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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
3
The Leader Millinery Co announces an upcoming spring opening showcasing a beautiful stock. Various ads invite shoppers to Ogden, with displays through Thursday to Saturday. A local baby patient and a funeral notice appear, along with grocery ads, sales events, and a reminder of candy for children at Electric on Saturday.
A garbled 1907 notice alleges a plaintiff claims 9000 in damages from the city over flooded property after alleged mismanagement. It names Richardson & Grahi the Crockery People and mentions the health committee and schools superintendent. It cites interest at 30 percent from February 11, 1907 and notes special damages to be debated next week.
Admiral Evans 18 invited to Ogden as naval officials map a voyage. Telegram delivered to the West Coast confirms movement from San Francisco Seattle and Los Angeles. The plan involves meeting with local commanders before the voyage proceeds to Magaatenn and Raashty areas.
A B Hayes resigns from his post in Washington as Ty Hyer of Orden sails for tid ii reverie. Report says Renatore Tartar ang Bixan will meet by Flotenor Maidox of Creat Jails Montana. Munger divinian wiperintends ont iy thie Mattar aystom. Head nunrlory at Denver arrived from the south.
General Manager W I Baucraft and Chief Engineer William Ashton of the Dragon Shot Line arrive in Ogden from California to oversee work on the new viaduct. Preliminary construction is set to start soon under engineer Ashton with plans to cut large poles and prepare the foundation, aiming for completion as quickly as possible. The project, tied to freight and passenger improvements, faces river and dam work ahead including dredging and roadway adjustments.
Manager Wells and Chief Engineer A Honnold of the Utah Tent? Railway company met with local agents yesterday afternoon. They discussed a proposed addition to the Ogden canyon line and possible street improvements. Full details of changes are not yet worked out.
A competent worker maintains constant energy reserves for crises. He tends the best storage sites, ensuring a steady supply. Regular checks and disciplined routines keep the energy pool active, with the man at the helm guiding daily maintenance.
A fragmented note discusses CirapeNuts and grape nuts product ideas claiming nerve energy and mood benefits. Mentions Phosphate of Dotasty in wheat and barley and marketing terms like Vinoa. No clear dates or organizations are identifiable.
This brief lists default divorce cases heard by the district court. Howell v Blenhea Kinkay vs Anne Kinsey granted divorce. Other defaults noted: Tul y May Smith v Jefferson Davesmith. Rowe Bowman v James Bowman. Bertha Armstrong v Joseph Armstrong. Elizabeth F Clark v William H Clark. Names and dates indicate entries of default and later court actions.
The Narrows dam proposal in South Fork canyon divides leaders and engineers over cost feasibility and whether it could supply Ogden with light and domestic water. A. F. Parker questions the project’s rough cost and engineering hurdles, while Ogden Water Works advocates a canyon dam at modest expense that would back up a large water supply. Mayor Brewer and the city council seek a financing plan as investigations continue.
A disorderly hearing saw Thomas Reid charged with battery adjourned as the court faced confusion over a $25 payment claim for plastering work. Witness testimony and disputed invoices dominated the session, with misread notes and a lack of plaintiffs delaying action and a postponed date.
The county Attorney recounted a dispute where the plaintiff demanded $25 from Reid for substandard plaster work. The exchange led to a street confrontation and an alleged assault claim. Attorneys argued whether the assault was justified and noted threats to collect the debt.
Auditor Hees is called to Omaha from The Union Pacific. Pay checks arrived from the east Thursday night and are being distributed by Calet Clerk Gimette at Superintendent Whitney's office. Southern Pacific checks arrive next Saturday with the task of issuing pay to yard employees. Most checks will be signed from the offices of Superintendent Branson, Master Mechanic Malone and Joint Freight Agent Chevers. The payees include yard employees and those in the Dragon and Short Line divisions. New auditing changes at Ogden Depot shift checks to the Passenger Ticket Office.
Ten transfers filed for record in Wallace County show Ten F Livingston and wife selling to Frank C Elphall for 4600, and John H Haybers and wife selling parcels 1 to 46 in Fairmount Park addition, with other transfers listed for record in the county.
Constantinople March 18 Sir Michael O Connor the British ambassador to Turkey died in this city this afternoon after a period of illness He had served in the post for some time and his death marks a sudden loss for diplomatic circles in the capital.
Washington March 19 secretary of navy Metcalf and Admiral Capps testified before the House committee re examining charges against the Electric Boat Co. They said the firm had not secured excessive profits on existing contracts and expected to avoid excessive profits on future deals. Largely unnamed officials discussed influence and the naval procurement process amid committee adjournment plans.
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