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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1909
Page
7
Local column items list church musical program notes, funerals, school meetings, and social notices. Entries mention a Methodist church event with vocal polars, a funeral for Laura A. McKenzie, a parents meeting at North Ogden, and a wedding at the Lundy home for Robert S. Marshall and Grace Porter.
Fragmented text reports a wedding ceremony with relatives present, mentions plans for a home at Thirty seventh and Marrteom, and references a superintendent addressing Plain City residents on choice. Also notes funerals for Susan E. Rossell and Floyd Baird, with tributes by local church figures and interments in Ogden City Cemetery.
Salt Lake city women of the Woman's League urge grocers and Wat association members to place glass or covered displays over fresh food to guard against dust and pests. The letter, signed by Tom Pitt as chairman of the Bureau Press Committee, cites health and purity as stakes and notes costs to citizens if contamination continues.
Ethereal fragmentary report from Evanston notes mentions WWI veteran Wyeraing Petes returning home after a pleasant visit. The text records local relations, names Peabody and Oxden, and scattered travel plans to join Nash and Prave today in Oplen.
A garbled report describes a sideline moment where a cheerleader or substitute interacted with a box or container during a summer time game. The readable fragment mentions a match on a date near a power play and a possible substitution or niche drop.
Early morning blaze at 2 Booth Street rear of No 2 Wheel Street district damaged a brick residence owned by George W. Dricewell. Fire spread to two small frame sheds causing about 100 dollars in damage before firefighters contained it. cause undetermined as of arrival.
Kayatie Jure King, wife of Orton King of Ogden, died at her father's home in Kaysville after a month illness caused by heart disease. She leaves husband and child. funeral at the Kaysville meeting house. The report notes multiple family deaths and mentions William Taylor in Ogden in critical condition.
Salt Lake May 2 Herald says Kramer proprietor of a store near the upper basin of Yellowstone Park misplaced his wallet containing 5.40 in currency during a visit to a Wilson hotel and a public lavatory. He retraced steps but the wallet disappeared. a $1,000 reward is offered for its return or clues leading to recovery.
Passengers aboard Denver & Al Grade No. 1123 on a Denver & Rio Grande line train were quarantined after a 15 year old boy contracted a fever. Mrs Maude Tomllavon and five Sheridan Wyn children were en route to Los Angeles when the event halted the journey. Executive actions followed as staff attended to the sick and to berths.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls an aunt living on the street who was trusted for practical tips on infant care and nourishment. The piece highlights her food knowledge, guidance on feeding, and the value of caring community wisdom for new mothers and young families.
Four hundred workmen at the American Smelting and Refining plant in Murray walk out over wage demands. Strike began when a foreman left the floor, with many foreigners among the strikers. Pickets guarded the gate while a few workers slipped in over slag piles to avoid idle time as eight blast furnaces faced shut down. A physician diagnosed a child with scarlet fever during the disruptions.
In Eureka at 2 o'clock this morning 1 509 pounds of powder exploded at the Iron Biosaum magazine. A number of workers were injured and several hoisting and power lines were damaged. The blast cracked walls shattered windows and damaged nearby buildings.
Fair Lake May. W. Fawatie, an ailed prisoner confined in the Teolation bowcttal for smallpox, escaped yesterday after a guard distraction. Galbrannon, watched the patient and was moved to the hospital, Edwards fled toward the city. Police and guards spread search. Edwards was captured later, the escape slowed by ward chaos, and the patient now under care.
The city board of health reports a week with 13 new scarlet fever cases and a sharp rise in contagious diseases. Diphtheria, typhoid, measles, whooping cough, and smallpox appear in multiple patients. 37 quarantines due to scarlet fever and diphtheria, nine smallpox cases noted at Hendington hospital. There were 37 deaths, 26 births last week, 17 girls and nine boys. Nine bodies were shipped to Balt Lake for burial.
