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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
3
A crowded New Year mood appears in Ogden area with a dance special, academy gatherings, and social notices. Reports describe a major wreck near Troy involving freight cars and a burning locomotive, plus local ads for coal and services. Obituaries and funeral notices for Mrs. Suresh Ja Rosa and Mrs. Christian Christensen appear, alongside court and juvenile detentions updates and community events at the Union Labor Hall and Congress Academy.
In Denver on December 2 Fred Banfly, a Douvr Post proprietor, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Thomas M. Patterson, former U S senator. He is charged with assault and battery after Patterson was knocked down and beaten as he walked from home to the office. Patterson says the motive is retaliation for Patterson’s papers. Bonds were furnished. appearance set before the justice.
A receiver was appointed for the Central Minoks Thictlen company after a wreck on the railroad last September. Forty three damaged stilts were sold today for 41000 in Charleston. The case involves Chinese capitalists and a mortgage of 810,000 declared fraudulent, with directors removed and a federal court action continuing.
An improvised attempt to place a block cap over Henry Thaxton’s head was thwarted after a telegram from Rokernor informed authorities. Thaxton, tied to the case as a prisoner, cried out “My God” as guards restrained the assailant and returned Thaxton to his cell.
Nelson faces Rudolph Unhals in a fifteen round heavyweight showcase in Ogden with the largest purse Utah has offered. Promoter Guinney and major backers aim for a nationally significant event with top heavyweights McFarland and Packy McFarland among possible ringside presences and special trains from Salt Lake City to boost attendance.
The city council plans third reading and final passage of the viaduct ordinance and a parking measure. An agreement with the Ogden Rapid Transit and riverville concerns sets repair responsibilities and tax limits. The parking rules cover street maintenance, trees, lamps, parks, fountains, and enforcement powers. The council also to hear a report from the City Treasurer Moses on six finances and allinerial funds.
Cincinnati telegraph from March 27 reports Dr O Ay and Heed, chairman of the American Medical Association executive committee, sending a telegram to Surgeons General Mey and Whehinslan. The message lauds the medical corps and notes Forty hours and physicians on duty in the United States. It references Dr Head learning of Renn Ads ital ByoWwnson's resignation and the related telegraphic response.
Reports indicate plans to expand Ogden rail facilities with a new yard and a viaduct project to ease congestion. Officials hope to begin construction next year at a nearby site to relieve current yard crowding and expedite freight and passenger movements through the region.
A disorderly scene at a city employment office shows jobseekers, natives and immigrants queuing for scarce openings. Manager W. O. Jones notes foreigners dominate lines with few Americans finding positions, while hopefuls drift between shelters and salvaged meals as unemployment persists.
Bolas Dec 21 reports Clayenca Barrow, chief cornet for the defense, withdrawn from the case due to Wistemrlch illness. Edgar Wilson to lead the defense. Wilson unable to attend court today amid trial depositions and evidence reductions. Gas explosion at Hadley refinery discussed. Hadley reportedly observed damages from the same company.
In Los Angeles Antonio Lazano leads constables detaining about 200 Mexicans seeking return to Mexico. Strikes by Southern Pacific rail workers hinder transport while families face uncertainty and local authorities plan swift repatriation. The scene underscores labor unrest and immigration pressures amid ongoing economic strain.
An unclear report from Lancaville mentions the death of a Chicago clairvoyant Mrs Mudoting O'Nan GChiston thought to have been killed by muskrats. The article notes confusion over whether a bridge event or drowning occurred and describes a postmortem path and a tense scene around her disappearance.
San Diego authorities seek to recover stolen securities linked to a Rev. Brith Gonn bank matter. Atttorney Tyr Ban Dlend and worker Roy Walker are named in the case as they pursue seizure and restoration of the securities valued at the appropriate sums. The investigation involves Brith Gonn’s bank and related parties with ongoing legal steps to reclaim the assets.
A local court accepted a guilty plea from a woman named Blradeg and a man named Thame on charges arising from a domestic conflict. The case, involving Teypal and Peed Tanning, was heard at Pemabsrane Tasker court with the docket noting the agreement and sentencing timeline.
Detectives Peydet and Taut arrest a man and wife in a case tied to a girl described as about 12 but claimed 16. The girl says she was living with Scott in Grass Valley and Santa Rosa, claiming marriage there and now says Scott is her husband. Scott was taken from his room on Twenty fourth Street to the station as officers decide if marriage charges will be filed.
Fragmented OCR notes describe holiday rail fare deals during the balldays for travel to Utah. It lists dates December 20 31 28 01 and January Jel with a single fare for round trip, valid for return by January 0 188.
An excursion organized by the FGW will run from January 2 to January 10 with a round trip rate published. The event gathers teachers for the YVearhere convention in Provo and Innuscy Id, featuring a schedule that includes departures January 4 and a return by January 10.
I express sincere gratitude to the neighbors and friends for their kindness and moral support during my wife Christine’s illness and passing. Your loving sympathy remains in my heart as you share in this hour of trial.
Attell, aiming to meet Owen Moran of England for the world bantamweight title on New Year’s Day, has five days to shed a half pound. At a training camp, Attell and Moran both hover near 122 1 2 pounds as betting shows Attell as the favorite at about 8 to 1.
Robbers were captured about thirty miles south of Wen at a location described as near Toxeph in Missouri. The report states authorities recovered the stolen goods and detained two suspects for questioning.
Bank of Camden Point was robbed of 72,500 in currency. A confrontation between citizens and robbers occurred, resulting in several assets being altered and the robbers captured. Bodies found near Edgerton Junction. Maxwell and his wife were killed and Edward Murwell, 14, adopted son, arrested on suspicion of involvement.
Tap Station manager Elmer Weaver, arrested after a return trip from a train, confessed to conspiring with Marshall Brown and Harry King in a Smithboro robbery. King was shot, aiding deputies at Vandalia county farm. Weaver released after authorities questioned his role. Brown was wounded in the confrontation. An aged couple strangled in a separate Dec 26 report./
Dor. G Admiral Charles A Abbott, age 7, died tonight of pneumonia. He served with Commodore Farragut in the Civil War era, accompanied the expedition to Japan in 1869 as a clerk, and later held the office of chief paymaster until his retirement in 1891. He died in Warren.
The fragment outlines a Lindsay Elite Market advertising meat sales. It promises premium quality held to high cleanliness and government purity stamps. The wording is garbled but centers on fresh meat aimed at assuring buyers of wholesome, sanitary product standards.
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