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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
7
June 24 at Laudan a conference session featured Bishop Lawrence of Masatelitaotts presiding. Participants included a mix of clergy and lay leaders who engaged in the agenda, with talks touching on church and community cooperation.
The readable parts reference winter wheat and market terms with garbled wording. Key entities include farm products and a market context, suggesting a rental or pricing note. The fragmentary lines hint at agricultural trade notes or price hints amid a disordered line of text.
An assortment of terse notices and random references including phone contact lines for subscriptions, property distributions ordered by judge Howell, and various local names and places. Mentions Castor Uats lump ud and Clear Creek lamp Hibook yard with prices, and references to Rawlins and Rock Springs.
The report notes Plain City and Warren players struck out in games, while Imperial Tauartette at Dreamland faced a Wednesday night crowd. Depot Master Cunningham’s office records a South trip returns with no serious rains in Utah aside from floods elsewhere. rail damage disrupts thousands of passengers with miles of track washed away. Lee Boyer family visits Ogden as Charley Sat letram, ex-Oxeo resident, meets old friends. Seddell praises Ogden’s five year growth and urges continued public utility control amid evolving commerce and city improvements.
Henry Winter of 922 North Haut Wear street admitted criminal guilt and stated he was on the verge of suicide after discovering a loss at West Packing Company. He confessed to stealing about 250 dollars from an employee’s hill bank containing checks totaling around 2400 dollars, used to aid the company’s finances. Winter’s wife and children were mentioned, and the matter was presented to authorities with indications of related financial stress.
In Balt Lake June 23 the City Council voter fourteen members removed Chief Vall of the Fire Department by a 12 to 1 vote with one excused. Assistant Chief Crosby also was removed. The mayor’s communication cited the action for the good of the service.
Bale Lake June 28. Reported consolidation of a new smelter at Battle Mountain Nevada to process lead wind copper ores is near. Eastern capital is being sought to finance and complete the project. Operators have provided a smelter site and lodged plans as proof of commitment. Tom Parker, a district operator, has written confirming the move.
A relic ad discusses kidney trouble, urging early attention to symptoms like sediment in urine and loss of appetite. It touts a “Fulton’s Renal Compound” as a universal cure, claiming high success across stages and promising relief from inflammation and renal issues. The piece uses medical-sounding language to persuade readers to purchase the remedy.
The report details plans to erect a new stand at Baggbrosh State and locate a Warland base to support mining districts. It notes a gunullur raivands presence, readiness of wagons, and shipping activity in the Gok Cinta district and Ginugow Western Mining Company. The aim is to secure muses and ensure sufficient transport to meet proposed stocker capacity.
A crowd near First South and Main watched as overhead wires fell at 6 40 pm causing two injuries. Lavoy Wartham 13 was struck on the head, quickly recovering. Quetrys Ureska of Bingham endured a neck jolt with minor shock. Separately a hoodlum disturbance at the U C T parade caused damage and assaults downtown, with pepper spray and a whip used during the melee.
A fierce June storm battered Gonthmied an Pare 8 region in Steele County. Tree limbs and fences blown down, 22 horses and many cattle killed. Crops shredded, property losses tally around 109,000 dollars in towns including Claus's Grove and Elendale. At Milanndale a near-total frame loss and stripped crops marked the scene, with county crop damage estimated at 60,000 dollars.
Milwaukee June 2 The Travulers Protective association draws four to five thousand members for a four day aviation convention in Milwaukee. The event opens with a city freedom ceremony. Jenson of Croxville, Illinois, delivers the keynote response. The group plans to honor two delegates from Hoke Street.
A chaotic report describes large forest fires spreading across Vatara and nearby regions, threatening Kilowe and Viatington. The alert notes a cost estimate of $125,000 and mentions ongoing evacuations as residents flee toward safer zones.
Officials deny interference in proposed boxing match between Cyclone Thomson and Pete Bullivan. Attorney General Breeden’s option to intervene was declined. The Towt contest in Ogded will proceed as planned with no interference, slated for Monday at Goddard's Clear Store.
Deglaning tonight at the White Gly in Chichye presents a fifty foot dive into three feet of water to draw public attention to a new dance hall. TANCON will assist, with a remodeled park venue and orchestra. Admission twenty cents for gentlemen. discounted for others. Scandinavian Society excursion to Lagoon June 24 with special train at 10:40 a.m. and other services.
A scorching wave in Chicago caused seven heat related deaths and prompted coroner actions. The heat stretched across suburbs with dogs killed and several seniors and infants among the victims. Police and health officials reported numerous heat prostrations and cautioned residents as hot conditions persisted.
Kansas City June 22 The register of a mail pouch stolen from Union Station on June 6 was found in the yard of the New Island railroad in Kansas City. The pouch contained $57,000 in cash and $100,000 in diamonds and jewelry plus other valuables. A later report notes investigators and a large reward and mentions suspects and police actions.
Washington reports little word from Luke B Wright as he transfers to Taft’s side. Taft expected to convene with Wright at the War Department early next week. Congratulatory letters pour in to Taft. replies await his personal signature upon return to Washington. Also noted is a Scottish Chonies Excursion offer with a special railway ticket promotion.
Walter Z. Darlnett, vice president of California Safe Deposit & Trust, and administrator of the late Ellen Johan estate, was found guilty of embezzling bonds valued at 81,700. The jury deliberated a short time before returning a verdict on the first ballot, with sentencing to be set by Judge Conley Tuesday.
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