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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
3
Special week values on ladies and children garments. Dress fabrics and undergarments highlighted, including corsets and soft foundation pieces. White shirts, stockings, and knit items featured at reduced prices. A broad muslin department sale emphasizes value across garments for women and children.
Fragmentary 1910s news blend notes a Chinaman deportation order, a Baltimore arrival tale, a court equity distribution in Hawkins case, local theatre ads, a cigarette of crimes and fines, a wedding of public notices, and a county tax board session planning broad assessments with many names and places blurred. The record mixes court actions, police brief items, and local business promos.
A jagged bard of OCR text reports Utah tax remittance rules, local store notices, and community events. It mentions Mrs Arthur Ulin Hay returning from Kentucky, a funeral in progress, road planning at a mass meeting, and various City and club notices. References include Weber and Davis counties, Salt Lake, and the Commercial Club. The mix also notes a police case involving A W Arver and a courtroom exchange over charges, plus a testimonial blurb for a medical product.
Della Morris twelve year old daughter of Thomas C. Morris of Ogden ran away with 10 year old Ciby Winn from Twenty third street to Salt Lake to join the circus. They were found at a friend’s house on West Temple Street and returned by O.S.L. officials. Morris disputes the report and defends his family’s honor in a note to the paper.
Washington May 20 After what extended conference will President Roosevelt attend the White House today Speaker Cannon on leaving said little could be learned from the morning session There was nothing of importance to report and the speaker hinted Congress may decide this week whether to continue work
Montgomery May 20 The Ay riganden of the billet in the Annte Tham peratin primary of Monday shows in the font bhat in many counties the vote m nit yet enunted Ib da indicate Rowover Ha Dre A McCunning fin onn of the Johnson canditater fay delogatomntlarga included
A Paxton Utah public school supervisor received a college graduate’s handwritten letter revealing anti Mormon bias and religious preferences for teaching staff. Superintendent Allison reviewed the applicant’s remarks and replied with guidance, noting uncertainty and advising the writer not to pursue the position. The episode highlights tensions over religion in hiring discussions and Utah school policy.
A prominent Union Pacific official confirms a proposed cutoff to bypass Platteville Colorado to Laramie Wyoming, aiming to connect Cheyenne with a direct Denver Ogden route. He argues the line would cut Denver Ogden distance by about seventy miles, enabling heavy freight through a main line improvement between Ogden and Omaha.
George Whittoms, an alleged suspect, is held on charges of robbing Mrs. F. Steely’s residence on Washington Street. He claims an alibi, saying he was in Branston jail the day of the theft, but a witness from Evans ton says Williams arrived by train that afternoon, while local children identified Williams as among the thieves. The sheriff seeks to stop the arriving train to seize Whittoms.
The thief known as Shotgun Tome, famed as Shotgun Tome across the West, was sent to the penitentiary for robbery of a Union Pacific box car. Seen in Ev arston authorities report, he was caught with the goods and is to stand trial or serve time, with prior Weber county sentence noted.
Washington May 20 The President today nominated Mrs. F. McGregor to the office of collector at the customs for the district of Oregon.
For three days Thursday Friday and Saturday the shop will sell all New Elgin Lawn Mowers for 3.50 each. The PEW ELGIN mower is designed to meet the demand for a low priced but efficient machine.
Persistent rain stops work on a viaduct project as Ogden rail operations struggle. Iron Pacific payrolls arrive late, and staffers Olmstead and Mellaw handle cash. Mechanics and station staff relocate offices, while utility and security upgrades proceed.
Appleton May 20 Deputy sheriff reports the badly mutilated body of Mrs Carrie Shaw, a wealthy Nortonville widow, found in a pond. She had recently been seen with Charles Abrams of New Tandun. Abrams was arrested after refusing to disclose Mrs Shaw's whereabouts.
May 20 report from Francisca notes jurors split over a critical aspect of the Abbe Ruef case. The jury debated the legality of certain actions by an ex-official amid contested testimony and a tense courtroom atmosphere.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe subsidies, international affairs, and a cabinet overhaul. Mentions Victoria, Canada, China relations, and a new term affecting policy and pay amid political changes. Names and places blur, but hints at global finance and diplomacy amid domestic shifts.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a change in a railway contract. It mentions a White line service and that a bid was forewarned or fore planned but details are unclear due to garbled text. The context suggests a rail line restructuring or bidding under a new agreement.
The Michigan delegation to Denver is instructed to vote for W. C. Bryan for the presidential nomination by unanimous decision at the state convention, while Jul. T. Winship of Saginaw and W. N. Ferris of Big Rapids are named as two of the four delegates at large. Remaining two delegates discussed among several candidates.
Newport Oregon residents gathered along Yaquina Promenade to glimpse the approaching battlestar fleet as it paddled twenty miles offshore. The sighting was clear from the harbor but the ships did not come as close as spectators hoped, leaving the crowd disappointed.
New York May 19 The National Association of Manufacturers urged Speaker Cannon to use influence against anti injunction legislation. The convention committee on resolutions reported that the association had instrumental in defeating the Hepburn bill in Congress. President John Van Cleave said the group must broaden its activity to state capitals and Washington and advocated tariff union in 130 percent.
Harrisburg May 11 The trial of the capital contract conspiracy cases began today with two metal fabrication matters entering the courtroom. George Richter of Bobloz, an expert in metallic furniture, testified to measurements and value, while architect Joseph Huston and officials H Burd Tasell and others faced the current charges.
In May 18 district edition reports jurors set for the Snell will trial. The proceedings focus on immorality questions and attempts to secure Colney Smith’s estate. Attorneys for the disinherited son Anytres Lo present. Letters to Mego allegedly referenced. McNamara niece Mabel Bnei McNamara of Kinsa City connected to the case.
May 39 reports from St Andrews show American competitors faring poorly in opening rounds. Only a few Americans advance as M Antub Phipps of Springhall and Mies Magjory Phelps of Brooklyn struggle with shots failing to find the target.
Reports from Qiommatowy May 18 state General Charles Whittier United States Army retired died from heart failure after a fall near New York. The dispatch notes his age, ailment, and that the casualty occurred while returning from an assignment. A later note from Washington May 15 mentions uninducted delegates and ministry contracts in ongoing war efforts.
The report details rising grain prices held by James A. Fatter with close at 76 cents and a short time after opening at 7 cents. It notes a new season high and several sales above $1 on the Chicago Board of Trade, reflecting strong market activity.
Report from Menloo City states two men robbed a train car holding asleep passengers and valuables including a large sum around 19 000. The bandits escaped after forcing a car attendant to open boxes. Investigators describe a bold in transit theft carried out by two robbers amid a muted roadout.
Fragmentary text shows a dispute at a Denver convention over cleated delegation and the Kelly faction blocking no. 2 primary results held today.
Paris dispatch reports General Tagdant and forces of Hultin Aboul Aziz defecting to Midal Tfafd. Sultan of the south faction negotiates surveillance camps as Dagdaat’s position worsens after Bent Hingann hostility. In Michigan, Port Huron says W. Wilson charged with more than 70,000 thefts from the Matted Home Protectors.
A damaged OCR extract mentions a company, a political action, and a campaign in Topeka with references to a legal or political event. Names and exact actions are unclear due to transcription errors, but the fragment hints at responsibility, a campaign, and dates around May. Further readable context is needed to confirm entities and outcomes.
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