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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
5
The text describes a July 24 1000 era aeronautical concept featuring a two-propeller craft. It notes rear-mounted supports, balanced forces, and front machinery like a box wheel or tire apparatus. The machine weighs about twelve hundred pounds including the operator and passenger.
Fragmentary racing report notes a second fastest time and stakes result. Mentions a 246 lb horse, a $1,000 purse, and mentions Victrese and Cearge Gano in partial form. Details are garbled but imply a race with notable performances.
A dramatic Chicago victory over Detroit in the World Championship game is recounted with emphasis on strategic pitching by Frank Chance and the relentless, patient offense. Donovan and Donovan Mitchell-like pitching are noted as keys to the Cubs’ success, with the pivotal seventh and eighth innings highlighted as the turning point.
A fragmented OCR line mentions a fan named Wanry and a baseball moment. It describes an order to hit or manage a plate at the four line, with garbled words suggesting a home run and a coachlike directive. The text is incoherent and lacks verifiable details.
Philadelphia wins both games in Washington as Hogben and Brreel lead the visitors against Washington. Dygert and Livingston contribute keys for Philadelphia while Beorar Fretsame- RoW Ee Washington show late rallies. Cleveland takes a 4-3 win over Detroit in a tight July 22 contest.
Vancouver defeated Portland 5 to 2 in a Northwest League game. The brief report lists multiple players including Fournier and Brooke among the credited contributors. The source text is garbled but indicates Vancouver secured the win at home or in Portland with a decisive score.
Baseball brief recounts July NL results highlighting Pittsburgh Willie and Gibson, New York and Boston split games, St Louis beating Chicago, Sacramento and San Francisco scores, and Portland weathered by rain with few details. multiple teams and players named in scattered results.
In today's coverage, Christian and Lewis lead for Oaksend as Portland faces a 3 1 score. Weber joins the field, while audience anticipation builds around the Qakiuad Berei event and the contested position of ih Vedio.
Orville Wright set a world aeroplane speed and duration mark at Fort Myer with Lt. Frank Lahm aboard, beating his brother Wilbur’s best. The flight lasted over an hour, covering long distances as crowds cheered while President Taft and officials observed the historic ascentions.
Mrs Schneider, 22, of St Louis plans a 16 day trek from St Louis to Hastings walking about 25 miles daily. She will follow the Wabash track with husband Mr Gernette as companion and porter, aiming to reach Hastings after 16 days. The 159 pound, five foot woman says she has never earned money from walking but seeks health and pleasure.
In Mont July 52 Sheriff O Rourke announced the Capont Tippeia fight would be canceled tomorrow as a loose cause. Ministerial opposition and local officials accused the contest of impropriety while Huddy Rantey, manager of Caiont, expressed surprise at any plan for a future event.
Detrit July the thirteenth renewal of the Chamber of Commerce HSA elake for 3:13 clang paren frrennally 2:25 cents wes eon ny straithy Frate by Ge Gane etihant.
Warren K Wood of Home wins the low medal score prize in the 36 hole qualifying at the Western Golf Association amateur championship at Homewood. He shot two days 11 and set a new Homewood tour record and is favored to challenge Mann. Etien Myers of Pittsburgh posted 182 for 36 holes as a strong contender.
In Boston on July 27, Glothier defeated former champion Tedter at Lew York in the Lourford cup lawn tennis tournament at Longweal Cricket Club. Scores were 25 68 46 82. Tomorrow Getter meets William A. Larned, the current national champion, in the challenge round. A six round boxing match between Dr J F Kote and Whith was postponed after Sheriff Hodie intervened to stop the fight.
Annapolis July 27 The government shifted to a more formal inquiry urged by Major Leonard after Mrs Sutton recalled as a witness. She identified a letter to the Secretary urging a probe into her son Lieut James Button's death and suggested new evidence would show he was killed by a rival officer rather than by accident. The court allowed the named officers to be present as defense parties, while Mrs Sutton sought only to clear her son's name. The inquiry will resume about August 10 and relates to the battle ship South Carolina.
Reports from Guadalajara describe a violent riot with twelve to thirty five dead and many wounded. Rioters carried corpses to private homes and concealed them fearing arrest as cavalry and police dispersed mobs. American Consul in Mexico City sought compensation for damaged U S interests and four Americans.
Eyewitness accounts describe a mob of about 2 500 to 3 000 attacking the Deblado theater area after an event at the Hotel Garcia. Fires, smashed windows, and gunfire wounded many as cavalry and infantry secured streets and escorted detainees to trains amid hundreds arrested and several killed.
Alaska holds vast high grade coal reserves, with an estimated 6.59 billion tons in a surveyed area and potential for significant expansion. Analysts say coal value could surpass gold, powering western development and national industry, while anthracite and bituminous coals offer strong alternative fuels for merchant marine, coke for smelters, and regional energy needs.
A mountain freight train derailed near Meda on the Denver and Bla Grande line after the engineer lost control at a switch. The cars tumbled down a steep grade, damaging property and blocking the track. Emergency crews arrived as hours passed with trains delayed and investigators assessing the wreckage.
A fogbound derailment on a curve injured crew members and halted traffic. Trainmen were rushed to hospital while rescue efforts cleared wreckage and rerouted passengers around the obstruction.
July 27 the academy of science asked the city to appropriate 506 to develop a remarkable deposit of fossils from a dig near Hollywood. Work is under way by UC Los Angeles, USC, Los Angeles High School, and the Los Angeles Academy of Sciences. The site covers several acres with unearthed specimens including giant lemur like animals, prehistoric wolves, a camel, and a bone bed of various species. The find is dated to several thousand years ago and could be worth substantial value.
Consul Generals Wilder and Martin discuss China’s currency reform and foreign influence as travelers report on customs, trade, and looming economic shifts. Wilder warns of unstable exchange standards while Martin notes rich coal and metals and the growing mercantile fever shaping port cities and global markets.
Fragmentary obituary note indicates Pat Jasie Marhbrett, former mayor of Ulnclanan, is referenced in connection with Ting Mines and a return to Clorianat. The text mentions roles in 1663 and a position with the council or presidency, but the full facts are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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