23 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
A long reader letter extols Peruna as a remarkable tonic for head cold and general ill health. Mrs Brackett of Milwaukee writes that after twenty four years of suffering her family notes marked improvement with continued use. Several other correspondents report relief from head symptoms and fatigue. The overall tone defends Peruna against critics and urges others to try the remedy.
A Waldorf-Astin editors gathering in New York features guests including Willams J. Bryan and Henry Knox of Pennsylvanis as publishers and public figures attend a banquet hosted by the Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers Association. Speaker General Taylor defends press freedom and critiques commercialism while urging independence from partisan influence.
The report details William Jennings Bryan being celebrated by editors and readers at a banquet in Astoria while visiting New York papers. He met with lawmakers and party officials, delivering a speech as editors and journalists praised him for his public service before his planned departure from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to return to school.
Washington reports President Roosevelt signed a liability measure shielding common carriers from certain negligence claims in interstate and foreign commerce. The act limits damages for injuries or deaths tied to employee safety and outlines credit for carrier contributions to insurance funds. The Attorney General notes the ruling applies to all carriers engaged in interstate commerce and preserves constitutional interpretation while allowing state refinements.
A grand ball in Washington honored United States Navy personnel, led by Rear Admiral Carlos M. Thomsen and Mrs Adaa Tt. Ghaitee. About 200 attendees in evening dress enjoyed a Navy-themed program, a banquet, and elaborate decor despite heavy showers and stormy weather.
A Leesburg reader, Maule Farge, writes of recovery after months of suffering using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims it cured fatigue, weakness, and various feminine ailments, praising the product and inviting other women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham.
A narrative from the Rawhide mining area describes enthusiastic miners and investors eyeing future development. Talks by MG Wile highlight potential but note need for capital and infrastructure to exploit deep ore deposits. locals foresee a large, capital-intensive era with new roads and mining activity.
A garbled excerpt describes open space, balloons, gunfire and shouting with frequent disruption. It notes sleeping accommodations in short supply at the camp and mentions residents considering buying something to pay for time, hinting at wartime hardship and uncertain prospects.
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The notice discusses the application of the external hour law to railway crews and service times. It notes whether trips occur within legal hours and who bears duty and pay when meals are involved. The article highlights how crew shifts, delays, and extended service impact compliance and compensation under the law.
The excerpt describes duty periods and pay for crew during an unclear fog bound period. It mentions rent, a single period for the entire crew, and questions about time or mileage payments when a crew member is not active. It also touches on terms for when a voyage is terminated or a crew member is dead headed, and potential responsibility for engine service duties.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a confrontation between liquor dealers and dive-keepers in the city. Mentions saloon-keepers and a writer named Dewlore associated with the reform or agitation. Details are fragmentary and the core event is a conflict between tavern operators and a resisting group.
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