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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
4
New York August 26 Two thousand workers strike today in the clothing trade. Reports from Brooklyn capture headquarters and indicate a growing protest among coat makers and presser shop employees over conditions and wages.
A fragmented note describes a concerted effort by a group to extend activity across New York venues and then to other major centers in the trade. It emphasizes continuing outreach until every show in New York is reached.
A new theater titled The Newest Talent will open in New York with a focus on developing material for vaudeville. Managers will curate and privately present meritorious plays sketches and ideas, restricting public access and offering exclusive previews to select critics and authors.
In a Camden trunk mystery a man was killed for his honeyed life. Daniel Alexander Rosenbloom and his mother and sister were named in confessions and denials. Police traced a body moved from Camden to Johnstown and back, with financial motive alleged. The two women were in Windber awaiting immediate hearing.
Aug. 99 reported that C. Gregory resigned the pastorate of the Church of Christ in Aber, Ribh, ending his tenure and prompting church leaders to seek a successor.
In Salt Lake City, a disturbance at a Wells Water bar led to injuries and a robbery attempt. Jim Richards, 60, of Filebure, Pt, is hospitalized at Cullen hotel under care of Dr. Stewart. Louis Leonard, a swamp er, is jailed with Dusty Dan in custody. Jenards accuses Srofield of assault for about 3400 and Raleigh accused of attempted diamond theft.
In a district court filing Max Brown and Ally Brown challenge a will of ex Senator Arthur Brown. The guardian Mary Maddison alleges heirs, while the defense contends Arthur Brown was of sound mind and the will valid. Arguments address if the will disposed of both real and personal property and whether any deed or alteration occurred.
In Salt Lake City a renowned Murray butcher, reportedly named Van Austrian, was stabbed twice yesterday afternoon. The assailant, described as a foreigner, fled but was captured by police later. Witnesses and involved parties gave varied accounts as investigators seek motive and connections to a prior heated dispute at a local home. Two associates of the victim were detained for questioning. The incident prompted quick police action and an ongoing inquiry into possible racial or neighborhood tensions.
A boy playing near South Pliti Wear Street in Ogden uncovered a wooden box under a vacant porch containing a woman's old watch and six rings. The loot allegedly belonged to William Mayes in Ogden, who had been robbed recently. Police believe the jewelry was hidden to pawn later, with most of the stash likely hidden to avoid detection.
Salt Lake, Aug 26 Five mile race at Salt Palace showcases Hardy Downing and W Samuelson. Samuelson wins after Downing stalls late and motor issues halt progress. Frantic action includes riders quitting and late passes as McParland and other racers vie for positions in heats and sprints.
Party leaders and Town delegation members proposed amending the state primary rules to allow Republican voters to choose the gubernatorial candidate in the November regular election. Senator Dailiver accepted the nomination shift, supporting a harmonized program and urging a public vote on the issue in a prior election.
Fragmentary report discusses Iowa election dynamics with mention of a statewide race and Republican interest in control. References to Dee Malnes Ale Ra Lat and a contested legislative process. Includes vague notes on convention faiths and political tensions surrounding the upcoming senator selection.
Federal government files suit with Interallied commission against Beaver Rio Grande railroad over alleged coverage charges totaling 9355 and illegal practices. Documents reference express values on cars tied to Strawberry Valleys project. Lost letters list includes Ogden Utah August 28 1908 and names such as Myra Aleta Maleniay MeChowkess and Arthur Wr Teagun He Ay Mires Witt among others.
A fragmentary OCR list includes names such as Glasman and Glasmans with many given names and titles, suggesting a roster or notice of local residents. The source shows numerous entries like Mrs and Miss names, with scattered initials and family names, indicating a social or community directory snippet. The tone and format resemble a period newspaper roster or attendance listing rather than a feature article.
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