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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1909
Page
2
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Column recounts a heated Utah debate over financing the capitol and paying state judges. Judge Goodwin's weekly urges Ogden residents to back the proposal, criticizing capitol funding delays and noting a $600,000 cost to Utah citizens. The piece recalls historical political rhetoric and cites John Morrissey and Horace Greeley as contextual comparisons.
A fragment from an editorial discusses weather vagaries and human responses, praising adaptability to climate. It advocates a Western states convention in Ogden to address vagrancy and law enforcement, urging communities to share responsibility and plan unified action.
An editorial urges making Ogden a convention city to attract 2008 merchant and shipper delegates from the inland empire. It argues the city has rich resources and hotel capacity can meet demand with careful planning. The plan envisions a business conference to press railroads for fair treatment and ends with a post conference city tour.
Salt Lake financier Samuel Newhouse pledges up to 500000 dollars to help move the state capitol to Ogden if the city subscribes that amount. He praises Ogden’s energy, finance, and potential to attract state projects and notes his past support for Salt Lake City’s growth.
A Times report notes a reservoir increases safety by storing water to suppress typhoid bacteria. thirty days storage can reduce risk, supporting a larger capacity to provide safer supply. It warns raw water remains risky and urges extended storage and infrastructure expansion.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a cart, cylinder end, free end, and a trap or cage with unclear context. It references a bid or permit and a potential public or private arrangement. Names, places, and concrete details are unreadable, yielding a partial, garbled record without a clear event.
Mrs. Katherine Gould spent on liquor, salt, chicken feed, and onions, a habit described as endangering health and mental balance. The piece portrays women as indulging or resisting temptations, contrasting wealthy excess with plain living, and hints at societal judgments.
Three fires broke out near midnight after a loud thunder crash. A lightning strike on a feeder wire ignited three distant locations, including the Elite theater and Crane Company premises. Fire crews battled minor blazes at the theater, a switchboard fire at the Crane Company, and a saloon on Commercial Street, with one watchman injured.
Police report a burglary where a couple, Mr and Mrs Jenkine, were asleep in a hotel as valuables vanished. Tan pola watches, $20 in money, galnabte papers, and a pass composed the lone if oge of the devereet were taken. Investigators believe a single person was involved.
A damaged extract mentions a robbery while victims slept near 220 West Second Street and, separately, a delinquent stock assessment notice from the Oden Latin Copper Company in Ogden Utah. It lists shareholders, amounts, and a June 20 1909 meeting to collect delinquent assessments and costs.
Salt Lake City June 13 A description shows President Taft in his Red Cross role meeting Governor Spry. It notes Keat P Bicknell as cantonal director and states the society can be placed at any state or city need. The piece reports 830.00 spent between January 6 1993 and May 8 190? and tuberculosia fund gains from Christmas stamps. An excursion to Utah and Mahopota north is advertised for June 49 with cheap round trip rates and return options.
June 12 drama at the Dewer theater features Jeffords Crowley leading a bolting pilot amid a crowded parade belt setup. Jeroms Ye ming a brief scene as Cornishmien fans erupt in enthusiasm during the reception segment.
Irish supporters flood Crowley camp ahead of a packed ringside scene. Tete Bulshan from Salt Lake is finishing preparations on Cenwhey, aiming for around 199 pounds. Other events include a three mile race and rock climbing contests marking the day.
Vernon Walker a seventeen year old from Pleasant Grove was arrested Saturday night in Batt Lake City for stealing a sack of oats from John Green. He admits the theft and was confined at the city jail and sent to the juvenile court on Monday.
District Court summons summons the defendant Malnuf Sam Newman in Weber County Utah. Defendants must appear within thirty days after service or twenty days after publication if applicable to respond to the complaint. Legal action and liability details noted, with attorney Halverson and Flatt listed. Also mentions a separate item about a Denver to Laramie motorcar train arrival and schedule.
A report notes a flight from Kane to Beaver with an Acme cat aboard. The craft faced a collision scare or encounter in Kanens and is now expected to arrive at Beaver tomorrow, though exact timing remains uncertain.
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