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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1909
Page
2
Advertising rates list daily and weekly changes with preferred positions and local reader charges. It specifies per line costs for display ads and random references, plus classified ads at one cent per word with minimums and weekly changes.
A distressed financial panorama shows Union Pacific approaching 200 dollars as analysts weigh the rail giant’s leverage and the broader industrial sector. The report notes steel and railroad stocks facing pressure since 1907 style crises, with agricultural output and economic conditions shaping investor sentiment.
The Salt Lake Heralds to disappear as the newspaper set faces closure amid conflicting reports from The Tribune and Herald about ownership, prepayment, and forthcoming charges. Comedic and political references appear, with unclear dates and speculative details.
The Herald, once scorned by Democrats and ignored by Republicans, has faced years of pressure and distrust. Now the paper seeks renewal as it pivots to serve the broader newspaper world with a new role and vigor.
City council weighs the cost of paving on the Terenty Fourth Street and nearby areas in Tempe and Ny. A contracting firm has submitted a plan to fix paring prices while authorities caution bidders may be rejected to protect property holders.
A fragmented report describes a Veterans encampment and parade with uniformed members marching to Ogden, a 20 piece band, and plans for a special train to the capital. It notes about 70 aging veterans remaining, with funds and troop numbers referenced as part of a wartime commemorative event and a large Washington review.
The article recounts Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s sensational confession about her relationship with Bradley White, and her claim that she loved Thaw and that public scrutiny fueled the affair. She describes her early life, a childlike vulnerability, and the social pressures shaping her choices, including alleged control by Thaw and White. The piece portrays her as morally judged yet insisting on personal ethics and truth.
The excerpt discusses Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, Stanford White, and the moral controversy surrounding their relationship. It reflects on Thaw’s trial testimony, public perception, and the alleged coercion and moral dynamics of the affair, with focus on Thaw’s actions, Nesbit Thaw’s role, and societal judgment. The passage notes the complexity of guilt, innocence, and ethics in the scandal’s context.
An elderly Utah debate heats around Mormon influence and women’s public roles sparked by a Salt Lake City protest tied to a national women’s council. Leaders including Joseph F Smith and Maria Smith are cited as discussing law, loyalty, and political history in shaping public opinion and future actions.
A garbled OCR item notes ongoing Aur committee duties. It mentions 1,340 homes available for water charges, with many homes occupied by strangers. The text references meetings, civic agents, and municipal matters amid damaged lines and unclear phrases.
The text outlines decoration of houses and streets for an encampment, with committees to finalize depot preparations. It notes Oregon Short Line and others scheduling trains, fourteen trains daily each way, and a half-hourly freight service. A special train plan and reduced excursion rates are discussed to ease travel for attendees and veterans.
A torn letter by Tommy Avress discusses a proposed winner take all match with Ketchel or Johnson, noting his hope for a bout in Australia or New Zealand. He praises Ketchel and Michigan boxing prospects, mentions travel, earnings, and desire to see Ketchel challenge Johnson while affirming his own money stakes.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a sports brief noting a team allowing five runs across ten high school games. Mentions Omaha and June 18 with unclear names, dates, and events. No coherent outcome or standings emerge from the readable lines.
In a turbulent season wrap, Connie Mack weighs a bold play to snag Kragee after intelligence from San Francisco and trusted contacts. Mack hones a plan over a week, studying Krause and coordinating with Kreger to secure the Athletics’ spring roster move.
Salt Lake City July 14. Samueleon Samuelson plans a three race scheme to unsettle Whittier and gain the pole in the track rivalry. He asserts Whittier cannot win without a misstep as the match race unfolds amid heated claims and race dynamics. Tonight Ogden hosts a varied program including motor paced exhibitions and professional and amateur events.
The Board of Trustees of the State Industrial School Ogden Utah invites sealed bids for brick labor and masonry work for heating lighting and basement access in cottages and stairways. Plans and specs may be viewed at Smith and Hotzman Architects 612 Fezle Building Ogden. Bids due noon July 31 1909. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids and consider proposals deemed advantageous.
Fragmentary note reports a dynamite explosion at the Marine Hotel in Toledo near July 15. The text references a strike over several days and mentions a person named Marian Toch in Tat Toles, but details are garbled and unclear.
A large public display occurred in Havre on a July day as about six thousand schoolchildren marched in a ceremonial procession to mark a president’s visit. Citizens gathered along the route to witness the orderly event and show support.
Salt Lake City July 18 report from the medical committee for the Grand Army encampment details revived care for veterans during the parade. General hospital will be attached at 617 Devton bold log with an emergency receiving unit from 8 am to 7 pm. An automobile ambulance with doctors and nurses will stand ready at multiple points including South Temple and Main, Brandsland, Ising dag, and Broadmoor. Ambulances coordinated by doctors will respond to calls using Red Cross signals. Receiving and general hospitals will handle veteran needs with free assistance cards posted at headquarters.
Painter Larry Osborn discovered a dust covered landscape by Walton in a basement at Third East and Third South. He bought the plate for a dollar, cleaned it, and revealed a work valued between 56 and 1000 dollars by Daugherty of East Third South, now admired by many.
Bal Lake July 13 George Dear ten year old of Tooele met a terrible accident Saturday evening. While with a companion he reached two miles from town on the Fronele railroad when an explosion occurred and his clothes caught fire. He ran toward town and plunged into a stream to extinguish the flames but was badly burned across the chest back and legs. A railroad worker carried him to a flat car and then to the hospital where every effort was made, but he died that night. His parents mourn the untimely death. the powder had been procured earlier in Fotowan.
Treva Devaud, mayor of the Telluride Power company, was injured in a canyon fall near Provo while inspecting the area with colleagues. He slid down a steep path for more than a feet, was unconscious and badly shaken, then taken to Provo canyon for treatment.
In a rugged terrain incident a climber fell over the edge of a 144 gorge with shale. Mr Devand and Mr Patteros assisted as medics reported multiple injuries and the patient was presumed rest at a local hospital.
A damaged OCR fragment reports Nathan Begis robbed of a hib diamond valued at 4125 in a Jawhiry store on Third Booth Street. The thief allegedly captured George Murray and fled toward Lagoon Bay. A prior arrest is noted but details are unclear due to garbled text.
Annapolis July 13 The court of inquiry opens as Lieut James Button is questioned over Suttons death from a head wound. Witnesses include Adams, Grifith, Osterman and Owens, with Suttons mother and family seeking a full, thorough investigation and reopening of the case. The probe aims to determine if Sutton died by suicide or in a quarrel during a night near Carvel Hall and the Marine camp.
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