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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
9
A chaotic newspaper card reports Detroit beat Pittsburg in a rough, seven to 10 style contest with erratic play and scattered highlights. The piece names players like Camalis and Jones, notes defensive miscues, and references manager Jennings guiding Detroit through a tense early season clash.
An historical blast of garbled OCR quotes Admiral Sir Edward Saymonr commenting on naval strategy amid a Germany versus Greece theater. The text notes guarded remarks about losses and the broader reach of British maritime power during global conflict.
A badly damaged account from Tahiti describes the wreck of the Norwegian steamer Ocean Ghee near Tahiti on September 16 1914. Passengers include John T Arundel deputy chairman of the Pacific Phosphate campaign and Lilian and Sydney, among others. The Mariposa carried survivors to Papeete with details sparse as the ship sank within seconds after the collision.
A fragmentary report from the Koyukuk district notes a new town named Wright Ulty near Wiseman Creek. It mentions local ore prospects, a riverbank plant, and prices for game and staples, including 30 a hunted and bacon around 40 to 50 cents per pound. The account cites a long-time producer and a river navigation detail, with uncertain figures for outputs and costs.
A secret pledge circulated among students at a high school alleging that several youths bet on basketball games and would refrain from further bets. The document names participants and promises enforcement, provoking concern about sports integrity and student conduct.
In Pittsburgh the jury awarded Ming Lowstetter $1,000 in damages against Professor Reet for breach of engagement after he refused to marry her. The case involved claims of mental distress and alleged social damages and sparked discussion in educational and ethical circles.
Fragmentary text from Lexington notes a person described as a celebrated athlete or trainer, age around ten in a garbled entry. The passage references races or trotters and implies a long illness or decline before death, with multiple garbled names and locations making specifics uncertain.
Marshall Michigan Detachment 4-A awoke to a death inquiry concerning Moya Gotham a 15 year old boy shot in the head as friends say he walked near a neighbor’s home. The wound was fatal according to physician Dr. Ay Burnon who said the bullet entered the skull from a distance. The incident involved a shotgun and a neighbor’s son. Relatives say Gotham was accompanied by a jog when the fatal shot occurred.
A garbled report recounts a youth competition with mixed phrases. Names and places are unreadable, but it hints at a win for a participant and notes activity at a local venue with unclear dates or teams.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a desperate figure named Willie Boy in a tense confrontation. Mentions of Mohd in yoske of Boavie Ralphy, outlaw threats, and an underworld chase amid unclear dates or places.
President Taft neared a chasm on a Yosemite cliff reaching 3000 feet, enjoyed the perilous view, and prepared to continue by rail. Reports describe a cold granite wall, distant valley views, and a cautious party following a winding path to the foot of the overlook with guards and hospitality awaiting at a nearby hotel.
Fragmentary report notes Dr W and Teom Whitewater journeying toward Bullion Mountain on Wednesday, seeking medical aid for a wounded group. In charge of field hospital, a Wills Boy is captured, timeline unclear, and Attila’s followers said to be blamed for the attack.
Spectators watched as early heats featured a 80 horsepower machine by Robertson and a top speed effort over the mile course. Chalmene Detcoit finished second amid mishaps and bumped cars on a dangerous track with a 68 45 time noted as a peak for the year.
Spokane cattleman, agent for Alaska Central Railway, arrived from Seward to offer the railroad at public auction under a foreclosure decree from a United States court. The bank of Canada financed the road, with massive sums invested in the engine work at Seward and Resurrection Bay, while coal fields lie along the line.
Fragmented OCR depicts a story of an alleged insane teacher who confessed sins, faced hearings, and was released after a complicated sequence of events. It references a dramatic personal arc, with later statements and travel. other text covers a lumber dealers meeting in San Francisco about forest protection and industry organization.
Fragmented OCR lists scattered figures and names with dates May 4 and May 9, including amounts like 723.00 18,680 and 12, 10.86. Several misread terms and personal names appear without full context. The readable items resemble a financial ledger or public notice fragment from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper column.
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