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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
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Dense feature outlines Harriman and Sackers opposing routes to railroad supremacy amid West Coast tensions. It notes Wall Street battles, Pacific rail interests, and the Branfard syndicate’s growing influence, with references to Reed and Northern Me fleets and the strategic stakes of control and finance.
Fragmentary report notes unclear progress on a Wall Street matter tied to a feud. Source text mentions a railroad offspring tied to a pair of individuals, with missing context and names. Further readable details are not available in the fragment.
A Salt Lake paper discusses encampments and lodging houses downtown, noting complaints to county authorities. It cites moral issues, calls for investigations, and urges stronger police surveillance to curb vice and protect women, arguing for a restricted district approach.
Reported collision in Ogdes Valley underscores risks of operating cars on canyon roads. The piece warns unsafe speeds, lack of guards, and insufficient safety measures for wide traffic and excavations. It urges stricter controls, slower operations, and better signaling to prevent future disasters.
The Weber club eyes a motor car service over the Union Pacific to Park City with an 8 am to 5 pm run. Superintendent Whitney notes a gasoline car could operate with proper support, linking Park City and mining towns like Weber, Coalville, Morgan, and Ogden, boosting suburban travel and local commerce.
Fragmentary text records a miscued scene on a wasteland coast with scattered phrases about a song, desert air, and a stream under a clouded sky. Names and places are garbled, making specifics unclear while implying a dramatic moment or escape.
Fragmentary OCR describes fierce cloudbursts creating heavy lightning discharges. Mountains act as conductors drawing electric energy, releasing sheets of water that scourge and rearrange the terrain. Boulder shifts and rock formations are broken or moved by the overwhelming downpour.
Rio Grande officials report a hard struggle with a series of collisions and accidents over three months, causing nervous strain and delaying heavy passenger traffic. Fires detour routes via Union Pacific from Denver, affecting Salt Lake City and southern points while funding Western Pacific expansion presses the treasury.
August 1 report from Bar Lake notes seventy-five veterans of the National Association of Citi War Veterans attended an encampment. They toured the city, serenaded officials, and were banqueted at a club by Major May. A special train carried them to Baltair for a forty-piece concert and beach amusements.
Funeral services were held for Catherine Cary at Fencelock Non cay. Mrs Cary died in Idaho at her daughter’s home and the body was brought for burial beside her husband. Survivors include four daughters and two sons. Church members attended. no flowers presented.
Spokane Washington August notice lists a town trip from Olea with tickets available before August 7. Includes agent contact for further particulars and mentions export rates via ocean route with a storm impact from Oslem to Searele and back, with June onward commerce.
Fragmentary report from Beattle Washington August 19 7 describes a debate on eugenics and the protection of imbeciles. Dr Daniel Smelza of Kingston Canada presents a paper on improving population quality while others denounce coercive measures. Delegates attend sessions at the World's Pulp ALG pom and an internal meeting in Washington.
A report from Regio describes Harvard Professor Charles Eliot facing critique after a papal translated address. Church leaders including Archbishop Ryan and Bishop McFall defend the faith while scholars contest the interpretation and potential religious implications.
Indianapelis Ind Aug 1 The 9490 090 Indianapella apredway opened today with auto races. Fred J Wiener started the contest as the crowd filled the grand stand. Hundreds of immobile vehicles filled the trestle parking spaces. The mile straightaway offered tempting chances for speed. Police and civic volunteers cleared the course for the three day meet. Experts predict records across standard events will fall during the races.
Balt Lake Aug 12 The coroner's jury composed of William Edwards IL D. Watson 2nd E. Mekering were impaneled to investigate the death of Croydon W. Higgins found on Wednesday evening that Higgins died from cyanide of potassium poisoning. The death was caused by criminal negligence of the West Ministering fronton through their agent A. M. ce.
The Baseball Commission approves a rule requiring players sent to minor leagues under an option to repurchase to report to the major league club by August 23 or face draft penalties. An example involving the Brooklyn club shows the option exercised and a second sale, dictating reporting timelines for the player.
Professor Rockwell Hunt of the University of Southern California agrees with Chicago's William Matthews that mixed Indian blood could produce a special strain. He cites examples from Kentucky and Oklahoma where intermarriage has yielded notable results, affirming optimism about the outcome of such unions amid tribal variations.
Washington reports an estimated daily meat intake of half a pound per person for the Isthmian Canal Zone labor force in 1903. The estimate covers workers and families, with deliveries tied to canal labor needs and variations by class, including poultry and other meats, while noting not to reflect total consumption.
