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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1907
Page
5
Early reports from multiple cities indicate Republican candidates leading in Salt Lake City with strong turnout. In Columbus and Dayton similar election activity shows races for mayor and county offices drawing steady votes amid clear, cool weather and early balloting.
San Francisco reports exchanges closed as voting continues with heavy turnout. A fragment mentions a Shriner from the Mush Temple in St. Louis born in Heading England and aged 52, with a wife and mother living elsewhere, and references to Jeff Alleaway of Los Angeles and a trip through the Pacific.
President Rodigas arrives at Jersey City on his way to Oyster Bay to vote. Secretary Cortelrau leaves Jersey City for Hempstead to vote, saying nothing on financial matters. A cheering crowd greets the President as he steps ashore at Long Island City and boards toward Oyster Bay. Armored cruisers Wallington and Tennessen reach Port of Spain with crews taking shore leave. cruiser force bound for the Pacific Coast.
A Memphis bookkeeper from a notable local family vanishes after leaving a Dank workplace. Police and family say all efforts are underway to locate Wim, with community members awaiting news as investigations progress.
Slow balloting marked the New York area election as voters stayed away despite fair weather. Candidates include Thomas M. Daly for governor and a Tammany leader, with statewide officers and judges also on ballot. Pre election arrests for illegal voting yielded releases for lack of evidence.
Reported in Nebrask a Democratic update as both party headquarters claim heavy turnout and strong labor support for Judge MLB Regs while their rival G L Lone Sa is shown with Democratic backing. Farmers and farm groups reportedly back the Republicans.
Fragmentary report from Lanisville notes city election activity with mayoral presence and police on duty. Voters await instructions as officials promise orderly proceedings though text is garbled and weather described as cool.
Cleveland voters cast ballots early amid confusion and partial reports as polls opened and totals teased the outcome. Officials faced irregularities and incomplete tallies while residents awaited results from the Talain precincts.
Pittsburg residents face mild conditions with light winds as officials review a late agenda item. The meeting focuses on a proposed park project and updated utility plans, with no major delays expected.
James Allaway a wealthy Los Angeles magnate was shot dead by a burglar who fled the residence at 18 South Waller Avenue. Police hunt a suspect described as a man seen in the neighborhood after multiple burglaries. Allaway, connected to a forge firm, had just returned from Sunday visiting his brother’s rooms when the shooting occurred. His family reported hearing a revolver fire and found him fatally wounded. his two year old child witnessed the event from the hallway. Police continue investigations with a description of a likely intruder and routine manhunt underway in the South Waller area.
President Roosevelt arrived at Oyster Bay shortly before 10. He was greeted by Mrs. J West Roosevelt and a cheering crowd. As he stepped from the carriage he shook hands with supporters and received ballot No 4 before preparing to vote. a bystander asked if he had voted Democrat Willard Ferrett, nominated by both parties, to which the President replied with a laugh.
In New York City on election day November 5, Nuoy Gries of Mlesed Benenting reportedly aided by others attempted to cast ballots under forged names in a lower division precinct. The group procured instructions to vote but were refused entry and ejected. A polling captain was removed by order of city supervisors and a special detail was assigned to the vote.
Fragmentary OCR references a stabbing near a polling location involving individuals with unclear identifiers. The readable parts indicate a legal matter or police involvement and names that are not fully legible. Further context is unavailable from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Harper aged 23 and married amid vague references to employment, bank liquidation, and alleged exemplary behavior. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and disjointed phrases, hindering clear facts or outcomes.
Rear Admiral Coghlan told a banquet that friendly ties between Japan and the United States should endure as a hereditary bond. He recalled meeting the Mikado and said the Pacific should remain a mutual sea of peace, with the friendship envisioned for future generations.
Reported plan shows Secretary of War Taft cancelling his European tour to return directly to the United States. He is said to depart from Manila on November 9 and sail for Yokohama then take a steamer to San Francisco, with details unsettled due to his absence and local officials.
