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This blog is dedicated to my parents, brothers, sister, and cousins who are descendants of Johannes (John) Gutke and Johanna Mork Gutke (pictured above). I am in the process of posting everything I have, so that I can back up documents/photos and also access the info from any location. There are likely to be mistakes, so check back often and feel free to comment if you have corrections!

Sincerely,

Deniane Gutke Kartchner

Denianek@gmail.com


O.J. Gutke and 'Boys' Dog is Executed'

This is an interesting encounter with Oscar Gutke, some "newsie" boys on the streets of Ogden, and their dog (whose demise did not turn out well, by the way).

"Wags" Shot Because He Bit Man Who Slapped Newsboy.
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85058130/1908-08-11/ed-1/seq-3/

Mr. Gutke's Statement.  August 13, 1908 in The Salt Lake Herald

Tells of Incident Leading to Death of Dog That Bit Him.
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85058130/1908-08-13/ed-1/seq-3/

Ogden Standard 1908-08-12 
This article also explains Oscar's side of the story, with one difference: "Meanwhile, the young fellow who had slipped past me, rushed up and was kicking my shins" instead of "shoved me suddenly in the back." Interesting! Who changed what?
http://udn.lib.utah.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/ogden14&CISOPTR=132515&filename=132516.pdf

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