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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
8
A garbled report suggests a person may return without extradition papers, with scattered mentions of San Francisco, Crevillans, and various names. The piece hints at a fugitive case and police pursuit, citing a prosecutor and a potential arrest in a city street.
Fragmented OCR describes Chicago's City Hall combined with the county courthouse in one hall. It notes terra cotta and granite exteriors, a first floor height of 23 feet with two upper floors ranging from 18 to 15 feet, and the project as part of a Columbia-Colathias order.
A fragmented early boxing column surveys boxers from Joe Gans to Peter Jackson, noting white and black fighters, national origins, and public reception. It discusses how era legends shaped the sport, praises certain champions, and touches on blood impurities as a health ad.
A fragmentary historical note on boxing’s diverse early era, naming champions and notable fighters by heritage and nationality. The piece highlights a mix of Jewish, Black, Hebrew, Irish, French, and other descent athletes who held or contended for top titles, with references to major names in various weight classes and eras.
Notice from the Weber County Board of Commissioners calls health officers and others to attend a meeting at the County Court House in Ogden on Saturday February 8 1908 at 2 oclock p m. Dr J J Frederick of the Agricultural College at Logan and T S Beatty of the Utah State Board of Health will discuss measures to prevent the spread of the wine plage endangering animal and public health.
Fire swept through a Chicago building this afternoon, causing multiple deaths and trapping residents on upper floors. Firefighters fought intense flames as smoke filled stairwells and corridors, with residents evacuated from upper levels amid deteriorating conditions.
The Humboldt district, described as busy, attracts investors and speculators. Reports highlight old mines, planned assays, and promising claims along with several properties and syndicates seeking rich returns amid a growing strike zone. Local figures like G Adamenn and J Crutl push work on key groups.
A truncated and garbled notice describes a Salt Lake excursion via the Grande Western Railroad. The text mentions a departure around 6:49 p.m. with a special stop at 7:10 and a return at 11:02, noting a special team and farm schedule though details are unclear.
The concert featured Herbert Witherspoon in a compelling program with the Tabernacle Choir conducted by Nallavtyne. Highlights included Rain Scene from Elijah sung by Witherspoon and Ballin Bermont. The audience showed warm appreciation for his interpretive skill and emotional delivery.
An endorsement of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery touts modesty as a womanly virtue while promising cures for nervous disorders and uterine ailments. The ad claims the remedies relieve anxiety, headaches, backache, and other female complaints through a patented botanical formula and a private, confidential consultation.
The Grand hosts Hortert Kel tay Emto Shaguan in a joint performance with Ernst Sulpmian directing. The two veteran entertainers, praised for decades of stage work, headline a varied program including the play Walls of Jericho. Supporting cast and troupe management are spotlighted as the season’s onset gathers momentum.
In a federal court ruling yesterday, Vonder Viles was adjudged bankrupt. Listed creditors include J. B. Hartinow, Tames ts Alslol, Ogden, Joseph Axelenm, Goldfield Vickers, George Bsrnty and wife of Goldfield Keynde. Widespread friends are notified of the proceedings and the case movements to Ogden.
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