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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1909
Page
2
A vague notice from Ogden Utah cites an act of Congress with March 0 date and publication by a regional daily. The fragment mentions Bestomie and Wmn Ginemann, but the text is garbled and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
A dated notice from Ogden Utah outlines a Republican convention at the County Court House at 11:00 A M on October 7 1899 to nominate candidates for Mayor Recorder Treasurer Municipal judges, Attorney and Auditor The document lists ward delegations and primary meeting venues with instructions for district officials and central committee roles. It names T Huganisel as Chairman Republican Central Committee with Davin Jensen as vice chairman and Jour Y Elite as secretary.
President Taft's Salt Lake City stop delighted locals with cordial remarks. He praised Utah's canyon scenery, water power, and potential, and urged rapid development. In Baltimore, agitation over labor and city leadership sparked protests as Mayor Brantford faced public questions.
A garbled fragment recalls a crowd at a gathering where a speaker references a friend and a sinking ship while mentioning Germany and England. The text is obscured and difficult to interpret, but hints at wartime sentiments and the idea of danger at sea.
Wool growers announce a convention near January to promote the stock show and draw sheepmen to Ogden. Invitations are mailed, premiums prepared, and traveling men offered $100,000 in incentives to display in windows and public places. Secretary Nolan works overtime handling correspondence and ads while Walter Glob answers inquiries and rosters the program.
The Olden High School game sees the All Stars prevail amid disarray as several players are held out and others recalled from reserve. The slow contest features defense and forward passes with key plays by Mayes, Murphy, and Gronnaveth as the visitors clinch a narrow win.
A garbled early play leads to a 6 2 halftime score with the High School ahead before the alumnae rally. Final score shows alumnae 12, high school 9 as Crate jie os Umi scores a late touchdown. The lineup lists several players and positions with limited readable names from the old game record.
A community fundraiser in the Sixth Ward to support a new meeting house at the corner of Twenty third Street and Madison Avenue. Performances include local talent and Sunday school children, with matinees on Saturday and evening events to raise funds for the building. The Bishop urges wide public support across the city.
ROBERTS BEST KNOWN AS GOOD ROADS ROBERTS LEFT FOR WASHINGTON TO BEGIN A THREE YEAR LAW COURSE AFTER AGING OUT OF THE STORY HISTORY. HE SAYS HE WILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH UTAH AFFAIRS AND POLITICS WHILE AWAY. HE PLANS TO RETURN TO LAGUNA, O. TO BE EXCUSED FROM VACATIONS. TOWNSHIP TRIP $1.00. DAILY TRAIN TO THE CAPITAL.
A Salt Lake City post office theft mystery unfolds as a clerk and purse strings figure in a plan to steal stamps worth small sums. Inspectors traced the slips and linked links to a suspect’s accomplice, revealing a broader pattern of theft and urging restraint until inquiries finish.
A case of stamp theft leads to confession and agency relief. A young woman admits she stole government stamps used by a local agency after a private mark matched a sale. Prosecution follows as the employer notes the agency cannot operate without her. A dramatic rescue of a boy named Conley unfolds along the railroad line with a crowd of volunteers helping to uncover the details.
In a Camby quarrel last night at the rear of 439 Earl's Court, a husband named Pace attempted to shoot his wife with a revolver. The gun misfired as she blocked the trigger, the bullet grazing her clothing and causing no serious injury. Pace fled but was pursued. the wife sought help, and police began a search for him.
Robber attempted to steal a money bag carrying about 760 dollars but was stopped by officer J. H. Thompson. Gardner, the bank clerk, had just returned from the bank with two bags including 750 dollars in gold and silver. The suspect fled but was captured by Thompson near the desk and the money recovered.
Rescue teams worked to pull miners from a cave-in at a mining site between open shaft and adit. Fourteen workers formed a party under a foreman to reach the trapped men as shouting and fear filled the air. A sudden collapse left a wide chamber with limited ventilation and a danger of further rock falls. Rescue efforts focused on stabilizing debris and locating survivors amid hours of peril.
Nevada authorities seek Barber, a brakeman on the Nevada Northern line, accused of highway robbery and larceny while riding freight cars between Cobre and Bly. He allegedly forced riders from cars, robbed them and tossed them off, with three additional charges noted by Sheriff Butler.
Fragmentary report recalls John O Neill once linked to the Utah massacre and a long career as a scout and intellect. Details are garbled but cite his 14 year old alias Honest John and ties to Newark, Westminster, and New Wilmington.
A Binong effort seeks to pardon W Reese and Harvey Bass who were convicted in Ogden in 1908 for the murder of Fred McCabe. McCabe was knocked down, robbed, and killed on Twelfth Street on the night of November 28 1902. They were convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to the penitentiary for 35 years.
The text discusses defense claims of innocence and the role of Gen McCabe in opposing a pardon for prisoners tied to a murder case. Sheriff Wilson and the State Board of Pardons are mentioned, along with public sentiment and the jury that returned a verdict.
Lawrence Dermody of Mt. Vernon Ohio hosted a visit by Mr. Dermody and party, expressing pride in Ogden's growth and improvements. Mr. Cooney, superintendent of Hatelya power firm, praised western ventures and voiced resolve to expand outreach to the region.
Piqua Ohio Sept 2R Mean rvove M Orr wife of General W P Drrani prominent among wluh women of the United States died tonight Mrs Orr was a sister in law of the king Gaivin 8 Brice NATURALIZATION REFUSED Washington Sept i Naturalization was refused to 2 067 aliens Wit ing Me last Ament years a material in creage over the rejecting of will United States citizens alms the preceding vent
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