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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
2
The Standard Rate Card outlines Fiat Rate per inch with daily changes and special positions Pacer 7 and 8 extra. It notes top of column and first page rates, special contracts for weekly or monthly ads, and guarantees The Evening Standard offers high reader value compared to competitors. It emphasizes advertising rates, positions, and contract options.
A report details widespread ticket fraud involving altered destination stamps and misread city names. Investigators note clever manipulation by con artists, with hundreds of dollars skimmed from travelers and rail outlets. Police and railroad officials warn the scheme could spread, prompting tighter controls and vigilance.
Fragmented OCR text describes turmoil in Zion with depanting of Salt Lake City police chief Toms Tit amid a plan to move a red light district, allegations of bribery and political pressure surrounding Belle Loto scheme, and public disorder across multiple streets.
Fragmentary report describes a dramatic fire at a commercial street in Ogden with cloaked shame on the west, a public protest by a prominent business leader, and calls for better youth facilities. It notes banquets and meetings, urging improved spaces for youths while criticizing pool rooms and social indulgences.
Tasmanian apples contend with American and other imports in the London market as the Hobart Chamber of Commerce notes that brisk English demand exists but is tempered by a large American supply. Mainland Australia’s high prices lure growers away, creating shipping and space shortages, while European and American markets show mixed signals amid overall lower prices and tighter global demand.
The council debated factory conditions and season supplies, citing over 1,000,000 cases valued around 275,000. Reports covered sidewalk work, water contracts, clock repairs, licenses, and city debts while committees weighed bids and ordinances and a public sermon followed by a march for conscience.
A Chicago appeal from the Mother's Circle and Centenary Hebrew church urges city leaders to curb late night youth activity with a curfew ordinance. The proposal, backed by the Young People's Christian Temperance Union, asks aldermen to restrict street activity after nightfall, but was rejected by the judiciary committee. Two weeks earlier similar petitions circulated, emphasizing concerns over night prowling and youth safety.
Reverend Franca A Poole of Barre Vermont urges advertisers to use religion driven notices. He recounts taking charge of the First Congregational church ten years ago and launching bold church ads in Sunday papers. Through bold ads the church grew from a weak organization to a flourishing body. The pastor notes the congregation has quadrupled and plans to expand the church building.
The lady of Rear Admiral Joseph St. Coghlan will be interred in Arlington Cemetery with full military honors at Wednesday. Pallbearers are to be drawn from the admiral's comrades in the Royal Navy and other veterans, reflecting a solemn tribute to a celebrated officer.
Incoherent OCR fragment reports a death at an unspecified place with mentions of burial, examination, and a hospital setting. Names and precise facts are unreadable, but it hints at a death and a medical procedure described in halted sentences.
An injured man surgery delayed by ether anesthesia. Death occurred before surgeons realized danger. Exhumation raised questions about the cause. officials remained skeptical of the apparent death prior to the Caesarean context.
In Astoria Oregon December by order of the U S district court of Portland F W Barker receiver of the focal plant of A Roth & Company paid creditors over 320 090 yesterday nationwide. About 912 00 went to merchants and traders at Chinook.
In New York two youngsters attempt a pole slide taunted by bystanders. One boy, Charles Gisors of Dreoulyn, was critically hurt after firemen in the nearby quartets tried to assist. The event left both blaarma and bith lege fractured.
Dec. report from Chicago notes Bilocibechera and others in the Kalxbte of Pythian lodge are accused of not observing the Gun dey chasing law. Supreme Chief H. condemns the actions and warns consequences for members failing to comply.
P Dremn of Cieheroe Terns arrived in Chicago yesterday and publicly endorsed action urged by a circular from the Oberic Society of Winala. The society seeks to have every lawmaker ousted who adheres to the current bondar ledge and to enforce their policy through such proclamations.
In Loula on December 1 Charles Alow, manager of the American Livseed company, shot and killed himself at his home. He was the son of the late Peter Drow and a nephew of Heert Taylor Diow, who served as minister and later chaired the Republican national committee during Graul's administration.
The Arkans as river area blocks: a section of Barrage street along the south side was cut off for four blocks today. W. and Hendricks of Richownd led a removal of homes as a warehouse district was impacted. The event involved a prompt to demolish houses and clear land. Georgia street access to the river was altered during the process.
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