14 May 1908
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
1
Inventors report a new aeroplane by the Wright Brothers at Darton Ohio achieving two nights of test flights. The craft performed various maneuvers and landed safely, though the outcome is described as early and inconclusive by observers.
A fragmentary report describes a survey by an unnamed correspondent and station keeper at KilleDevil YM about a new route and the privacy wave. It mentions attempts to guide aeronauts, a machine lifting under control, and unclear references to Honganomers and Lunpely.
Sit Lake May 6. The largest mortgage on record was filed in Cin RAKAH and tied to The Keordaer of Bult Lake district. It covers real and personal property valued at $10,000,000 with 6 percent interest for 20 years. The mortgage notes a deed of trust and assigns all property including chattels and rights owned by the borrower.
Telluride Power Company faced a turmoil as executives resigned amid a trust deed description. The instrument sets a redemption option after January 101%, with 4 percent added quantum of the face value of 40,009,000 to be realized from ponds. A portion funds the company’s debtors and rent while enabling further development, mortgaged by Do My Blatford and others to the Glitzar Ravina & Tyviet firm. Additional figures and county filings appear in the nearby pages.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ogden Union Railway and Depot Company will be held at the company’s superintendent's office in Ogden City on one and end day of June 1908 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will elect directors for the coming year.
The Lewis Jewelers defeated the Mound Forts in a lively Tabernacle Square match with an audience of over. Pitching by Cuciip, Wandleigh, Jackson, and Stuig highlighted the meandering game. Final lines show Lewis Jewelers leading 14 to 0 after 7 innings, with strong defense by Bonita Delomaye and others. Manager M. Murphy praised his team's amateur state play and vowed to accept challenges ahead.
Alvin F. Heaton confessed to luring Mary Stevens in Kane County Utah on April 20 and killing her in a lonely ravine. He described dragging her body, hiding remains, and leaving clues for investigators, with footprints matching his shoes. his breakdown followed as authorities prepared charges.
A historic interview notes Salt Lake City growth and builders of Ogden while detailing Garfield Copper Smelter operations. Three blast furnaces begin at Garfield, boosting daily ore handling to 2300 tons and soon 8000 tons daily with new steam trucks and consolidations, highlighting regional industrial expansion and economic prospects.
At the Utah state Medical association meeting in Salt Lake City the third session drew a larger crowd than earlier gatherings. Drs A Hanmer and others presented papers on topics including anatomy, peritoneal treatment, infant health, and hygiene. Afternoon talks covered internal hemorrhages of the newborn, mouth breathing, and related topics with several physicians from Ogden Provo Payson and Salt Lake contributing.
A testimonial letter from Mrs. E. Hanson of Columbus Ohio praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life. The writer cites improvement in stamina headaches and other symptoms after using the remedy and notes that the doctor approved it. The ad claims the product has cured thousands of women of digestive and reproductive ailments and invites readers to write for advice.
A formal gathering at Buoyant Lake featured a retirement and rally noting the medical department’s conduct. Speakers, including Mayor J. Bransfor, praised the attendees as people of integrity and intellect. Papers presented covered medical topics and regional geographic studies by listed authors.
The grand jury extended into a new morning session as witnesses testified about Pacific Board of Fire Underwriters affairs. Key figures Mx Seheld and Mrs Witcher described roles in handling safety deposits, with note that many witnesses had not yet appeared or submitted certificates of appearance, while others claimed pay delays and subpenas issued but not served.
A detachment pursues Mora outlaws under Manning Alip after a clash that killed Hoadusamter Smt and wounded Governor Gara. Officials, while not confirming Gov Gants death, hope he is alive and continue investigations into the incident.
Fragments depict testimonials praising patent remedies and tonics, claiming cures for digestive ailments and constipation. A letter from an Ohio reader lauds Dr Hartman and Pernis for relief and thanks, noting family use and gratitude for medical guidance.
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