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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Utah newspaper listing post office matter under Act of Congress with publishing frequency and advance payment terms. Mentions Standard Publishing and schedule pricing like monthly and weekly rates though text is garbled.
The Evening Standard advertises in Faree Med 1 1909 with per inch rates and page charges. Special positions cost extra and first page rates apply to top of column. Weekly contracts offer discounts and the publisher claims lower rates than Utah competitors.
A garbled Telegram era text describes a storm of photographic claims and a chaotic account of a convention scene. It mentions Mashlight as photographer and references the Western Pacific construction boom, labor shifts, and railway orders, hinting at broader economic optimism amid unclear transcription.
Philadelphia July 2 detectives struggle to solve the Wilson poisoning case. A poisoned bottle aimed at Dr. Wilson is traced to a private handwriting and possibly a woman connected to the plot. Investigators note the letter was printed by an individual without a formal outfit and cyanide of potassium was used. Mrs. Witkou is reported dangerously ill at home after the incident.
The president approves voluntary retirement for several Navy officers including Captains Charley P. Werktun and Bartlett, and Commanders Horace W. Jerrison Percival Welrich John J. Gow Harry Hall Jane Rovio. Other senior officers such as Morell and Beatty are noted in postings about ship commands and war services.
July 2 report from the Montana state Democratic convention at Aezeman to Gay shows support for William J. Bryan for the presidential nomination. W. A. Clark heads the national delegation with TL. Wales Walter Hartman W. George RB Sulth and RS evil as members. Bryan’s name excites delegates. The platform criticizes forestry service, urging conservation and forest reserves. W. G. Conrad of Great Falls is urged for the vice presidential nomination. delegation favors accepting a candidate from any western state if suitable. Governor Jahnson failed to receive candidacy support.
The Deer Lodge delegation arrived instructed for him but offered no support to the adoption of the Bryan resolution. The record notes Thédeleza Mon made no apportionment to the measure.
The McKeesport scene was rocked when dynamite exploded at the home of George Deavatorla, a wealthy Thalia resident, injuring several people and causing panic amid threats from an alleged Black Hand group. Deavatorla has reportedly received threatening lottery signals and a $2,000 demand in recent correspondence.
The report notes the Dunscruir win with a challenger finishing half an hour ahead of last year’s Sprit winner. It records Satish Vien and Beattie in tears, highlighting a dramatic finish and emotional moment.
General Luke Wright is shown taking the oath of office in a formal ceremony. The scene includes senior army officers and department officials as the oath is administered by Jala Randolph with Secretary Scho eld supervising. The report notes Wright’s swearing in amid wartime administration.
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