Adolph Bare, a fourth unit construction worker for Hughes Company in Ely Nee, fell 26 feet from a steel glider onto the concrete floor. He was rushed to Brepty Hospital in critical condition with severe head cuts and a dislocated shoulder. He is reported wandering mentally at times while in treatment.
An early morning collision near Vine tab involved brakeman C. G. Merrell, who fell from a cart and was injured while others escaped. He was brought to the hospital for treatment after suffering injuries to his head and neck.
The readable lines show fragmented phrases about thoughts, a jury, and unclear characters. Names, places, dates, and concrete actions are absent or garbled, leaving a puzzle-like snippet without a coherent event or context. The piece appears to be OCR noise with no identifiable report.
Flushing May 3 jurors heard Mrs Virginia Hains, mother of defendant, recount a childhood incident and contested tales about Captain Hains. The testimony covered a past home life, a Philippine posting, and a fight with William Annis over alleged infidelity. The defense questioned the captain’s behavior and the impact on his marriage as witnesses described strained relations and rumors surrounding the couple.
Portland Ore May 3 A new Canadian Pacific train links Portland to Saint Paul via the Oregon Railroad & Navigation tracks with through service to Br aul The new car route will use the Boukzee International and Canadian Pacific main line at a projected cost of about 126 000 per train The service expected to be named the De Tyre promises a faster connection to St Paul and Portland traffic gains.
Estate of John Coates, deceased, creditors must file notes with the undersigned at the basement office of the First National Bank Building, Ogden City, Utah, by March 11, 1910. Administratrix and attorney names appear, with filing details. A separate sports column extols the value of a competent lieutenant in baseball strategy and credits Johnny Evers for his impact on the Chicago Nationals.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses farming terms and supply, mentioning defers, money, and references to Bern and drew money. Readable content is limited with uncertain names and details.
May 2 notes outline a state plan to standardize expenses for all state agencies and employees. The system records every cost, including railroad fares, hotel bills, meals, express services, and timing, with books to be kept by an executive committee for accountability.
Seattle May 3 Alepatch from Cordova Alaska reports fre has gone out of Copper river at Abercortle canyon and threat the while carrying material and 1 000 men in construct the Copper River railway Whues and ten will be required Four and 180 miles of road will be completed this person.
Seattle May 2 The Japanese cruiser group Jeraness cruisers Ato and Sogo will visit from May 27 to June 12. The Washington Jete association plans more than 33,009 in entertainment. One hundred committee members coordinate the program with a major pipe affair as centerpiece and each officer to receive a present.
A severe cold spell in northern France causes heavy snowfall and widespread damage to crops and vineyards. The cold disrupts livelihoods as farmers report substantial losses to produce and grape yields.
In San Francisco a thousand spectators gathered at Golden Gate Park to welcome about 600 Japanese sailors. The visit featured a beach parade, a concert at the pavilion, and a parade to the Japanese tea garden. Officials and citizens praised the fine display of ceremony and discipline by the visiting sailors and officers.
Fragmentary lines describe happiness and merit in odd phrasing with unclear subjects and no identifiable people or events. The readable text mentions happiness and pliers in a nonsensical sequence, yielding no concrete facts or context to summarize as a news item.
A fragmented 19th century editorial note discusses war taxes, industrial burdens, and peace advocacy. It references Chauncey Castle and currents of American attitudes toward militarism, empire, and international balance, urging harmony and prudent policy amid global tensions.
May 2 New York report notes early week weakness in stocks but later price recoveries and a reinstatement of confidence. Bank demand for credit tied to new bond offerings affected liquidity, while weather and Turkey events influenced markets. Improved expectations arose from stronger railroad earnings and a central bank stance, tempering speculative pressures despite ongoing artificial market conditions.
Chicago May 2 The famed lightweight Battling Nelson announces a series of forthcoming bouts. Star opponent Dick McFarland is named for a headlining 137 pound match in Colma California on May 29 while a 145 pound bout with Ty entering Colma is planned. Also set is a 221 pound tour for the veteran in pursuit of McFarland.
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