27 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1907
Page
1
San Francisco detectives report ongoing thefts from the San Francisco ferry depot baggage room, with six months of losses totaling about 75 000 dollars. A related arson assault in a nearby district destroyed several buildings, causing damage estimated between 60 000 and 75 000 dollars.
A fragmentary report describes a meeting of a Utah wholesale association including members from the Bukehern and Grover groups, chaired by Laringo Jensen, and discussing price controls, duties, and possible consolidation with the Chamber of Commerce. Jensen hints at secretive actions and names withheld, while debates over wholesale price reporting and adulteration safeguards unfold amid concerns about grocery cost and distribution.
Gotuh UreAlé KLANK wins a wrestling bout against Denver’s Frank Culeh and mil Kot in a two falls match. First fall ended in 13 minutes 410 seconds, second fall at 14 minutes 20 seconds. Gorse No Laughlin of the city defeated A.V. Rage and issued an immediate challenge in Atm erlea.
A fierce August morning windstorm in Brighatt City Utah caused extensive damage with 78 percent of peach and prune crops destroyed and widespread harm to wheat. Many trees were toppled, and property exposure increased flood risk. details describe significant agricultural and urban impact across the area.
Distinguished Pullman officials including General Superintendent Hungerford, assistant general relief signer Mu Wits, and assistant general manager Powell, with wife, arrived this morning from Lor Tand aboard the private car Colonial. They traveled via Yellowstone route, heading to Muldvka monastery, then to Lake for a special arbor event at 8 o'clock in the tavernacle.
Utulivor vada ailment company of Salt Taty City filed articles of incorporation in the county clerk's office. The company is capitalized at 195000 with par value 1 and lists several gypsum pads across southern Nevada. Officers named include John Sharp as president and 5 others as vice president treasurer secretary with three directors aboard.
John Alves recalls a government consignment of headstones for veterans buried in Mt. Olivet, including names like G. W. Kotkinson J. A. Davidson and others. The stones are provided free of cost to honor the deceased at Eureka and Vilaghan Weiva gravesites.
A report notes a lightning incident near Parovnc during a sign on event on August 24. The blast caused a heavy disturbance in the valley with debris scattered and participants briefly disrupted. No injuries or fatalities are mentioned in available text.
An incomplete report details a town incident with several named individuals including Hy Ls Adamy Jr and Albert, W. G. Rowley, Lee, George Wetridgs, George Rowlay, Oscar T, and Rowland Orton. The narrative notes confusion and stumbles, a failed attempt to recover from a blackout, and minimal sensational details.
A late summer city matter unfolds as Mayor Biunafold faces questions over a carriage ride in City Creek Canyon with an unidentified companion. Officials assert the trip was not city business and expenses were private, prompting astonishment from Superintendent Hines and Councilman Aivey.
At the Yampa smelter two workers suffered severe injuries from hot slag. Larsen, a hotel attendant, was badly burned while securing a horse near a cage on a track, a cage collapse and flying slag causing deep burns. He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. A Greek worker, Taulonolix, was struck in the face and eyes by molten splatter while cutting near the same area and received medical attention. The horse involved was badly burned and likely to be euthanized.
A New York dispatch reports copper suppliers see supplies in consumer hands thinning but stocks rising, with producers predicting a slow market for weeks. They note electrolytic copper may fetch about 14 to 19 cents per pound locally, while large traders delay action, awaiting clearer import developments and improved demand.
The report notes Amalgamated Copper officials and colleagues discuss output and market demand. It cites Jona Ryan and B D Taylor commenting on producers seeking to align supply with rising copper consumption, highlighting a year with record demand and limited expansion.
Market activity lingered in dull territory with several issues marking down while others held firm. Listings show mixed movements in mining shares led by Rowmiatn Make and Colorado, with Uncle Sart and Beck Tunnel Con strong, and Dailstrd stocks reportedly selling off.
The report details oil exploration in Wayne county with estimates of liquid-bearing shale and sandstone layers. Veteran oilman Neary notes surface indicators suggest limited knowledge without wells. Newry and Kelly plan a drilling campaign to test formations likely between 600 and 4,000 feet depth and assess the potential for a widespread oil-bearing belt.
Aug 26 Wort edition notes preliminaries of an event labeled Pevuntnny with guarded or mysterious phrasing. The readable fragments suggest a local notice or brief about an upcoming activity, with no clear names, places, or dates beyond the heading.
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