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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1909
Page
8
In Salt Lake and state news, Independence Day celebrations turned tragic with multiple explosions fining injuries and several deaths. Among the injured were bystanders and children, with hospital care sought for burns and shrapnel.
Rev A Sulprin of Phillips Congregational Church was struck by an exploding cracker and lightly burned. He was able to go home, though noted to be dazed, with injuries assessed by a coast guard or local physician and a request for further medical services.
Salt Lake City police report a seven year old girl fatally burned after flames ignited her clothing during a firecracker play session at the home of C. Street 139 South Ninsh Fast Street. A companion child was seriously burned while attempting to help. Fire department answered. home damage about 50 dollars with small content loss insured.
Salt Lake on July 6 discusses medals awarded under the March 25 1900 act for the Spanish-American War veterans. It notes silver and gold medals costing five dollars each, with designs featuring the word United States and symbols, to be handed to eligible veterans or their heirs, and mentions state and federal authorities overseeing the distribution.
Governor Jeter and Secretary Hardy oversee a list of recipients for medallions distributed by the governor during his term. Many names appear, including current and deceased figures, with notes that some reside elsewhere but are Utah beneficiaries. A few are reported as being in the safe, and three may receive gifts tied to their services upon notification to the governor.
A boy and a frecracker caused a small blaze at 822 Twentythird Merit. Firemen from Bre department No 2 acted quickly to control the flames near a tank and chemical plants, preventing greater damage to surrounding properties and residents. An advertisement for ManZan antiseptic is included.
A distressed mother and nurse argue over caring for a baby in heat. The infant is described as irritable and unsettled, with anecdotes about sweating, restlessness, and attempts to soothe him using fans and alcohol swabs, revealing unsafe practices. The piece notes the child’s fevers and discomfort in warm conditions.
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Bee Herbert Reeder, nineteen, of Trent, died in an accidental drowning at a lagoon resort in Davia county while boating with Fred Naletatt. Both boys fell into fifteen feet of water during a paddle change at the 100 yard mark. Naletatt attempted to save Reeder and lost his own life. others rescued or aided but could not revive Reeder. Reeder was a Weber academy student. The tragedy prompted criticism of resort safety as officials reported no lifeguard or protection at the lake.
Batiling Nelson departs Ogden with two brothers bound for Los Angeles aboard the Unica Macife. He tours trains and yards, sells lunch to a boy, and hints at plans for a scheduled meeting with Wolgast in Los Angeles on May 13 while a hijacking investigation unfolds in Cheyenne.
A fragmented report describes riders or rebels fleeing danger in a mountainous valley near Coldwater, with references to Mount Mitchell, a dawn escape, and a perilous descent. Names such as Angela WestGreg and others appear amid scattered phrases, suggesting a dramatic chase or confrontation in a rural setting.
Ogden Canyon tickets are on sale with round trip fare covering all travel, including car fare and a ride on the Ogden 88 gun auto. Hemenway and Abeer Ciger are listed among vendors. Culley’s Blore and Erelee are noted in the offer.
A broken text recounts a fatality and local tragedies on the Fourth of July, noting a drowning at Lacoon and other serious incidents. It describes a subdued holiday with no major public demonstrations, shops closed, and workers taking a brief vacation while racecourses and resorts draw crowds and an estimated 500 on the Ogden line.
All members are requested to be present Tuesday evening, July Cth. Tua Inesa of importance to attend. Signed by ALAW AGERE Consdd J. I. SHAFER, Cleth.
Notice announces A F Walker has filed for water from South Fork Ogden Miner in Weber County Utah under Chapter 104 1906 amended by 1997 law. Water rights cover 9 900 acre feet stored at an elevated site and released to power equipment and lift pumps in Ogden Valley and City with eventual return to natural channel. Protests due within days after publication to the State Engineer office.
Fragmentary notes describe a vanished Keploom 18 in Canyon with references to courts, subpoenas, and elder witnesses. Text hints at investigation timelines and potential salvage or response actions, with scattered mentions of dates and authorities.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Trowel task and a rentorby sale tied to a work crew. Mentions a ten day period, a top project, and unclear names with scattered phrases about timing and payment. No clear incident or outcome is established.
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A 1909 Ogden contest promises a $600 piano and cash prizes for new newspaper subscribers. The plan rewards the lady bringing in the most subscribers with 100 dollars, the third-place entrant with 40 dollars, and others proportional to subscriptions. Details cover monthly rates, votes, and how to participate with local organizers Miley Larson and the paper office.
Ban Francheis reports Calvin, president of the Eastern Pole company, shows partial recovery after an operation for apwadicttis at the company hospital. Dr. F. W. Aizesworth says the patient progressed from a critical stage to excellent general condition with rapid recovery and reduced shock from anesthesia, eleven years after first attack.
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