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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text covers varied notes from Ogden area including sales, arrivals, real estate, probate actions, shipping, and local notices. Mentions The Pale Good Clothes Store, Professor Leroy Towles, and several named individuals. describes shipments, frost damage, and legal filings.
Balt Late April 30 Alarks Fair committee names J F Meyer well known selling van and Hoek broker as director of the moral exhibit for Cla h at the evening exposition Meyers acceptance hinges on funds for the mineral display The Utah building expected ready for May 27 with plans to move the pre concentrator at the University of Utah school of mt
General Manager J B Wells of the Utah Light and Railway company reports at 7 p m the signing today of the eighth agreement with the company's employees for the next two years. The pact mirrors the previous two year agreement with minor changes. No union recognition demand by workers, no trouble or aggressions reported, and relations between company and men described as pleasant.
Salt Lake April 30 The Weird Rope of Farmers was named as road remissioner for Salt Lake County yesterday afternoon by the county commissioners. The salary is 110 dollars with travel expenses. The office was created by the late legislature and the duties include supervising all county road work and collecting poll tax. Mr Sam Will appointed as chief deputy with deputies reduced to fifteen. offices will be in the city and county building.
Deputy Warden Ure described the incident as a minor altercation in the women's quarters involving two prisoners and a white inmate. No weapons were used and the fight lasted about a minute before guards separated the men. Authorities downplayed the event as a routine weekly disturbance.
Kaysville April 2. The heavy frost last night nearly ruined Davis County fruit, wiping out peaches, apricots and cherries for this season. Apples show minor damage, with some plums and pears possibly affected. County fruit inspector Marsh stated he could not verify broader losses after surveys in the Clearfield district where the county crops are tracked.
A patient from Wayneville describes years of severe stomach issues and ineffective treatments. After trying multiple doctors and remedies, she reports partial relief only after adopting a new regimen, yet remains seeking the root cause and a lasting solution.
A cloudy frost report notes heavy anticipated losses to peaches apricots and cherries with an estimated 140000 in losses from two firms alone while apples good prospects promise a strong crop. Growers interviewed report strong tree health and expected widespread harvest across the county with little damage to strawberries other small fruits.
Dense OCR notes multiple Lutherans Methodists Presbyterians and other congregations on Grant Avenue and nearby streets outlining morning worships Sunday schools Epworth and junior leagues and vestry activities with several sermons and special observances, inviting all to attend services and observe communion and fellowship rites.
In Leater Washington last night a bloody duel between Joe Porax and two others led to a fatal chest wound for one combatant. A doctor stitched another’s wrist artery to halt bleeding while the trio clashed over a kitchen utensil, then a knife. All details remain unsettled as investigators review the scene.
The weekly Dun & Co review notes notable trade developments this week. Improved demand follows price reductions, signaling cautious optimism in foreign commerce and a strengthened textile industry outlook, with continued export activity and some fabric consignments canceled in heavy weight goods.
New York Apel 20 deadstreet data show an operating total of $4017,074,000 for the week ending April 29, compared with $3,191,632,009 the previous week and $2297,246,000 in the same period last year. The following events follow.
New York May 1 James C Uen Gere of Chicago a builder in Honduras and active in New York contract work announced he would equip the line with wireless telegraphy. The road would have several stations and central posts for coal freight and message distribution from a few stations across the country.
A Denver dispatch reports five people narrowly escaped death when an automobile broke an axle and plunged the vehicle forward. The injured include A. Stevenson, a former national Republican, well known attorney, Dewey Malley, United States attorney, Walter J. Lowry, president of the board of public works, and a young woman. The owner and driver was Lowry. passengers were rushed to a hospital for medical attention.
Parkhurst was found guilty in federal court today of embezzling funds from the Pint National Bank. Evidence showed a 15 year scheme involving bank balances manipulated across San Francisco, Chicago, and New York, with bank officers from those areas testifying at the trial. Parkhurst, a respected family man, operated within high banking circles.
A damaged report notes the Alaska Central Railroad project facing delays as a 53 foot mud section halts progress since November 1307. Officials discuss next steps and potential routes to resume work, with authorities weighing options to advance construction despite contaminated terrain.
Vice Admiral Urgyu, who led the first strike against the Russo Japanese war and sank the Varyag and Corlels near Chemalpo, sails for Beapren elven on May 4 to reach Annapola. He was feted at the American embassy with a farewell ceremony attended by several dignitaries.
Port Huron mid day report confirms the passenger steamer Rosala, owned by 2.0 Duncan, sank on Lake Superior near Port Harve and Duluth last night. Captain John Mebrdn commanded. twenty two crew members are reported saved as the vessel was a wooden craft of about 800 tons displacement.
Neosha May Stay 13060 Johany Pavilion faces trial charged with murdering Roy Gam Nour, a sister’s husband. Jury deliberated nineteen hours after a dramatic testimony and a courtroom clash over the right to defend, with the defendant and family connected to a wealthy background amid local feuds and police scrutiny.
The Japanese cruiser squadron led by Aso and Sayo will arrive tomorrow at 10 AM for a week in port before heading to the North Pacific. West Virginia will fire a 21 gun salute as cheers greet Admiral Sperry and the visiting officers, with San Francisco hosts planning elaborate entertainments and official receptions.
New York stock prices advance at the opening, with gains in several active issues. Canadian Pacific and others show fractional rises. trading remains light and orderly with some profit taking. Prominent specialties include American Smelting, Consolated Gas, Wheeling and Lake Erie preferreds, and other preferreds edging up.
April 37. Antontis Cipotte was hanged at Folsom prison today for the March 4 murder of Joseph Melano. Witnesses said Cipotte mounted the defendant and threw Melano into the Barytamento river after robbing him. Cipotte declined to see a priest. The execution was brutal and unresolved details remained.
Seattle, Ane o H. Ota named expositions commissioner for reception and ceremonial duties in the government. Ota takes on a senior role coordinating activities and representing the administration at the event.
Fragmentary text mentions an expedition and a person arriving to take charge of a new venture, but details are unreadable. No clear names, dates, or places are discernible to establish a complete news item.
Bea Pemmardia, wife of a railway conductor, shot herself through the heart today at 12 Polk Street after a quarrel over attending a meeting of the Order of Rail Training. Police report the death as a possible motive linked to domestic strife and personal troubles.
A garbled line hints at a difficult task to entertain a Pashtun man, with unclear source context and minimal readable details. The fragment mentions effort and an audience but lacks concrete names, dates, or places to anchor a full item.
Reports describe a grand public display with dancing, singing, and confetti as crowds gather outside the royal residence. Queen Wilhelmina rests quietly at Moray as officials outline plans to support miners and push forward with progress tomorrow.
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