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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
2
The text declares an unwavering commitment to progress and reform, opposing injustice and corruption. It promises to resist demagogues, combat privileged classes and public plunder, defend poets and welfare, and refuse mere news printing. It emphasizes drastic independence and readiness to attack wrongs by any side.
Western Tactile detectives report 8,00% unemployed men marching toward California from Quuville and Gerlach. Robberies and murders surge in central California as gangs hunt saloons and towns. Utah workers avoid camps while police push to close a nest of blackhanders amid a wave of lawlessness.
A Scribner's letter writer, once a champion of capital punishment as mercy to life imprisonment, now argues the certainty of death may harm spiritual awakening and moral reform. He fears death’s threat dulls guilt and may excuse crime, urging a reconsideration of the death penalty’s supposed liberating effect.
The text argues for and against capital punishment as a necessary societal safeguard. It notes executions at the penitentiary, the potential broadcast impact among convicts especially the mentally charged, and a desire to witness executions with the governor and legislators present, while contrasting with the brutal realities of prison life.
A scathing critique labels Senator Elihu Root as undeserving for the 1903 Nahal Peace Prize, accusing him of opportunistic politics and unscrupulous acts. The piece cites his roles in party strategy, the 1904 Chicago Republican convention, and alleges a betrayal of public trust for personal liberty and advancement.
A census bulletin reports 1909 total daily publications at 2800, up from 2642 in 1904 and 2226 in 1899, with 760 morning and 1840 afternoon or evening papers. Evening editions lead in major cities and are seen as home papers increasing family reading access.
A damaged OCR list shows new offerings at CapVegie Library with numerous titles across genres. The readable items include history, world culture, science, cooking, education, and fiction names though many words are garbled.
A catalog of juvenile and adult works including Reginace Beton, A Guide to the Monteesort Method, Making of Italy, The New New York, Conservation of Natural Resources, Munich History Monuments and Art, How to Ap, Walla New Worlds for Old, African Fires, Camp and Prat, and The Pipas of Clovis among others. Includes titles by Sanford, Trevelyan, Van Dyke, Wadielgh, Walter Genatten, Barbour, Boylan, Burnham, Hough, Remick, Wilson.
The Oracle screens Sidney Drew and Clare Kimball Young in a two reel caper described as roaring. A separate legal item shows the estate of Kantara Yoshitake suing Union Pacific in district court for 10000 dollars, alleging a collision with a train at Devil's Bridge Weber County.
The Bailey brothers allege they sold Hubbard and Morgan in August this year $134.68 worth of cherries and apricots and have not been paid. They filed suit in district court this morning to recover the amount.
In Auckland New Zealand engineers adopt ferro-concrete for all wharf and quay work to withstand mollusk damage and water exposure. Since nine years ago timber structures failed as shipworms attacked and degraded the wooden piers. After seven years of trials ferro-concrete proved durable against mollusks while timber deteriorated rapidly. A broader plan aims to replace all woodwork with this durable material and progress is ahead of requirements. The report notes ongoing work and the new safety device for gas line shutoff patents in Pennsylvania.
Postmaster Browning reports that from March 16 1914 books may be mailed under section 8 of the August 4 1912 act with a 1 cent per 2 ounces rate for up to 8 ounces and regular zone rates beyond. New combined one and two cent name books are available at the oval office priced 73 cents. Assistant Postmaster Rufus Gainer releases a report on parcel handling for October and November with weights and carrier totals.
Utah Power and Light sues the trustees of the state school for the deaf and blind over condemning land for an electric transmission line. Attorney General A R Barnes demurs, arguing the complaint lacks a valid cause of action. State lands and school property cannot be sold without legislative authority. Land in Ogdenville is involved and a statewide act may be required to authorize any right of way.
A varied, convenient collection of brushes, mirrors, vanity boxes, and toilet sets offered as quick selling Christmas gifts. Highlights include Peralan Ivory Toilet Bets, fancy toilets, combs and brushes, hand mirrors, linen sets, vanity bags, slippers, mesh bags, and plate silver sets. Many items feature engraved handles, imported quality, and attractive finishes at moderate prices.
A plaintiff company seeks temporary possession of the proposed right of way to avoid delaying construction of an electric line, deemed a public utility under eminent domain law. The action awaits pending legislative action to secure favorable treatment.
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