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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
8
The note touts affordable tailoring to improve a suit’s fit and durability, claiming a better, denser finish than competitors. It promises a new suit is unnecessary and urges readers to buy now at a cited price of £6 7s 4d.
Aviators Warbington Wilber and Onie Wright filed suit charging that the Wrights secure a patent on the aeroplane and that rivals infringe it. They seek court orders to destroy the machine and damages for losses from alleged infringement and rental of the plane. The case tests whether Wright patents cover all flying machines and could affect early aviation development.
In a cryptic note the receiver mentions Wittinmath and Modine and a foreclosure like event. The text references Westies Dayton rahtmay company and a property tied to a Ward street area, with a date on the 22d, and a person named Harmon Ait Ole. The fragment hints at a land or estate matter and a registrant associated with Cincinnati area.
Gratitude resolutions adopted by DisLowan post No 3 Utah G A R thank city officials, educators, and volunteers for support during Grand Army week. They praise Mayor Brewer Ogden City Council and county commissioners for generous appropriations, and commend citizens for entertainment and hospitality. Committee named to engrave resolutions for publication. notice of excursion to Utah and Idaho offered.
President Tatell will arrive in Ogden at 6 oclock Sunday September 26 and stay about three hours. Majur Brewer chairs a committee arranging entertaining events. He will tour local sights after a brief address at city hall and a public reception.
A wireless message from Rear Admiral Gebroeder to the Navy Department reports David Williams, a warrant attendant aboard the Vermont, is being tried by a Coast Martial at Spa on a charge of mass neglect. The case follows a previous battle incident near Provingeman, Mans, where attendant Foster died.
The 19th annual conference of the Uniform Law Commission opened in Mermit Michigan with 43 states and territories represented. The standout report proposed a uniform bill of lading and a draft promise statute to ease corporate stock transfers as a medium of exchange, and urged reforms in American taxation and commercial law.
Fragmentary report notes police round up suffragettes in London amid protests at a premier residence. Names and details unreadable in the OCR passage, but mentions authorities and a legal move following demonstrations.
A garbled report suggests Japan offered cherry trees to plant in a new park along the Potomac River in Washington. It mentions a financial or diplomatic gesture and references a microphyas project and telephone communications but details are unclear.
A cowboy dressed robber attacked Richard Morrissey on Linda avenue near Twentporth street, rifling pockets and stealing a $65 watch and $149 in cash. Suspect Bessett denied theft, claimed he bought the watch, jailed after officers traced Morrissey’s theft. Exposition rates via Oregon Short Line offered from Ogden to Seattle.
The Rio Grande will run its passenger trains to Oxden via the Union Pacific to last night when an order halted outbound passenger service on the Union Pacific. Afterward all passenger traffic must be carried over the Denver and Rio Grande route from Denver, altering the usual routing. The change ends with the last train using the Union Pacific line.
Cromer, a tourist, reported losing a walnut pocketbook containing Wicket from Orden to Chicago, a twenty dollar gold piece and silver dollars. He traced the purse to the city depot after requesting help from railroad men, noting it was found in the dark near the depot area.
Ogden was battered by a severe windstorm yesterday as men scrambled to chase debris. The wind drove dust into eyes and halted progress, though no material damage occurred. Officials warned of more storms that may come, with preparations underway for canyon areas.
Mrs Fraga in Seattle area receives a note alleged from her husband Frans claiming he will die by drowning near Seattle. She testified Frans had killed his mother in Moberly, Missouri, and that she married him in Moherry, Missouri, in 1899. The message urges Bowls die Tiefopbrung, seeking contact at St. Louis, as Frans fears death while riding fast.
Edward Fowler and companions on Bigtiffy street at about 6 o clock invited to a drink. An insult followed. a fight broke out in the bar room. Toscon Tucker tried to separate them but was struck and beaten. Tucker received blows to the face and hand, nursing bruises and swelling. Charles Lane arrested Tucker, who then swore out a charge of assault and battery.
Weather concerns prompt changes in the poultry entries for the Four Slate Fair. Owing to conditions, entries are reduced by class and age, with fewer young birds competing against old birds. Separate divisions created for yearlings and mature birds, while other poultry categories simplify to single pair entries per class.
Work starts on a proposed state funded road from Ogden to Salt Lake City with cooperation from Weber, Davis and Salt Lake counties. Macadam surface planned and dirt hauling to the end from Ogden gravel pit estimated to cost about 7000 dollars and enable two trips daily for 100 tons. Port Townsend Washington reports the British bark Zinmet arriving for quarantine after a 279 day voyage from England with a crew in good health and provisions running low during the long passage.
San Francisco police sought arrest of a man named Thompson for alleged violations of federal banking laws. He was jailed for Japan two weeks with his wife after living under the Thompson alias in Seattle for three months, and Seattle police traced him when requested.
Melena Montana August 18 senators on the ration committee inspecting federal reclamation projects spent the day in Prickly Pear valley Missouri river dam Fort Haroon and then proceeded to Great Falls for further review.
President Taft dispatched a congratulatory missive to Emperor and to Joseph I of Austria on their Methtay celebration, praising the events and extending best wishes for continued friendship.
Fragments show a person or group in Santander with an event or care action. Names and places are partly garbled but indicate a regional focus and a short notice style. The readable bits mention Santander and an official or informal care role connected to a leader or president figure.
At the old Peery home last evening, Emer Patterson of Chicago hosted a family dinner with Mrs. Fulber and Mrs. OD. Meery’s daughter visiting for a few weeks. Attendees included Mrs. Dr. Peery, Mr. and Mrs. Warold Weery, Mr. and Mrs. Hirst, Wubert Norton, Joseph B. Poets, Harriet Seery, and Alina Taylor. The gathering featured a four Bent pile bridge game and local officials note county bid deadlines.
In a Salt Lake City trial, Henry Kuntze was found guilty of petty larceny for stealing jewelry from a residence. The jury deliberated nine hours before reaching verdict, and sentencing was scheduled for the following morning. An accompanying note advertises Sunday excursions to Salt Lake City for $1.45, with eight daily trains to the capital.
Funeral services for A A C Smith, noted sheep owner, were led by Bishop Taira Ward with Maple ward chorale from Brigham City tabernacle, and honored by presiding officers and ward members. Attendees included Nathaniel Monts commery and John Watson as guests. service held at North Ogden cemetery. National Irrigation Congress noted in Spokane with Ogden delegate winnings. tickets available for September 3rd events.
Tokohoma Aug 19. A farewell reception honored two leading businessmen from Japan sailing aboard the Seattle bound steamer Minnesota. Baron Shibusawa led the delegation and said the group carries a message of friendship to the United States from Japan.
The Atlantic battleship fleet trained thirty miles off the Viietola capes. Four ranges held two targets each with an additional night target. Nicholson and O'Brien will lead a varied set of targets for night work once the stationary record is completed, with practice lasting about a week or ten days.
A judge in Newport Arkansas today charged Inquarce companies and related entities with penalties amounting to 0,009 for alleged violations of antitrust law. The case involves data practices and penalties tied to antitrust regulations as prosecutors pursue enforcement actions.
Sugar prices rose in New York as traders noted firm demand and steady wholesale buying. Market observers highlighted cautious buying by industrial users and reflections of higher input costs amid limited supply concerns.
In Tangier dated Aug 1, a terse communique to Che Tita notes movement by Tibetan forces and allied units toward Meltlta, signaling a pause in hostilities as the Tibet Expedition nears a critical junction.
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