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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
2
The Standard presents a matter regarding the Postotee Ogden Leader Act of Congress. Published details reference Bandara and Tee standard Publishing Co and denote official notice status.
The fragment lists subscription terms and prices but is garbled with misspellings. It mentions one month, monthly in advance, and various unclear prices or items. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
A report notes Americans eat large amounts of sugar with a single child consuming about two pounds daily. The piece observes widespread use, health concerns, and marks a shift toward marketable sugar production. It highlights extensive sugar transport and storage across the country and the role of sugar in modern industry.
General Delta voices alarm over national defense and army strength amid contested elections. He asserts 14,000,000 Americans could rally for defense if necessary, while warning against foreign threats and the risk of weak mobilization. The piece reflects wartime anxiety and calls for unified readiness.
Fragment from a historical notice recounts prophecies of the world’s end, citing 392 A D and 1226 predictions. It notes pilgrims gathering for doomsday, storms and signs, and later and other erroneous forecasts with panicked public reaction.
In Tendon a warned doom on April 3 sparked fear and crowds fled as a predicted destruction unsettled towns along the river. The illusionist Lert Gieappelatet faded, Mell was confined to an asylum after months, and villagers awaited a rumored end while Adventists and Indians prepared rites for a purported revival amid growing anxiety about a coming cataclysm.
In Columbus reports Taft hopes for a senate result clash with rival views. The Ohio scene centers on G B Cox holding pivotal influence if Taft cannot command a majority. Taft’s candidacy is tainted by Cincinnati boss Cox and past clashes over platform and loyalty as the political contest unfolds.
A fragmented 19th century op ed critiques race, boxing culture, and moral standards in pugilism. It argues Johnson’s status as champion is a societal mirror, condemning white fans and promoters while noting mixed attitudes toward racial equality in sport. It also references juvenile thrift movements and public school funding in Belgium.
A commission report after a western tour urges the creation of postal savings banks backed by the government as a major step to improve rural life and bank reliability. The inquiry gathered farmer and merchant views across many states, noting strong support for savings facilities and cautious acceptance of government backing to secure funds and reduce hoarding.
The report shows increased ore tonnage and higher combined values for gold and silver in 1907 Nevada mining. Gold and silver mills processed 26,179 tons yielding 2,735,624 in gold and 1,400,039 in silver, with total gold and silver value at 4,185,672 and average 9.58 per ton. Silver and copper ore values, mine counts, and district shifts are noted, including moves toward in-district reduction plants and advances in sulphide treatment reducing costs.
Chicsco Det 23 says the grand jury inquiry will probe packing houses and transportation firms over rates and possible price agreements. Federal agents from the commerce department and Secret Service will assist, with preparations under Justice Department oversight. The investigation aims to uncover tacit price fixing and understand market controls across various markets with hearings set to begin Monday.
A damaged text fragment reports that the Neech Hargia case has been sent to a jury in Irvine. The phrase includes jumbled words and unclear details about the parties or court actions.
A dense church schedule lists services across multiple congregations including First Presbyterian First Methodist First Church of Christ Scient iet and First Baptist along with New Year themes and music by Miss Artie strose violinist and Joyce. Community notices cover a fire company meeting and funds misapplied in Ontario church cases with involvement of J. Ileyte Canetin bishop and Mary church.
The Department of Justice intends to barn public banks connected to a $176,000 scheme and begin prosecutions against former President Rameey and former cashier Vilnack of the German national bank. A conference of accused men and their lawyers convened to plan defense, with some cases to be tried separately.
Ken Drooerich of New Jersey reports a deadly shooting following a dinner with Christina and her father. Police say anger over a girlfriend's refusal to return sparked the fatal act. The elder Notman’s son reportedly fired a revolver at his own hand before vanishing, leaving investigators to probe a family feud.
In Philadelphia a ten week old baby died after a fight between the parents. Alfred Tai and his wife Tecanae were present as Willian Turen, the father, reportedly attacked Tecanae over breakfast. The infant fell and was fatally injured. both parents were arrested.
