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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
8
A dark night narrative recounts a city blackout when any light failed. Citizens, including a weary observer, describe street gloom and a public debate over who bears the civic cost. The anonymous author blames the mayor and the power company for outages and rising taxes while plans to fix the system race against time.
Albany reports end of a Methodist general conference session with final appropriations for the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society. Africa funding set at 40,000 and 70,107 for South Africa. 61,000 for Mexico. 800 for Los Angeles. 0 for Mingwa, China. 8,238 for North American Indians. Italy receives 47,000. Bishop Wartzell said Africa prospers. accompanying bishop to aid him. Venezuelan port open after barter and blockade ends. A painters strike disrupts Fifth Avenue work. Franklin Trades Council backs union demand for skilled laborers. several workers sentenced for conspiracy in Washington.
A Park City miner died after an accident yesterday on the job. Gillis, a thirty-year veteran, fell from a shaft and was found unconscious in a chute while on duty. Despite medical care, he died, leaving a widow and six children. Funeral plans set for Park City with burial in Salt Lake.
A fragmentary OCR missive reports on social and wedding notices with names such as Vivel Mitchell and George Hl Robingan, alongside references to California and a winter coast activity. The text is garbled with many unreadable words, unclear dates, and broken phrases, making precise facts uncertain.
Springville's central school building was dedicated with morning services for pupils and afternoon talks by teachers. Julia Alleman named principal, and a public 7:30 pm service drew a large crowd. Trustees announced acceptance of funds for a modern heating plant and described building costs and arrangements.
Ephraim November 18 Neil Nash of Salt Lake City, who escaped City Marshal Varley Hanson last night, was found and arrested at Mt Pleasant this morning. Nash worked with Golvy's Quaker Poeters, active in the southern region, and had boasted of his escape. Hanson is relieved, and Nash faces capture consequences.
Davis County November 18 report lists a busy trial calendar for Davis County. Names such as Stites Nathan Wi Thaworth Covan and Wallace appear in default and scheduled trials. Entries include Montgomery Montgomery Mayess Maynes and Smith against Geandy Western Railway campaign dates noted as November 9th and November 28th with various cases pending in November sessions.
A county attorney notes the deaths of Tol MuGarliy and Wwhoww Loly, found in a grove near Homusssille Abonday. Investigators narrow the cause to deliberate homicide. services honor Witle Sammaet At erwin with a Mormon bishop presiding. Burial set for Turkeyn cemetery.
Sworn statements show Jove J Christensen sues Rio Grands Ry for 420000 while a separate petition seeks letters of administration in the estate of Elizabeth Tapper. Filings include Hatate v. McCullagh executors report and a bond to sell. A city communication notes electric poles relocation caused survey discrepancies and jail project funding.
Charles Totlie alias Ditch Chirlie was sentenced at Monticello by Judge Jolson for the murder on December 29. The defendant showed agitation as the death sentence loomed, with attorney absence delaying proceedings and Totlie expressing a preference for execution by shooting over hanging. The judge considered execution method after reviewing the trial and defense.
A brief pitch promising irresistible offers to attract buyers. It asserts guaranteed goods and invites customers to visit for confidence building and examination of products. The language implies a sales appeal typical of early advertising.
A fragmented report outlines a courtroom scene involving a defendant named Vale and a series of alleged felonies. The narrative references taser use, a heavy fontball style, and questions of liability amid a chaotic exchange. Witnesses and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Fragmented OCR text notes Prof M Thomas and a photo studio offering special holiday rates. Mentions examination glasses and location at 338? W. BLY Ave, building unspecified. Public awaits details of pricing and service during holidays.
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