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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary page text shows promotions for contracts and subscriptions. Mentions Standard Publishing Co and Evening Stand, with unclear rates and claims of superiority over competitors. Contains garbled OCR phrases about contracts, rates, and subscriber comparisons.
Residents of Ogden Valley oppose rapid transit plans to enter the canyon road, warning rails encroach on the public highway and urging widening the road instead. They fear increased danger to travel and beauty of the canyon, preferring to protect the drive and scenery.
In Provo the woolen mill scene shows internal strife and political contention as workers and directors clash over loyalties and leadership. The article alleges secrecy around management decisions and notes a figure named Benyng in a power role while warning of potential turmoil affecting the plant and community.
The document outlines a woolen mill's financial strain as orders were delayed and payments due to workers and suppliers remained unsettled. It notes high capital outlay, unequal wage pressures, and the need to compensate workers while maintaining operations. The secretary reports partial dividends and credited discounts against outstanding balances as the company seeks recovery.
A reader letter questions farm to market beef claims amid reports of superior meat in nearby towns. The piece speculates on where consumers in Ogden and Opal may find better steaks, urging demand for high quality cuts and noting local butcher explanations.
A controversial interview from December Century Century magazine is reportedly suppressed amid claims it challenged prominent leaders and discussed Roosevelt, wealth, architecture, and church power. The piece, attributed to William Bayard Mele, faced plate burning and censorship, with authenticity uncertain and sparing details scattered.
A critical passage laments how public men attempt to shield authorities by attacking reporters. It questions the honesty of officials who deny misstatements while stress remains on press accuracy, ethics, and the limits of exposure in a tumultuous media landscape.
Local observers forecast a major rise in Ogden property values as outsiders express bullish sentiment. The article notes expected price increases across homes and adjacent parcels, aiming to wake residents into selling at higher valuations and triggering a broader market uptick in the near future.
A 1904 Salt Lake Tribune critique by N. W. Dresser of American party members in Salt Lake City protests ongoing party abuse of the church. He argues such attacks fuel Mormon unity and jeopardize voters, urging Republicans and Democrats to avoid meddling and focus on common issues.
A proposed amendment failed amid debates over a five mill tax rate drop tied to valuation levels. Critics warned against triggering large revenue losses and jeopardizing state finances and highway funding. supporters argued the plan would protect taxpayers, while opponents predicted steep cuts and new deficits if the valuation adjusted unfavorably.
A troubled summary of a series of armed robberies by a Black man using a revolver in Balt Lake area, including attempts to kill, multiple heists at Commercial Street, Second South, and Third West streets. Police pursued Lade after a string of holdups, a confrontation, and a chase ending with his capture and seizure of the revolver.
A fragmented note describes a promotional stunt tied to a popular novel, drawing public attention for a few hours as readers react to a country line and related consumer tasting. The piece hints at staged events and a transient cultural moment.
Alante Harbara, Val. Nov. 1, Mary M. Canatlers was acquitted of the murder of Waller Sproate in the city. The verdict came after testimony, with spectators cheering. Para Slera’s defense claimed self defense and that Sproate threatened and beat her.
A dramatic pursuit ends with the capture of a killer near Lewiston. Authorities report the slayer Jazeez Sa. was tracked across a ridge by a rancher witness and taken into custody without further incident. The case followed a deadly confrontation reported earlier today, drawing regional attention and prompting ongoing investigations.
Five station agents have been appointed along the line of the Utah Western Pacific railroad. Appointments were made by T. J. Wrebe, construction overseer, with agents named Aley, Tek, F:af, Tetley, and Clark among others. The new agents will handle regular telegraph and freight duties as work continues on the road. An earlier meeting assigned duties to M. Cushing and Shaffer to coordinate operations. On the second train, a derailment caused casualties and delays involving 179 laborers from Salt Lake City on construction work. Officials say more crews will be needed to manage the growing traffic.
Chicago November 11. Turmoil at the National Association meeting as Eastern and American factions withdraw from session, seeking control and realignment. Leaders claim no intent to sever ties, while discussions hint at new leagues and potential rivalries, amid votes on board size and regional affiliations.
New York opening showed irregular tendencies with mixed gains among high priced industrials and some rail stocks. Northern Pacific rose to 16 1 from 13 9, while several low priced issues recovered. overall faint strength amid late selling and bond movements.
Stock listings show Amalgamated Corres and American Car and Foundry among active names with varied quotes. Agricultural and livestock markets report cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts in Chicago and surrounding regions, with general price movements and steady to slightly higher tones across key sectors.
In a night action at the port six crew members of a vessel were seized amid allegations of smuggling Chinese migrants from the border. Unclear details point to conspiracy allegations and immediate immigration proceedings.
A concise note discusses a local issue with unclear details. It mentions Singta Sree and Tham in a context of timing and public reaction. The fragment hints at a civic or community matter but lacks concrete actions, dates, or names beyond the two entities.
In a Tuesday session Henry Wilileme and Charlee Hoffman altered their pleas from not guilty to guilty in a burglary case. Hoffman received a prison term exceeding five years, while Wilileme faced a similar, though slightly shorter, sentence. The court also considered related charges involving an accompanying infant.
Denver reports detail the case of Mrs Read, feared blackmailer using dynamite threats against society leader Mrs Phipps. Investigators link Read to other claims of coercion and bribe-like demands. A patulous sequence of interviews with State Treasurer Bent, sightings of Madame Leroy and Madame Lemoyey, and a suspect network around Mrs Cheesman and Mrs Head emerge. The inquiry notes Read reportedly altered stories and used influence to pressure for money, with police tracking possible accomplices.
A fragmentary wire of a Seattle kidnapping tale describes suspects abducting a wealthy man named B. P. Fagtvhy and remanding him to a farm near Witter Lake before releasing him. Authorities pursue the alleged captors and seek details of the crime and location.
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