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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
8
A local notice announces an advertised sale offering clothing furnishings hats and shoes at prices far below normal. The event aims to attract shoppers seeking bargain apparel and household items during the clearance sale period.
Directors of the chamber consider the offer from WI, Critchtow in Lew hinck. A committee was appointed to discuss the realtor matters. G. Ay Kennedy faced resignation, and Mugles was elected to JL by NuCAMEY with Browne announcing ongoing plans for the next meeting.
An unclear OCR readout describes a group called Night Riders attacking and burning structures. The fragment mentions Captain Darnell and a monetary figure of 82,0000 but lacks coherent details, dates, locations, or verifiable entities.
Boxing news from San Francisco outlines Joe Gans's summer plans including a forty-round path to defend or regain his lightweight title. The piece notes potential fights with Rudy Unbolz and Battling Nelson, discusses terms and conditioning, and mentions possible opponents in a busy schedule ahead.
National League report shows New York defeating Cleveland 7 to 2 with strong hitting and pitching misplays. Cincinnati and St Louis split aims as Wilhelm dominates for the Reds in their win while Brooklyn and St Louis push series pressure.
The fragmentary text records an American League score with a 2 to 1 result and mentions places and teams in a garbled form. It includes names and dates but is largely unreadable, with partial scores and wrong/ scrambled place names. The context remains obscured and the exact outcome is uncertain due to OCR errors.
Cincain beat Dew Roiing 7 to 5 as Des Afolice errors and Lincoln’s timely hit in the late innings helped the locals. Des Moines opened with Battersen Towar Yonser Tolman and Zhan for Denver 4 to 2 over Sioux City. Start Budwn pitched well in a held score, with Omaha Pueblo rain causing a fourth inning delay.
An unreadable Minneapolis Milwaukee Philadelphia page fragment hints at a meeting under the American Association. The garbled text references rain and a city event location with unclear details about participants or agenda.
California delighted as a free show for orphans is announced for May 16 with a 6,000 child audience targeted. The San Angelen Examiner recounts an entertaining act by a famed performer Carroll, including a whip routine and playful tricks, designed to delight the children and raise support for the cause.
The unnamed narrator recalls a circus night filled with marvels from the Pearlgar Potters and a troupe of aerial acts. Children gasp at acrobats and clowns while a brave escape near a performer sparks cheers. The crowd, about 6 000, applauds as the show ends and families filter out into the night.
A chaotic backstage mishap at the Utahia Theater creates uproar as misread notes and conflicting assignments spark gossip about performers. The involved cast and crew scramble to fix the confusion while audience members enjoy the evening’s spectacle and comic missteps rather than the planned program.
Burial services were held at the Fourth Ward meeting house at 4 Doe May with bishops, speakers, and mourners in attendance. The ceremony included prayers, scripture readings, and remarks on faith, debt, and community, led by clergy and local dignitaries.
A church audience last night enjoyed a lively program titled Old Folks with strong crowd support. The performance featured Mrs Tolley'sworth and others arranging the show, praised for its entertaining renditions and charitable proceeds.
Eighth grade exercises set for May 28 with junior and high school events the following week. Junior ball proceeds will help defray costs. High school graduation on May 30 will feature performances at the Grand Opera House and a class poem. Ceremonies include a dance, musical numbers, and a comedy play with interludes by graduating students.
Fragmented OCR summary describes bond issuance issues by Union Pacific and Pennsylvanian lines, investor appetite and underwriting tensions. Mentions bankers, subscription thresholds, and speculation that new securities will be used to fund future construction and fiduciary investments. References to investors, banks, and the railroad mortgage context.
The Ogden club edged the Fifth Ward lineup 1 to 0 in a baseball game. Key players included representatives from Hadup of Whe and Galata, with efforts noted at Third Base and Right Field.
In a fragmentary note, Salt Lake Eagles confer with 118 figures about an event in the city. Names such as Christensen and McCann appear amid garbled lines. The text hints at a gathering or order related to Salt Lake County and potential shares of a larger entity.
Amid scattered garbled text, a meeting is proposed for Salt Lake Beach to address Eagles in the state. An organizing committee and date are mentioned as preparations begin for a gathering at a Salt Lakers venue. An appointed chair and local officials are referenced for event coordination.
The article notes Professor McKenn arick is anticipated to return home tomorrow morning. It mentions Touelé as his birth place and expresses general gladness among students and the community at the news.
Notice lists Frank C. Millar an objort type writer repairman in Ogden who severed his convertion with L. H. Becraft and is now with Us. It mentions typewriter business and repair work for Underwood Typewriters Ogden OF dep Supply Co with two phone numbers.
In Muskogee on May 15, United States Judge R. B. Campbell of the Eastern District of Osishoma reportedly withdrew his resignation at the request of the bar and the Department of Justice. Advices received from Washington confirm the action.
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