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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1910
Page
2
A Saturday crash near Ogden killed a man in a case linked to joy riding. The editorial condemns reckless driving, urges lifelong roadside prohibition for the responsible party, and notes the coroner's jury handles the investigation. It questions the perpetrators' motive and condemns indifference as inhuman brutality.
One of the most interested visitors at the Wool Growers convention in Ogden this week is Dr. Tanimura a distinguished Japanese expert invited by Portland and Vancouver delegates. He arrives to study Western sheep and determine how Japan can improve wool production and meat import strategies while potentially exporting sheep and meat products. Also present are Viscount Kaneko Baron Obasa and Baron Sl officials backing the project as foreign representatives and a delegation from Botany Bay attends.
The report reviews the waterworks purchase and improvements, noting fees and outdated bank accounting. It presents several statistical statements: cash on hand about 7 203.66 after $641,173.49 received and $633,268.93 spent. assets and liabilities around 508,996.77 and 556,930.00 with profits 153,108.77. earnings 81,117.72 with expenses 38,726.34. and total city cash from taxes about 0,500.64 after buying the system, with credits and debits totaling 80,801.21. The document concludes the figures are taken as correct and that about 8,000.64 remained in cash at year’s end.
City observers note that the waterworks department spent $807.08 more than its water rentals last year while claiming $44,993.88 in improvements. Officials insist expenditures were authorized and necessary, but readers deserve clear, factual figures rather than disputed statements.
The letter asserts Hugh Wood was not a joy rider and was in Salt Lake City when the Saturday automobile accident occurred. It defends his reputation, arguing he deserves confidence and immunity from gossip while criticizing unfounded insinuations surrounding Parker Fuut's death.
The Reverend Elderkin spoke at Congragationt church claiming Mayor William Glwmann made promises. The Lake Tribune disputes this, stating the mayor did not promise but would follow public will. He cannot suppress gambling but aims to curb evils with community support and abide by voters.
A collage of garbled phrases from a late unreadable column includes stray names and quotes about a mother at a nursery, a husband by a crib, and musings on Frederick Joven. The text shows clipped dialogue and disjointed reflections, with broken lines hinting at magazine items and street chatter.
Eight boys escaped from the Sint Tuiustrial reform school after nightroll calls, with two still at large. Police, railroad staff, and guards pursued along the city streets and yards, recapturing several youths. searches and descriptions were issued citywide as officials planned a fresh capture.
Sheep arrive for the three day Northwest Wool Growers convention in Dedan next Thursday. Imported fine stock from dozen breeders arrive by rail to be exhibited with prize animals. The exhibit area at the old skating rink on Grant Avenue prepares pens and display spaces for the show startenng tomorrow. An assortment of oxford and other breeds is expected, with numerous firms shipping headcounts to compete at the three day event.
Official notice to pay warrants numbered 175.47 and 226 and others in district No 1005 by a stated date. Promises no interest after the date. Names Thomas B. Part city Treasurer appear in the fragmented text.
Bureau correspondents report heavy mountain snows with strong prospects for the coming water season. Depths range from 10 to 60 inches in various locales, with notable drift, solid surfaces, and above average totals. Prospects for water supply are generally favorable across listed areas including Logan Promontors and Park City.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions water supply and seasonal notes with unclear references to places and names. The legible parts reference supply, levels, and timing but no coherent event or identifiable entities emerge from the fragment.
In Terre Haute Indiana a dispute over a contract leads to Johnson resisting service of a writ. A constable, with Captain Armstrong's men, moves to arrest Johnson as his belongings are dumped and a train attempt is spoiled. Johnson vows to remain until the case is resolved.
January reports state forestry officials will measure and map a Buckskin mountains region forest to estimate timber for sale. Snow three to ten feet deep hinders work as men haul timber by sleigh to form a three mile by three mile block. A full plan and map will be made for buyers. Southern company president Dudley aims to promote a Lund to Grand Canyon railway and has filed for 100 million feet of timber with a four year removal deadline.
List of remaining letters at the Ogden Utah post office dated December 28 1909 including names such as Austins Buck Bushnell Bright Brown Bishop Riley Ball Reemo Berton Bridges etc. Unclaimed letters to be sent to dead letter office after two weeks.
A scrambled OCR of numerous personal names and partial affiliations appears, including Sede Furniture and Carpet Co and many individuals such as Frank Prete Geo. Dowis C. Peck Clapance Bly Frank Avast Fitagerdld Phile Richardzon Franky Maxwi and others. The text reads like a roster or directory fragment with scattered titles and uncertain roles.
The notice lists several Lucky Numbers draws with amounts ranging from ten to forty dollars. Some tickets are claimed by names such as Willis, Bus Witlgrove, Glen Greenwell, and others, while others remain unclaimed. The final line notes another drawing scheduled for Saturday the Sth.
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