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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
11
A terse note lists business affine contacts in Washington state with room and suite descriptors. It mentions 56-Cua Ri Editorial Room and No 60 as identifiers for locations or offices. No further context or events are provided in readable text.
Fragmented ad and notice collection showing fish markets Armour goods and groceries. Mentions Mrs Alvin Clark visiting Feldiess, Lake and La Grande plans, local arrests, and a crime note about a gold robbery. Includes various names, addresses, prices, and shop notices.
Two burglaries occurred in Ogden last night. Thieves entered A M Van der Vlies Wholesale Liquor on Washington Avenue through a window and took money, whisky, and a bucket of brains. A second break in at Russell Street 24th found no cash but damaged doors and stole poultry items.
The Virginia, a newly opened family hotel in Ogden City, is praised as a work of art with grand reception halls, large public dining rooms, elegant private dining, and extensive views of the city. Prospective guests are introduced to its maple furnishings, fine china, and ample closets. Built under Mr and Mrs BD Persia, the hotel is presented as a civic pride with superb grounds and meticulous detailing throughout.
A heavy steam wrecking outfit arrives in Ogden to serve the Southern Pacific end of the line. The unit is kept ready to depart on short notice to assist wrecked trains, clearing debris and restoring tracks. The mammoth sidelinem engine, weighing near ten tons, is highlighted as the showpiece.
A dispatch from Tacoma, Washington reports the ascent of Mount Tacoma by Mily 25 cA members JacaLed Mily and companions from Tavonia and Kaw Orleans. They describe the climb as challenging amid growing alien threats each year, noting limited success and ongoing exploration.
A large crowd gathered for the First Ward Pioneer Day celebration featuring the Hot Boeings. The speaker praised Brigham Young and the early settlers, contrasted past doubts with Utah’s growth, and urged annual county wide celebrations to honor the pioneers and promote thrift, economy, and patriotism.
Readable fragments mention Seth Wil Habibe and Teesons amid a Cul aid histion. No clear events, dates, or organizations emerge. remaining items are fragmented names and places.
The defendant Oregon Short Line and Culod Pacific Railroad remain, with the plaintiff Winifred T Shaughnessy alleging a contract dispute and limited liability. The motion argues the complaint fails to state facts constituting a cause of action. Burdock Bitters advertised as bowel and kidney support is referenced in the text.
A sunlit day at Pair Grounds drew large crowds for races and displays. George Marsh of Willard showcased riding, Dower Ensign won a bayvant pace, and a Weber Stake victory followed a solo day of entertainment. The First Ward Choir celebration drew over 2,000 attendees. a parachute jump and moving pictures amused the crowd, with dancing and a novel program sustaining park visitors well into evening.
A garbled 19th century dispatch describes Southern Pacific efforts near Ogden and Kone to prepare an emergency harbor and expand passenger traffic. It cites Charles Rogers of Wadsworth, a dispatch error near Hig junau, and mentions Elgin Joliet and Easter 40, with Budks as president. The note references Grand Army of the Republic encampment in San Francisco and reduced rail rates.
Obituary notes the passing of a longtime merchant from Bole Indiana and widowed parent of a daughter. The deceased, identified as a veteran merchant, lived at 2110 Teneral Maria and died after a series of strokes. The brief notice mentions surviving family and reflects local obituary conventions.
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