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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
2
An analysis explains winter electric usage rises due to longer evening lighting needs. It notes summer evenings use 187 hours of light after 6:30 rising, while November to January demand 678 hours of light, driven by earlier sunrises and longer dark periods.
Colds at season are relieved quickly by Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. The laxative effect helps the system cure coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Available at Geo F Cave and Depot Drug Stores.
St Louis police report Bertha Ludwig found unconscious near her home with a note in her dress claiming the assailant drugged her and implying retribution at Cherokee Street. Ludwig identified a boy at parties but gave no name. A separate medical ad appears for Pazo Ointment claiming pile cures.
The U.S. circuit court of appeals dissolved a federal injunction against M Anareyros of Oakland restraining him from using his name on cigarette boxes without qualifying it. The court ruled a manufacturer may display its own name, even if similar to another, unless misrepresentation by the company is shown.
Washington reports the House Public Lands Committee voted 7 to 6 to report favorably a resolution granting San Francisco and Alameda County use of Hetch Hetchy and Lake Valley lands in Yosemite for reservoir water. Mondell and Parsons plan minority reports opposing the grant.
Washington February 1 The Supreme Court declined to advance on the docket the case challenging the validity of the Oklahoma bank guarantee law. The matter cannot be reached for order for more than a year.
A Nevada resolution condemns federal intrusion on state rights and urges California to enact stringent measures. It attacks President Roosevelt’s policy toward Japan and calls for exclusion acts to bar Japanese and Chinese entry, forwarding the resolution to Congress for influence.
The Southern A A Saloon league conference began in Birmingham with Governor Comer delivering a welcome urging prohibition and crediting the slain BE W Carmack as a catalyst. He predicted near total prohibition in the South within five years and nationwide within twenty-two, while expressing harsher views on open saloons. Former Governor Cunningham followed, calling prohibition the nation’s top issue surpassing tariffs trusts and rail regulation.
Indianapolis February 1 The anti Lewis faction loses ground as John Walker of Illinois withdraws from contesting Lewis While Walker cites packed convention and predicts a 16000 vote for Lewis the session will elect a vice president and secretary treasurer due to no majority on first ballot The third week opens with continued turbulence and a strong administration push amid disobedience suspensions in district 11 Indiana
Ad claims a single dose of Bromo Quinine laxative cures a cold in one day, or three days. The notice highlights a product touting swift relief and urges readers to try the remedy for fast results.
John Lawson and Peter Patterson of Canada urged President Van Horn to retract his description of the International board as woolen or withdraw from the convention. Van Horn pledged the board is bound by the constitution and did not question members’ integrity. The vote on suspending Van Horn and allies passed amid a roll call by 50 anti-Lewis delegates, while John Walker of Illinois pressed objections to the actions against Indiana district officers. The debate exposed factional rifts and procedural clashes at the convention.
Washington February 1 The senate faces a fight to save West Point cadets from missing the March inauguration due to a removal of funds for their trip from the military appropriation bill A point of order struck the cadets travel allowance as other amendments passed or failed and the House adjourned after a 5 28 p m session The day also saw the asylum for refugees aid and a Corregidor Island storehouse allocation pulled from the bill and actions on opium prohibition and federal judges pensions
New York reports the liner St Louis reached port with the lower rudder broken off after heavy seas. The ship was towed by its twin screws as gale conditions reduced speed to thirteen knots.
The remaining rudder portion could be used in smooth water. The St. Louis approached the harbor under its own steam, towing two tugs that acted as rudders.
Edinburg February 1 Mrs Sterling the American show girl formerly Clara Elizabeth Taylor began her defense against divorce charges alleging misconduct with Lord Northland She cried and rejected her husband’s claims calling them villainous She admitted indiscretion but denied improper relations and accused Atherton of intrigue to isolate her from Mr Sterling.
Mrs Sterling lent her husband $20,000 in 1907 but he faced financial strain and she later demanded repayment. She ended with nothing as the case drew sharp scrutiny. Court sessions were paused as the audience’s intimate questions required removal of all women.
St. Petersburg February The Bulgarian deadlock over payment to Turkey linked to Bulgarian independence is resolved by a Russian plan. It reconciles the Turkish claim of 24 million dollars and the Bulgarian offer of 1 6 million, effectively ending the war cloud in the region.
Pittsburg February 1 Employment of 9000 idle men will be provided within the next two weeks by the Pressed Steel Car company at its works near Pittsburg and by the Standard Steel Car company at its works at Butler Pa near here. Both plants have been idle about a year.
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