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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
2
A short notice from The Standard Publishing Co. announces an individual entered as a second-class waiter at the Ogden Utah Postoffice under the authority of an Act of Congress. The paper notes publication on all days except Sundays.
The Standard publishes ad rates for flat rate inches oranges daily per inch special positions pages top of column and first page terms monthly contracts and discounts. It claims Utah’s lowest rates and compares favorably with The Kent Standard while inviting advertisers to engage The Standard Publishing Co.
An article blends a sensational prophetic piece with a broad survey of early 20th century Oklahoma and nearby states. It cites a remarkable seer, forecasts far ahead, and ties them to applied notes on population growth, banking, and agricultural output, while linking national and regional developments to Oklahoma’s admission and wealth. The piece mentions windstorms, political shifts, and speculative future events amid a dense montage of named places, dates, and figures.
Local churches list services at Church of the Lod, First Baptist, Central Park Presbyterian, First Lutheran, and others. Details include service times, expected activities, evangelistic evenings, missionary remarks, Sunday school, and special speakers. Names include Alfred Brown, Rev Zimmerman, and GAY McCreery among others.
The Hiral Congregational Church invites attendance for a communion service led by Noble Strong Biderkin and a sermon on The Seat of Authority in Protestantism. A Sunday service at 12 o clock includes a sermon and a 12 15 pm investment of influence program. Youth Temple meeting at 7 pm follows.
Mina Roosevelt, daughter of President Roosevelt, travels with Mrs. Roosevelt on a southern trip and wins many friends. She draws attention by riding a locomotive at speeds up to seventy miles an hour and displays a bold, lively personality during the journey.
Cleveland Carman voters cast ballots for a strike as night shift workers at the traction company hall report 95 percent yes. 4000 men on wait list, 2000 motormen and conductors, wage demand of 2 cents an hour disputed amid contract claims with the old line’s obligations.
Former supervisor candidate Ruef challenges prior records in a Parkside Transit franchise dispute. Fire damaged archives. witnesses testified about bribery attempts to sway votes, with attorney Fones and officials present. The case centers on Parkside Transit Company and city franchise actions.
A fragmented OCR item notes a town parade with combined fleets and a PAHO float. Names and details are garbled but imply a coordinated display featuring multiple groups and a central health or aid theme.
Reports say a tornado bow flotilla from the Pacific fleet, including cruisers and battleships, is ordered to arrive outside the head of San Francisco Bay on Wednesday morning and steam into the harbor by early May 4, in a naval show of force.
A Pacific Fleet unit of several armored cruisers sails in a noon review before Seattle en route to the naval review to be held May 1. Admiral James H. Mayton commands the Pacific fleet with West Virginia and Pennsylvania leading, followed by Maryland and others. Admiral Sobres brings Teppe red with Washington California and South Dakota in the line.
New York May 1 report notes a "no tip" barber plan failed after a trial period. A shop invested $30,000 to launch a top tier establishment with no gratuities paid to barbers. Prices were set to save customers money while tips were banned. Over more than a year operators cut pay for workers, prompting customers to push back and legal concerns about the policy.
Fragmentary OCR describes Evans and Dr Danalt attending a May event at Austin Cr. A pelvare cay wil is ptncat at Lie Hepa of Tay Adie Yavane's party. The text mentions a goal to raise over one hundred miles and a payment of six dollars for admiration.
A collision in Atlantic City resulted in fatalities and injuries. Reports describe a local incident involving a May event and affected individuals, with authorities investigating the scene and gathering details for the ongoing inquiry.
The Hallors, traveling from Cape May to Camden, were injured when their automobile collided with an electric train on the Pennsylvania rail line today. Their chauffeur Tripp was severely hurt in the accident near Glowing at May's Landing.
Rhosa Augusta Thompson, cited as the last daughter of the Revolution, has died. Born June 1821 in Woolstag, New York, she was the youngest child of a former revolutionary officer. Her memory honors her family’s Civil War era service.
Ken Orleans and May d.thurs F. Letten, formerly chief clerk in the state tax office at New Orleans first district, were found guilty by a jury of embezzling $100,000 and sentenced to Kevin years in the penitentiary.
A local listing promotes baby slippers and sandals in patent leather with colored tops. It mentions various styles including oxfords in white gray tan and other shades, plus tall and holy style shoes for infants.
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