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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
8
Amid coal shortages and railroad fears in Chicago, industry leaders urge storing more coal at an estimated saving of twenty five cents per ton versus current prices. Officials cite potential relief for mine output and freight costs, with storage plans proposed through late August and prices discussed for summer stocks.
The council denied the saloon license near Eighteenth Street after a lengthy discussion. Levitt Droth and associates withdrew the application citing public sentiment over the Oeden river bridge, while others argued against allowing a saloon. Printing costs and urban improvements were approved in part, with various delays and committee reviews continuing.
A fireman perished after sustaining injuries while leaning from a cab on a bridge over the Weber River. His head struck girders as a train passed the Devil's Gate area. Recovery of the body continued into the night near Evanston and Ogden.
A discussion of various tonics and herbal remedies is presented, noting claimed benefits for digestion, nerves, and vitality. The article references practitioners and readers seeking safer, potent alternatives, while warning about uncertain efficacy and possible side effects.
A call to Ogden citizens to honor the Nation’s birthday with an old fashioned Fourth of July gathering. The piece urges communal action, urging a public meeting to plan a unique, united celebration inspired by early principles and patriotic memory.
Fragments describe a prayer meeting where Deacon Snoeball responds with a sleepy remark. The scene includes garbled phrases about attendance and a mention of electric power and Washington Age, ending with a line about GEO. A. Lowe Co. and addresses.
A fragmentary notice discusses Oscar Wilde inspired tragedy appearing in various venues. It notes a dramatic version touring California and a tested New York adaptation with a noted cast member, highlighting a jailer role and public interest in the city’s theater scene.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Fisher Opera Company with names and events unclear. It mentions actors, venues, and a mix of places including Tilac and Mexico. The passage is garbled, lacking coherent actions or outcomes to summarize a definite news item.
The company led by Mr Fisher includes Miss Agnes Vinlar sister of Genevieve Finlay and Miss Gertrude Stillington in a Broadway turn. The ensemble features Miss Mary Frary and a prominent physician on piano. The troupe arrives by special train Thursday night and will stage with elaborate scenery and electrical effects as the box office opens Wednesday morning.
A travel notice announces a June excursion to Mexico City running June 7 to 14 via Union Pacific. Tickets and e card details are unclear in the fragment, with garbled text mentioning Bloomers and return options.
A fragmentary report links Archer Avenue and PLL tracks to an arrest. A partner identified as Hilly fled as officers approached. Suspect Alm Shea was tracked to a desertion site, exchanged clothes, and disclosed prior prison escape and recent movements to Jackson, Michigan, then Joliet. The narrative mentions burglaries by Feldle Goopa and a March 1858 Chicago incident involving Coleman.
Fragmentary OCR shows travel options and pricing for Ogden to major hubs. Mentions Lamar Nelson as circulator, Morning Examiner, and Portlend to Los Angeles and San Francisco routes with various layovers and ticket prices around 30 to 42.50 dollars. Details are incomplete and jumbled, but indicate labeled routes through Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and other points with stopover allowances.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an examination to be held in Ogden on July 6, 19. The vacancy list includes a storekeeper position in Halle, Mont, with daily pay rates and annual compensation details. The text notes per day pay adjustments and allowances, with unclear figures and periods.
Union pacing excursion announces selling dates May 21 May 32 June 37 12 and 18 for Firot clay tickets on sale to lane west of Chicago Minneapolis and Mt Louis for one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Five trains daily. The famous Oren Ind Limited Teaver Gyden departs 3 p.m. The Los Angeles Chicago Limited train at 2 20 p.m. offers through standard and tourist care to Chirag Reservations early. Further Union Dycat ticket offer includes all horses travel Pats rect Teil photy 2 dea beak.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a dramatic contest involving Jorhson and rivals, mentioning names like Alex, McHay, Burt, and Lin. The piece hints at a long challenge spanning five years and includes scattered references to seats, a prince, and a series of stage events across distant locales.
Passage from Portland Oregon to Spokane Washington and back advertised with travel class 2009. Departure May 27 and return by September 2. Fare listed as 2 dollars with seating reserved and strict return policy.
A garbled report discusses a Telegraph Company linked to a postal fraud probe. It references Yale, a raid, and investigators tracing sender origins amid wartime era accusations and legal actions.
A fragmentary legal summary discusses whether a carrier must transmit messages without delay if the sender provided the message and the carrier’s duty arises under reasonable norms. It considers who bears liability for damages and whether the sender or carrier is primarily liable, with focus on contractual duty and reasonable expectations.
The Minee Raptaration cmpany of Hutte teargantetag forms to operate copper mines in the Leia district Ree Riker ennnty. Salt Lake mine joins new property and can ship about 185 ona of ore daily, with ore varying 5 to 8 percent. Open cuts and tunnels used. Salt Lake mine features a 149 foot adit, 109 foot drop, and 10 feet of working height. Welmer mine reported slightly less productive.
Tyclone John Thompson arrives in Ogden en route to Maryatinie California to quiet fret lazders on Independence Day. He travels with Jimmy Gardner and eyeing a possible race at Glenwood track with a Norwest crew.
In New York on June 10 initial demand for staples showed moderate recovery but failed to confirm the week’s gains. Prices rose briefly after the government wheat crop report, yet market lethargy persisted as operators awaited the report’s full implications.
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