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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
7
Fragmented OCR reveals a public notice style claim urging stamps to eradicate tuberculosis germs. The text mentions city events, a funeral in Oxien City cemetery, coal ads, and scattered references to local businesses and people, all in a murky, period newspaper tone.
A chaotic local page reports on a funeral and interment for a noted figure, a show at the Diabos theater with James J. Cathett among 100 attendees, and the Lanquet performance. Hermes presents a mounted mallard specimen, while Forest Service hosts a Christmas Eve celebration at the Knights of Pythias hall with performers and prizes. Court items include continued cases and new trials, with William Darla sentence for embezzlement and highway robbery defendants, plus local officials taking oaths and a newspaper theft noted.
A shattered report describes a December collision between an automobile and a bus on a highway near Oakland. One driver fainted, three others were injured, and a pupil from the nearby district was hospitalized.
Union Pacific Railroad orders a large fleet of custom cars from Standard Car and Foundry of Macy, Indiana, to handle the Auto trade. Cars measure about forty feet long, ten feet high with extra wide doors for easy loading of large machines, to be used across Harriman system despite management approval.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who offered help and empathy following the death of a family member. Mrs. Buste Starkle and relatives acknowledge the warm support and prayers received during the difficult time.
Mazuma Nevada reports the actual commencement of a large custom mill behind the Landon syndicate. Machinery and plumbing are on order from San Francisco and Lovelock, with water piped from a distant source. The mill will automate ore processing using plates classifiers and tubs, shipping the refined product to the mint, and is already impacting local hopes for employment and regional ore sales.
In Lake County Oregon a man named Charles Seineth disappeared Wednesday and was found dead Thursday. Authorities consider possible self-poisoning after a purchase of carbolic acid at Leave or Drum company. Autopsy found no poison evidence, but ongoing investigation notes uncertain circumstances and the telegraph company files. Police await confirmation on cause and connections to the alleged purchase.
The report notes Claries Beinsoth in poor health with a suspected weak heart. It suggests a fatal heart event after consuming a drug and possibly a dilation of the heart. It questions how a parent could have only 10 cents for a cart fare home. Holiday excursions list dates for trips in Utah with departure and return schedules.
Railroad men clashed over a congested line causing Conductor Jake Moss to be struck and felled on the platform at Thistle Junction on Wednesday morning. The fight reportedly involved Freight Conductor Tom Ciparo and Passenger Conductor Dennis Gleason, with Moss sustaining injuries from the fall. Officials are investigating motive and whether the attack was premeditated as Gleason recovers at Ogden.
Andrew Cari verde reports this Christmas message from New York. The speaker thanks a man of character for the next president and lauds renewed friendship with Venice. He expresses hope for better relations with Japan and optimistic view of the nation’s future amid a favorable domestic outlook.
A woman was shot and killed by a man she had attempted to help or influence. The incident occurred in a setting that involved a local workplace or street scene, where the assailant was an employee or associate. The report notes the dead woman’s relationship to the man and hints at prior interactions leading to the fatal act.
A historic notice describes a rabbit drive planned for Wednesday near Blue Creek. Hunters will assemble at 7:30 am, with officers coordinating old Somer Wacite road routes to the Great Balt Lake north end. Participants pay 2.50 for the round trip and must bring lunch. rabbits will be given to the Salvation Army for the poor.
Pittsburg faces a graft probe as the Voters' League and prosecutors hint at sensational developments. Officials expect a broad inquiry into local corruption with confessions likely before year’s end. National banks are not commenting on the wider case amid ongoing examinations.
A Japanese Christmas program at the Episcopal church features performances by Ciations Osapy Terdta Dorolopr Seakura Drayet M A Kobayashi Vrinn and others. Vocal, violin, piano pieces include Midnight Clear Fleeting Time and All Hail the Power of Semim with tableaux and a tea and cake reception.
A Tonerall wheelbarrow has been invested for travel on railways where rats are common and tracks are plentiful, intended for use in areas with many rail lines. The device aims to facilitate work along the tracks and improve mobility on the railway property.
A 29 year old Corinne K. Lawrence is found dead in her home in Whiavence. Husband Howard E. Lawrence known as Dick, is in jail awaiting a coroner's inquest. Inmates reported a violent quarrel and cries of dont KUT me while authorities await investigation results.
In Kentucky mountains Ervine Tear Tee 26 the jury in the case of Teach Sarpis charged with the murder of Judge Janna Hargis failed to reach a verdict after nine jurors favored acquittal and three favored deliberation. Witnesses testified that the judge allegedly dragged the boy through streets before a confrontation led to a fatal shooting.
A fragmented account describes feuding kin including the Starenma family and Cockrills, whose violent rivalries, assassinations, and executions shook Jackson. It notes Curt Jett’s nickname Wild dog of Breathitt, the rise of a feudalized rule, and Hargis’s mineral wealth and store in Jackson.
An interview with a veteran fighter from Galveston Texas discusses a claim of superior knowledge in fighting, asserting a vast untold depth of experience. The source references Johnson and Burns and hints at a comparison with a rival named Tammy Burns.
Tales from a troubled colony recount Dr Cyrus Teed’s death and the ensuing doubt among followers. Victoria Gratta, head of the sect, faces pressure as the leader’s body remains a focal point for belief and rumor.
W W Campbell of Lick Observatory has been formally appointed as Billiman lecturer at Yale University for the academic year 1909 1910. The lectures, numbered 12, are delivered on successive days and cover investigations of the lecturer. The first lecture and the first appointment are noted.
A. L. Chase reports the arrival of an eight-pound boy born to Dorn. The birth is recorded with no further details available in the accessible text.
Denver receives express mail from New York City via new routes after United States Express acquires express rights east of Reading City. First carload arrived in Denver with plans for near daily service, linking New York Central and Stock yards lines. Benefits include faster delivery, safer transit, and no Chicago delays for shipments.
Dec. 26. Mee L Law, wife of a prominent man, killed her husband in 1896 by cutting his throat, then in 1900 strangled her young daughter Florence. Committed to a hospital for the insane, she was recently brought to her home and placed under carp of a sheriff.
Advices received by the Indian department report four Tidlane killed and one injured at the Apeth Utah reservation. The fragmentary text notes a dramatic incident with references to armed women and a pipe smell, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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