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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
5
A damaged OCR shows a garbled crime notice mentioning robbery and suspects with scattered names and places. The readable fragments reference theft and a court or official action, but essential details are obscured. The piece offers minimal verifiable facts beyond an alleged robbery and an ongoing legal process.
Fragmentary OCR text references a deadly collision involving multiple parties and an investigation or visit. Mentions locations and names but details are garbled. The readable items indicate an inquiry or report on a collision and subsequent reactions or actions.
The piece describes a flood of settlement into the dry western plains, detailing land markets in Promontory Curlew Valleys and the appeal of irrigation for wheat farming. It notes rising homestead activity, reduced costs, and expectations of prosperity as farmers move to the altered landscape and new towns emerge amid historic growth slogans.
A Coneus Bureau Bulletin 104 on mortality statistics for 1803 reports death rates in the United States. Wilbur, chief statistician for vital statistics, notes the regularization sample shows a death rate near 19 per 1,000, with variances across regions. The report highlights the era as among the lowest mortality periods, contrasting rural versus urban figures and mentioning specific population segments and dates.
A New York rumor reports Mrs John Jacob Astor seeks a divorce from John Jacob Astor. The item cites a possible legal separation with a referee appointed and mentions a Dona Gadwaltedery of the Den of Strange and Cacwutlader as part of the court proceedings.
A Utah report from Heber and Spanish Fork cites deplorable slaughterhouse conditions. Inspectors faulted buyers and bakers for filthy premises, poor cleaning, and unsafe storage. Mrs Cook pleaded for more time while Mr Cook’s drunken state hindered cleanup efforts. Authorities plan follow up actions and closures if needed.
A spectacular fire swept through the Sierra Nevada Lumber Company plant near Mazes, Nevada, causing $4000 in losses and nearly a half million dollars potential damages. Insured, flames threatened several residences. officials say the blaze was halted before spreading further. Several workers escaped injury as the fire broke out shortly before o clock this morning amid witnesses who reported chaotic scenes as residents fled.
In Wasatch forest country a long running boundary dispute between sheep owners and forest rangers in Provo Canyon, near North Fork of Provo Canyon and Dear Creek, was resolved after a ranger survey. A four man crew and rangers began work, establishing a practical line and marking an imaginary boundary line that had caused protests from herders.
Logan Company plans a mule farm seven miles west of Logan on Ball Lake Opt. 260A. Local investors, led by Williard P. Pink and C. F Hilman, form a company capitalized at 200000 dollars. Immediate action includes securing land and beginning construction on the rearing and selling venture with 100000 dollars to be committed.
A fragmented OCR item references Culley Drug Co of idle city and a report about patient use claims and motor techs. It notes a water report by D D D Prescription and a Brewer water report. It mentions an $800 gift to Lac Carnogle Free Library and a Brower binet ceil.
Jickman Kyi reports Speaker Cannon opposes President Taft’s deep waterway plan. The group traveled by river to Memphis and St Paul events, with Taft defended while party members faced crowd scrutiny along the levee. Postmaster General Hitchcok and Secretary Nagel joined the president aboard the Oleander.
The Steal corporation reports quarterly earnings of 27,277,100 with net earnings of 21,824,17 and a surplus. Unfilled orders on hand at Sept 30 show 491,077 tons. For the quarter ended Sept 30, 1908, total earnings reached 25,040,419 with 28,228,295 in disbursements and 95,894,244 in unfilled orders. An appropriation of 17,000,000 funds was allocated from surplus for expanded construction and obligations. The report notes 12,156,1d in stock and reserves, with further anti-deficit steps pending.
A garbled note outlines unclear names and places as readers seek meaning behind a fragmented message. The text hints at names resembling Willem Giasmatin and Blaney among others, with scattered references to regions and actions, but the overall intent remains obscure.
A fragmented 1910s style survey discusses best baseball players by position. It names candidates like Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, noting disagreement among experts about the ideal lineup and the challenge of choosing a single all star team with many strong entrants across positions.
The account describes the Pirates as aggressive and cunning, citing veteran leadership, solid defense, and quick ball handling. It notes key players like Clarke and Ted gnod Fudywmeuk contributing to victories, while mentioning Pittsburg and Yost tall as influences in a tense 1907-1908 era game with strategic tricks and strong tackling.
The report lists multiple PCL games with Vernon tying San Francisco 4 to 4 on October 25 and Los Angeles beating Portland while Sacramento defeated Oakland. It includes scattered scores and standings notes, plus mentions of players and event details amid a busy, partial scoreboard page.
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