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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
4
Secretary Ballinger asserts continued federal policy on arid lands and irrigation, defending his stance amid opposition. He cites conflicts with Pinchot, notes settlers misunderstood irrigation terms, and condemns critics while promising to limit withdrawals and sustain reclamation efforts.
Werbloron Aug 1 The collector of customs at San Francisco was today advised by Acting Secretary Reynolds that Philippine imports not to be shipped in bond through foreign territory are subject to the Philippines treasure act. The transmission through foreign tails or ports is restricted to avoid fresh entry into the United States. The collector was instructed to treat the cigarettes as taxed and seized if found in luggage from the Philippines.
Firefighters battled a massive forest blaze sweeping through timber and farms near Lake Coeur d'Alene for forty hours. The fire split into two walls, one moving northeast and the other southeast toward surrounding communities, threatening timber and farm lands today.
A report from the parole committee chaired by Corell Shank discusses treatment and supervision of released prisoners. It notes ongoing issues with inadequate custody, lack of guidance, and the need to keep parolees out of trouble while improving aftercare and incentives.
Youth of Cheyenne effort at Holler Days featured a contender named Carty who won a race in about six and a half seconds amid a chaotic field. The report notes several participants struggled or were displaced by mishaps on the track, with an emphasis on unexpected outcomes and the crowd’s reaction.
Curtiss prevented a midair collision during the aviation trials at Rheims by quickly lifting his plane as Glen Curtiss and Saint Deman approached from opposite angles. Spectators watched as Curtiss ascended to 160 feet, completing a dramatic display before landing safely. He praised the aircraft and noted propeller trouble but planned to enter speed contests rather than passenger flights.
Disrupted Candia scene as Greek flag is raised amid Crete unrest. Reports say inhabitants backed by local elements resisted Turkish authorities, while European powers urged restraint and sought guarantees for Crete’s future. Greece advocated protection of civilians as tensions persisted.
The Southwest beet sugar interests urged Congress to regulate and reduce freight rates affecting the industry. Delegates supported establishing jurisdiction under the Interstate Commerce Commission and resisting concessions by opponents. The meeting named San Antonio as next year’s host with Col. N. T. Fryar as candidate for president.
In the Massachusetts theater of engagement Brigadier General Tasker Bilis directs units defending Boston against a Red army invasion. The fight near Fugantrille involves Massachusetts militia supported by Connecticut troops and artillery as the front lines shift with heavy casualties and captured guns. Ambiguities remain about the campaign’s decisive outcome.
In a windless day the bemused crowd watched French champions Farman and Corti salute each other from their aircraft as several machines line the field. American pilot Metin and Sommer also attended, while forecasts for the Prague Bohemian event noted a potential clash between Farman planes and Corti with Geren Larhe anticipated to lead in Niogathar.
Reported investigation into cadet Rolando Sutton's death suggests a court inquiry and hospital treatment after a severe beating. The board found fault with others and recommended dismissal, while Sutton's loyalty and tact earned him popularity among peers.
Aug report from Denret notes a second cloudburst at Four-Mile Creek transforming the stream into a torrent. Debris-laden water damaged a bridge and the ford. Rail traffic on Denver Rio Grande and Colorado Midland remained halted as Florence river rose. continuous rain for a day.
Flood conditions worsened after heavy rains when the Purgatelre river washed out several bridges and the Colorado and Buthert railroad tracks were torn away. Workers stacked sandbags to keep lines intact while smaller bridges appeared to give way in many places. Reports from upriver and downstream indicated the worst had passed and conditions were improving. The Arkansas river and Troyal Gorge area were affected as river levels rose.
A garbled report describes the president's son and an engineer aboard the yacht Sylph as they encounter a chaotic scene near Sabena. They cling to a crate, while a Taft boat and other parties are involved in an unclear incident with tickets exchanged and an awkward sequence of events.
A religion based on astrology appears formed in France with a group calling itself the Astrotrgets of the Tinster States. The society aims to instruct members to align earthly life with heavenly influences and promote a new belief system through celestial guidance.
The fragmentary text recalls a Grand Army of the Republic standard case. It mentions executive committee, heat quarters, and a recent meeting. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a discovery or report of a standard related to the GAR and a disturbance at the Dahling commercial building.
The article discusses reforms in the prison system, contrasting older punitive methods with newer humane practices. Charles Edward Russell cites a series of pieces championing prison reform as a major contribution to the subject, urging citizens to consider methods that elevate morals among prisoners and officials.
An overview of features in Hampton's Magazine including a list of pieces such as The Birds' Tribute to Sandy, The Curse lifting tale by W. Ogden, and notes on fashion costs. Also highlighted are Irish folklore by Herr Templeton, a piece on policing Loveless Cities, and Dr. Tiras E. Green's article on Japan.
Fragmentary page shows phrases about a 15 cent sale and a magazine offer. Some garbled text hints at a sale or advertisement and references to a ship, an event, and individuals, but essential details are unclear. This item appears as damaged OCR with no coherent narrative or identifiable entities.
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