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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
7
A brief telephony item notes a single ring Bell telephone line. The editorial card reflects limited connectivity and implies a concise dispatch on standard telephones usage. No other names or locations are provided in readable text.
A fragmented Ogden page notes a millinery opening on a street corner with dates and invitations. It lists estate appraisals including Charlotte Eye estate at 1500 and a 4200 value for another, with names like Markel and Spurgeon and various local addresses and notices.
Ogden hosts a regional basketball doubleheader at Lake High School’s gym featuring the junior and senior teams from the Weber Academy and the rival Stat team. The evening promises to test local talent and draw a crowd as fans anticipate a strong performance and a competitive atmosphere. Revival meetings at the church continue, inviting attendees to services marked by meaningful progress and community support.
Salt Lake and state news report Governor John C. Culler praising efforts to aid unemployed workers in New York City. A Bowery edition circulated photographs of destitution in theaters and tenements as crowds seek relief. The Bowery delegation calls for recruitment of work for the army of the jobless, urging action without delay.
In Pleasant Grove this March a man armed with a rifle attacked a power line across Dia farm owned by Telluride Power. He shot and toppled three poles during a tense fight with the company after a long dispute over a vigil of war. Court protection had kept wires in place previously, but after the injunction expired the man cut the wires, risking injury and causing collateral alarm across nearby properties.
A quarrel in a saloon led to a fight on the sidewalk. One man struck the other above the left eye, fracturing his skull. The melee involved two young men, one described as a newlywed, as they continued to argue after leaving the saloon.
An old classified style realty notice from Hussey-Woons Realty Co promotes homes and financing options. It urges families to consider true housing needs, offers prices around 2000 to 4000 dollars, and lists contact at 4p4 Wash Ave with references to various property types including farms and rooms.
A fragmented note discusses continuing town matters and planning, mentioning officials and ongoing efforts. The text references county officials tackling issues and possible progress, with hints of future meetings and decisions to be made.
A special meeting of the machinists union was held in Salt Line Pridux to decide sanction for action against Denver and Rio Grande. Members were notified and attended, with reports from Denver and Alfred Smith on pending conferences. The union expected a vote or meeting tomorrow to plan a potential walkout similar to one by the machinists here.
At a meeting of the United National Bank association a $10,000 reward was authorized for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief who stole $100,000 from the bank. The Pinkerton agency has handled the investigation since the theft on January 14, 1908, with details kept confidential to protect the public and the case.
Gillett makes a bid against his wife amid a court dispute over a March deadline. The case involves Viain Pratteiniell and the Well Know Bye Laka Avira as key figures in the matter.
A fragmentary 19th century letter from Mr. Gillett in Cuba reports a legal dispute involving his wife and the Development Company of Cuvas. Faure denies claims of support obligations asserting he provides for his wife in New York City and disputes the assertion of entitlements.
An elevator at the county building stalled for an hour trapping city residents and workers including L. L. Paris and Laura Jonas. A volunteer operator failed to start the ascent, burning the electrician while the system was repaired. Shidragre alleged a plot by Gago as the elevator was freed.
Local church pages list services at First Congregational Noble Strong Elderkin with morning worship and a Sunday school. First Presbyterian under Pastor Garver features sermons on Presbyterian belief and sin, plus Bible school and evening prayers. First Methodist, First Baptist, and other congregations show varied services including youth choir music and lectures, with topics on faith and daily living.
A fragmented memoir recalls headaches and sleepless nights caused by coffee, and a shift to Postum brings relief. The narrator credits Postum with calming nerves, improving sleep, and enabling work, while recalling a physician’s warnings and social pressures surrounding coffee. The piece blends personal testimony with era tone and references to longing for restorative remedies.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a social gathering invitation urging attendance and mentioning a service at night. It invites a friend to join, notes a sealourn fire, and welcomes attendees, though the text is garbled and several key details are unreadable.
Monday March 23 features a display by the Lion Diauvelt company with three artists to showcase vocal power on Inkiom totals and valets. Madawe Wauvalt and Mint Duith Kellogy appear alongside Victor Dans in a touring itinerary praised by critics and supported by Albert Hoxenthal, a prominent impresario.
A garbled OCR-style passage describes a sports scene with training, competitors, and a strain on performance. It references faces, a coach, and possible match context but the details are heavily distorted, leaving the exact participants and outcomes uncertain.
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