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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
4
Readable fragments show a sale notice for children’s coats and gowns with price tiers from $0 to $1.40. Mentions names Lin G White and Vince and suggests order timing and stock for women and children. The ad emphasizes affordable warm garments and status as a limited time offer.
Cleveland November 13 Mayor Tom La Tokasen faces disclosure that nearly all his fortune may be lost to cover alleged misdeeds involving property sales. He vows to support his brother’s widow and keep a “lip service” deal intact while acknowledging potential heavy personal losses, estimated around forty thousand dollars this year.
Lorain deposits moved to Depositora's Savings and Trust under mayoral ownership as a Monday transfer. Days earlier Municipal Traction Company faced a receivership in federal court, with mayor Johnson Waareasnrer and promoter Sweet losing control. Focus shifts to associated remedies and lingering financial strain.
The December Jubilee issue marks the seven hundredth number of the long running Woman's Home Companion. It features art by renowned illustrators, travel pieces, a new novel The Vast House, stories by Alice Brown and others, and a special article on Rice by Dr Woods Hutchinson, plus home care advice and Christmas fiction.
A fragment from Appleton's November issue discusses Sabbath observance and its implications. It cites a preacher’s critique of anti Sabbath zeal, recounts a biblical scene of a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath, and links such strictness to prevarication and hypocrisy while noting the broader impact on moral and religious life.
A fragment reflects debate over strict Sabbath adherence, arguing that keeping the day means forbidding all work and even prohibiting repairs or cooking. It contrasts Jewish obedience with American practices, suggesting harsh judgments on those who performed routine acts.
A tale from Rend Tenn Nev reports the arrest of Willaus I and Josie Martsre after a candy man’s confession, with details of alleged coercion, a beverage served to a girl, and claims of a license impropriety. The case involves Miss Moriaia and other associates, with ongoing surveillance and court actions.
Coroner's inquest began in San Francisco over Morris Staas's death after a shooting at the county jail Saturday night. Captain Duke and Officer William Tloma led the witnesses, detailing the search for the man and the missing pistol, with Dr Teasley presenting the bullet. The inquest will resume tomorrow with many more witnesses to be examined.
Washington November 19 A star conference at the White House drew T J Dolan head of the Atpanstavelers and Dredgemen’s union to discuss a publicity committee to investigate proposed strikes and lockouts. The president listened as Dolan outlined views and the plan approved a letter to a prominent New Yorker. The president offered no opinion.
Chicaxa dispatch reports that the outstanding forgeries of Peter Van Vieltingen, a real estate dealer, are expected to exceed 790000 as more properties may be tied up in the unsettled case. About 100 persons could be losers if the penitentiary threat looms.
A will from York dated November 19 leaves the bulk of the estate to Mrs Charlotte A Gals and Mey. Paroline and Wilton, with other bequests to Jon Jacob Mador and family members. The will mentions safeguards against claims by a party connected to the testator’s father and specifies conditions if any claim interferes.
Jat November 23 the trial heard conflicting admissions from Ray Lamphere regarding a partial confession to setting fire at Mrs Gunness home in April. Witnesses described Lamphere's statements, prior suspects, and his changing stance after medical testimony on poisoning.
A Salt Lake criminal court case unfolds as questions loom over Thomas Vance's alleged actions toward Mary Valley. The information accuses him of a brutal confrontation resulting in death, with a jury deliberation to decide if he is the perpetrator.
The case centers on Mrs. Vance who fell ill after a coffee episode and later died amid claims of mercury poisoning. Vance denies poisoning his wife and argues for possible suicidal intent. The defense contends he acted only as a provoked husband, with a courthouse battle shaping the dramatic proceedings.
Salt Lake Nav reports the jury returned verdicts of guilty on all three counts in the Gregory case at 2:20 p.m. The verdicts followed the trial and related to the indictment.
Secretary Callister informs Pita Estate Association that state land board funds for public building are limited. About 25,639.29 remains in the fund with possible future from this source around 100,000 within years. Most land sales proceeds and interest accrue to public building accounts, but current certificates and deeds balance uncertain.
A fragmented notice discusses interest funds totaling 26999.44 dollars and the refiling to the state treasury under pred ual law. It says any further action requires an enabling act by the legislature to authorize the interest and capital disposition.
Logan Nov 13 The jury awarded plaintiffs administrators of the estate of Teste 1 Price against Oregon Short Line Railway company 16200 for damages in a suit arising from the death of J. Trice killed by a fast liner at a crossing in September 1907. Witnesses testified that brush along the railroad right of way hid the track and that whistle warnings were given. Train crew contradicted testimony. The trial lasted nearly a week with jury out about three and a half hours.
In Balt Lake on November 23 the Lioutle trial of Lioutle Testa Manufacturing involved the Koala Fuel Manufacturing Co. The case, brought by John T. Witte to recover a September note for 300, alleges the Koala company shares were pledged. Payment default led to foreclosure, with the company secretary reporting about two months prior that the firm faced partial collapse.
Reported results show Calloon Vannee failing to win the Lahm Cup Ettoute. A separate note mentions Ugeethe halting Yankee after yesterday’s events and a warning issued near Threr Georgia.
The report describes aeronauts Alpert J. Lambert and Ctila Hy Ri Honeywell attempting a Lanrt np voyage near Tord Dunola and FF Lauls, covering hundreds of miles. A balloon touched the ground near Ti tciah Palle in Georgia as fires spread through a south en forest area, with uncertain final outcome.
Fragmentary wartime note describes cages dropping in a remote location near Ul Nor Wa and Ricard Vile. The passage references mint facilities, guard apparatus, and top works, with vague mentions of troops, dates, and the fall of a key fortification. Entities are unclear due to OCR damage.
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