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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
12
The report outlines broker commentary on stock prices at First National Bank and related entities. It references quotations, advances, and impending deals that will adjust the block trade price once consummated, with several misread terms and fragmented phrases reflecting OCR issues.
A Prohibition alliance with aims to curb liquor traffic was organized with officers named including President G. E. Smithy and Vice President Joseph Severs. The group, meeting biweekly, will use National Prohibition materials and set low dues to include all interested. The next meeting is set for Joseph Beyer’s home at 2920 Jefferson Avenue.
The readable fragment hints at a notice or ad related to liquor traffic intentions and scheduling. It mentions possible dates and notices but lacks clear names or places. Information is too fragmentary to confirm specifics or entities.
Travel notice lists a $44.50 fare from Ogden to Chicago and back for Union International Live Stock Exposition dates in November. Details appear garbled but indicate departure and return plans with limited contact info for inquiries.
Reported at La Plata a large cave was breached by workmen. Explorers lowered into a deep, narrow shaft found a chamber about 40 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 12 feet high. The cave walls are mineral-rich, with iron oxides and other formations. Progress halted by a deep chasm, blasting smoke quickly carried away by air. The team plans further exploration and a thorough survey next week.
Anulhar suit in Coolidge district court names Anna Coolidge and K Coolidge as plaintiffs against Portia M Coolidge. The third complaint in the case seeks to void two deeds from 1902 and 1907 and asks the court to appoint a receiver to collect rents and profits from the disputed property with an alleged value around $9,000 plus monthly rents.
County Recorder Leet Ludden and wife transfer two parcels known as tots 27 and 28 Week 8 Central Park to Binitter Investment for 256 dollars. Cattle and wife convey a quarter section in northwest quarter of Township T north Imaage with two acres, for 1 000 dollars.
Excursion rates to Chicago for the International Transfiable Exhibition. Rio Grande Western Railway Company offers a round trip fare of $44.50. Valid November 20 to December 6 with returning dates late November and early December.
Turmoil envelops Tiwana as mayor orders removal of a key official amid a labor dispute. Hayamy Nav and Chi domme lead protests while the Typographical Union calls out in sympathy, with urban newspaper workers expelled from the press. Police appeal for calm as workers rally.
A fragmentary 1902 account recalls the Ogden church building amid opposition and praise. It notes the long effort from 1809, visionary plans, and community programs including a Thanksgiving service, orchestral performances, and ambitious transit logistics that delayed progress and tested local resolve.
Railroad notes describe Promontory activity and staff movements including Operator Williams of Gregan Short Ling in McCalamedi and plans for routes to Portland. It mentions Oregon Short Line, Southern Pacific transitions, and Lake Battle Mountain expansion with Neva Central extending to the new line. It notes Pacific Canal Travelers Association and concerns over passenger traffic, timing, and complaints about the system.
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