03 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Ogden Morning Examiner
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet references threats and tensions in a regional context. Names, dates, or concrete details are unreadable, but the piece alludes to ongoing concerns and possible security or political strains in the area.
Rome reports Queen Helena injured but not seriously as King Victor Emmanuel aids Sicilian relief amid heavy earthquake shocks. Duke of Genoa plans to join rescue efforts. pope considers an international earthquake fund appeal. Panic challenges hospitals and evacuees while leaders in Europe react.
In New York the Griscom suggestion to use American quake relief funds to charter steamers from Genoa or Marseilles and send nurses doctors and medical supplies to Messina draws praise from local Italian and American Red Cross chapters. The plan aims to route funds via Rome and Washington with coordination from Red Cross officials ahead of a fundraising event planned for January 7 at Madison Square Garden.
Francis J. Heney of San Francisco blamed E H Harriman and the Southern Pacific for San Francisco grafts. He said the real boss sits in New York with W. B. Herrin as agent, urging reform through a direct primary to break the political machine. Applause followed as he urged voters to curb bosses and corrupt alliances.
Washington January 2 Formal announcement of the appointment of John Carroll of Helena Montana to the rector position at the Catholic University of America is expected this month. He will succeed Bishop O Connell who becomes coadjutor bishop of San Francisco. Carroll is popular with the clergy and widely known in the diocese for his executive ability and has privately accepted the post.
Mrs Wad Morris wife of a self confessed night rider testified she lied to protect relatives and asked to be recalled She said her husband Wad Morris was with the riders the night Captain Rankin was killed and later corrected her testimony to name Joe Hogg and Jack Long as those who told her he was at home The attorney general ordered her to testify and her statements may prompt further indictments
Chicago January 2. A New Year survey from the Prohibitionists attacks local option laws as a farce and says they gain little for the temperance cause. The study, by Michael J. Fannigan of Philadelphia, analyzes recent election returns and notes paradoxical shifts in the Chafin and Swallow votes linked to local option outcomes.
The discussion argues that county option laws harm the Prohibition party, while anti county option states show gains. It compares projected vote totals for candidate Chafin under different state experiences, suggesting nationwide shifts would alter his support by tens of thousands.
A box of tainted candy mailed to Mrs. Marie A. Smith and her two children Violet and Osie in Miles City Montana sickened them severely. Osie, 16, was critically ill with Mrs. Smith and Violet also infected. Police trace the sender amid suspicions of deliberate poisoning. postmark and handwriting are unclear.
C B Needham of Somerville Massachusetts described as wealthy left his wife during her attempt to have him confined to an asylum. An East St Louis police officer escorted Needham toward home as he faced a vagrancy sentence in the Melville workhouse after being found wandering in St Louis. He had earlier worked in Florida and was located by his wife in East St Louis. she had traveled from Boston to arrange his confinement. Police report he is suffering mental aberration.
Chicago Jan 2 George Washington Hough professor of astronomy at Northwestern University and director of the Dearborn Observatory died suddenly at his Evanston home yesterday. The 72 year old astronomer was noted for Jupiter observations and for measuring about 650 double stars, more than any living astronomer.
At 1 40 Saturday Rev H D Zimmerman performed marriages for Frank J knwrson of Salt Lake and Adam Hills of Salt Lake City and Mrs Limerson who then returned to the capital to establish their future home there.
President Roosevelt announced two supply ships carrying $300,000 in food and provisions were sent to southern Italy. He asked Congress for additional aid and offered the battleship fleet for Italy’s use, while coordinating through the state department to accelerate relief. The move followed a mass meeting in New York and ongoing Red Cross fundraising.
Buffalo reports Tom Longboat the Canadian defeats Dorando Piotri of Italy for the second time in the Keent Marathon at the London Olympiad. Dorando led early but Longboat chased, holding a tight pace and closing the distance. Time details indicate a faster first mile and a sustained sprint to the finish.
Media Pennsylvania January 2 Mrs M Florence Erb testifies detailing years of alleged abuse by Captain Erb at Red Gables starting May 1906. She describes being struck dragged and threatened with a revolver amid quarrels over food and control, leading to the fatal shooting.
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