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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
7
An unclear advertisement promises affordable suits with claims of eye catching effect. It offers price points for tailor made and mass produced suits and mentions savings claims. The quirky wording suggests a sale flyer from a period newspaper page.
An old advertisement promotes Broom Restaurant offering open day and night hours from noon to two. It mentions private dinners, private party services, and festive events at 72 Wantyvnltth Street in Ogden. The copy is garbled but references special parties and catering options for private events.
A turbulent Alaska convention on May 14 faced disruptions as delegates clashed over rules and representation. Key figures like A. W. Corson and Pruma Cale emerged in contested nominations amid heated exchanges and procedural delays.
Fragmentary text mentions medals and named individuals, but lacks coherent details. Reading suggests an awards ceremony or recognition event with references to a person and a medal, yet critical names, dates, and locations are unreadable.
A garbled OCR snippet lists telephone line labels and numbers such as Bell Mons 56 and Ind, Phone entries. The readable fragments imply a partial directory style item with assorted numbers and odd phrasing rather than a coherent notice or event.
A transcription heavy local page notes a wedding yesterday in Ogden with Rev H D Zimmerman officiating at 4780 p.m. The couple Marcotte Fran Teker and Walter Ly Bartlett are among attendees, with references to Ball Lake and associated households. Multiple notices mention community events, sales, and ads, all framed in a late 19th or early 20th century Ogden US city newspaper voice.
Secret Service agents were called to Ogden as counterfeit dollars bearing the 1874 San Francisco mint mark were noted. Local hotels and the Ogden Rapid Transit company reported losses, with similar counterfeit notes circulating in the city and surrounding areas.
The assembly hears debate on sovereignty and natural resources with applause. The President explains the balance of powers, stressing state action where possible and national action where necessary, to protect public interest and future generations.
May 16 report from Wabam beach details the Wright brothers at the scene of a wrecked airship. Observers describe the blast and scattered debris as the brothers assess the wreckage and outline plans for a future aircraft, with Wilbur weighing new construction.
A May 16 earthquake near Washington was recorded as of considerable intensity. The origin is traced to a location about 4,200 leagues from Washington, in the Pacific Ocean region west of Central America. Separate notes mention a $20,000 appropriation to cover expenses of a commission, reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce.
The narrative describes a girl identified as Luteho fleeing from Salt Lake City, wandering in Brigham City and Ogden areas. She endured hardship, wore clothes marked with unfamiliar details, and spoke of seeking care from parents or guardians while expressing reluctance to return to her previous location. A tracking effort and questions about her residence continued as authorities pursued her situation.
Philip Ceiger case in the police court records a 60 day city jail term for stealing a bicycle worth 40 dollars belonging to Charles Woodward. The preliminary hearing for Ceiger on failing to provide for his minor children was postponed until next week. Letters Ceiger wrote to his wife were admitted as evidence while another man, Bireh, faced a violation of sab law for possession of trout beyond the allowed limit.
Episcopal ladies plan a reception at the new parish on Grant Avenue and Twenty Fourth Street to honor Mrs Cilgloly widow of Rev. Cilgloly rector of the Episcopal church. She arrives Saturday en route to London for a Pan-Anglican conference opening June 16 at Westminster Abbey.
A detailed court and public works roundup outlines proposed appropriations and contracts across multiple cities. It lists payments for public buildings in Denver and Sacramento, district allocations for new schools and posts, and bids for construction projects totaling about 24.12 million dollars. Names of committees, counties, and towns appear, with figures prefaced by agency mentions and regional targets.
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Two unknown men forced entry to a Lincoln saloon on New Year’s Eve night with the front door damaged and light out. They rifled a cash drawer containing about $10 and helped themselves to refreshments before slipping away as staff discovered the break in. Descriptions of the two suspects were obtained by local police.
Ciléxao May 1b Enigene Vv reports that DEHB was chosen on the first ballot at a convention. The Uniter of New York was nominated by the Acowlite for president.
Real estate transfer notices list Samuel Iasworth to Samuel Hab ford for part of lot 1 block 42 in Agden City. Joseph Wallace and wife to Jona Browding for part of lot 2 block CH in Cowuddorition. George B. Wallace and others to Jeuste Chex for part of lot 2 in block 1 in Oxden City with stated considerations.
Aldrich bill clears Senate by 47 to 20 margin amid heated debate on wartime controls. The vote came May 15 in a chamber described as divided over broader economic measures and national security.
A two month old girl suffered a severe skin rash spreading from face to head, causing intense itching and bleeding. Despite various folk remedies and later dermatological advice, the child’s condition improved after two months of creams and ointments, though concerns about ongoing eye exposure were noted.
The family expresses gratitude to Wilogy for their thoughtful support during the illness and death of our wife and mother.
Ogden Union Railway Depot Company holds a meeting in Ogden city on Tuesday the second day of June 1908 at 10:00 a.m. The session is to elect directors for the ending year. The meeting will be attended by officials including the superintendent and secretary.
A fragmented notice announces a demonstration on May 1 at Byrd Brow Grocery near Washington Avenue and Nation Biscuit Company. It touts products and a cleansing function, mentioning booth displays and health claims, though the text is garbled.
Washington May 14 Startling warning sounded today at the cotl tereneh of governors at the White House of Pie dimer de mmUon van poe In soil waste and forest dophe on Governors discussed conservation. A plan to have precursors for dams was debated as a large conference prepared for morning reports. Governors from Kentucky Missouri Nebraska debated independent organizations and forest policies amid talks on mineral coal and waterway improvements.
Fragmented OCR reads like a wartime note with garbled names and events. It hints at a final merit or verdict connected to a war blog or dispatch, mentioning Britain and a tense scene. Strong entities and exact details are unclear due to corrupted text.
Washington May 14 reports describe mosquito eradication efforts and building screening to combat malaria fever among troops. Army surgeons at Fort Washington and Forks Joint pursued quinine use and improved measures leading to a decline in cases. crowds reacted as admiral Briggs and party traveled to Washington.
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