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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
A Washington report outlines a planned “invasion of the South” by Republican leaders led by Mr. Watt and Mr. Lillehmoor, courting Virginians and North Dakotans, with officials in Alabama, Louisiana, and Virginia weighing district contests and possible gains in Congress as they urge mobilization for the 1932 campaign.
Fragmentary text references political figures in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Mentions appointing to organize a Malatian Avance committee and names Joseph Congdon of Firemone, with vague notes on roles and health tips. Overall content appears garbled and unclear.
Washington. Awe. Rone of Kentucky was dismissed by the secretary of the treasury on the recommendation of the civil service commission for alleged pernicious political activity in a senatorial contest last fall.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, known for bootleg and socialite notoriety, faced a charge of beating his wife. He posted $3,000 bail and described plans to reconcile, claiming forgiveness would fix everything amid a tense sequence involving a jail visit, a change of clothes, and a hastily planned trip to New York.
The Montana Socialists held a nominating event listing candidates for statewide offices. The slate includes a Governor, a Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Treasurer among others, with unclear spellings and fragmented names from OCR.
A garbled OCR item reports a threat against a local grocer by an unnamed individual. The piece mentions a demanded payment of 200 and a warning directed toward shopkeepers. Police were notified and a suspect was not clearly identified in the readable text.
The navy considers releasing several vessels from home station to join a world circumnavigation fleet. Admiral Pillsbury evaluates options for routes via Gibraltar or the Atlantic, with possible ships including the New Hampshire and North Carolina. Meanwhile a court martial convicts Camillo Marques of attempting to bribe President Roosevelt, sentencing him to six days in prison.
In New York on August 27 a letter surfaced showing willingness to testify for two defendants, sons of a conscripted father, amid a murder case involving Annis on Arguetho Head. Curtis, a former officer, urged keeping correspondence discreet and offered to testify if needed. He cited ties to General Kodnu and the Kodmud rifle as context.
An American man was arrested in Paris after a jewelers robbery at a New York City shop. The suspect allegedly attempted to steal valuable jewels and fled, later apprehended following a police pursuit. Authorities estimate losses around $50,000.
Debs and socialist leaders announce headquarters in Chicago to begin a southern and eastern tour. The itinerary lists speeches in nineteen states with up to ten thousand miles covered and a major rally schedule through the fall.
Large crowd from Porte Wily Wilson and nearby areas joined the Hermitage Day afternoon events. Prizes went to Bet Prole, Liberty, and Ant Ville participants, with notable entries from Ogden and Salt Lake City. Horse show races drew farmers and townspeople, while musical contests and footwear prizes highlighted the gathering.
James J Pitt, brother of Yom D Pitt, killed himself with an automatic pistol in the Merchants hotel in Columbia Nevada. Despondent over financing losses from a cattle and mining venture, Pitt, 41, had previously lived in Salt Lake and northern Utah. He left a fortune behind after a cattle ranch partnership failed in 1900.
Provo Utah. Col G J Loose Republican committeeman denies rift with Senator Reed Smoot and reaffirms support for Smoot. He states there has been no falling out and pledges continued efforts to unite the Republican ticket nationwide and in Utah.
In Salt Lake an attorney identified as W. Wooten, claiming to be counsel for the Whitaker division of the city, hurried away as police questioned him. Court records show Wooten admitted his status as counsel and faced contempt risk under statute 112. The scene involved officers taking him into custody amid confusion as the police pursued further action.
A garbled criminal division report recalls offensive conduct by a defendant and a prior rebuke by Judge Pion for insulting a witness. The text notes ongoing toleration by courts until a later unclear development emerged.
In Cache County Republican primaries delegates were elected to attend the state convention. Old line Republicans dominate the delegation, with Logan Wellsville Richmond and Providence seen backing Howell for Congress. Delegates are expected to instruct for Howell at the state convention.
In New York on August 27 the Democratic leadership met to ease internal rifts within the party. Chairman Norman E. Mack and Charles F. Murphy discussed strategy as Patrick C. Meturren and McCarren of Brooklyn attended. A dinner conference followed arrival of the national chair from the Midwest, aiming to unify factions before the pivotal next steps.
The report outlines Democratic leaders and supporters weighing influence within New York party factions ahead of the governor's race. Mack asserts no commitments to any leaders while aiming to unite Democrats for party interests. Brynn’s literary plan is described as nearing public release with key points yet to be announced. National Committeeman Safishing arrives to confer with Mack as operations at headquarters unfold.
The newspaper notes the popular vote of 1896 with McKinley and Bryan as main candidates. It lists McKinley receiving 7,104 votes and Bryan about 6,992,925, stating the Mexican War parity and margins in the context of the election.
At a recent ATX dinner event, Augusto Thomas discussed his teen writing efforts and plays on telepathy and the occult. He noted that occult interest is rising and reflected on the odd encounter in a theater lobby with a manager.
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