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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
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A government notice from Ogden Utah under the Act of Congress appears in The Standard Publishing Co. issue. Publication is daily except Sunday. The notice outlines official Postal Service actions and deadlines for local residents and businesses.
The note details advertising rates for Ogden's Evening Standard in 1908. It lists price per inch for various positions and special contracts, noting higher costs for special pages and contracts. It promotes that The Evening Standard offers competitive rates and guarantees bonafide subscribers.
A 19th century district experiment drew over 200 children on Saturdays to watch moral lectures and library demonstrations. The program aimed to teach children how to choose books, recognize worthy works, and avoid temptations in a bewildering array of volumes.
A long passage describes Manchuria’s strategic value, rail hubs, and industrial reconstruction under occupying powers. It notes rail termini, heavy freight, and growing population shifts while predicting rapid growth, expansion, and persistent imperial pressures shaping the region’s future. It cites Russian and Chinese actions, immigration trends, and hopes for local reconstruction amid military and political maneuvering.
In Washington on April 22, 1908 a House session repealed a shipping bill setting a 2 percent rate. The action ends restrictions on trade between the United States and the Philippines archipelago, removing the ban on inhabitants engaged in commerce between the islands and the United States.
Linporla Kansas April 3 with editors hosting a dinner where critics ridiculed a new legal measure. The Gazette editor’s dinner drew outside guests including R R Peck id M Tarbell and Governor Hoch while a new order restricting subscriber privileges prompted editorial praise and debate.
An explosion destroyed the Gallagher residence in Oakland on April 20. James L. Gallagher, a San Francisco board of supervisors witness in a bribery trial, was targeted alongside his family. No perpetrators found. A second attack damaged the home of Z. T. Gallagher, with shrapnel injuring a boy.
A grand ball night excursion is advertised with a $1.00 round trip via the Rio Grande Western. Details mention a depart after dark and returning late, with music and dancing promised at the event.
The court enjoined several express companies, including Frank Express and Am Express, from issuing franks and transporting property in interstate commerce for franked exchanges. The decision cites violations of state and federal commerce laws and could influence interstate commerce interpretations of the railroad rate act. District Attorney Simn called the ruling important as it may settle questions about applying interstate commerce law to express companies.
An April memorial in New York records the death of Ferdinand Fox Jencken aged 38, last survivor of the Fox family founders of Spiritualism. The Jencken funeral draws members of the Binet Spiritualist Society and highlights the Fox lineage linked to Rochester. The obituary notes the Fox family's long role in Spiritualism and the Jencken line.
Fragmentary text mentions several unclear names and actions, obscured by errors. It does not provide a coherent event, date, or location to summarize into a factual record with identifiable entities.
In Nevada near Love Lock, a new mining camp "Rhody Rin" shows high ore values up to 2006 per ton and rapid growth. Report cites many visitors from existing camps, larger shipments already sent, and town lots rapidly selling as Shady Kin gains map status. A new picture of Rubr Wad Bell in action and early typewriter history are also noted.
An account from a well known medical writer discusses Cooper and the stomach, noting doctors view his preparations and remedies as influential. The piece cites Patented medicines and public interest in his theory, with concern over propriety and the impact on readers.
A Harlem era editorial cites New York City earmarked to spend 141 million for Calakill aqueduct and related works, arguing water waste and misallocation. It accuses newspapers of neglecting public duty while urging scrutiny of the Catskill project and water board decisions.
Fort Worth Texas April 22 Leon river at Temple soared flooding the lowlands and destroying farm property. Several hours of heavy rain washed away fields. The Missouri Kansas Texas railroad halted service between Temple and Bell County as tracks were submerged. Bridges near Temple were warned out and the town faced disruption as the flood progressed.
Rear Admiral Robley Evans and Tr P F McDonald accompanied a motor trip to Hot Mud Springs amid threatening April weather. The admiral appeared in excellent spirits and spent time in Mel Evans’ company, with an hour long stay in his own room during the journey.
Harvard eight defeated the Navy crew in a narrow victory on the Severn River. The race lasted about ten minutes forty seconds in rough water, with Harvard using superior weight and stroke to overcome Navy’s early lead.
April 22 report from Ulvergort states two new White Star steamers will be laid down at Botfase next June. Each vessel will be about 400 feet long and 70 feet abeam with a beam around 45,000 to 60,000 tons. Propulsion will use combination turbines and reciprocating engines to achieve at least 22 knots. Vessels named Olympic and Titanole.
Washington reports a military balloon flight linked to President Roosevelt aide Col. Chanlor and Secretary of War Roonevelt. An accident occurred when ballast was jettisoned, causing the craft to veer and narrowly avert disaster as it rose and moved north from the capital.
A scattered rainfall ends a long dry spell across San Francisco and extends into nearby districts. While not heavy, moisture eased drought fears, allowing crops to begin steady growth and avert widespread water shortages. Local officials report gradual relief and caution continued conservation.
New York April news reports Kuhn, Luce & Co and Rothschilds of London have concluded negotiations for the sale of $49,000,000 in forty year bonds. The issue carries a 4 percent coupon and is to be marketed to investors seeking long term conservatism.
Voters in April polls favored Dame A. Smidora the Democratic gubernatorial nominee and most Democratic candidates. Indications show a turnout near 90,000 in the state, with Maney N Pharr the Republican candidate receiving less than 1 percent. Returns suggest the vote split will be around seventy divisions in the vicinity while results were still being tallied.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Washhuetah Ane 24 and Teregoly Ave Waiwe in New Mexico. It references an establishment in a county and plans for homes, with unclear details about exclusivity or ownership.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places with unclear context. It references charged actions and a person connected to Alta and Vernice Gare, suggesting a legal matter. Details are obscured and names are uncertain due to damaged text.
An unclear OCR fragment discusses a banded financing plan with a $10,000,000 authorization and about $12,000,000 outstanding. It mentions a priorisa structure with a Philadelphia to Fitzaburg link and a time price noted as 14, with limited readable context and several garbled terms.
Thomas F. Carey of Taxbury fled into bankruptcy in Boston on April 22. The Middleboro Wareham and Buscard Bay street railway contractor listed liabilities of 611,200 and assets of 619,700 in the petition.
Fragmentary dispatches from April describe Mongau r and Noaregda taking shelter in a legation following a proclamation by President Cabrera in Guatemala City. The Hondurian plant remains under guard as ministers seek asylum in the Amuried Segetion, while a Hawaii governor departs for Bun to attend a conference on governance in Washington.
April 22 report from Qalenga states President O Neill of the Western Tongue Q Baseball Clubs asked managers to display a banner at hole 16 in memory of Henry Chadwick father of baseball. Interment is planned in Brooklyn tomorrow as league members honor his legacy.
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