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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
5
A street car on a steep hill in Denver collapsed a track near Seventeenth Street, killing a passenger and injuring several. The operator and conductor aided passengers as the car plunged, while investigators and police questioned survivors and examined the damaged car and telegraph pole.
In Denver a clash erupts as professional pallbearers defend their fees against unaffiliated helpers. The conflict centers on a 25 cent service for unclaimed remains and new regulations aimed at regulating funeral costs. Organized tabors reportedly oppose nonprofessional acts that threaten earnings and professional standards.
A chaotic scramble reports a heavyweight bout arranged for April with James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson amid defections and negotiations. Promoters seek a formal agreement in New York and California while plans to frame the contract and referee arrangements are explored.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local notice about a shepherd event or term named Shepherd Oase, with unreadable phrases and repeated lines. The readable segments indicate continuation to Saturday, but details are unclear.
The market summary shows erratic closes across global exchanges with copper and American barrels mixed. Railways, steel, and livestock futures list varied gains and losses, highlighting regional oscillations and ongoing demand shifts.
Chicago hosts boxing match Sunday featuring Packey McFarland against Velone. Promoters announce events for a weekend card with earlier plans facing scheduling uncertainties and last minute changes.
In a disjointed recollection, Admiral Schley describes a 1821 Korea mission by American warships led with Rogers to recover a stranded vessel. The raid ends in urban bombardment and deaths, with civilians killed and fires set as the citadel falls, reflecting grim violence of early naval actions.
Chicago Ontario reports quote by Judge Peter Grosset at the Ossol club meeting outlining views on women in the profession and the ethics of nursing and law. The speech argues that women’s success is rare and tied to contempt for court, noting examples and social expectations presented amid local concerns.
Fragmented OCR letter soup describes a jail scene with names and garbled phrases. Key terms suggest a court or inmate context with references to individuals such as Gordon Childea and Angel Ciner, but readable facts are limited. The passage contains unclear, misordered words and no clear event or outcome to summarize.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a San Francisco death and possible crimes including larceny and wife-related offenses. It mentions a plea, fines or jail time, and a comment by a person linked to the case. Details are corrupted and names or dates are unreadable.
Portland reports odd disturbances as a tape of unexplained force causes clocks and alarms to misbehave. Residents observe lights flicker and a storefront alarm triggers unexpectedly. Officials say no clear cause or responsible party, with anonymous rumors spreading.
A scrambled fragmentary passage from a newspaper item references a notable air flight and mentions names like New York and Wright. The text is garbled, with incomplete phrases about aviation achievement, personal connections, and possible exhibitions, offering little clear context or verifiable details.
Fragmentary manuscript text hints at a confused scene with references to a place or event labeled as Peron Meet and Wire. It weaves in persons or groups like Lubna and Ote and mentions themes of fate, aliens, and a troubled, unsettled mood amid unclear actions.
A major Pacific coast earthquake severely disrupted Eureka California and several northern towns. Shocks lasted up to twenty five seconds with widespread damage to windows chimneys and furniture but overall minimal property loss. Telecommunication with Eureka was interrupted and reports from Reading Red Bluff and Weaverville describe dramatic shaking and fear. The shock was felt across California and Oregon with notable intensity in Humboldt county and surrounding communities.
A major naval revolt erupts as Lt. Mdaldos and rebel forces seize the capital’s naval depots and arsenal. Government declares traitor Tihaletgs and vows to quell the uprising. Armies confront gunfire and a tense standoff surrounds Athens as divisions widen between loyalists and rebels.
Construction begins on Jefferson area homes with cement works and framing progressing. Workers note ongoing site activity, with machinery, utilities, and street access planned. timeline unclear but early stages show foundation and framing underway near the riverfront.
A garbled report references a leader proposing bold plans and new policies amid uncertain conditions. The text hints at reforms, reactions from allies, and potential hurdles that could shape the political landscape through the coming period.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a markets related notice with unclear action and authorities. readable entities suggest a local public sale or similar event, with generic references to a correspondent market authority and date. Further specifics are unreadable.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a fatal crash between a car and a vehicle near Winnemucca and Tehama, detailing injuries, driver deaths, and a survivor. The portion mentions Gerlach, Winnemucca wake, and a two-car collision with passengers killed or injured amid chaotic eyewitness fragments.
The article notes the departure of an Ogden theater manager who has acquired an interest in a moving picture venture. It traces his career as manager of the Orpheum in multiple cities, including Ogden and Thatcher, and mentions his prior roles at Hippodrome and Salt Lake City venues, with plans hinted at for future projects.
A report on the Ogden Colored Republicans meeting held October 27 outlines speakers J W Hindspett J H Lemme Dave Mian Hon Carl Allison City Attorney JH Devine and Willien Glar. Allison and Devine notes impressed listeners as other speakers addressed political issues and civic concerns with the audience comprising both colored and white voters.
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