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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
2
An old public notice outlines subscription plans for The Standard Publishing Company with terms for one month six months and twelve months in advance. The document mentions publication schedule and pricing while noting Saturday and Sunday publication exclusions.
The Standard Publishing Co announces force rate card effective February 4 1908 for The Evening Standard Ogden. It lists flat rates per inch for various ad placements pages 1 and 8 and top of column positions with per inch charges and special contract options. The paper claims to be the cheapest ad medium locally and challenges competitors with superior subscription value.
Fragmentary reading shows discussion of Emma Goldman and anarchist policy during an InterMountain vote. The text cites American civic duty, condemns illegal methods, and mentions suppressing radical influences in the context of state and Dominion relations.
A detailed 1940s census bulletin outlines the civil service in Washington DC, listing totals of employed persons, distribution by race and origin, gender shares, and job classes. It notes 385,008 adults in executive civil service with 28,108 in post offices and 7,091 in weather bureau roles, plus breakdowns by location, age, and race. highlights that women comprise about 40% in some groups and that most employees are white, with smaller percentages of Black, Indian, and other races.
Chicago will replace the use of tunnels with horse drawn mail wagons for transporting mail, returning to the older system used before the past three years. The switch, announced from Washington, affects plans to end tunnel service by June 30 and shifts duties to new personnel at the local post office.
A fragmented report notes a Black person executed in Philadelphia amid a serious case. The text references a related incident and a death connected to a legal proceeding, with unclear details and names.
The Avan fleet returns to Magdalen for anchorage then weighs anchor April 21 and proceeds to Ban Diego expected Thursday afternoon. Admiral Thomas to transfer May to Connecticut. Virginia remains at anchor. Torpedo testing amid strict regulations. Several shipyards prepare, crews busy with coating. Captain Robinson dies. Grant becomes chief of staff. preparations for Friday drills continue as crews enjoy limited recreation.
The Russian government is cited as adopting views aligned with the American approach to Harbin and the Chinese Eastern Railway dispute. A dispatch to Petersburg notes Consul General Fisher’s posture remains consistent with U.S. policy, stressing Washington’s neutrality and no position on Russo-Chinese relations or the railway company.
The upcoming billiard bout between Schaefer and Sutton faces delays due to illness and recovery. Sutton plans to defend the title if Schaefer recovers. Burton may leave Rochester for the Ward’s tour with Hoppe, while Schaefer’s Chicago illness recovery may affect preparation.
Norfolk officials report Standard Oil gains a controlling stake in the Norfolk Southern railway, acquiring over 200 miles of rail lines through North Carolina lumber districts. The plan includes building a bridge and extending the road, with bond debts to be paid. no receivership expected barring trust company disputes in New York.
Bermuda lilies arrive in New York from Bermuda in large quantities for Easter use. Advertised prices range from 3.60 per box of six dozen to 7 per assortment. The stems, described as dormy and durable, show strong demand as shipments head toward churches and displays.
Minneapolis April 8 Counsel for the Great Northern railroad pleaded guilty in federal court to a winter of urbating a case against the company and a fine of 2.00 was imposed. The matter dated from November 1866 and involved appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court as the railroad sought review of lower court rulings.
The third trial of Tirey L. Foumd began in California court with charges of bribery against Supervisor Tanta Columii and others in a case involving a proposed overpass project. Prosecutors allege improper influence and influence peddling as part of the bid process.
Boston April 9 Republicans and party workers swarm the city to discuss pre convention questions. Delegates will be chosen at the state convention and four delegates to Chicago are debated. Taft support looms amid unresolved platform decisions as committees prepare for tomorrow's meeting.
Reports from Mukden describe the attempted invasion of the American consulate there by Japanese forces and the encounter between Japanese and Native staff. A court of inquiry has been ordered by the Japanese consul general to investigate, with a report due before Washington and Pekin.
A disrupted scene at the Makden consulate follows a postman incident with a group of four or five Japanese attackers and Chinese servants. Mr. Straight, defending the premises with a firearm, pursued the intruders to the main entrance as police arrived and Japanese combatants were arrested. The report highlights tension between Japanese agents and local authorities, with blame and responsibility contested amid diplomatic friction and warnings to protect foreigners.
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