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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
2
A fragmentary historical notice portrays a mayoral campaign involving claims of debt settlement with the treasury. It cites anger at Union leaders and hypocrites, accusing opponents and reformers of sham virtue while urging accountability and critique of the Brewer administration.
A garbled report on a farming congress notes experiments in dry farming and community efforts. It mentions wheat growth, hogs, and ground conditions, with references to leaders and a broader push for agricultural modernization amid mounting debt and local trials.
An archival fragment discusses early trials in Palestine and northern Mexico, detailing experiments with dry farming, tribal input, and new methods for potato and grain cultivation. Names like Sonny and George B Wayveil appear among individuals testing weather, soil, and crop responses in 1864, noting exploration of methods and potential yields.
A large fire swept through a Salt Lake milling area damaging the Glens Milling Company plant on South Pomple Street and nearby hotel and business properties. The blaze caused extensive destruction with estimates of losses around 200000 for the mill and 150000 for lumber, with alarms sounding and residents fleeing as flames spread across Second and Third Avenues and South Temple Street. Fire crews worked from 10 am to mid afternoon, but the structure suffered major damage and several buildings were evacuated.
A complex case centers on Gebbart, accused of killing his wife Anna after she vowed to stay with him. Police traced his escape via letters to Newark and Germany, and a dog-led clue exposed his hideout in Antorit. He was captured after a house search uncovered personal effects and a child’s memory marked “A. L.” Gebbart confessed under evidence.
Gikemaann reports the waterworks fund was $220.08 short at June 30, 1903, while Brewer’s water rent shows $9,804.04 cash on hand. The audit lists numerous warrants issued and unpaid totaling 610,776.04, with doubts about their validity and planned disclosure at a Republican meeting.
A rugged sports tableau reviews Johnson versus Ketchel and the era's top fighters. It notes Johnson's hard fought rise, Ketchel’s dramatic form, and echoes across the boxing world about Willie Beeents and the middleweight scene. The piece reflects on rivalries, reputations, and the era’s celebrated names.
Reporters note Jeffries and Johnson prepared for the championship bout with tentative agreements in New York. Johnson travels from Chicago and plans to sign articles within days, while Jeffries plans workouts and further talks with promoter Coffroth and manager Sam Berger ahead of potential locations.
A garbled account references Lette and Gereardy tangle with a fatal harm allegation. Narration recounts cross Atlantic travel from Germany to New York then Florida, mentioning Mealmind by New York, and a name sequence with Heatey, Mager, and Terndles amid unclear crime context.
Fragmentary horse racing report from Jamaica Ont tracing several races. Notable entries include It Nut winning the first race at ten to one with Portmel second and Tye third. Other details list horses such as Vola Gavandigh Evon Galconda and Gras niere with varying placings and odds, plus a sixth race with Boul Bobla and Tempter among entries.
In a contentious note Glasmigin asserts the Brewer water reference proves the school is not part of the waterworks and mentions a charge of 3079 60. The statement implies a dispute over funding or duties related to the Carnegie Free Library at 2200 and the Brewer Lunch site.
Pillsbury analyst Adams describes Detroit league hitting and opposing defense in detail. He credits the pitcher’s varied drops and fastball timing, notes the failure of opponents to adjust, and highlights the alto effects of infield play and plate approach on outcomes.
Latonia track results dated Oct 25 across five races. Winners include Samuria in the first with Judith Page second, Denver Min taking the second, Gore third in the third, LA Tow mee in the fourth, and Ladhiinn in the fifth. Payouts and times partially listed, with several OCR garbles in names and numbers.
Wilbur Wright demonstrates flight in a powered aeroplane at Polare Pays, Maryland area, with observer Venant Fowery aboard. The craft stayed aloft about a tenth of a minute, returning smoothly as Wright operated the controls.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a war scene with a pilot or aircraft event. It references dying or landing timing, a person named Mr Wright, water, height, and a glide to earth described in very unclear terms. The text is incomplete and many words are garbled.
Ogden Utah Oct 25 19xx Mayor Brewer calls for a disinterested committee to examine waterworks department actions and related communications. He names members and charges the panel with reviewing documents and reporting findings to city council and public records.
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