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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
7
The article reports ongoing disruptions to the Western Pacific railroad as maintenance and storm damage slow progress toward Reno and Fallon Nevada. It notes manpower levels on the eastern division and mentions related local notices, conventions, and corridor developments.
Obituary notes for Andrew I. Aderpon and Alfred Wood mark local mourning. Also reported is the sale of Wood Heg enbarth Ranch near El Paso for 2 1/2 million dollars with ranch details and stock. Weather outlook for March notes persistent winds, snow and rain easing, with high water expected as snowpack recedes.
In New York the humane society condemns the practice of selling baby chicks as Easter gifts. George L. Warner, president, warns that children may mishandle the birds and cause their death, urging education to prevent abuse.
New York April 9 A event on the elevated railroad left a young girl named Strickland tumbling forty feet to the trolley car roof she rode. An examining physician found she was scarcely hurt though she had been tossed by the crowd near a Hemaklyn shopping area during the incident.
Columbus reports a judge faced a backhand warning after a note left on his door threatened vengeance over a proposed interracial marriage. The message targeted Wille Marrand, a real estate agent, and Stella Cunningham, a 28 year old white waitress, ordering the union opposed by local voices.
Easter day plans detail extensive church services across Ogden. Rev E Carver presides at First Presbyterian and other churches with multiple morning and evening rites, choir music, solos, and special hymns. Public worship features dawn and Easter programs, with Sunday School festivities and communion at Good Shepherd.
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