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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
3
In Los Angeles the Consolidated Hank of Los Angeles was seized yesterday by Bank Commissioners Henry B. Sherer and William S. Vantar. With the interests of devisitors in mind, Bran Lewis was placed in charge.
A garbled excerpt suggests Commissioner Vawler remarks on bank condition and a 25 000 dollar stock value. The dentist and Cartson are noted among mentions, with unclear references to pelvis and a starentent mite. The fragment references a VA stock and approvals, cited as part of a budget assessment.
A sprawling literary and community notice describes an evening program featuring the film Don Juan and a comedy revue with acts and talent from Ogden and surrounding towns. It mentions a matinee for children, a late show, and multiple local organizers, vendors, and venues.
Fragmented OCR reads like a jumble of theater notices and ads from Dreamland and Astra Fisher areas. It mentions Justice of a Redskin, tramtlur Wie, preserving fish, and Wants Ads promising results. Names and dates are unclear, but the piece conveys a mix of entertainment, product notices, and classified asks.
Dentists from Utah and surrounding states heard President Wherry address the Utah Dental Society meeting. The address urged professional unity, education of the public, and closer ties with medical colleagues, outlining goals for improved standards, ethics, and public support.
The State versus Leon Bailey returns to municipal court for a second time as Bailey is accused of receiving stolen goods. A jury was arranged and testimony proceeded with Bailey pleading not guilty after the judge denied certain defense motions. The defense argued rights under the constitution while the court allowed the trial to continue, and the jury later found Bailey guilty after the earlier motion for arrest of judgment was refused.
Real estate transfers filed with the county clerk show William A. Taylor and wife selling to Louis Leavitt a parcel in South Ogden survey for 875. James M. Russell and wife sell to Louis Leavith a part in Sowkhy Ogden survey for 440. Separately a National Society of Patriots War men group visited Wits island to assess immigrant conditions and duties, formed May fall at Mrs Oliver folvingstay Jones residence, to aid immigrant children.
A garbled Willard news item lists various individuals and activities. It mentions KeuuR, George Lawe, Newt Mr Lasoo, and Chet, with references to retirement, a university event, a marriage announcement, and a forthcoming visit. The fragmentary text references a variety of names and places without clear context.
A taunting telegram from Wells Nevada warns of a sought woman named Dollis, age about 40, allegedly involved in a fatal shooting of two cow punchers. Deputies have searched trains west and south, but Dollis remains missing as authorities pursue leads or sightings.
The Fourth Ward Brass Band seeks Seattle World’s Fair round trip tickets via a subscription drive. Subscribers of the Standard Examiner will vote with monthly payments starting June 1908, with a plan to split tickets among wards. Band leader Tig Foster coordinates, urging receipts preservation for vote counting and potential alternate ticket distribution. Passenger traffic reported heavier on the lines to Ogden.
George C. Edwards known as a smooth confidence man deceived Morgan residents with inherited wealth tales. He swindled hundreds of dollars from locals, including Anniss Rasmussen, and faced a felony charge after his arrest in Ogden. He was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary. He will be returned to Ogden jail and guarded to the penal institution tomorrow.
New York June 5 at their regular meeting the Missouri Pacific Railway Company directors did not declare the customary annual dividend. Rogers of the Burlington Route arrived from the east this morning and will go forth over the Illinois Central Line to size up the mood manes to his road in Montana.
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