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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
8
A chaotic scene from Buenos Aires shows tensions between President Al Corla, Congress, and the House of Deputies as they resist dual action and await summons. Reports say the majority support government policy while strikes and decrees aim to quell subversive forces.
Nelson and Anholz fought a tightly contested eight round bout with Nelson under pressure early and mid rounds. Nelson landed decisive blows in the eighth round while Anholz pressed, but Nelson's defense and countering kept him ahead. The fight drew interest for potential rematch as bookmakers eyed a future clash.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions baseball figures including a Mariner era player and a Boston National League link, noting a release from a Detroit team and coach or university names, with garbled context and dates.
Fragmented verses recount a city’s grim court actions and a mayoral haunting. Names Drift, judges weigh guilt, and public memory lingers as the ghost of the mayor seems to argue for mercy and justice amid political scandal.
A city park committee authorized warrants and bonded planning for tree planting and shrubbery across the tall square park and Laser park. Superintendent Suilinen to hire assistants. bids for plowing and grading in Leator park and other works approved. aim to beautify the city park system with $25,000 funded by warrants.
Fragmentary OCR text describes farm relief and hog cholera campaigns, mentioning Mayore and Cenmianan. It references livestock health actions, agricultural groups, and possible product or equipment campaigns without clear dates or names. The readable items suggest a local agricultural notice urging attention to hog health and farming duties.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an excursion to Salt Sal via Fig Gianos Western Ry and references several garbled names and terms. The readable content is insufficient for concrete events, dates, or participants.
North Ogden notes describe an enthusiastic meeting against enlarging a nearby smelter. Speakers included Thorons Burge and Chas Hickenlooper. James Grorey acted as secretary. Reports mention school and church events, a theater association victim’s tribute, and a Weber County visit to discuss a proposed new school. Also noted are funerals, a local safety story, and rising measles cases affecting attendance.
A fragment from a 19th century reminiscence recounts Mr. Hale and early travel between Helena and Ogden, Utah. It notes a 1879 visit to Ogden, travel by stagecoach, and the rough journey era with then small Ogden. The piece reflects on Ogden’s growth and a veteran traveler’s memories of fast, winding trips of the era.
Notice to health officers and swine raisers from Weber County County Commission ers meeting held February 3 1908. Officers are directed to attend February 5 1908 at 10 o clock in the Section Room. There is a second meeting at 2 o clock pm the same day with experts from Logan Utah and the Utah State Board of Health to discuss measures to prevent the spread of the swine plague endangering livestock and safety of meat for food. County Clerk Mattan notes publication dates February 7 and February 8 1908.
A historic missive notes John Browning leaving for Europe to handle patent matters for Browning Brothers firearms. It claims royalties from their pistols total about $2,000 daily, with monthly production of 1,000 to 2,000 units and significant export activity, while noting Browning’s reluctance to exhaust his patents for public institutions and the Browning firm’s forthcoming legacy in defense and technology.
A fragmented notice describes a basketball game at the gymnasium this evening at 8 with teams or participants unnamed. Text is garbled but indicates a scheduled matchup and older style reporting tone.
Fragmentary notice from February 13 1908 notes a large crowd attending a visiting team and teams of butchers and grocers in a pageant or event. It mentions intense, close games and a planned refreshment stand with a charge of 60 cents.
After a meeting of the Union, the Barinders Banquet honored the city’s Printers and Decorators. Twenty four T. R. Tenen presided, H. P. McCardie arranged the feast, with about forty covers. The event ran late, ending in a festive, memorable night.
Train schedule announces a Salt Lake excursion with round trip fare of $1.00 aboard the Aio Grande Western Ry. Special concert at Tabernacle priced at $80 per person. Trains depart here at 6 PM with a special at 7 PM. Returning service departs Lake at 12:20 PM.
In Rome dated February, reports state the Prince of Monaco will travel to visit King Victor Emmanuel III. Vatican opposition failed to deter the visit, with no change in plans for February 20 arrival and February 22 evening events during the prince’s stay. The schedule includes a meeting with the queen and queen dowager, and a later session on February 22.
The prince will depart the following day without consent from the pope. The Vatican may protest to all powers, as in prior events during Pronident Loubot's visit to Roma, with Hos an appeal to Rome.
The address by Natlnal Hardwood leader John Nasu condemns wasteful extravagance and praises the movement to improve waterways and protect national forests. He notes most lumber mills were closed yet many workers remained, citing a 75 percent shutdown and plans to resume actions around March 10.
Exports from Germany to the United States show a steep monthly decline since early 1900s, with January 1908 totals around 838,480 versus 3,205,084 in January 1907. For the three months ending January, exports total 2,864,842 against 8,587,881, reflecting reduced luxury articles and general demand.
Washington reports indicate merchants demand relief from the Indian Capal commission actions. The commission plans exact modifications to ease grievances, while negotiators pursue settlements. Pinchot’s father Gerald Pinchot dies in city at age seven.
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