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A fragment lists desk phones with rings and numbers, showing old newsroom phone etiquette. No clear event or person is identified beyond standard office references.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
7
A fragment lists desk phones with rings and numbers, showing old newsroom phone etiquette. No clear event or person is identified beyond standard office references.
Obituary notice for John A Gibbs describes private funeral services to be held tomorrow at 2 oclock in Lyne Ward Meeting House. Pallbearers from Volunteer Fire Company and local attendees will attend, with interment in Ogden City Cemetery. Nearby reports include election reminders and other community notices.
Detroit tops Pittsburgh in a pitched battle with errors and base running miscues. Moriarty drives a sharp single after a bunt miscue, Jones and Wagner figure prominently on both sides, as Detroit strings together late innings to secure the win amid erratic fielding and strategic moves.
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific officials report record freight tonnage moving through local yards. Freight trains now range from about 1800 to 2230 tons, with vast mammoth shipments stretching for miles as handling capacity struggles to match demand.
Judge A B Anderson hears protest against removing defendants from New York to Washington for trial. Lindsay argues executive power could harm free press as District of Columbia venue is challenged. Winter warns removal risks assembling juries biased by government workers and officials in a case accusing Messers. Smith and Williams of libel.
A man traveled from Chicago to Denver and toward San Francisco using gold extracted from his own teeth. He sold the dental gold after a dentist filled the teeth and bought a ticket. He hoped to reach his sick mother before she died, succumbing to his lack of funds in New York.
Stockton voters approve overturning Sunday saloon closing law by 2,254 to 1,669. The measure, passed a year earlier, allows Sunday alcohol service again after months of debate and confusion, with the ordinance now enacted by a simple majority.
A fragmented column laments veterans sacrifices and the toll of war. It recalls battles, endurance, and national resolve while questioning leadership and the lingering impact on soldiers across decades. The piece weighs duty, memory, and a call for honoring those who served.
A rail accident on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line near Croonville results in multiple deaths and many injuries. The derailment involves a passenger crowd returning from a small watering stop, with substantial freight losses reported and emergency crews responding to the scene.
The latest reports describe a hurricane or tropical storm passing near Key West and the southern Florida peninsula with northwest movement. Damage appears limited to the east coast properties, with significant impact on construction and railroad lines along the Florida East Coast Railway. Rainfall totals reached unusual levels as the storm moved north, while the central and western coasts reported less damage.
Lawrence, Kits Och and Witt, youths aged around 18, allegedly planned a bank robbery near Eudora to fund marriage. Police say the motive was marriage money. Lawrence Bullock was shot during the escape and is in critical condition. officers continue to hunt for the missing girl believed linked to the plot.
From Washington comes a dispatch stating Secretary of State Knox requested the resignation of Minister Crane. The action is said to have been punitive and aimed to discipline him for conduct deemed improper. Crane had not yet reached his posting in the country.
Four men were injured in a rear-end collision involving freight trauay near Groenyiling Texas as reported today. The details describe a serious roadway incident with injuries and inquiries ongoing by authorities.
The piece by Walt Mason urges simple kindness over petty gain. It critiques corruption and public vice, urging readers to help neighbors and avoid mudslinging, presenting a humane call amid a worldly whirl.
The readable portions reference a person named Tad and a mention of a theater or public event. The garbled lines imply a discussion with possible names, places, and a replacement or shift in leadership. Overall, details are unclear and many proper nouns are missing or corrupted.
A fragmented account traces the evolution of the World Series promotion from early disputes among leagues to the modern commission’s control. It notes revenue splits, player shares, and the shift toward centralized management, highlighting past practices and notable financial figures.
Sizable hurricane damages reported with ships stranded and cargo disrupted. Tampa dispatch notes limited harbor impacts near Punta Gorda while several vessels including Mallory line and P A steamer Oli vette face delays. Havana reports two lives lost and widespread property damage from the storm.
A storm sweeping out to sea north of Key West threatens Gulf coast areas and lands along the coast face danger. Washington reports October 12 notes damage to points on the Gulf of Mexico and near the land coast from the Worth India.
A powerful hurricane named Pia struck near Key West and moved northeast across the Atlantic, tearing roofs, damaging barracks and ships, and prompting warnings. Reports indicate widespread wind and rain with the storm weakening after crossing the Gulf Stream toward Bermuda. Observers noted heavy damage to the Army's facilities at Key West and surrounding areas.
Cehiensh Wisconsin October 12. Thaenun Coxten of Omra Iofi elder and the incident ends in the death of a baseball player during a shooting in the small town. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the fatal event.
Fragmentary report from Memphis Tennessee on October 12 describes Eugene Sims of Sycamore knocked unconscious by an opponent identified as the Texte Kid. The blow sent Sims to the ground and spectators intervened as the bout ended abruptly.
A damaged passage reports a train incident between Biggs and Chico in California. It mentions an oil inspector, a farmer named Walch, and a team with Pluck rickéts, but many words are garbled. The account lacks clear dates, exact locations, and coherent actions.
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