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Fragmentary OCR text references Pestomice Opden Utah and Pantanal Ball Bundays Wen Olatmann with no clear actions dates or entities.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references Pestomice Opden Utah and Pantanal Ball Bundays Wen Olatmann with no clear actions dates or entities.
The text outlines standard and special rates for advertisements, including daily tach charges, contracts for weekly or monthly ads, and notes about rate changes. It mentions per-tach rates, extra charges for special positions, and references to the Evening Blade and standard pricing practices.
In a fragmented page readers glimpse a chaotic parade of animals and lines about the line “We are all akin.” A monkey, elephant, camel and horse are described amid surreal phrases, with a misread note invoking religious persecution and a child’s gaze. The piece muses on common humanity and shared fate.
An article from a syndicate of New York and Chicago papers features Reed Scott and praises Utah figures in the public service arena. It lauds the prominence of Meah Amok and the western state’s growing influence, noting Eastern editors’ recognition and national attention drawn to local achievements.
A fragment recalls Sutherland and Benatar in a Senate race, noting Sutherland’s strong committee roles and potential impact on legislation. The passage critiques the lack of decisive achievements and hints at political maneuvering within a judiciary focused climate.
A heated exchange chronicles letters and editorials about railroad pricing between Ogden and Salt Lake, noting statements by Wans Olson and Durler. The dispute centers on proposed freight and passenger rates, threats of conference actions, and accusations of favoritism toward Salt Lake.
Former Michigan residents urged to form an organizing group to host a Michigan society in Salt Lake City for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. The note lauds Michigan’s Civil War memory, mentions prominent regiments and veterans, and calls for enthusiastic turnout and planning.
Fragmentary wartime text recalls Coster commanded six regiments with Melt artillery and flags captured from the enemy. Mentions Michigan figures Hendersons Powers Ferrys and a Michigan society. Poem urges diligence and reflects on wasted hours and longing, with lines about time in the graveyard of the ages and idle watchers.
Local officials consider applying binder to road surfaces to reduce dust and improve safety. Federal authorities study highway materials for cost and effectiveness, noting rapid driving increases danger. Some cities may adopt the method to protect roads and curb weathering.
The article outlines changes in Senate terms with 9 seats up in March and 24 Republican seats expiring. Democrats hold about six seats, with several incumbents already replaced or under threat. It lists potential Democratic gains and a few states where Democrats might win in a landslide following McKinley tariff actions, naming Beveridge, Taft, Aldrich, and others as figures involved.
A disputed report outlines a scheme involving forged weights and platform scales used by smugglers to understate imported goods and swindle over a million dollars. The account describes weighers, guards, and a rigged setup with weight tampering and counterfeit seals.
A narrator describes a narrow escape in a scale room where a lever and register system malfunctioned. The companion spots a hidden misalignment as a weighing mechanism presses a platform, revealing how eight pounds moved to the outside platform, signaling a near breakthrough or danger.
The New York World derides Congress for faulty Hepburn act language and its failure to clarify aims against railroad ownership of coal mines. Court rulings show gaps in legislative intent, exposing lawmakers’ limited grasp of law and the stakes of enforcing it.
Local pickle firms accuse government actions of discrimination after the closing of Lian vinegar Mekle Works at 474 Wall and Geo Lacas plant at 236 Wall. They claim fermentation processes and preservation methods differ little from competing factories and warn of losses to markets and housewives relying on preserved pickles. The debate centers on acetic acid extraction, chemical treatments, and calls for expert chemist determination amid ongoing plant shutdowns and market disruption.
A fragment from a local column urges Mormon residents to help suppress protected gambling in a wide open town. It laments eastern visitors and calls for moral leadership from city presidents and officials to curb the “glaring abuse” by August.
May Ba Roy Sowell of Murray faced a case at the First National Bank of Murray after handling a bundle of old bills presented by a foreigner yesterday. A physician linked blood poisoning to scratching the nose while counting the notes which the doctor suspects were contaminated. Powell also scratched his nose and fell ill after handling the money. the patient’s condition improved after treatment, with no serious threats expected.
Thomas Kearns era rival Wooting, a 53 year old Garfield county resident, was declared insane after threats and hallucinations. He allegedly challenged Kearns to deadly duels, wrote Governor Willam Boray, and claimed pursuit by a feared group. He was committed to the state institution at Etoro under a commission led by Judge T. J. Lenis. Deputy Miles arrested him to face four charges related to threatening letters.
News arrives from Detroit of the death of Mrs Sunpte Lanagan Festman wife of Frask G Yautmas city editor of the Merah She was 25 and had been a noted newspaper and magazine writer The death followed illness in Detroit and Salt Lake City with typhoid fever typhoid fever and other details given about her family and career.
The death of a Balt Lake correspondent shocked readers who admired her breezy writings. Known for a borate disposition that made friends, she was widely read and cherished for her distinctive style.
A Royal tourist machine driven by Carl Lar gen plunged off a canyon road seven miles from Dusles house near Fartey. Five occupants were aboard. Mrs Crooks and Mrs Lovejoy were injured, others escaped with minor or no injuries. Driver Carl Larvan survived. the vehicle toppled sixty feet, landed upside down, and was afterward moved to the road. The party included William Crooks, Mrs Crooks, C Lovejoy and wife, plus Lar gen. Mrs Lovejoy was the only one not hurt. The accident occurred around seven o clock yesterday afternoon.
Hepdalphier of Mr and Mrs Latay visited a household where a child suffered severe burns to the face and arm after hair and clothing caught fire from a machine. The mother restrained the blaze but the child sustained fatal injuries. a nurse or bystander named Tr. CG. 8. Wray aided recovery without serious scars.
Baltimore May 16 With racing at Pimlico underway the jockey Elogie Dugan stands as the standout apprentice. He has ridden several winners recently and shows strong form, drawing attention from stewards who have warned him about rules violations. Fellow riders James McIntyre and Happy Dever fch also show improving ride prospects in New York and Baltimore.
Fragmented report describes a dynamite explosion causing damaged piers and destruction at several sites. Police report mentions arrests or investigations, with unclear details on victims or exact locations and dates.
A May 10 dispatch from Peking reports German founders agreed to share the Cadetomlankow railway concession with the French and Italians, with Paris, Berlin and London participating. The Germans reportedly withdraw during construction and will not participate in certain central expenditures, while obtaining a stake in the Moscow-Szechul railroad access.
Washington May 10 A chemical laboratory in the Geological Burney here was destroyed by fire. Prompt action prevented flames from spreading to adjacent departments. The blaze endangered valuable minerals and likely caused significant damage to the lab facilities.
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