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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
7
Menyina Sicily May eruption drew heightened fear as scientists warned of ongoing danger. Residents of the eastern coast report intense tremors and rising acidity, with several towns evacuated or preparing for further activity. Authorities say the current quakes and lava emissions signal a serious threat to nearby settlements and farmland.
Disjointed notices describe community happenings in Ogden including theater cantata prep with Professor McClellanell, a police case on a mail train theft, coal shipments, and a parade train. Mentions of May 18 encampment, water pipes, poultry supplies, and a tabernacle concert echo the era’s civic and cultural concerns.
Los Angeles on May 2 reports describe a large crowd traveling by special steamer to Catatina Palaned and Lang Beacham. Citizens and visitors fill the streets with parades, scenery, and entertainment as trains and carriages provide transit to seaside attractions along the route.
Unclear archival note mentions a tribunal process related to meat and wine imports overseen by a Triperiere Aytemnant and Kalin. The fragment hints at equity Weekes and a PALL, but lacks coherent factual context or outcomes.
The local high school enters a track team for a Salt Lake City meet on May 1. Ten athletes train hard for events, with university officials overseeing arrangements. A special excursion trains fans from nearby cities to attend, and a morning tryout will select entrants for the main competition.
James T. Martin, a 39 year old Salt Lake resident formerly of Kansas City, endured five days without food or water locked inside a freight car on a Mo Grande train bound for Pueblo. He screamed at every stop, but no one heard him until rescuers found him near Pueblo, nearly dead. He had been in poor health for months and wired for money to return home.
An elderly circus rider collapsed and died during a performance in New York, after requesting an attorney and payment prior to riding. Authorities and attendants moved to assist as witnesses described the chaotic scene and ensuing confusion among performers.
Striking workers fear a covert influx of 300 nonunion laborers sent from Ogden to San Francisco to operate streetcars. The train's route was altered to hide identities, with secrecy planned to avoid protests, as unions warn of possible deadly demonstrations if breakers enter protected districts.
In municipal court this morning the third Utah case against Dr Stonecifer of the Orden Dental company proceeded with a jury empaneled. The charge alleges practicing dentistry without a state certificate as testimony was sought this afternoon. The proceeding follows another matter accusing professional conduct at his former establishment.
A robber in Chicago was disarmed and captured after a quick struggle in the Great Western Smelting and Refining office. Miss Clara Marcus, a stenographer, helped arrest the suspect after a desperate clash with the thieves. The prisoner admitted the name Richard Furburg, 21, while the other robber escaped with 23 dollars. Charles Bloom and Samuel Shapiro aided in restraining the pair.
The Tarey residence on Aythird Street was burglarized last night while the family was away. Entry appears professional with sulfur fumes used to distract, drawers searched, and valuables including a bracelet and jewelry taken. Police secured evidence, noting this is the second such break in two days.
The Ladies of the Literary club begin their sale of cakes at Wright's Dacconeat. Items include wholesale takes will be sold at reasonable prices. The event aims to support Canyon Crest Home with many public spirited patrons anticipated.
Chicago May 10 The Record Herald reports American railways plan a massive annual outlay to upgrade equipment power and tracks. If manufacturers meet demand, 310000 to 20000 fretgul cara become fleet. 50000 passenger cars will be built and 1250 locomotives added. Railroads likely spend 990000000 on steel, with western lines using 2690000 tons and eastern lines nearly 1000990 tons rolled.
A short notice lists timetable changes for Oregon Short Line effective May 7. It notes a new time card format and adjustments to daily departures from Sat Lake Chiy to unknown destinations, with several unclear entries and names garbled in the OCR.
Residents in Tyre Montana report a posse pursuing the Craig robbers after a bank heist near Butte. Descriptions of two men match a captured note, prompting trains and local searches toward northern routes and potential shelter. Officials warn residents and mobilize volunteers to aid the manhunt.
Baseball action notes delayed by rain with several games postponed. Mentions Kane's father, local men scoring runs, and postponed games involving Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York area teams. Details are fragmentary but indicate schedule changes across multiple NL matchups and venues.
Chicago crushed Philadelphia in the opening game of the season with a strong offense and pitching display. Detroit and Cleveland also posted wins as New York faltered, shaping early standings in the American League.
Des Moines notes a poor outing for Sluce City as May 3 reports Slos City 5 Des Moines with Neate Corten and Dashwood among players. Local standings and scores are incomplete due to garbled text.
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