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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows a publication print with misread words, dates, and prices. Mentions Ogden location, Act of Congress, standard publishing terms, subscriptions in advance, and Sunday exclusions, indicating a historical newspaper billing fragment with errant characters and broken lines.
The Evening Standard outlines standard and special advertising rates for The Ryening Standard in Ogden Utah. It promotes cost effectiveness and guarantees readers that no other paper offers better value, inviting advertisers to compare subscriptions.
British writer in the Contemporary Review describes a steam pistol style gun that could weigh 2000 pounds and fire a 260 mile per second projectile with no sound or recoil. The weapon allegedly threatens to destroy any fort or fortress, shifting power toward London and unsettling Washington.
The article discusses Dr Z Hingston Fox's theory on shells and eggs, detailing how a toxin moves through the body and affects blood, skin, and lungs. It also covers a dramatic burial in Bend with church rites, while noting public curiosity and religious responses amid fear.
An account contrasts negative depictions of Mormons with a broader, more likable portrayal in dispatches. It recalls pioneer times in Utah during a fall 184*, when locust swarms overran their tents destroying crops and rotting stores, underscoring harsh hardships faced by early settlers.
A garbled archival passage discusses Mormon faith, community life, and a controversial electric wiring project in Pueblo. It mentions defense of beliefs, civic actions, and tensions around new contracts, with references to local economics and public works. The text blends religious and industrial themes in a fragmented account.
A discussion on the health and development of schoolchildren notes that poor hearing, slow growth, and defiant behavior affect learning. It cites investigations in New York and calls for physician exams in schools, with parental cooperation and teacher support as essential to early detection and guidance for boy and girl pupils.
A garbled political and personal update discusses alimony, tax questions, and a would be executive reshaping lives and courts. Citizens debate Roosevelts third term amid a chaotic stream of names, debts, and potential policy shifts.
In Warrensburg Missouri on April 13 three local officers were killed or fatally wounded when F O Hawes fired on them during an arrest attempt aboard a train. Hawes was shot and killed by a local hotel porter after sustaining injuries. Police and witnesses described a chaotic scene as Hawes opened fire injuring Night Watchman Boston, City Marshal Ryan, and another officer.
A distorted report from Osaka on an April bank meeting notes bankers adopting economic measures to reassure markets and observe greater efficiency. Matsukata Masao, governor of the Bank of Japan, reportedly believes bankers actions could restore confidence and support foreign markets.
April 18 report: an Italian squadron aided by Admiral Grenet plans a show of force in Turkish waters to pressure Turkey over post offices and the murder of a missionary. about 5,059 men aboard ships including the battleship Ropina Bena. Turkey’s response and potential occupation of frontiers are discussed, with Western powers watching closely.
Reported in a damaged OCR item, Cheasy April 1 Tasse Gewdllyn Call daughter of farmer Governor VWowellyn of Kaueas reportedly killed herself in her room tonight. The text links a curse of Wealth and mentions Call living in Uskaloo4n, Tawa, and past work for Chicago newspapers. Letters were left to James A. Devitt and Loulla Lewallyn, a sister of Oukrlooan.
New York April 19. A financial review notes a midmonth spread of dividends at 14 percent and falls in call money below 3 percent as the week ends. Export of gold remains a natural consequence of the unsettled money market while the Treasury deposits and government demand for money show limited impact on rates. Wall Street reports few changes in gold or export activity and little recovery in demand for money assets.
The article describes volatile money markets with elevated demand for railroads securities as funds flow from domestic interior to New York. It notes rising interest rates in London tied to pariah shipments. It details railroads like Union Pacific Central Delaware Hudson New York Central and Interborough Metropolitan all signaling new securities plans amid contracting metal trades and falling copper prices.
New York April 19 A large crowd gathered in Brooklyn to hear Governor Hughes address a public rally opposing racetrack gambling. The event drew thousands, with speeches urging constitutional adherence and threats to mobilize citizens if representatives do not align with anti gambling views. Governor Hughes urged open discussion and warned supporters to act within the law.
In New York today Samuel Gompers addressed a mass meeting of labor leaders, urging unified action and broader demands for public recognition and reform. The gathering, linked to the American Federation of Labor, focused on workers rights and future collective bargaining initiatives.
The meeting declared that the judges of the Supreme Court of Lie United Starax show support for a lean on Congress to amend existing law. Resolutions urged Sherman Jewan to remove future conflict and to push the Pearra bill defining abuse. The action called for a general employers mobility bill governing government employees.
A fragment describes the Turkish government seeking to regain mine control near Asia Minor, about 128 miles from Portantine, with an $18,000,000 stake involved. Diplomats issue statements as tensions rise amid the claim.
James E. Neal, former speaker in the Ohio legislature, died in Columbus on April 18. Details of the obituary note his political role and residence, with sparse biographical context reflected in the fragmentary OCR.
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