12 May 1910
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
1
Oldfield breaks multiple records at a Fort Worth meet, with strong performances across events. The article highlights Key athletes and the team’s overall showing, noting improvements and notable times.
A large delegation attends a controversial gathering with representatives from multiple groups. The event features discussions of unity, political strategy, and mobilization efforts, including promised actions by organizers and potential influence on upcoming processes.
The National League and American League played results from cities including New York Chicago Boston and St Louis with multiple postponements noted. Coast and Northwestern leagues list scores for Los Angeles Portland Oakland and Spokane while minor and regional associations show varied results and dates in late May.
An excursion narrative centers on a planned trip to Baltai a round bay area with participants including Oregon start and local figures. Names appear garbled yet indicate a group travel event, with references to performers and sponsors in a regional context.
A garbled 19th century OCR fragment discusses a sensational medical controversy around a Dr. Fulton’s renal compound and Millon’s compound with claims of cures for Bright's disease. It mentions physicians’ doubts, patient recoveries, and the absence of clear timelines, with references to a Florida camp and a company address in But Minelen Cal. The text cites trial-like language about treatment efficacy and alleged fatalities, reflecting failed therapies and sparse outcomes.
The piece reports a final closing effort by retail clerks backed by merchants urging earlier store closings. It notes the movement’s early success, public backing, and a gathering at court Bow Avenue tonight to promote the campaign.
A tense night swept a quiet neighborhood as a large search followed reports of two twin youths missing from a house near Hadle. Police and residents, led by local families, worked through the evening, focusing on a gate and a back yard where clues suggested play turned to peril. The twins were later found safe under a perch near the house, and anxious parents awaited reassurance as authorities questioned nearby residents.
A vintage notice urges customers to shop earlier on Saturdays to support the move toward early Saturday closing. The Washington Market and Weatherby Dressed Meat Company promote the initiative, noting a big sale event beginning May 4th to push customers to place orders earlier in the day.
Fragmentary text mentions elephants and various names, dates, and places in unclear sequence. Missing context leaves interpretation uncertain, but hints at political or personal references amid garbled phrases. No clear event, person, or organization can be confirmed from the legible portions.
Report of a crowd admiring the evening sky mistaking Venus for Halley’s comet. Observers, including a group at Twenty-fifth Street and Washington Avenue, noted a phosphorescent glow low near the zenith. A police officer watched as others strained to see the supposed celestial visitor, while astronomers clarified the sighting as Venus rather than the legendary comet.
The account describes observers noting Venus near the sun and Halley’s comet visible in daylight, with Cecil Aller of the Weather Bureau detailing a large crowd and a high powered transit. It mentions the comet’s position seven degrees from the sun and the sunlit glow, stressing daytime visibility conditions.
London reports Parliament paid tribute to King Edward in a special session with messages of loyalty to the new king. Physicians cite emphysema and bronchial illness as contributing factors to the monarch’s decline, detailing a sequence of illnesses culminating in his death. Roosevelt’s attendance at the funeral is noted, with royal ceremonies scaled back due to the King’s passing.
An elderly Watts recounts a life spanning railroads and emigration to Utah. He describes a Mormon conversion in America, seas crossing to England, then a move to California, garden work in Solano County, and years of reminiscence about England’s rulers from George IV to George V. He recalls a voyage on a sailing vessel across the Atlantic and vivid scenes at sea.
A delivery wagon owned by Ogden Sloan Laumby overturned and tail smashed yesterday near Foradbey bulldine. The team hitched with weight bolted, spooking bystanders as two bystanders dashed into the street, causing damage to the wagon and nearby items.
W H Stark vice president of Lyman Brothage reports surprise trading activity in oil markets while visiting Cape Girardeau and St Joseph. The narrative mentions residence areas, hens, and Als agencies, with references to the Army head office in Cadar Building, Michigan, and shipments from Portland Oregon to a joint meeting in Missouri.
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