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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
5
Washington reports Washington and St Louis readers see cables questioning German policy and military aims in Europe. The piece notes calls to investigate and the intense concern over possible threats to Western Europe including Holland and the North Sea.
The readable content is a jumble of garbled phrases mentioning war, places, and names with no clear narrative. It references Washington and a steamer burning, but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable individuals to summarize into a concrete item.
Washington reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission plans to extend the nine hour workday to railway workers including engineers firemen dispatchers and other crews. The move aims to standardize hours across interstate lines with enforcement beginning soon and full compliance expected by March, though some railroads may seek extensions. The New York Central and other carriers have filed reports with the commission detailing current operation hours and audits.
In Salt Lake, Teh, 16 nets workers at Malt Lake shops quit March 2 after a factory dispute. The mass refusal affected machinists and wallermakers, with police presence reported as tensions grew. Aimed at preserving jobs, the walkout drew crowds denting production and prompting city officials to monitor the unrest.
Feb 19 report details Pletry Cara faz and others accused of issuing bad checks to multiple victims including Sam Piccolo and Ulisse Powel. Investigations cite forged signatures, attempted coverups, and a pending forgery case against Cerra. Bond, arrests, and alleged ties to local businesses are noted amid a broader fraud inquiry.
Salt Lake February 16 reports say the Utah Nadas progress program is under review after a $949,000 theft inquiry. President McCormick directs full-night work as police and officials discuss the case with Chief Pitt and other department heads.
Fragmentary text describes a pest invasion affecting crops and fruit trees in a county area. It mentions losses to melos and fruit trees, water damage, and destruction of root and tree health, with fears of widespread agricultural damage. The garbled lines reference a warning or anticipation of further harm.
John T. Lynch, Salt Lake City's prominent citizen, died Wednesday. A Mason service conducted by Mount Moriah Lodge at the Mason temple featured remarks by Rev Elmer Downey and tributes from Alty Blasons, Dr G B Brouls, and others. Lynch, longtime partner in Meek & Lynch, was active in mining and local leadership, and funeral services concluded with a cemetery prayer by Mr P N Shukla.
In the Bullion District, Richory and partners On and Hopkins struck a vein under owner Themars with Judge Troy presiding. Rev Horst notes the ore seam runs toward the west with seven feet of vein revealed and the wall showing rich values as work continues along the vein.
Real estate prospectus touts Valey of the Teton with 80 acres near Ley at 99300, crop yields 40 to 60 bushels per acre, and water rights on plum lands. Sells 12 820 per acre for good tracts, with irrigation and copper and ore notes. Offers prime range and fertile land for sale near Pratt, Windsor Hotel destination, installment plans urged.
Fragmented OCR text references the Big Hug group and Lauder Messi area with streets like Road milling, Hod group, and J. Mi Brite. Mentions a flood route north and south directions with concrete figures like 30 dollars and 5420, plus references to a property development limited to the Ota line and a planned average haul.
Funeral services were conducted at Larkin & Sons chapel with Bishop Jamun Anessesoua presiding. The text notes a memorial for Brigham Aulonsen Burieau and mentions Allied in the City, with details implying a late afternoon service and burial plans.
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