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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
3
Public notices and social items mention St Lake Opera companys evening program and Ladies' Souvenir events. The column lists dance classes, train schedules, and local horseracing and theatrical activities with several names and venues noted, reflecting a busy early autumn community calendar.
A chaotic news segment notes a gymnasium fire drill described as one of the finest pictures. It mentions attendance at a mother lodge meeting and a urgent public call to relay the event to friends, with emphasis on electric imagery and dramatic performances.
Miss Ellen Thomas is tied to a notice about a staged event at 2700 Wash Ave, Tennessee. The item lists a Saturday date and a phone contact with a $112 reference, indicating a arranged arrangement or sale tied to her name.
Extra passenger Crewe Employed and Freight Ganduet are advanced to higher positions to relieve freight congestion on the Gould road. Eight drive wheels heavy locomotives from Waldwit Locomotive Forky arrive at Ogden for service on the Urnside system. An extra passenger crew is assigned between Ogden and Grand Junction, bringing fourteen passenger crews in service with headquarters at Ogden. Conductor Ryan receives promotion. another extra passenger conductor will be taken from freight conductors between Gurion and Bolpor. Additional train dispatch staff added between Ogden and Grand Junction to support heavier flows.
A confusion of garbled text suggests an incident where a young boy narrowly avoided serious harm after an eagle attack. The fragment references police, a dawn swoop, and responses from authorities, with scattered mentions of locations and names that remain unreadable.
In Salt Lake City Senator George Sutherland presided as temporary chair as the Republican state convention opened to nominate statewide and federal ticket. The Anti Mormon American party was a featured element in the proceedings and discussions centered on the gubernatorial race between Wm. Spry and rivals Howell and Parley Christenson of Balla.
The county treasurer explains higher local taxes this year due to a special ten mill city tax to fund waterworks, raising city and county rates to about 44.6 mills. State and county levies stay near 1907 levels while the board of education boosts local funds for schools, elevating overall tax burden.
Government Weather Bureau officials arrive in Qeden to establish local weather observation posts for winter months. Aree yan le Graaf leads the team at the joint flight depot, with weekly reports to the weather department.
A yearlong experiment leads to a refrigeration and ventilation system for Chicago City railway and Chicago Railways cars. The plan includes fresh air supply, temperature control, and limited air exchange to maintain warmth while keeping hazards in check. Engineers and officials collaborated on the layout and safety features. In Monts Sept. 1A a shell from SF Rep is reported to have caused a significant fire, destroying several buildings and compromising the town.
Local merchants offer eleven footballs valued at 1.50 each to Ogden school boys. Balls displayed in the case before the store with details to be learned by visitors. Hurry to obtain particulars and secure a prized item.
Prominent Japanese figure Hara, a former interior minister and leader of the Liberal Party, visited Ogden en route to Butte and Europe. At 89, he is described as distinguished, with a long record including leadership of Japan Railways and South Manchurian Railway affairs. he spoke of returning to Japan in March as parliament closes. He was accompanied by Izuka and S Yoshimura, recently arriving from San Francisco via Salt Lake.
New York on September 15 a Halifax resident Willia Haniel of Fast Hampton escaped a charging bull by clinging to a brass handrail and crawling along the ground. After being knocked down, he held on despite injuries and managed to reach safety when the bull veered away.
A report from the Wisconsin State Legislature details a 29 thousand dollar appropriation for memorials. The document references the Milwaukee Park Commission and other state accounting notes, with timing and proposal details summarized from official records.
The funeral for Rev Wem Winders B Tore Col. Boyt was held with a large congregation. The late minister, father of Henry Windsor editor of Payilie M chants of Chicago, had his remains shipped to Chicago for burial after services in TowA. Windsor, a prominent figure, contributed to many programs and Brogational chats before moving toward California in search of opportunities.
Prohibition candidate and advocate B W Chafin will address Ogden residents at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening. Local temperance leaders, planning a welcome, confirm Chafin will speak about temperance and political reform in Orden.
Sept 14 in Hochester NY reports the Democratic gubernatorial race narrowed to a contest between Lt Gov Lewis Stuyvesant Grantler and James W. Gerard as Tammany Hall leader Charles Murphy and favoring factions brokered a settlement. Sources say Murphy and Grantler struck an understanding while Tammany and upstate delegates maneuvered for influence ahead of the state convention.
A statement from Glrae Leavitt of the Forest Service says no decision has been reached on locating headquarters in Ogden or Salt Lake City. An official inquiry noted that Parvut Gifford Pinchot is out of sight and the department has not yet decided or returned to Washington.
Sturgeon Michigan reports a timber fire burning nearly two weeks. A heavy rain halted spread and may aid containment. Officials estimate damage and potential cost while assessing remaining timber and safety concerns.
Real estate transfers filed with the county recorder list several parcels. John F Williams and wife transfer to Be 1. Brown etc under Blott 8 in Aviston Ogden City with stated consideration. Further deeds involve Nelson Crammin, Richarnen, and others transferring lots and partial lots in various subdivisions with prices noted.
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