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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
A jumbled OCR style excerpt lists advertising rates and terms for daily and weekly publications. It mentions daily ads, twice weekly, three times weekly, and weekly rates, with local reader charges per line and per word. It references preferred placement, random references, and CLASSIFIED ADS pricing details.
A Democratic councilman criticized the Glasmann administration over a claimed 21 000 profit from the Satersprke project. The piece questions charges to the waterworks, health, and pen funds, alleging misused funds, debt, and mismanagement by the Glasmann and current Democratic government. The writer cites past administrations and calls for accountability in city finances and water system spending.
The city council faced a costly waterworks purchase as the water system officials warned against the Glasmann administration bid. A rival offer valued at 4095,000 more was rejected, leaving the city tied to an expensive contract with ongoing debts and delayed improvements. Mayor Treer residues pressure for scrutiny and a public vote on the sale terms.
Readers are presented with a penny-plain financial puzzle about the Ogden city waterworks cash account. It notes receipts for the Stettia month totaling 32 118 19 and mentions expenditures for the same period, asking to compute a missing value. The muddled text implies a balance or difference calculation to resolve the problem.
An unsure summary discusses tariff policy debates involving U S lawmakers and figures such as Aldrich and Wheeler. The piece links a Utah legislator to tariff authority while reflecting on the Dingley Act replacement and political shifts in Congress amid evolving finance strategies. Names and roles are fragmented but indicate a broader national tariff discussion.
A local newspaper row unfolds as the Morning Examiner disputes a reported six month profit of R100 by the waterworks. The rebuttal accuses the paper of bias and hints at political tensions in city administration. Mayor Drewer and officials face calls for investigation and accountability.
On Faraday morning by Sault Lake Terak published the report of the dire den OUty eaterworks muter under the following headbugs.
A fragmented OCR item notes a monetary figure of ten thousand ninety seven dollars and fifty five cents tied to a ring event or sale. Names and roles are unclear in the readable text.
A degraded account accuses officials of draining funds through waterworks deals. It cites 115000 in embezzled money, 5 694 interest on rejected cash, a 6 percent rate on purchase price, and a mortgage on properties. The piece alleges government overcharges and tax-levy manipulation, urging a city government change.
Crowds surge this week as visitors flock to Yellowstone forcing officials to limit ticket sales to ease congestion. The surge highlights the park as a premier national wonder and raises debate over access, weathering the influx while nearby routes and wildlife areas see rising interest from tourists nationwide.
The June death rate in Utah rose above the state average with Weber County population 40 007 expected 31 deaths at one per thousand. Ogden improved but Salt Lake City faced ongoing epidemics and declining sanitation amid war era camps. The report notes higher death and disease in Salt Lake, urging real health reforms.
July agricultural bulletin says corn acreage up 7,000,000 acres year over year and crop conditions better than last year. Winter wheat up 2 percent from 1908 and 3 percent above ten year average. Barley and other grains show improved conditions. experts foresee fall, winter prosperity amid good yields. Also reports fierce fighting with Spaniards, 3,000 killed in the Cortes conflict, providers emphasize large losses and strategic moves in the Narceluba theater.
Fragmented garbled report notes a Catalan insurrection, revolutionary activity, and clashes with government forces. It mentions Nebtihe and Gartieases factions, widespread strikes, and martial measures across regions including Mareeba and Calaberra. Casualties and arrests are reported in several localities as authorities declare a general state of unrest.
In a heated council session, members questioned waterworks committee actions and urged officials to justify a 21 dollar first payment and related charges. The debate touched on rates, promised benefits, and transfers to other departments, with demands for accountability and public clarity.
Turmoil spreads as Catalonian protests flare with government calls for strict measures. Military mobilization, street clashes, and evacuations mark a national crisis across Spain, with civilians seeking shelter and authorities warning of a grave danger to order and peace.
President Taft, displeased with the tariff measure, demands changes and confers with party colleagues. The White House plan faces opposition as Republicans clash over the conference and possible setbacks for the administration.
New York on July 1 reports talks on the international athletic center in Stockholm for the Athens Olympiad, noting Americans’ possible participation. Officials face funding challenges and costs, with comparisons to 1906 and 1908 expenses. debate centers on whether to proceed without full backing.
Armies clash near Mellie as Kabyle tribesmen press against Spanish troops guarding a railway works. Casualties mount on both sides while Spain plans reinforced deployment under General Marton. Madrid sees increased unrest with protests and street clashes, women-led crowds opposing troop movements.
A US correspondent reviews Olympic planning arguments about returning to Athens in April, noting Greek hosts struggle with funding and athlete participation. The exchange covers American reluctance to fund overseas teams, bids to keep the Games in Greece, and the long history shaping the event.
A fierce storm swept parts of Montana yesterday, causing about $200,000 in damage. Grain crops were beaten down, beets and potatoes torn, and unprotected wheat fields were heavily battered by hail and wind. Roofs collapsed, barns wrecked, and dozens of structures suffered impact from the storm.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions 1908 purchases of Japanese items, declines in several regions, and large monetary figures tied to trade with France Germany and the Vaiss tates. Details are garbled, but references to China, silver and London Times appear amid damaged lines.
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