Transfer confusion over fare changes hits Chicago area lines. Chicago and Alton reporting agent George J. Charlton cites higher yield with extended routes, but overall revenue declines exceed $100,000 due to short haul trips and reduced long distance profits. Strong intercity routes like Chi St. Louis show gains in receipts, while many small-town trips fall short.
Unclear OCR text describes a new fairy ballet by Baum Nas featuring Agnes and a mirrored stage design. Mentions dramatic lighting and reflections, with themes of danger and transformation. Details are garbled but indicate a classical ballet production in New York with planned elaborate staging.
Chicago's McVicker's Theater, one of the oldest in the U S, celebrated fifty years since its November 5 1867 opening. It survived a 1872 fire, hosted stars like Booth and Matthews, and aided wartime relief with sewing and bandage drives.
A Chicago family faces a series of mysterious deaths tied to a poisoning scheme. Herman Bolie awaits execution as the principal suspect, with key witnesses and victims including William Nieman, his wife’s sister, and other relatives. Court actions extend to a possible stay of execution as investigations continue.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions PORE 19 and Monte with a puzzled line about illness status and papers, lacking coherent names, places, dates, or events to form a clear news item.
New York November 6 The Professor Edward Lennox longtime Bellavug hospital clerk died after an illness He spoke many languages and aided foreign patients at Bellevue He would not reveal his real name or origin before death His relatives in Scotland are not clear and a burial fund was planned
French inventor Ravullier arrives in Washington to demonstrate an early all terrain vehicle dubbed a Count Voitara. The machine runs on land and water with rubberized wheels and a central operator cabin. Reports say a fleet of 60 units is planned for French naval use along the coast, with speed claims around 40 miles per hour on land and 30 knots on water.
Chicago officials state no further arrests will be made in the theft of letters from District Attorney Linn. Miss Eta McLews, a confidential stenographer, and Alexander B. Gordee are named as the only individuals involved in the inquiry. The secret service claims the investigation is concluded and no new implications will be pursued.
Reports say the Kron Prinzessin Cecelia left Bremen October 29 carrying gold coin and bullion in strong boxes for safekeeping in New York banks. Cunard’s Lusitania is reportedly following with substantial gold, while the Kron Prinzesin Cecelia’s voyage places hundreds of millions in transit as secure deposits. The dramatic movement of treasure continues amid high security aboard the era’s great ships.
Guthrie remarks on a ninety day bulblay on the stock exchange as a way to aid crop markets and national wealth. He cites wall steel flow to market crops and urges amends for past neglect by aligning state policy with commerce and avoiding domination by special interests.
In New York and nearby cities women served as ushers and helpers at theaters and events during wartime labor shifts. The piece notes collective efforts by named workers, with emphasis on service roles, community support, and evolving gender expectations during the period.
A disjointed clipping notes figures including Vic s press Cobble level M Bt Louie secretary troitanrar Churien Bala Ruston general executive committee 7 Lespernes Montreal C 43 James St Patt Vred W Lee Chicago George Dury Cincinnati. The section is guardst here ws complete victory for the members of the union.
Louis, November 52, C Mars of the Amarin Airchip and Ballou company of New York arrived into Lows from Whallington to assist the construction of an airship hull. The contract with Washtistan's government is valued at $19, and the craft is designed to carry two men at 40 miles per hour with a fifty-horsepower engine and mounted power.
In a rare federal action, Sheriff Fred I Carter of Lake County Indiana was arrested by U S Marshal Bari C Rania for allegedly opening the mail of former prisoner Alexander Puleski. The case raises questions about the reach of sheriff powers and prison mail safeguards as Carter awaits grand jury action in Indianapolis.
A garbled OCR portion reports political figures and issues with numerous misspellings. It mentions various names, regions, and factions, referencing elections, party lines, and national versus local questions amid unclear context and tangled phrasing.
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