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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
5
A New York dispatch reports rail magnate E. H. Harriman sending a cheerful wireless message from sea amid talks of U S agriculture policy and rising crop prices. The message references weather, markets, and the broader outlook for farmers while noting a health check at quarantine and planned discussions with officials.
Amid a vivid display at Mount Hamilton and Sarid Station, astronomers from Valoys to Chile raced to sight Halley’s comet. Glasses failed due to a mounting glare as researchers tracked its unlikely return, noting the 379K year cycle and the world-wide anticipation.
The 13th annual convention of the Association of State and National Food and Dairy departments opened with talks from Secretary of Agriculture and other officials. A key issue was stricter enforcement of pure food regulations and the potential divergence from federal pure food laws, sparking debate over state rights and labeling.
Overnight price changes in world markets show uneven moves. Union Pacific traded 203-4 to 219 1/4 with a peak near 318. speculation was high after the open. Southern Pacific 14 and Steel Price and New York Central up 1. Pitaborg Catermin 4d 2 srls. Gould stocks supported the rebound. Prices narrowed as sessions progressed. American Locomotive and North Western moved lower on the day.
Disjointed price list shows mixed results across major exchanges with numerous ticker snippets such as American Fleet Star American Cap and Foundry and Atlantic Coast Line. The garbled report mentions rail stocks, steel and mining names, and livestock market notes, reflecting a volatile, fragmented financial page.
Aug 24 Chicago livestock market reports receipts and prices across cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep. cattle and hogs show varied totals with price ranges from 1 to 7 dollars, stockers and feeders mixed, sheep weaker, bulk sales around two thousand five hundred dollars, notes on Western and native grades, and sugar and molasses prices nearby.
Report from Feld Reeton Avenue sketches wind conditions and performance of biplanes versus monoplanes, noting no major accidents despite adverse weather. It cites J. Castlas as a standout, details motor tech, penalties for Curties, and expectations for the upcoming Inter national Cup event with military observers and American rivals present.
Report from New York describes a theft where a woman was robbed of $15,000 by unidentified pickpockets. Details are unclear due to garbled text but the incident is noted as a major purse snatching in the city.
Fragmentary notice describes a legal injunction affecting ICC powers. Reported in a city where a woman named Mrs facas allegedly misplaced money and securities. Missing items include 10000 in bonds of Worcester City and 1000 in Bank of England notes.
The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rate dispute in Missouri River shipping ends with the Eighth Circuit upholding injunctions against permanent changes. Judges Groescup, Haltz, and Kobertson delivered the opinion, with Maker dissenting, ruling that the commission could not enforce new through rates that would distort existing joint rates and favor certain regions.
Keller Gould obtained a final decree of divorce from Frank J. Gweld in New York Acc 21-3tra. The decree grants custody of children Helen and Dorothy to six months each year, with future custody after the wife’s death. Alimony is not mentioned in the papers.
In LaPorte Indiana Ray Lamphere’s sisters Mrs H H Le Finley and Mrs Mary Blegle visited him at the Indiana state prison where he serves a sentence for the murder of Uella Guoness and her three children. Attorney Worden prepared a petition for Governor Marshall to consider Lamphere’s parole based on reports of his failing health.
Aug 21 Moore La reports a startling incident as a man running with a shotgun caused chaos on Monroes main street. Armed citizens pursued him, a deadly exchange ensued, and he was fatally shot. Several bystanders were injured. four of 22 citizens are in serious condition.
Rumors suggest Jones may take a managerial role with a major U.S. baseball club. Article notes interest from top teams, with discussions centered on compensation and timing amid shifting front-office positions.
A German steamer sank shortly after a collision with another vessel today near Monteriden. The captain and several sailors were rescued, while many children and women perished in the blaze and subsequent sinking.
In Topeka May 31, a kidnapping case unfolds as Judge Porterfield considers a writ of habeas corpus to prevent the return of a child to Mr. J. Chcabley. Authorities search for a second man connected to the alleged plot. Witnesses describe the suspect as a prominent figure in Kaneas City and a police inspector believes he may be captured today.
In a unclear dispute between ECN Car Company and its employees mediation talks began today. International president of the storet pallway employees union Mahon led the proceedings. Workers allege discrimination while the company argues over wage scales and benefits. No resolution as talks continue under the mediation process.
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