Batt Lake August 19 Stice Glenn Molgegteg a prominent young woman of Grad Junction Cols, with Mrs Thomas J Marovey at 164 Elerestir East street, was run down and severely injured by an automobile Wednesday morning at Eleventh Feat and Twelfth South street. She was cared for at Clark drug store then at Mrs Marones home, later taken to I DM hospital. Her head sight shoulder and left leg were badly crushed and bruised, but her life is not believed to be in danger.
A chaotic report notes that liquid or delicate Egg3 products were condemned by CHA food experts of the tricultural department. The ruling confirms their unsuitability for sale, with details about brand names and packaging issues and questions about whether a shell remains viable for local bakery use.
The Kennedy court in Lautertie Ky ruled a casualty company is not liable when a bank burglary is carried out by felonious entry using tools. The cashier was forced to open the safe with a tin threat, and the insurer argued the loss resulted from cashier fault. The decision clarifies that tool usage in burglary differs from the policy’s construed term.
Washington March reports a new tariff law designed to streamline operations with Treasury and related agencies. Assistant Secretary Resworth says the department expected many questions but notes inquiries decrease as officials answer them daily. officials remain confident in the system's gradual acceptance.
San Francisco, Aug 19 Krang tor, a Chinese man who has held citizenship for thirty years, was stripped of his adopted nationality yesterday by the United States district court. The court voided his naturalization certificate issued by the court of criminal corrections of Bt. Lante in 1834. Keane Lee, aged 60, formerly an invalid, is unclear in the record.
A man who served the United States during the Civil War is noted for carrying the heart of five and bears the scars of battle. He received a pension of $200 a month for his services and plans to apply for further assistance.
Caralga N Y Aug 13 Thomas McDowell grandson of Henry Clay a noted Les Ington horse breeder returned to report he lost 20000 after sending 209 with a friend to wager on a Lexington horse on Aug 11. The horse won at 100 to 1 but the friend claimed the horse had no chance and kept the money.
Reports state that four men and a guide expedition on Mount Rainier are temporarily abandoned after tracks lead toward the summit area. The party returned, fearing the men fell into the depths below as weather and danger blocked rescue attempts.
James Pitter, a McComb paperhanger, told Ezra Sours at Mindsey court that he cannot recall the crime of killing his wife and infant. He claims to have only committed the act in sleep, while his wife and baby lay in an abandoned well behind their home a week earlier. He was bound over to the grand jury after pleading not guilty.
New York Aug 13 Uetty Green ton R HL T Green who ran a railroad toll system cattle ranch a cotton plantation and a life insurance company in Texas arrived in New York to buy an aeroplane He owned the first automobile in Texas and said he would not risk his 30 pounds on a flimsy craft but he is eager to fly and intends to form an aero club in Texas
Two monkeys attacked three policemen trying to dislodge them from a Sandorran grinders wagon after the driver Tony Condrara and his wife Elizabeth were injured. The officers, clothing torn and faces scratched, retreated. The monkeys then rode home atop the wagon, forcing the patrol to tow the wagon as a last resort.
London reports Mary stacoenns, wife of Janes Ke Uachetl, remains unreconciled amid omitted continent travel. She says discussions not withdrawn, has placed the matter with her lawyer, and hints at possible legal action.
Chicago Argonicle reports plans by the board of education to abolish existing fraternities and establish local cluos in their place. The initiative, attributed to Tres riteng Erian of the laatd and Raper dniendent Fila Fits Young, outlines changes aimed at reshaping student organizations.
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Mont Vernon obit notes Benedict, age 93, with years marked by years of service and ties to local community. References to McNeill and family, and a life of civic involvement. Obituary phrasing reflects a dated, local newspaper tone.
Madrid reports indicate the Spanish cruiser has begun bombardment of Nadar on the coast where Moorish forces are gathered. General Ite diva of the Epta Iah forges dispatches 800 men by sea to reinforce positions near Guruga mountain while a frontal march toward Nader is planned. The war zone friction includes naval blocks and editorials warning correspondents against describing operations.
Ambassadors and crowds greet Harriman at Cherbourg port as his party prepares to depart aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm through New York. Harriman, pale and frail, refuses a walker and radios to be driven via a polling car to the station where his special train gathers for the voyage. The Kalzer Wilhelm sails three hours later.
Colorado Springs aut. 11. The nerve and quickness of Janie M. Morrow eight o'clock at the Hosee al Manito probably save valuables of many guests and Mr Edward Clark. Clark with Deter V afer from Salt Lake to Storrow's room at the gun point forced him to accoo them to the hotel attire. A struggle followed resulting Clark shot through the throat and fatally injured. Ruth bullet wound through his body. Robbers fled, pursued by Webster but were captured near Colorado Sore. Several desperadoes etc.
Tangier reports a large raid with numerous captures as rebels seize the city. Angle of the incident suggests many prisoners and rumored executions. Authorities search for leaders and potential rescue operations amid unrest.
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