Pitteburg December 23 Representatives of the Voter League Civic Reform org that sparked a seven member purge of the Pan City banks announced they have received assurances of federal government help. The Justice Department is proceeding to investigate all national banks involved in deposits and influence. Preliminary hearing showed $178000 used to influence depository elections, with $17150 pending.
New York reports a Staten Island amateur performer named Mahoney who went to a Brooklyn home to play Santa Claus. He slipped under a trolley near the Brooklyn Bridge, losing a leg and a wooden stump. Spectators heard the cry and an ambulance was summoned, but he survived by improvising with a wooden substitute to continue the mission as Santa Claus.
Detroit December 15. Henry D. Ledyard, Michigan Central board director, dismissed talk of Pere Marquette possibly joining New York Central. He called Pere Marquette crucial to Michigan towns and unlikely to be absorbed. He cited thirty years improving Michigan Central and said Pere Marquette board member acts personally at Dr. Storgan’s request.
Kazans City December 15. Charles Wet Syaniding, a letter newspaperman of Kansas, died at the home of Kie sg in Kansas City aged 79. He long served as open operator at Chino and played first parts in the original Me Vickers theater in Chicago and was organist of St Mary’s cathedral. In later years he was a member of the GM Kentucky Cotton troupe and, during the Civil War, served as a special correspondent for the Chicago Times before entering newspaper work in Kane.
The schooner Marty Messer with 3 000 tons of coal aboard ran aground near Nantucket shoals and likely foundered after an unsuccessful attempt to clear the perilous channel. The vessel, bound from San Amore for Boston, was heavily insured at 145 000 and crewed a portion at the time of the incident.
A damaged report describes a schooner incident where the crew under Captain Pierce abandoned ship after a leak and water ingress. Lifesaving efforts saw the vessel drift to shore and then free, with the Metter eventually working loose from the Fullock.
Los Angeles reports that the First National Bank of Monrovia was robbed of about 39000 to 47000 dollars between Saturday night and Monday morning. Detectives have not named suspects or made arrests. Bank officials declined to discuss details, noting insurance coverage and stockholder implications.
The Pan American scientific congress opened in Kandata Chile with President Monit, cabinet, diplomatic corps, and delegates from American republics in attendance. Prof Lao Howe of the University of Penngyrants chaired the American delegation and lauded the work of John Barrett and the bureau for future usefulness.
In Chicago on Tec 25 factions at Holy Trinity Greek Church turned belligerent. Rebels armed with firearms clashed with regulars as police moved in to separate them. Seven arrests followed after rebels resisted officers led by Pastor A Mandelares.
On December 25 the Corist a for Trestied Gledt Tate joined in a yearly Taft Christmas pageant.
The scene recounts holiday events with Mr Taft and family dining at Thomas Langton's home while noting generous hospitality. A trolley ride and social visits feature as the Taft party plans travel to Aiken South Carolina. The railroad management prepares for tomorrow.
In the St Petersburg Duma today, M. Pakarovsky a social democrat, said that when Armenians appealed to Christ during a massacre Christ was dumb, silenced by Ruvalan diplomacy. The remark sparked a chamber scene and Deputy Pakarovsky was suspended for three days. Deputy Gaptehe was also excluded for protesting, causing social democrats to walk out.
Ally Bunch, a Colgate figure, was killed during an attempted arrest. Shots were fired at Bunch as he resisted, and another man, Marakal Stouse, brother in law to Bunch, fired at him after Bunch opened fire. Constable Kenedy and two others were involved.
Henry J. Withers a noted Kansas City lawyer died at his home tonight from heart disease at age 64. He was a son of General Pickett Withers of the Confederate Army and descended from an old Virginia family that migrated to America in 1610. Withers had long been active in local Democratic politics.
Arrests of alleged night riders have been made in Humphreys County. Officials charged several men with dynamite plots targeting a large property and a merchant who paid less than a dollar for peatula. The Attorney General and local authorities reported the crackdown and ongoing investigations.
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