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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
3
Random references describe election returns due tonight and a Wednesday ladies' souvenir matinee at the Electric venue. Scattered lines mention a football tear and a planned Bible house rental, with garbled notes about telephones and regional entities, creating a fragmented, unclear page.
Fragmented front page notes: street hazards near Crant and Twenty-Second, a ditch and improvised safety concerns. Items include a theater event tonight, a marriage announcement, cheap coal promotions, a Salt Lake auto accident report, and a café opening. Also mentions a horse sale, local weathered roads, and a funeral-like update on Mrs. Stanford.
Washington Nov 3 Judge Stafford of the District of Columbia Supreme Court overruled a motion for a new trial by Pral Ortet A. Hove and Joseph Schnattur convicted of conspiring to defraud land grants in Oregon and Washington. The judge did not rule on arresting the judgment. sentence likely deferred. The defendants argued jury misconduct and sought voir dire of jurors, but the court held jurors cannot testify to verdict validity.
Voter turnout expected to surge between 2 and 6 30 pm with both parties mobilizing. By 2 pm about half of Ox der i ballots had been counted at Republican and Democratic HQs. Court house and other policy centers reported slow early voting, but a tote box urged ballots between 3 and 6 40 pm as crowds used carriages and autos throughout the day.
A troubled woman at 66 Twenty second Avenue attempted to end her life by swallowing six large tablets of poison after writing a plea to a man named Bur Al. She was found by police and attended by Dr Green. Despite initial improvement she worsened and died at the hospital after supported efforts by two physicians. The woman, aged 21, had a history of melancholy and had threatened to harm herself, with family noting long standing distress and separation from her husband.
A local circular from Keacht, Nachot & Kuhne of New York warns of a Spanish swindle targeting residents. It describes conmen claiming guardianship over a minor and estate, urging legal and guardian expenses to defraud victims, with references to letters from alleged Spanish swindlers.
Annie L. Bick transfers Foot of Jot 3 block 12 plot a Uaden PON to Ritsha Th Bachar for 144. B.J. Asety and wife deed part of Wot 12 block 4 in South Defenses to MS Jozer for 4.50. Baker TE Whitten in Stealer 5 Kokt part of Jot ¢ Mock 39 plot Cy queen Chypiney, constgerstion 196.
In Ardmore Oklahoma on November 21 a deadly incident left multiple people dead and wounded. James Dillines and a constable from Mulkey, along with a farmer and two others, were killed when a blaze erupted. A witness described rapid, chaotic scenes as responders battled the fire and secured the area. Authorities identified the deceased and opened an inquiry into the cause while confirming several survivors receiving care.
The article reports that several residents including Maria Breles Jensen Culley Mrs Mary Larkin and Miss Rowan initially faced denial of their ballot rights at the polling place in the Sixteenth district. An inquiry found many names listed in error, and by afternoon those barred were notified they could cast their votes as requested.
A party led by B. Mowrley and including twenty eight bankers and capitalists from Chicago Detroit and eastern cities toured Idaho to become better acquainted with banking and irrigation projects. The visitors, from Colonial Trust Farwell and Compton companies among others, were hosted by Idaho officials and dignitaries during a ten day stay.
General Superintendent J.M. Davis leads an inspection party along the Oregon Short Line covering about three thousand miles of track. The four week tour visits key locations from Butte to Ogden, evaluating every mile of track and facilities.
P H Gook reports a lively copper camp at Ely with 1000 workers, 7000 tons daily, and rising payroll as new units come online. The Gullgenheim operation boosts business. ore moves by rail to shelter and a new concentrator and expansion at Alpha and Hunker til indicate growth. An independent smelter near Ti east spring is discussed. prospects across Ely City and surrounding towns are thrifty and expanding.
New York reports show defendants counsel delaying plans for a postponement of a pending trial involving the Mulna brothers and William E. Annis. Expert witness declarations are cited regarding a potential easel condition. One defendant granted a peripherment while others face threats of publication if accusations are published.
A blaze in Bavancah wiped out a village area leaving extensive damage. Officials report losses around 140000 dollars as families flee the aftermath. Fire crews from Brewer N respond, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the destructive blaze.
Advertisement offers a Salt Lake excursion via Ho G We Oe for November 4th with a round trip fare of $1.10. Notes that tickets are good on all trains and reference the date of sale.
Cleared text fragment describes a local item about a presidential vote and a public notice. Mentions a person named Frings in Colorado November and a mention of a Republican candidate. Details are incomplete and obscured by OCR errors.
In Weber County last evening both major parties claimed progress toward victory. Republican leaders predict a large majority for their ticket, with estimates of 800 to 2,000 margins and hopes of carrying state and national races. Democrats counter with confidence of carrying Weber County by a four to one plurality on some races.
The report notes heavy voting in several counties with long lines at polling places and counting delays. Voters faced weather-strong forecasts and turnout forecasts across states like Wyoming Nebraska Illinois and Chicago area as polls opened early and closed late. Officials warned counting would strain precincts and time to final results.
Beratching of hal Iota continued during the frat nour with reference to the state Ucket. The polla were fully manned by representatives of the contending party Democrat and Republican alike. It was noted there would be a remarkably full rate. No disturbances were reported.
A garbled state report from Topeka and Minneapolis describes voting conditions and frictions in early ballot casting. It notes attempts to speed processes, mentions 6 o'clock closing times, and reports on weather impacting polling places as voters show up rapidly.
A garbled excerpt shows a speaker asking for someone named Clemente, followed by a cautious reply about a fall and a chaperone. The scene includes a frightened observer and mentions a rowing beat, suggesting a disrupted social gathering with unclear action.
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