22 May 1908
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
1
Advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for nursing and expectant mothers and women weakened by social duties. Claims to strengthen, relieve headaches, backaches, abdominal distress, and irregular periods. Promotes additional products and urges readers to request a free booklet and purchase tablets and laxatives.
The Sportsmen's Association tournament at Watla Walla closed with Ogden claiming a high team record amid poor weather. GL. Nocker led with a high average of 34 percent, while Kigotow placed second with 62 percent. The Ogden squad, including Heck and others, faced stiff competition as Opéon Tear and teammates forged strong performances in the three-man event.
A purchasing agent for the Commonwealth Balance Company, Robert C. Holmes, was found dead in a downtown alley with a deep cut over the left eye and a fractured skull. His pockets were emptied and valuables scattered. Police reported a disrupted scene and missing items as part of the investigation.
President Hotuvell delays decision on RSID public housing bill amid Senate House talks. Secretaries prep a report on whether to start or move to measures funding public buildings and oversee expenditures. The report aims to clarify the bill provisions and planned spending while party leaders seek passage.
The Young Women’s Christian Association efforts in Ogden advance with a general committee elected to arrange organization details. Miss Josemaine Seaman chairs the committee and will appoint subcommittees to study advisability and recruit young women citywide for educational and recreational activities. The aim is to provide a central meeting place for work, church, and club members, offering Christian entertainment and educational opportunities in Ogden and nearby western towns.
Reported injuries occur when a grand stand collapses at a gathering honoring veterans. Witnesses describe chaos as debris and structural failure caused by the crowd surge. Several attendees are hospitalized with varying injuries, with authorities launching an inspection of the venue for safety violations.
The Madison city board of education weighs constructing a new school building on the east side to relieve travel for eastern residents. A $4,000 plan is discussed, with doubts about immediate election costs and whether a special vote is needed or if the project can wait until the regular fall election to save taxpayer money.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions Heng Ker and a date May 21 with references to a doctor and improving condition. The text is incomplete and unclear about event or outcome. It references Dr Bi Clair and a person named Sparks with uncertain status.
Cleveland Onto May 21 18 Jett ony the pelectrom of the third arbitrator in bring about a resention of the street railway strike. Two arbitrators were selected to consider the scope of arbitration. The outcome hinges on a vote by strike leaders and the state board of arbitration. Serious violence followed with dynamite injuring several and damaging two streetcars as police and rescuers aided the injured.
A fragment notes that attempts to dial a plan led to outrage without achieving the intended result. The text hints at a failed effort and public pushback, with emphasis on the reaction rather than specific details or participants.
Washington May 21 The postmaster general will contract with steamship lines to carry mails to South America the Philippines Australasia and Japan at reduced rates for second class and third class vessels no first class services to these destinations The move aims to foster passenger and freight steamship services worldwide Also noted Morgan the hotel keeper is visiting Owden as a hotel guest
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