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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
5
Alfred Puske analyzes German colonial policy and empire in a stage play and related writings. The work portrays military, missionary, and native roles, highlighting brutality, coercion, and expansion while naming figures tied to the Herero rebellion and colonial governance.
Two men accused as Northern Pacific railway robbers were captured near Minecula Montana after a night chase. Local authorities report the capture followed a pursuit toward Allen, with one suspect reported wounded and the other detained for questioning.
Police and over twenty Southern Pacific conductors unite in hunting a suspect in a Denver jewelry heist. A package valued at 9100 was stolen from Wells Fargo express cars at Ogden. Descriptions and ticket details circulated among officials as investigations focus on a man linked to Bas Fran Haco and potential travel toward Ogden and San Francisco.
The report traces drastic stock declines and price shifts across many securities, including National Tank, Dallfrog, Montgomery Movalata, Gold Tins, and Consolidated acid, with losses ranging from fractions to tens of dollars per share. Commentary notes reduced public participation, increased caution among investors, and broader concerns about labor tensions and market confidence.
A damaged furniture claim in a Salt Lake City district court names the Rio Grande Western and Denver and Rio Grande Railway companies. W. Browne Ewell represents the plaintiff claiming failure to adequately secure a shipment of household goods carried on December 7, 19th century. The car arrived with damage to portions of the cargo and the crate contents, alleging negligence in securing the load during transfer and transit to Wiltshire. The suit seeks damages totaling 306. The article notes the eastern transfer and partial loss before arrival.
A damaged OCR item mentions a postponed plan and labor involved, with unreadable specifics. The readable fragment suggests a delay or disruption affecting a local project or schedule, but key names, dates, and places are missing.
May 3 reports from Salt Lake detail a dramatic rise in total assessed valuations for the year, showing 167,169,000 in gains compared to 39,821,271 last year. Real estate up 2,342,419. personal property 9,172,957. mortgages largely exempted by new law. Increases driven by mining, sheep, and miscellaneous property. county tax base affected by Utah Light and Power transfer to state oversight.
In San Francisco on a May day, peace talks among union and company committees faltered over concessions. Subcommittees reported tentative progress toward a settlement on laundry and telephone strikes while company leaders refused full recognition of local unions.
Witnesses described a chaotic attack on a streetcar run as a brick struck a man and shots were fired from the sidewalk. Police credited a hidden boy with aiding detection while officials of the newspaper company denied involvement. Telegrams from eastern cities backed the authorities. Police arrested a man for carrying concealed weapons as strikebreakers claimed rough treatment in custody.
San Francisco May 1903 Richard Cornelict president and James Bowling secretary of the street Carmen’s wnlom were cited by Judge Hebbard to appear May 18 to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt of court for failing to restore George Pingwell an expelled member to his former standing. The writ of mandate was sworn to by A J Wall attorney for Dingwall who alleges two officers aided contempt. Dingwall was expelled from the court. In December 1902 the charges stem from plots to disrupt the arrangement and the writ of mandate was granted.
New York May finds Union Pacific directors releasing an operating expenses forecast for the year ending 38 1907 with a projected surplus around 22.9 million. The statement notes large investments and noncapitalized costs totaling about 91.663 million, plus bonds and other securities valued at about 40 million.
The ad promotes Dr. Bierce and Dr. Pierre Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for tired liver indigestion and general debility. It cites testimonials from medical figures, praises Bear root and Hydraxtia, and urges regular use plus avoidance of hot bread and biscuits. It markets the product as a universal tonic for stomach, liver and digestive ailments with strong claims of spectacular cures.
The report outlines approximate figures for the year ending June 30, 1967, with expenditures near 44,097,000 in exclusions and reserves, and a complex breakdown of charges, dividends, and notes. It notes the Central Pacific Railway’s bonds and notes, US government notes paid in installments, treasury allocations, and substantial uncapitalized assets totaling around 119,000,000, concluding with a board decision to issue preferred stock to shareholders on May 1, 1997 for LS per share.
The article reports on dissatisfaction among directors at two companies over subscription terms and payments, detailing proposed payment schedules and a letter from Operating Officer Kentbesplit about February, including losses and conditions. It notes concerns about raflmets bal Lo contend with and mentions Prince Belplane Borgkest entering a contest.
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