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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
7
Random references and scattered items show a mix of faded ads, names, addresses, and notices. The text mentions Biz names like Fony Faint and Roth Phones, delivery rates, salon visitors, Kodak finishing, funeral notices, and real estate ads. It reads as a chaotic page segment with varied local mentions and service offers.
Citizens of Boxelder County object to a prize contest in Hot Spring County and urge public officers to enforce laws and prevent the event from taking place. The petition, signed by many residents, accuses the contest of brutality and degradation and calls for prosecution of participants if needed.
A muddled July 28 court hearing reveals police arrest patterns and jail holds for several men named W. Be Allen and A. Monholland. The judge, Diehl, took notes as defendants complained of unlawful detention and unclear charges. One man claimed his name not on the list, another said he was arrested and jailed without proper charge or appearance. A February-like incident referenced magical practices and subsequent release. The text shows confusion over arrests, charges, and detentions with multiple unnamed individuals.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Balt, Wing with Wilken Kemp for fortyoine years, Ennis Konig, Howard A RMR, and a rumored marriage with references to Jane 17 and Fagland. It references political party activity, a governor candidate B. Heywood, and scattered notes on campaigns and conjecture, with many garbled phrases and missing dates.
A Brigham City court decision favored Brigham City in a complex condemnation matter. The suit involved J Ye Riel and others against Brigham City Light and Power and related defendants. The ruling, written by Judge Frick, upheld the town court outcome confirming city possession rights for a pipe line and water access despite challenges claiming title and transfer issues from 1902 to 1904.
July 27 report details multiple court actions. Byhraim notes the defendant’s four year hard labor sentence after a new trial was denied in the Alexander Justensen perjury case. The sequence covers witness examinations, administration appointments, continued cases, and estate matters with bonds set and continuances granted.
Judge Ferdinand Erlelven in Seapete County handled the case brought by William He Thuda against the Jogan Newspaper Company seeking to prevent a $483,000 stock payout. The dispute involves stockholder Holl schhout and factions within the company. Proceedings included a mistrial bid, with Judge Frickson and supporting officials present as authorities work to resolve the central contention. The courtroom drama centers on alleged bribery and the legitimacy of actions by the stockholders and board members amid ongoing internal strife.
City attorneys defend a proposal to buy the Ogden waterworks for 550 400 asserting it serves citizens by securing a municipal system. The plan outlines costs for dam, right of way, and piping, compares it with building a new plant, and seeks a bond election to raise funds.
A vaudeville show by the Quien of the White Slavan company will be staged to aid Wm. Doonan a pregnant Marl Bury cess Co member who was hospitalized four weeks ago with appendicitis and cannot leave the hospital. The event features Miri HT. Sutherland Povey 8. Lynnewood and a strong cast including the Hokey Childray amid plans for a lively program with tickets 2¢, 30¢ and proceeds to be collected at Culluy's Drug Store or from company members.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century account recounts a Toronto financier figure, Sir Willem WrDonald, and a money collection character named McDonald who used a bell and fearsome talk to compel payments. The tale claims he extracted funds from debtors by intimidation, while observers noted the showmanship and dramatic fees as he stood before the debtor’s door. The piece blends legend with rumor about rewards and punishment.
Fragmentary text shows a crowded scene with unfamiliar names and garbled speech. It references Deborah, Mine, Aleaased, Ty you, and a tense exchange about drink preferences. A boat, a charity, and New Yorks appear amid unclear details and oblique actions.
New York reports for July show United States Steel Corp. second quarter net earnings exceed the first quarter by 187,230 dollars. The daily average for the last twenty four days of July runs 26,000 tons, about 74 percent of full capacity, with excellent distribution across finished grades except rail stock where shipments are constrained by material shortage.
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