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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1910
Page
2
The Salt Lake paper proposes turning Promontory Point into a health and pleasure resort with a low cost sanitarium near the Ogden-Lucia cut-off twenty miles west of the city. It urges Harriman lines to bridge the lake for access, citing briny waters with reputed curative properties and bathing conditions.
A garbled montage of quotes and witticisms from various era periodicals includes stray lines about religion and education, social clubs, alimony, and humorous anecdotes. The text hosts misread spellings and fragmented attributions to sources such as Nashvil, Harlem, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Punch, and Denver Times, with references to Nantucket and other places, delivered in a clipped, excerpt-like newspaper card style.
California papers comment on a Fourth of July float in San Rafael drawn by two dapple gray horses. The float, built entirely by San Quentin convicts, features a miniature cellhouse and towers atop a flower adorned frame. Observers note the grim humor of a penitentiary resting on wild oats and reflect on convict life and past choices shaping their futures.
The piece portrays Speaker Cannon as defiant in intra party clashes with Murdoch and the insurgents in Kansas and Iowa. It argues the Republican fight reveals predatory interests within Canton’s circle and urges a house cleaning to purge deceivers and restore public trust amid party strength.
A discussion of whether Utah may plead the unwritten law in homicide cases. The piece cites a New York verdict, notes regional juries often diverge from statutes, and recounts John A. Jones shooting Arthur P. Sheppard after discovering his wife with Sheppard. The text weighs moral tolerance versus legal protection.
Fragmentary OCR text shows quirky phrases about back to the program and vague references to wind and clothing. Notable garbled names and nonsensical lines appear, with no clear person or event to anchor a proper news summary.
A major potential deal is reported between Union Oil of California and the U S government to supply 60 million barrels of fuel oil over years. Industry experts cite growing demand for fuel oil and gasoline in autos, machinery, and rail transport, while skeptics question feasibility given past production scales.
The article discusses California’s rising oil production prospects and the finance behind large contracts. It contrasts California with Utah and Wyoming, noting Utah’s abundant oil reserves and potential to surpass California with better trade. The piece suggests a future where oil could become as important as mining, with a careful, directed effort to expand the industry.
Salt Lake July 20 Willam F Foul demonstrated his patent Inneqt destroyer at Liberty Park. The circular tank traps insects by attracting them to a light then they drop into water and drown. Green aphis black aphids coolig moths and weevils were captured. Parkkeeper Henry Heath says five machines could rid the park of insects within two years.
Salt Lake, July 20. Police claim Mrs Velmas Cowdin Jones robbed Arthur B Sheppard after he was shot and killed by her husband John A Jones in front of the Wellington hotel. She allegedly took 5 in cash and trinkets, then hidden more items. Jones was found with 28 and trinkets in her sandbag. She admitted going through Sheppard’s pockets while he lay dying. She claimed Sheppard had married to her and that Sheppard had 200 on him before the shooting.
Fragmentary report notes a car collision near Saint Street and Holy Ter’s wall involving Mrs Glemtun and an itemized recovery claim. Details are garbled, with references to Ural ht Antlway GompAny and a late July date. No clear names, places, or outcomes discernible.
Inbound car pass delay led to a disturbance described as a collision near Murray with “chah” register torn and Mrs Gleason struck on the head amid a struggle. Witness accounts reference damage to the head and back and overall wreckage of the scene.
A Berlin incident over embassy immunity ends with a porter arrested for civil insult after a tax collector sought fees at the diplomat’s home. Diplomats attempted a 이해 settlement but tension rose as the porter served outside on embassy grounds, with unclear court outcome.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on July 20 authorities issued orders to several large breweries in Westmoreland County prohibiting the practice of giving away beer. The action reflects enforcement against promotional giveaways by brewers.
A regulatory move targets a longstanding practice of providing free beer at breweries. Authorities insist the practice must stop to comply with the law and revenue rules. The move reflects renewed enforcement and a push to curb informal distribution within the industry.
Pittsburg July 10 Several hundred people at Pontéddstal revival meetings near Homestead, were disrupted by mothers and later attacked during prayer. A riot threat surfaced after a previous night’s disturbance with a crowd of thousands. During last night’s service about forty converts were threatened as a straw weapon was used, causing the meeting to scatter. Mischievous boys are charged with shaking a sneeze powder from the straw in the tent.
Event listing notes a Salt Lake gathering titled the twenty fourth Btop to be held at the New Windsor Hotel. It outlines location and basic timing in a concise social notices style.
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