to Utah and Idaho points north advertises a trip for Saturday, Aug. 216.
Four trunks were removed on Bambercer Road amid a plan to shorten the Halloween route on Ehele road. The trains from Salt Lake to Lagea will run with changes. Nes. 15 and 16 show Salt Lake departures at 1 pm, and Lagein to Ard penny will be abandoned. The intercity Salt Lake line will depart at 6:39 am.
Ida Felker asks the court for permanent alimony following a divorce from Tom Felker and William J. Brite. The filer states she cannot cover her share of recordings and seeks court-ordered support including $25 for one month's alimony, $73 for attorney fees, and $359 for her support. Mayqoad Pelee.
Heat waves grip Memphis Tennessee and other southern cities with high temperatures and brief cool spells, residents warned to take precautions amid rising heat index readings across warm climate regions.
A partial transcription lists scattered weather data and city mentions such as Orleans and Shreveport with temperatures around 105 degrees. It references Nina and Mia as names among the temperate readings and includes times like 1600 and places Fort Worth.
Unclear weather report from Karian City and Topeka describes extreme heat over several hours. Temperature readings and scattered effects on daily life are noted amid a string of confusing phrases and garbled names.
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