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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
7
The week saw coal dealers in focus with references to Sprags Crest Creek and Gilletts Co. reports. a shooting incident near Salt Lake raised fears for a boy’s eye while funerals and church services marked community mourning. Burial of Emma Jackson noted with details of rites and attendees.
Judge renders verdict in a case against Frank Brown and the Clothing company over an unpaid account. Warnings issued to the plaintiff, with the court awarding recovery for the plaintiff. In separate police action, William Hay of North Ogden was arrested for alleged theft of a head at horses near Ogden. Weather and conference notes describe a Mormon Church gathering with rain and improved conditions expected for the session. Ogden State Superintendent Ned Nelson visited for educational matters before returning home.
Aviation pioneer Curtiss fails to take off as gusty wind delays and destabilizes the aircraft. The machine swings, tilts, and descends safely with Curtiss aborting the attempt after a short flight near Governors Island, with spectators watching in cautious awe.
The strike at Utah Copper Company in Salt Lake City ended after talks. About 300 workers returned to duty this morning. Wages were reportedly increased from 1.76 to 2 dollars per day. Several strikers and others were arrested but later freed.
A gang robbed the Citizens National Bank today, netting about 10,000. A shootout occurred as they fled with two sex pistols and a short pistol. Multiple suspects are being pursued, with one suspect reportedly owning a six cade. Authorities are narrowing the lead to a few likely associates.
Avelyn Thaw intervenes in a broker’s case in New York, aiding a beleaguered party amid a tense dispute. The report notes Thaw’s action connected to her brother Howard and a separate financial taint in a separate New Bee Area matter.
Superintendent Mangon discussed annual rail inspection trips with Standard reporters at the Union depot. He noted the Harriman system requires supervisors to travel for education, detailing his sixteen day absence and piling correspondence, while outlining aims to benefit his division.
The Moran company led by foreman Jos Wheelwright prepares the west end of twenty fourth street for asphalt laying in Ogden. A plant has 1 000 yards of sand and 800 barrels of asphalt ready. Work expected to begin within two weeks, with completion later in the contract period if materials arrive from Salt Lake. Water and sand removal proceed on Wall Avenue and Twenty fifth Street as crews prepare for paving.
North Adama Moen Get and Lieu tenant W. Balti, twenty nine, a former officer in the Watted Slains army, died by suicide at a boarding house. A note expressed remorse with the line, "Forgive me, God forgive me," as his father Dr W C Baird of Runual Texas was informed.
The market showed regained morale last week with easing speculation in call money rates as investors anticipated rail orders and dividends. Strong showings from steel, coal, and rail stocks lifted confidence, while New York trading hinted at resilient demand and improved industrial activity despite earlier volatility.
In Pottsville Pa on Saturday October 4 Robert singingin back of Lie Pottsville in Rebun reputed to have taken a kick to the abdomen during a football game at Shamokin. He died from the injuries sustained in the play.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names, places, and figures across cities such as New York, Delaware, Denver, Missouri, and unseen entities. It references stores, transit, steel, and various percentages or prices amid a garbled compilation of proper nouns and numbers without coherent narrative.
The body of Joe Fin tin was found on the West water range in Utah after a long conflict with Henry Steber a wealthy man. Harris allegedly killed Steber on a ranch the year before and was arrested for murder awaiting trial. Authorities seek the killers of Harris and Steber amid threats and vengeance.
President Taft spoke at the cornerstone laying of a universal church in Portland Oregon after attending a morning Reform Jewish service. He urged support for moral religion and national unity, recalling past cornerstone ceremonies in Washington and Hutson and praising liberal church partnerships.
A fragmented, stylized passage shows an optimistic tone about better times ahead, referencing communal faith and future events. It mentions attention to certain topics, church community, and a presidential action, though many words are garbled or uncertain.
Fragmented OCR text outlines completed fisheries cases and associated legal and industrial topics. It mentions United States involvement, statutory references, and various entities, though much of the wording is garbled.
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