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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
2
A shop promotes its policy of fair consideration of customers interests and value in clothing, asserting that good clothes bring customers back and pledging honest service and fair pricing.
The Standard denounces the Madergatte Tribune for concealing details of a robbery and alleged police misconduct. It accuses the Tribune of suppressing credible witnesses and misrepresenting events, promising further public disclosure in time.
An article describes a new fuel approach using oxalic acid and salt water to replace coal as a heating source. It explains chemical reactions producing a carbonated slurry and a light, low-odor fuel intended to cut smoke and extend winter supplies. The piece notes economic and social implications, including neighborly exchanges for salts and water, and warns of cost and accessibility concerns.
A fragment from a Milwaukee Journal page discusses a mayoral betrayal and the clash between political allegiance and personal integrity in San Francisco. It references a Bakers’ wagon driver and a call to return to labor, then pivots to antiwar and water infrastructure themes, noting proposed reservoirs and irrigation projects shaping the West.
A fragmented 19th century account describes a dam on Goose Creek and a vast irrigation scheme affecting towns near Bustey and Allealdes. It foresees a trolley line to Barhey, a transformed economy with gold harvests, and mass population shifts, while warning of imperfect water storage in a canyon dam system.
In San Francisco the jury panel for an upcoming trial undergoes 13 peremptory challenges. After a long day 33 potential jurors remained, with 26 excluded as valid. four more considered as the day progressed. The next step is the peremptory challenges tomorrow to determine the final twelve.
Chicago April 1 An official statement from James R Forgas chair of the Clearing House Committee reveals efforts to settle obligations among the Chicago National Bank Equitable Trust and the Bank of America. The plan includes financing the Chicago Southern Railway project by purchasing the Chicago Southern line with a mortgage of 908 009 and a syndicate subscription of 159 000 to back the exchange of the rail assets.
Ren Prandeen reports a lengthy dispute over the payment of policies now totaling 1575 dollars after a county clerk’s action. Attorneys and clerks work long hours amid the riverfront case, with deadlines extended and a fight over the terms of the insurance actions and refunds.
April 12 Taft party arrives in Porto Rico where Taft defends US policy toward citizenship for Porto Ricans. He cites Roosevelt’s Porto Rico policy and argues for practical citizenship rights and habeas corpus protections within US law. The address praises local officials and notes reception and planned travel to Gains.
Roster reports from St Louis beat Cincinnati 2 0, New York defeated Brooklyn 2 1 in ten innings, Philadelphia lost to Boston while Chicago topped Pittsburgh, and openers in New York and Chicago showcased pitchers and fielding amid cold weather. Strong lineups included Acorn and Treottyn era stars.
In an American League tilt on April 17 at Philadelphia the New York Americans held off a late surge by the Philadelphia club. Key moments included Mets battering into base hits and strong relief pitching. The game featured notable performances by several players as the visitors secured the win in a tight ninth inning.
In a rough game recount, elite Boston runners led, while Cogisad’s playlog was highlighted. April 17 reports Chicago rallying with a 4th inning burst and Cleveland’s offense powering early innings in a separate Cleveland at St. Louis matchup.
In a muddled recap from the track, College Widow outpaced Abbey with Abbey placing second and Leo of Geld third in the opening hurdle. Rapid Water captured the fourth race, while Redford led a Lockridge sweep in another event. Jockeys and times are listed in scrambled form, with results varying across the card.
Aqueduct featured four races with winners including Shot Show and Jaggler. In the fourth Rocharay stakes Jaggler won with Jacobire second. Other results list Clara Rusell Haedzarra Master Robert and Bridge Waist placements, with times and purses noted.
A DAR session in Washington dedicates the memorial portico at Continental Hall and gathers funds for the hall’s building fund. Delegates hear reports on contributions, with $387 000 already raised and more expected from state chapters. A planned pilgrimage to Washington’s tomb is noted for the Children of the American Revolution.
An advertisement extols Dr. Wastens drug store remedies for kidney issues, praising A s a Ridley Ville victory and public support from Owden residents. It claims Kidney Pills cure ailments, lists price and availability through agents, and urges purchase via local dealers.
Proceedings in a wartime style hearing on railroad rate policies in the interior region. James G. Wondworth of the Northern Pacific outlines rate rationale while experts from Great Northern and Washington railway bodies defend pricing, with comparisons to past costs and future projections.
A garbled OCR fragment references individuals connected to a Great Rats erp and mentions transcontinental trade, a Pactte oud, and an Asiatic rate. It appears as a cobbled record of merchants across the country, with unclear names and places, lacking coherent details or dates.
The fragment outlines the trial of Hermann in a decades old case, noting court arguments over legality of construction and intent concerning government documents. It mentions a witness, dates around 32 days before a trial, and disputes on state power and private behavior affecting the case.
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