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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented era of local items covers alimony disputes, court chatter, workers at Utah construction outfits, social events, and ads. Mentions include alimony cases in court, a Chicago visitor with notes on local prices, construction labor counts at Utah plants, dances, charity notices, and shop closures.
The January reorganization plans move clerical and telegraph staff under Yardmaster and Joint Agent, with Yardmaster Ulreace remaining in charge of certain clerks. C H L Galland resigns as he joins the Tramnmalivr Cunningham’s office, marking a major shift in yard operations and administration for Harriman's railroad system.
A long list of names, titles, and partial addresses appears, including Abe, Karl Heanely, Ingdiey Taimbard, Ned Miter, Victor McCradamy, Fred Rockefeller, J. J. Crosero, James BE wiles, Edward Dabten, Samuel Field, Mrs Anna Batterfley, Mra G Ar roan, Myrtle Tynan, Frink Jetyn A. Peatnell, Nona McChure, and many others. The document resembles a dead letter or missive log with numerous initials and parentheses indicating letters.
A man standing on the track with a companion was struck by a train near Los Angeles. He died from his injuries at Tock Hospital. Trainmen say the unknown man faced away from the approach, a possible accidental misstep. The engineer applied emergency brakes but could not stop in time.
Wright's stores will close at 9 o'clock Thursday and reopen Friday to accommodate workers and rental needs as Christmas trade waned. A plan to close early 9 PM on Saturdays was discussed by department managers with possible later changes to be announced.
Edward Greenwell of Ogden marries Theda May Chandier of Salt Lake. William Wiles of Salt Lake weds Gertie Wahl of Sharpshire. Edward Claston and Lille Greenwell, both of Ogden, join in marriage.
A garbled passage discusses colonial era coinage and taxes, noting the United States mint and royalist ties. It references annual output per inhabitant, and mentions large sums in dollars and ratios of silver to gold, with a WSJ context.
Government foresters report progress on forest supervision reforms at a conference with leaders from Welser Idaho Payette Dole Sawtooth and Lemhi forests. Discussion centers on continuing or ending free use timber permits in the Targhee area with concerns over staffing costs and logistical burdens for settlers.
Ogden City officials and Ogden Waterworks officers met at the waterworks office to transfer ownership from private to public control. City Attorney DeVing, Judge Malapp, and 31.3 Hrowhing joined David Bedea and others as all city and company owners confirmed the transfer. The mayor announced that bad money would be paid over and the water works would be in city possession by tomorrow morning.
Le Dalton, a former resident of Ordes, died in Fucatello on Wednesday afternoon after an illness of two years following surgery. He leaves a wife, three sons, and three daughters in Ogden and a daughter in Montana. Born in Nauvoo in 1842, he migrated to Salt Lake in 1849, lived in Centerville and Hooper, and settled in Ogden 28 years ago. He worked as a freighter and contractor for the C. M. Land and helped pioneer Utah’s development. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
An elderly clerk kept funds at home, later missing 660 pounds. Police suspect theft linked to a homicide, with a deck-safe opening used to hide money. Coroner’s certificate lists a Runplat wound as death cause, while a death certificate hints at homicide but no warrants yet. Rubber industry prospects in Hawaii are noted as experimental with high potential.
In district court yesterday H W Hammond of Toston seeks damages from the Southern Pacific and the Pullman Company for ten dollars claiming forced travel in a dirty coach with foreigners on a trip from Salt Lake City to Elko via Cobre. Judge M S Yhente presided as Hammond alleges injury to peace and throat. trial set.
Rumor says former conductor John Svellae may be considered for depot master at Salt Lake City while Ogden vacancy prompts a new appointment. Superintendent Stanson’s retirement plans and pending arrival shape the final decision. many applicants from Ogden to Salt Lake City express interest if Shields declines.
