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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
3
Harsh garbled sale notice describes Petticoats priced around 750 dollars for HRY and wool items offered at 5.09 in a cluttered fashion display. Mentions various colors and styles, with references to hats and decorative garments.
A dramatic escape attempt by about twenty boys from a reform school unfolded with planning and secrecy. Absence of a key guard and a hasty night approach aimed to breach the gateway and reach freedom, but guards rapidly intercepted several participants, leaving a few to escape before capture.
The Utah Light and Railway Company plans a larger dam in Ogden Canyon to double water storage and increase power potential. The project faces delays and public scrutiny as engineers revisit site feasibility and environmental impact, with state authorities and local stakeholders weighing the benefit against ecological concerns.
Cameron a California machinist sues Southern Pacific for 35000 alleging negligence led to a broken overhead crane contact that crushed his right eye. The 1907 incident occurred while repairing a boiler engine when a steam engine blew, injuring him and leaving him crippled and unable to work.
Deseret News reports freight rate changes to take effect in September, showing Ogden and Salt Lake City poised for different regional advantages. Analysis suggests no discrimination against Ogden, with Salt Lake City benefiting from similar terms, while San Pedro line adjustments may impact carriers in Ogden and Brigham City.
An unnamed townman recounts recent events surrounding Battier Nelson and Abe Bel fame sly on the coast. The piece bounces through rumor and odd claims about a Nunclug trip, a dubious delis shadl incident, and a contested stake involving Nelson. The tale spirals into accusations, evasive statements, and references to wealth, fights, and local figures, ending with a fragmentary note about Guilra Valley and a suspect arrest.
A blunted bustle of crime and charm follows Detective Pender as he tracks a pin thief and a glum jewel case suspect. The district buzzes with a dimwitted robber, a sly streetwalker, and a city that smiles at Pender’s uncanny prudence, even as he lingers on the edge of retirement.
Orchardists reap a rich harvest as apples are distributed to Colorado areas. shipments to Denver and nearby cities reach thousands of boxes with high values. local dealers report strong demand and large orders from multiple firms.
The text yields a garbled labor and salary notice with references to months, dates, and salaries in the era. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, listing salaries around 1 500 and 2 000, officials and departments, and mentions of Roosevelt and California contexts, suggesting a bureaucratic employment or wage record.
Fragmentary OCR text fragments show a Methodist conference with scattered references to speakers and locations. Names, dates, and places are garbled, yielding an unclear record of participants and proceedings.
Bank statement from Ogden Utah August 22 1907 shows assets and liabilities including loans and discounts 85850750 U.S. bonds and premiums, banking house fixtures, reserves and deposits from various sources. The document includes capital stock 175000 and lists dividends, time deposits, certified checks, and other standard banking items with signatures of cashiers and directors.
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