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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
3
Random references describe matinee pricing at the Orphant Snide and various events. Notices include lectures by Dr Hiner Geshe at Carnegie, a Sunday ball, and a comedy show for children. There are also ads for theater seats, job notices, hotel stays, and bank building vacancy plans tied to local schedules and venues.
A jumble of local items covers paving work on main streets, building progress, and real estate ads. It notes paving progress by contractors, foundation work for a new building, and storage and concrete operations. It also mentions a railroad car service reopening and a local death notice for Newman and other community updates.
Two veteran railroad men miscommunicated orders leading to a wreck between two freight trains near Carlton Newak near Mont. Engineer J R Walter and conductor J Bileky on engine 811 collided with extra 2825 under Simpson and conductor McMann. Both engines and about a dozen cars derailed. Eastbound Portland freight detoured, track rights affected over Walhy, repair crews worked overnight, passengers delayed, services resumed later. Superintendent Munson coordinated rescue and investigation efforts amid high winds and blowing snow.
An advert promises a four spring edition subscription with home delivery and added dust control devices. Readers are urged to prepay several months to receive the plan and avoid future charges. The tone is promotional, urging immediate action through the listed subscription office.
The note describes the post office project at 18 Federal Building, with references to press representatives, officials, and a summary of the construction status, including figures and delays. Noted are personnel such as Postmaster L. W. Shyct and other officials, with mention of related events and a cost estimate around 280000. Amusements section follows.
An extracted item mentions Alex Texnye Cavtm Melis Tei ma and another selected person aboard an unnamed private vessel. The note references a price or amount of 6100 and a location or origin in America. Details are fragmentary but indicate a documentary or social register entry.
Charles Nf Schingen, formerly of the Denver amp. Rio Grande, becomes vice president and general manager of the Western Pacific with headquarters in San Francisco. He announces rapid opening of the Western Pacific for freight and passenger service, linking California and Nevada to the Pacific coast. The line, passing through Nevada and northern California, will connect with the Southern Pacific and extend toward Salt Lake City, with construction advancing at Oakland and a western terminus at Oakland Sabranelseo.
An interior note describes a children's matinee at the Orpheum Theater with a program featuring songs and dances. It mentions seating, reserved areas, and a brief, lively account of performances including young performers and crowd reactions. The passage conveys a festive, family friendly afternoon intended for younger audiences.
Tom Painter of Evansville Wyoming leads plans for a special Wool Growers Association train to the National Wool Growers convention. He pledges strong attendance density and notes hotel bookings and chartered rail to Chicago and Omaha as key details for the gathering.
In Municipal Court a suit was filed by Dyson of the Mualetoal foul Ue against D. Len vill Co for 37a over an open account. Colaman is sued by Ten Walker for 362, Norman & Ded Mod sued Muster for a $45 fine. Thama, Varr & Ch started a whynesian action against A. WW for 110. Ragne Jones Mek filed complaint via Leabtyr for 468.00, alleging death on an account.
A wood town clerk, Mr Becraft, was robbed on Twenty Unind street hill after noon. Two men jumped him, forced his hands up, struck him, and searched him. They fled when they found only a pen knife, a slap watch, and a few coins, leaving him unharmed but shaken.
Fragmentary police notes recount a man shot by a woman after he refused marriage. The report mentions a farm manager and events on a Hawaiian island, with unclear names and dates due to OCR damage.
Texas social intrigue centers on Miss Gulnan, star of The Gay Musician, traveling with The Gay Muslin Go company. Her presence in St Louis draws greetings from Senator Bailey and President Taft, sparking gossip about access to the president and royal treatment by high society.
A chaotic report from Five Points covers Greek merchant George Grove and others in a municipal court session. Officials hear a charge of tolerating minors’ tobacco sales, with Gruens fined $40 or forty days in jail, while Nancy Griffin faces vagary charges over a $15 case and contemplates plea options.
A garbled early 20th century text describes a grand seasonal tour by Sousa and his band, referencing European concerts, the Paris Exposition, and the Broadway Exhibition. It notes frequent travel, opera and novel works, and evolving stage dress with bodice trimmings and jet fringe.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe small silver toilet trays and holders with Dresden centers and plain heated rims. Mentions Mitch ovenes and harmonized styling with neher sliver pieces. Likely a decorative antique accessory notes piece with design terms.
Lawruate Kansas November 12 A masked bandit robbed the bank after closing hours. Patrols pursued the suspect Earl Bullock 19 years old shot Officer Pringle fatally wounding him in the line of duty. A posse followed but Bullock remained at large with no trace found.
The text reads as a fragmented fashion column discussing fall color palettes and unfinished details. It mentions wiggish scarves, crochet trims, scallop accents, and decorative edgings, suggesting an emphasis on elaborate yet wearable adornments for garments.
Fragmented notes describe Latin inspired woven fabrics, trims, and dress silhouettes. Mentions wider sleeves and gussets, satin, shot scree hems, and decorative buttons. References new fashion planes, prep for a coming unveiling, and emphasis on tailored fittings and belt details.
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