24 May 1909
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
1
In Curtin Pennsylvania a crowd of locals reported a clever bear that seized a crow and a farmer’s meal as a trapper set bait. The bear allegedly retrieved a second time, later returning to a trap and escaping with more meat. The incident centered on a planned crow event and a bear’s surprising appetite.
A coin recently exhibited in New Orleans drew attention for its centuries old lettering. Despite being barred since 1863, the wood container housing the piece appeared intact and the artifact’s age was noted as about 69 years when new.
Nelson and Hyland train for a fight in San Francisco on May 21. Report details gym scenes, conditioning, and sparring with Mick Hyland and Frank Scoutler as they prep fighters. Weight targets and weigh-in plans for Dick Wheeler, Langford, Hague, and others are outlined, with references to training regime and forthcoming matchups.
London sports brief reports Bay Langford unable to compete in the championship due to injury. Avery reports the team will not risk further injury, with Langford unlikely to attempt a third title bid this season.
In Oakland and Sacramento’s PCL tilt, Sacramento shut off Oakland’s chances late, while Vernon and San Francisco split a forenoon and afternoon doubleheader in a cold May contest. Morning games featured errors and standout pitching, with Vernon taking the day’s opener and San Francisco scoring late to claim the second. Portland and Los Angeles also posted results in the day’s slate, as Chicago and New York opened their series with Chicago winning 7 2, and Boston posted a 0 0 draw in nearby matchups.
Portland and Vancouver each post scores as Tacoma and Spokane chase results. May 3 entries show Seattie Vagcoutes Batterieny and Supden among players, with Battenries and O'Rian named in box scores.
Fragmentary report lists players and teams Reading Chicago Newark Nod and May Sittin Read Joy TriState league clad with Der thold pitching Enda defeated the Chicago Nationals 310.0. Reatbach pitched for major leaguers described as wild and three of four passes ignited into...
At Galt Lake Columbus Consolidated plans a new pump station at Bandy for Alta property haulage. Tony Jacobson expects commission within a month. 150 horsepower, electrically driven pump capable of moving 3000 to 4000 gallons per minute. Drillings advance in the Gar field drift with ore samples showing copper and lead values as work continues.
Salt Lake May 23 The Old Glory Mining Company in the Silver Belt district Tooele County reports a wagon road up the canyon to the mine and a stone road from the bottom of the mountain to the dump nearly ready for use Heavy ore shipments to Wendover and the Western Pacific are expected to begin within weeks Contracts for handling mine ore with station teams are awarded The company plans to install a compressor plant and drilling machines and resume operations as tunnels reach 160 feet underground The management expects systematic stoping once the Arvad vein opens and foresees Utah dividend payers from the new ore deposits
The Oquired Smack Marble & Mining company announces a $100,000 capital reestablishment to mine Cedar Mount black marble at Pelican Point across Wish Lake behind Prove KJ Ramsey of Catt. Fortit serves as president with Jose W. N. Dasenhersy as vice president and CT Henshall of New York as general superintendent.
The article outlines a planned quarry enterprise to mine a stone deposit with thick seams and adaptable use in various products. It mentions equipment for mining and processing, rising construction in Salt Lake City area, and potential profits over coming years. Also includes a household tip for an ironport soft drink and a luncheon recipe with baking powder biscuits and pork sausage.
A garbled excerpt discusses speculations on mind body relations and a debate over social naming conventions. It cites thinkers like Joseph Joubert and John Ruskin in a tangled reflection on thought, imagination, and education amid references to Mardanean theory and gold mining metaphor.
Anpam, Indo China native sentenced in Paris for theft writes an apology to his employer. The misspelled note claims “All Annimites, emperors, man ilarian, secretaries” are part of a grave, deadly condition and asserts thieves cannot be cured. it reflects cultural bias and a related legal case.
A quirky tale describes a barometer made of gingerbread that bends under humidity and tears. The narrative notes the gingerbread grows soft and remains edible, with the designer unsure how to dispose of stale pieces. The setting lilts with doodled quotes about clothing and a dreary shop scene.
A fragmentary OCR passage echoes wise sayings on prayer and gratitude. It mentions an earnest preacher addressing a village and broad supplications for inhabitants in sparsely populated regions, reflecting a devout, contemplative mood.
The New York digest notes a diverse array of eateries, claiming it hosts more restaurants than any other dig in the world. It contrasts Hertgurante with Entremes of the Fred and the Bat, noting middle grade comparisons to Faria or London.
A fragment from Sunday Magazine reports a surreal exchange where Brower asks why a tire was struck while another figure mentions going to a mysterious place with no fear and no ball fobia. The text is fragmentary and presents a bizarre dialogue.
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