The firm Richards Rolapp Pratt dissolves on January 3 1909 and a new firm Richards Darts Nord forms with Cornelius A Nord and George UL Tarte joining. Nord lauded from Indiana practice. Tarte a graduate of prominent eastern law school. Loyd formerly Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. C C Richards senior partner with over thirty years in the county.
Dr J Te Milter of Galt Late will address the Birth Ward Sunday school at Weber Blake academy in the study of heredity and environment. The lecture, titled Heredity and Environment, aims to guide parents and children with authentic guidance. All parents and adults, including non members of the Mormon church, are invited to attend the five to ten instruction session at the Weber academy study.
William S Mathes once a Pennsylvania political strongman in Delaware County died suddenly at his home aged 46. The reported cause was pneumonia though fatigue from graft scandal and two year penitentiary sentence for involvement in a state fraud case likely contributed. He was summoned from North Carolina where he was traveling when ill. He leaves a widow and four children.
Merrymakers in San Francisco prepare a grand New Year celebration lasting through the night. Market Street will be transformed into a large hall lit by countless globes as a white parade with over 2200 machines is planned. Restaurants and shops expect heavy crowds and festive decorations mark the downtown area.
Dispatch from Palermo reports massive exodus from Messina and surrounding towns as crows of disaster recur. Nearly 100,000 personnel are said to have fled warships and damaged districts. The inrush includes depopulated towns along the strait and widespread fear of further convulsions. Grim tidings tell of towers of plague and strange phenomena as the Palermo area experiences chaotic collapse and disappearance of towns near the coast.
The illegible clipping references pay rates and ad listings in a newspaper, mentioning want ads and rest reading of the page. It cites a date or period and a place without clear names, aims, or outcomes, leaving ambiguous details about engagement and payments.
Wright broke all prior marks this afternoon, racing to a remarkable seventy three miles. Nourse, Wright, and nine others competed, with Wright's distance led by a decisive final push. The event drew attention from local fans and reporters alike.
A fragmentary obituary notes the death of Dr. Kciiffer from Cheyenne Wyoming. The text is garbled but references a military background and an early era. No clear dates or full biographical details are readable.
Readable fragments describe a home made pad with care added by resin or ceration, featuring two pasted ear pieces, a yellowed booklike cover, and a lowered creamene texture. Blotting paper and white ribbons secure the binding, with wide diagonal ribbons across each cover.
Fragmentary OCR text references a taxation matter involving a Bullman company and state Comptroller, with vague figures and dates. Core entities are not clearly identifiable. unable to determine precise event, parties, or location from the provided snippet.
A local court heard multiple cases including drunkenness, vagrancy, and petty crimes. Defendants such as Johan Shewaeites Hana Wlaslam and Charles Adama pleaded guilty or received fines. several were remanded or held for further consideration as investigators reviewed implications of suspected links to regional offenses.
A New York cab was struck by carbolic acid missiles hurled at a taxi driven by James Merete. The driver escaped injury, but marks of the acid were seen on the vehicle. Police report suspects have not yet been arrested. investigation continues.
Lang Mearh California December 3 Petrified remains of a huge whale found on the bluff overlooking the ocean near Pedro by G Wang of Pasadena a local collector. Many heads and tails nearly complete vertebrae protrude from the ground. The whale locality appears elevated suggesting unusual geology or upheaval matching early reports.
In a case involving Fan Fracino and Plake, convicted of attempting to bribe J. M. Kelly to secure a favorable vote in a key matter, Judge Taune sentenced four years of imprisonment in the penitentiary at San Quentin. The bribe scheme centered on votes tied to a proposed measure.
A London Spectator article questions erecting a true monument to Charles Dickens, quoting Micawber and recalling many of his beloved characters. It discusses the memorial’s purpose, the link between literature and memory, and ponders which figures endure most in readers’ minds.
A fragment notes an urban population figure of 1,160,000 in New York with hints of growth trends. The readable text is incomplete but centers on a rising city population. No dates or clear sources are provided.
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