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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
4
A Salt Lake era report outlines Harriman line management reforms. It details the seven operating vice presidents guiding maintenance and operation, a weekly crop- and public sentiment telegraph, and a public inquiries panel to ensure efficiency. The piece emphasizes accountability, standardization, and direct reporting to New York offices.
Public mood shifts as plaintiffs and jurors navigate divisions among political actors. The piece outlines strains within the community and indicates ongoing, unsettled debate over leadership and policy affecting daily life.
Postmasters convention session in the federal bullring drew forty attendees led by President Joseph Odell. Gore Spry spoke on postal growth and convention roles, Utah’s rising prominence noted by Gore and Postmaster General R. Kegeral. Officers were elected as the group reported a thriving condition with musical numbers by Miss Meamaia Hyde and William Philips.
Ephraim May 27 The committee, formed to investigate freight rates in Banpete Sevier and Plain counties, met at Starrsvale and urged General Manager Ridgway of the Denver and Rio Grande to set a common rate point in the three counties. Other state areas have such points and these counties deserve the same. Elder Francis Rasmuteon noted a mission in Toulstang on Thursday. Mrs Seviey’s telegram said her husband, returning from a four year mission in Japan, is en route home via Seattle. The Ephraim public academy choir gave a splendid performance Friday and Saturday evenings titled The Four Painted Clones. Bour performances were well patronized.
Fontun May 21 Craig Wingfield elected president of Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company to succeed senator Nizon who sold large holdings. Regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents a share declared payable July 30 to stockholders of record June 30. D. Mubhard elected vice president. William Rnelker elected a director. April profits reported at 237,000 with cash and assets totaling 1,738,000 after taking into account dividend and other items.
A 15 year old boy from Los Angeles reports he was coerced into long term work by a horseman after traveling for races. He bears facial injuries from repeated beatings and seeks to return home. Police promise to help, and the case is taken toward return to his mother in Los Angeles. The report notes the boy’s account of kidnapping and forced labor over months.
Police in South thmaha broke up a trio of alleged conspirators after a nighttime robbery near the city Thursday. One suspect had 9023, another BAS, and the third normal when taken into custody as the investigation continues.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate plans to open 30,000 acres of land near Shoshone for a betement waiter project. June 3.6 appears, with references to water, rail, and local locations. details are garbled.
The Eighteenth Annual commencement of the Smithsonian Business College was held last night at Merhouist Church on Trentytourh Street. The crowded service featured patriotic decorations, a program of vocal and instrumental performances, ta le through by C. A. Guess, and diplomas awarded by President J. A. Seth to forty-two graduates. The event included multiple departmental presentations and a final procession of graduates and faculty.
Morphy performed despite damp weather at Sylvan Park, using his powerful voice to “sing to beat the rain.” The turnout was lighter than usual, but the aura remained lively as rain alternately threatened and sparked the concert.
Entertainer Morphye extends engagement for a week at Denver Park to showcase a 0 BFW era southern melody set. The piece Ain't Alabama Good Enough for You is touted as a highlight with both songwriter and performer promising strong reception across the Western states. Editors note Alabama was found satisfactory as the opener at the park tonight with Morphye delivering acts and songs.
Richard Slater, a founder of Slatevills Pioneer, died by hanging from a barn loft rope after years of dementia following a divorce. The collapse and death occurred about 11 a.m. yesterday. his body was found by neighbors and moved to Richey’s undertaking parlors. He leaves two daughters, two sons, two brothers, and six sisters. local officials consider the death a possible suicide and will hold an inquest.
Carmen pare a paris lant evening at the Royal academy despite inclement weather attendance was large and enthusiastic. The event funded a delegate to the National Carmen's convention in Augusta Ga in September. Mr Wert chief car troap elected delegate. officers listed include Chit Carman ALTH West vice chief, Frenk Broxning recorder, Hana Jorgensen financial secretary.
Delegates at the Weber Club meeting consolidate the Weber County Good Meats group into the Ogden Automobile Club and Good Roads Association. The new club adopts a right side rule for canyon driving, plans a parade on Washington Avenue, and aims to enroll all motor car owners with dues set at 220 dollars.
A large crowd gathered yesterday at Frantic ward meeting house for the funeral of Thomas Brown. Presiding were EA Olsen and speakers James We Lay Xin John Chambers Hiram Det and Ashep Olsen. Brown, longtime Standard Publishing employee, was praised for his upright life as his casket lay in Ogden City cemetery.
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