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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
2
Che Standard lists daily publication with Sunday excluded. Offers two price plans: one month in advance at 78 cents, three months in advance at 1.25 dollars per month, twelve months in advance at 1.40 dollars per month. Includes Sunday Morning Examiner free.
Fragmented OCR notes show a nationwide downturn in building activity with November figures markedly lower than the prior year. Mentions New York and San Francisco declines, with totals around $49,000,000 falling to $20,000,000 and overall decreases cited for several sectors.
A garbled dispatch notes Sweden mourns a royal death, naming Ming Caoitt o as the eldest living king and rival senior migrates, claiming leadership roles in Hailogod. It compares Devars Kingdom population to U S states while listing Frost leyt Blox from Mexico at 77.
The article praises King Oscar as a learned democratic ruler loved by his people, contrasting royal birth with merit and recounting his grief at Norway’s separation. It sketches his charitable image, peacekeeping reign, and the public fondness that surrounded him during a long, calm reign before his death. It also notes his affectionate public relationship and the gentle governance expected from a monarch who led by fatherly example.
A garbled account hints at a medieval court with a king, a queen, and variants of moral and ceremonial roles. It mentions a prophetess, ceremonies with women and children, and a raid led by a northern ruler. The passage references the king’s death and a Danish or Swedish royal line.
Attorney Gongenl Breeden delivered the following opinion relating to annual dividends for corporations. Replying to some purview of the path toward payment, the authority states in my view.
The article discusses the absorption of Grana Creek Coal by United Fuel and Memorption at Wyoming Coal and Coke, arguing it does not dissolve the old firms. It questions annual license payments, contemplates dissolution by legal process, and hints at constitutional challenges to corporate taxation and renewal acts.
Dec 24 report from Burley Idaho states 170000 dollars has been allotted to install a pumping system for the canal project. Engineer J G Camp says work can start after settlers join a cooperative plan. a meeting is set for next Saturday to form a water users association. Camp aims to hire field engineers this week and begin canal excavation within days.
A Sandbag attack on J Walama of the southern part of the city occurred on Maln street between Fourth and Bute South streets. A lone robber struck from behind with a handbag leaving Walama unconscious for about thirty minutes. He recovered thirty minutes later and found $18 missing from his pockets. A brief description could not be given as the incident happened in a dark area. The crime happened Monday night as Walama was on his way home near the Vin Copper company.
In Salt Lake at Third West and Seventh South a Poplar Grove streetcar collided with an Oregon Short Line switch engine Tuesday around 4 PM. Motorman C. Martin escaped by leaping from the car as brakes failed. passenger Arnold Berurger suffered a broken leg. Several other riders were uninjured. Police and a hospital visit followed. Berurger sought to avoid Christmas hospital stay.
Salt Lake, Dec. 25. Not substantiated is the verdict of the State Board of Examiners in the case of John Peterson who faced charges of petty grafting by the food supervisor Brazier. The board’s report, submitted Tuesday, was prepared by Stanley A. Hanks, appointed by Gov. Cutler with board consent to investigate the charges.
An obituary fragment mentions Smit Lake Dee aged 28 with a funeral at J. Bullivan in Eureka, and a large turnout from friends from Fue ren and Oxide plus many to Salt Jaks. The text is garbled but indicates church services and car cautions, along with stray product and stock references.
The Rev. Father Ryan spoke with 15 aulgis in tribute to the decansad and the splendid codrabe with which he faced death. A tall man described his courage, noting the end was near and the aged mother sought consolation as clues to the path of suffering and hope. He said goodbye to the priest, believing they would not meet again.
Nevadan reports reveal shipped workers from Utah and California paid agents 3 8 or 5 and found camps filled with squalid housing, no bedding, and scarce rations. Men describe standing in water for hours, disease risks, and exploitation by agencies sending more labor than camps can absorb.
The incoming administration, led by Mayor Drewer, prepares to assume control on January 1. The mayor elect sits with the attorney and council to review proceedings, signaling an active start to governance. He plans no hasty changes, reserves appointments for later, and emphasizes business over party politics while ready to act when needed.
Ridgely, comptroller of banks, states condition improves gradually and expects nationwide banking improvement after the new year. He notes signs that the outlook is firming as reports from bank examinations come in with accuracy, though some volatility remains.
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