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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
1
The report blends stock market jargon with rail and industrial references. It cites several railroads like Chesapeake and Ohio, Western Union, and Denver and Rio Grande, alongside mining firms and steelmakers, while listing cattle, hogs, lambs, and wheat prices. It captures a snapshot of commodity movements, stock receipts, and market tone with names and places typical of a period ledger.
Paper reports President Obaldia and sixteen assembly members deny charges raised in the American congress accusing Panamanian leaders of involvement in an Atlantic coast Amber treY dispute. Obaldia insists no outsiders or Taft Cromwell Farnham participated, and outlines actions by the assembly on railway and concession proposals.
Fire razed the Central Arcade a historic ground floor and offices building once housing the Clute Brothers Machine Shop and printing plant. It stood between New York Central rail tracks and Erie tracks near Daltonetrect, with cold weather and frostbite reported among workers.
A fragmented item describes a 1920s WEW social order promoting farmers living away from the farm. It mentions Temas Five Miles Apart, Hemet district, and a Geeske Fe Karetey related picture. The piece references land use changes to let farmers farm distant land while towns grow, with mentions of Trane and an international union group.
Barstow Texas visions large scale irrigation to transform government tracts into prosperous farms. The plan expects 20 to 24 acre tracts forming communities of 1500 to 2000 residents with schools churches and urban advantages within close reach of each farm. Over 2500 delegates from forty states and twenty foreign nations anticipated at the event to discuss the federal project.
In San Francisco on February 1 Patrick Calhoun, head of the Poltw Railroad, enters the trial’s fourth week as the court concentrates on juror qualification. About 600 men faced panel examinations, with 50 to 75 potential jurors summoned, many excused after questioning. Judge Lawlor arrived early to oversee the extended selection process, while most citizens questioned offered reasons to be excused from service.
Local sermon notes attack state control of liquor trade and argue for municipal power. Clerics warn that state preemption risks Chicago becoming a wider den and threaten moral order. Different speakers urge maintaining state oversight against city framework.
Colormbie Feb 1. John Sullivan Harmon's railroad commissioner appointee was sworn in. He demanded J C Morris, the governor’s appointee, vacate the office, but Morris refused. Sullivan prepared to pursue a writ to compel removal.
A tremor rattled Montreal in the early morning hours, causing spotted alarms as residents reported shaking in the west end. Witnesses described frightened crowds and a sense of unease as the quake briefly disrupted daily routines before fading.
February 1 letter from President Roosevelt intensifies debate as Assembly hears bills to prohibit Japanese from holding bank shares and certain corporate positions. Johnson of Sacramento and Grove J. Johnson defend their anti Japanese ownership measures while others seek to delay. The Judiciary committee passes the amended Throw bill, with next steps set for Wednesday special session.
Repastian Stoll, 67, died beside his wife Seba tan Stoll, 66, as she collapsed from heart failure on their way home from church. He went to fetch help and then fell dead beside her body. A double funeral is scheduled from their home tomorrow.
Washington reports a cabinet investigation into the retention of motor vehicles owned by the War Department. The secretary of war concludes that leasing cars costs more than horses and carriages and that the use of automobiles is only justified where essential. The finding implies reevaluation of vehicle use in Washington.
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A fragmented notice reports the execution of Hautderen Dyer by electric chair amid unclear details. The source text is garbled with nonstandard terms but indicates a capital punishment event and the convict’s name. Further readable info is unavailable. the item appears as a terse legal or wire-service style update.
Report details the shooting death of two New York police officers, George H. M. Rechier and Albert Bileck, by a man in Warhinzion Square Park after a fight. The suspect allegedly fired on officers attempting to arrest him, killing them in the afternoon of April 14.
A German steamer, captained by 4 Rupp with a crew of 31, has been at sea for 10 days overdue amid Atlantic storms. The vessel carries no cargo and plans to load one for Japan, while neighboring ships Lautee, Candia, and Montana from London are also overdue by two to four days and expected to reach port today.
An attempted murder in Meory Lohan left Dee Firows dead after firing at an alleged would-be slayer. Lochard suffered serious injuries and is believed to have died shortly after. Brown was shot in the head and survived unconscious hours. The incident stemmed from Brown's wife desertion and alleged family entanglements.
Dispatch from Hew Fork notes Barbados faces a serious fever scare with quarantines at Western Hemisphere ports. Britain and France restrict ships to prevent spread as St Thomas ferry passengers await clearance. Observers debate whether illness is yellow fever or gastric illness.
Chirera Feb 1 Chicago board of education president Schnetter warns of annual shortfall in education funding. He cites a need to raise nearly $8.1 million for three years to cover planned school improvements and teacher salaries. The plan aims to accommodate rising student numbers and ensure continued schooling.
