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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
2
Entry notice published by The Standard Publishing Co in Ogden Utah declares second class mailing under the act. The notice outlines subscription terms and rates for twelve months in advance with weekly scheduling notes and a Sunday edition reference.
The piece discusses Ogden Waterworks Company proposing sale terms to the city, with cash and bonded debt considerations. It notes the city’s willingness to buy if terms are fair, the state of the water system, and the administration's stance on the deal while hinting at political controversy and public scrutiny.
A lengthy discussion features Prof. Dresslar of the University of California arguing against superstition in ghost sightings while Andrew cites examples of apparent manifestations. The debate covers whether such visions are external spirits or brain-based illusions, with references to hypnosis, perception, and the limits of belief amid scientific inquiry.
New York July 14 After four conferences with starship officials Mn cable dispatches between Thena Machecon and Frank Lahmin Farin Sr MacMechen said a debt word had been sent to Parma to ship his airship with haste to Antwerp and place on board the steamer Amland which will sail from Antwerp for Boston on Thursday Mr Thro has led the flat negotiations for the St Louis syndicate which had completed arrangements to accelerate shipment
New York July 14 The corporation counsel sues Michael Francis Loughman deputy entomologist of water gas and electricity to recover 22410 paid to Windsor Fire Appliance Co for broken contracts in 1904 The suit follows a report by the commissioner of accounts naming alleged defrauding parties The United and Globe concerns and Autertean Sursly Co named as co defendants with Windsor Loughman credited for the bonds and contracts involved.
New York July 14 John D Rockefeller received many congratulations on his sixty ninth birthday anniversary. Among the messages was one from George Thomas Dowling formerly 12 years pastor at the Rock Grove Avenue Baptist church in Cleveland. Dowling wrote cling to the habits of being young cultivate failure without being lazy Garner all days that the poets have sung and prove every year Dr Osler is crazy.
Chicago dispatch says a bulldog leaped at a loose barbed wire to save George Bradbury aged 17, who was losing his grip. The dog tore the wire from his hands and was killed instantly, while Bradbury suffered severe shocks and was unconscious for about five minutes.
New Jersey Governor Franklin Fort was thrown from a horse during a parade review at Sea Girt. He fell heavily but suffered only minor injuries, with onlookers shocked by the fall and the pageantry continuing afterward.
A jagged report describes an animal being secured by a bang and plunging, followed by the governor being thrown off. The rider Goyartor Fort is said to have folded, then Le Wartot was seriously hurt and remounted to ride around the parade ground.
Ogden City and Weber County Mutual Improvement Sunday School announce an excursion to Saltair on Tuesday July 11. Ric Grande leaves at 9 30 am direct to the beach with no car changes. Return train from Saltair at 7 16 pm. Tickets available for all day travel with return on any train, fare 1 26 round trip.
Indications point to a rapid return to normal business as all trade branches show gains. Road managers report improved activity and strong demand for freight cars, with steel and iron as a possible exception. A leading railway official said railroads may soon enter the market to purchase material.
The demand would be sudden as well as heavy, raising concerns about supply and the need for rapid response. Officials await clearer data to forecast impacts on operations and distribution channels.
A crowd at a Catholic church in Duluth last night caused a panic during a Paselon Play screening when films ignited. About a dozen injured as people fled through a window, including Mrs. Jor All who jumped ten feet to the ground and suffered serious injuries.
Wrebington July 13 report: San Jacinto National Forest in California will be renamed Cleveland National Forest. The change honors the late President Cleveland. Under Taft administration the first national forests were created and thirteen forests totaling about 29 million acres were established. The San Jacinto forest was among the original thirteen. Want ads bring big results.
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