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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
4
A broad anti price push targets a major butter price rise proposed by a national dairy combine. Officials say the plan would raise costs for consumers and threaten storage and distribution in several states, amid debate over legal actions and regulatory responses.
The text references Chicago nurse and legal actions, mentioning a nurse’s death tied to wartime era conditions, with sparse details about authorities, antitrust concerns, and city politics. It notes a Chicago scene, a nurse named in the fragment, and a city ordinance debate without clear dates or outcomes.
A sprawling campaign note outlines rail7way and schedule changes involving Oregon Short Line and Spokane Falls & Northern to connect Portland with Chicago and the lakes. It previews reduced travel times, new routes, and the impact on freight and passenger service amid a regional transit boom.
Desperate inmates Abe Majors and Joe Anilivan, both serving life for murder, were found plotting a daring breakout. Guards Johnson and Deputy Ure uncovered weapon parts, a blanket shield, improvised rope, and notes signaling a planned ascent to the chapel roof. A cell search exposed further implements and contraband. The pair’s bold plan, if carried out, would have required a rapid climb and evasion of a guard patrol, but was stopped in the nick of time.
Washington Dre. Secretary Garfeld proposes one more month to settlers in the Minidoka Irrigation project who missed payments due to war. Entries showing good faith but continued inability to pay may be spared from cancellation, unless contest is raised, in which case the law requires cancellation of delinquent entries.
Box Elder County records note the death of Mary Anna Hubbard, widow of the late John D. Hubbard, long recognized as the county’s oldest woman. She held the name Betas and passed away following illness.
The oldest resident and early settler of the area, a 94 year old Matra Hubbard, died at her home of old age and debility. She was mother to twelve children, three surviving. Funeral arrangements not yet set. Also notes include John Kanaler leaving for Germany for three years on missionary work and ML Waite nominated for the board of education, with likely election. New York report discusses possible 10 million suspension bridge to support a water conduit under the Hudson near Weeksttt, with plans to expand to support the water supply project and provide grate facilities.
Washington directs convening of a court martial for Lt Muller on charges linked to service prior to judicial inquiry. Trial likely postponed until captain and other member reach San Francisco. alleged offences tied to Alaska. Fringe text reportedly lists improvised recipe unrelated to case.
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