Disjointed OCR text describes a Canton fire scene with references to firecrew efforts. Names appear garbled but indicate emergency response, first responders, and a call for help. Details are illegible, yet the fragment hints at a rapid fire event and subsequent relief actions.
Taft and accompanying engineers arrived by train from Panama to inspect the fourteen lanes of the Culebra cut. Local optimism rose as the visit suggested progress, easing fears of delays and bolstering belief that Gatun views would be favorable.
Chicago plans to form a Tree City committee to secure city funds for a tree planting and care program. The body will aim to establish a separate department of urban government and coordinate a uniform tree planting plan citywide, with spring actions to follow. A second item notes Father John of Kronstadt, a revered priest, being pensioned after long service amid pilgrimages to his burial site.
In Chicago on February 1 witnesses caught a wrestling bout between De Hoven and Mahtant. De Reven with Krestle Willam Demrtral joined the card. The event’s outcome was not clear as the page notes a disrupted finish due to an interference and a standout performance by Demrtral.
A Cleveland fare increase for streetcar service raises the one way rate by three cents. The new policy adds five cent transfers and reduces free rides for regular five cent fares. The change affects all lines and applies citywide starting April 2, with patrons paying the higher fare unless transferring or using eligible passes.
An unclear fragment mentions Liston Taher and a fan, with scattered terms like JPY earthen storks and kites. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable from the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases about tea tasting and wine firms. No clear events, dates, or identifiable persons form a coherent report. The readable bits mention Sooke and Beheper company and a potential sale or tasting but lack context.
Feb 1 report notes the long storied time honored hotel will be razed. Work begins soon on a new structure near New Year’s. The space, famous for hosting politicians, actors, and notable visitors, will become the Hotel Sherman with a redesigned lobby.
Melbourne Feb The British steamer Clan Hacalg found total wreck near Edinburg with forty six crew lost most of whom were statistics. The ship drifted ashore at night and sank before boats could reach her. Sixteen crew members including twelve coolies were picked up. The vessel wreckage was heavy and the sea drove it ashore and then it turned turtle.
San Francisco February tenth Chinese school initiative receives imperial backing. Lamar Ming Kai to oversee education for California’s Chinese children, guiding new institution with government support. Courses to include Chinese language, history, and civic instruction, with emphasis on cultural preservation and integration.
Confusing and partially readable notice describes a burglar on Lakeview Avenue stirring fear among residents. The garbled text references a morning scene, opinions from detectives, and a woman reacting with laughter as the situation prompts humor rather than a clear alert.
New York authorities report over 313 stamps sold during a holiday sale by Teed Crose and associates in Manhattan and the Tirone area. Each stamp sold at one era, boosting overall proceeds. The committee plans a charitable sale to support the musemu? of unknown foundation. Total receipts and dates remain unclear due to garbled text.
Readable fragments indicate a plan to inaugurate a business program in Alanapetit with a convention setting involving local workers and officials. The text references a national telecast report and a fostering appenethe, but details are incomplete and some terms are garbled.
A sweeping cold wave grips New York City on February 1 with temperatures plunging to near zero. Officials report 16 degrees below zero at dawn as crews battle deep snow and ice and evacuate families from tenement boxes for safer shelter. The Charities Department logs heavy demand while street crews clear streets and work halts due to severe conditions.
Intense cold blankets central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures dropping sharply. Mountain districts report livestock losses and severe weather damage. Plows work to clear roads as rural services brace for continued disruption and reseeding efforts begin.
Fragmentary stenographic notes from Wandington February 1 indicate sporadic killings reported in central Florida. The weather and regional signals show unsettled conditions with higher than normal activity in northern areas, while southern zones remain mild.
El Pao reports extreme cold across northern Mexico with heavy frost. The coldest weather harms the poor living in adobe homes unprepared for freezing conditions, causing widespread hardship among lower classes.
February 1 records show Philadelphia experiencing the coldest weather of the season as temperatures plunged and the city faced a sharp drop in mercury. Strong winds and freezing conditions affected daily activities across Philadelphia.
In Gotfield Nev masked men robbed a local bank overnight, forcing a clerk to unlock a safe and taking cash and valuables. Deputies cordon the scene as investigators pursue suspects.
Telegram from Aberdeen reports the worst storm of the season raging across parts of Canada. Grand Trunk Railway lines are blocked, trains marooned and delays stretch for three weeks as winter weather hampers travel and shore up disruptions in several towns.
A report describes a burglary at Iraeley 5 Stor where criminals took an estimated 2.66 in valuables including jewelry and watches. The incident involved shattered cases and scattered items, with investigators surveying the scene and potential suspects.
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