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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
3
A jumble of notices and vignettes from a local paper reports a millinery sale with hats half price and misprint dates, a community club gathering at Mrs. Riser’s home on Jefferson Avenue, a job ad for a permanent clerk, and a police court session listing fines for vagrancy drunkenness and related charges. Also notes on films, a stolen baking powder barrel, and a traveling vaudeville act visiting Ogden with plans for further shows.
A garbled report outlines fraudulent schemes involving two prominent individuals tied to a baby plan and a secured account. Authorities uncover misappropriated funds totaling $800 per scheme and a departed person linked to the fraud. The victim is identified as a state employee, Joette Burie, amid broader impersonation and embezzlement activity. The text mentions Shit Lake and Boldin, with references to illicit money obtained and a fraud investigation by local officials.
In a high water event at Gyden river, park manager Ty Rehardenn was saved by a barrel used as a makeshift float while crossing the stream from Sylrad Park. He signaled to land and later returned to safety, avoiding injury as the park remained closed for the emergency. The improvised rescue device and protective measures prompted discussion on better riverbank safeguards.
The Yellowston Park Hotel staff report resumed service as trains run via Ogden and Butte after a period of park access closures. Managers note park gates reopening next week, with Copper Camp traffic improving. Northern routes from Los Angeles to Portland are restored, while railroad leaders arrive from the east to review operations. The Talon Depot Hotel team celebrates a victory and aims for more non visiting guests.
City Council members and Simon Bamberger, head of the Salt Lake and Ogden line, discuss a compromise on the franchise. Bamberger opposes extending tracks and favors a southern route to Ogden, proposing a $1.50 ticket with transit and canyon ride included. The council seeks a favorable report before deciding on changes that could affect rates and access to the business district.
An eighteen year old from Wilful Lane was accosted by two armed men near the Weber bridge as he walked home just after 11 PM. They looted him, searched his pockets, and threatened death if he made a sound, then fled toward the willows. Earlier the same pair tried to stop a man in a buggy but did not succeed.
Private car arrival introduces Senator Clark of Montana who discusses politics and railroad issues. He notes he is not active in this year’s politics, predicts Roosevelt’s renomination by Republicans, and comments on 2 cent fare, federal control of railroads, road repairs in Mountain Meadows country, and current railroad building constraints.
Train service changes affect Ogden and Salt Lake routes with the Yellowstone Special added. Timetable adjustments move arrivals and departures at Ogden Union Depot, new daily totals, and a shift in southbound and northbound connections. The Yellowstone Special adds about fourteen trips per day between Ogden and the city, altering connections with the Rio Grande line and long established schedules.
Alfred Shrub, the English professional runner and world record holder, has arrived in New York to compete in professional races. He aims to entice Tom Lane to a match for a substantial sum, traveling with his wife and baby. The article notes an attempted 46 mile fever record by a filmself white in marban, with no clear success.
A man identified as T. Stroue pleaded guilty to forging a cheque and presenting it at the Lariman system signal service depot in Ogden. The forged cheque was cashed by Gasheter McGaw at the joint freysht ae port. He received a penitentiary sentence.
Morning report notes Foung Alrongix jailed for a year in the penitentiary after drink and travel with rough companions. Judge A. Stogers presided over the case, with a discharged check transaction involving Strom. Franchises aim to permit certain actions, while revisory bodies correct about two thirds of ordinances. Changes include prohibitions on miners misrepresenting age and other legal updates.
The city moves to print revised ordinances with detailed indexing by class and section. Attorneys Bagley and Gildean are appointed to prepare the volume, which will record the franchise and related provisions for official publication.
Found dead in a hotel room in East Hyun, Jung and Genin W Arndt, secretary of the Los Angeles Chamber of Mines, identified as a former prominent New York insurer. Authorities consider the death self-inflicted after a night of suffering, with unclear motives tied to health and recent ties to Harriman era interests.
A tornado that swept 2 miles west of Durant caused extensive damage last night with about 160000 dollars in losses. Dozens of houses were wrecked and several people were injured but none fatally.
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