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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
4
The notice records a second-clean matter entered at the Ogden Utah Post Office under federal authority. Published daily except Sundays by Wm Glaemann.
The notice lists advertising rates in force Feb 1 1908 for The Evening Standard Ogden Utah. Rates cover flat pate per inch specials positions first page contracts and guarantees large circulation claims.
The piece recalls a 20 year old Nevada bill from Wells that started as a joke and became law after arrest and quick dismissal. It argues treating mocks hospitality and fuels drunken excess, suggesting legislation could curb the habit and advance temperance.
Samuel Newhouse returns from New York with capital to back a new Fink smelting process aimed at revolutionizing western mining. Tests claim fuel efficiency and higher purity copper, reaching about 90 percent, via a direct flame reverberatory method. Manufacturing and deployment of the new smelters are now the next steps.
Ogden plans an outlay of millions and considers inviting Samuel Newhouse Hinwell to establish a Fink manufacturing plant in the railroad hub of the intermountain region, signaling a strategic acquisition and growth move.
A harsh editorial criticizes Utah’s direct primary system as weak and prone to manipulation. It argues mass primaries deter voter turnout, warns of ward heelers controlling nominations, and urges legislature to strengthen primary laws. It notes the Australian ballot exists for general elections but the secrecy shifts away from voters in nominations.
A medical warning describes a disease turning five men in an unnamed institution into invalids and imbeciles with turning sores. The writer urges high schools to expose students to physiology and moral living lessons, arguing moral and public health motives to combat crime and private diseases.
The article outlines a clash between President and secretary of the Navy over department control while emphasizing strategic policy. It notes Newberry focusing on organization and Roosevelt on building a powerful fleet, highlighting a naval transition sparked by the Dreadnought era and Britain’s changed battleship strategy.
The article reports that Britain’s enlarged battleship design makes its fleet less dominant and sparks a global race for naval supremacy. It notes Britain has laid down 45 Dreadnoughts since launch, while Germany, the United States, and Japan race to build more. Congress debates funding two 26,000 ton ships signaling future policy.
The Bank of France reports its gold stock at 705 million francs, up from 525 million the year prior, with most gains from London markets and South Africa. The move appears tied to France's creditor position, international loan anticipation, and political banking strategy amid European tensions.
The Reichsbank adopted a gold import method similar to France and benefited from high bank rates. It built up about 25 million dollars in gold last year while shifting protocols and relying on gold in transit. Political moves linked to Germany, such as the Moroccan incident and Balkan events, stirred French distrust.
G W McCreery argues that prohibition will not ruin Ogden but instead curb saloon power and protect families. He asserts liquor money would vanish from streets, benefiting builders landlords and workers while allowing the city to survive financial loss. He urges doing right over preserving liquor interests.
Cincinnati in February reports the National baseball commission released a list of players marked reserved by various clubs and later claimed by major leagues. The note urges verification and immediate removal of titles from the reservation list for those moved to major league clubs.
Boston February 1. A temporary injunction was issued by the supreme court to restrain Greenfield Savings Bank of Greenfield Massachusetts from receiving or paying deposits. The move comes at the request of Savings Bank Commissioner Florre Jay Wheen. All unproductive assets have been eliminated and a sound financial evolution exists. application will be made to permit the bank to resume business.
The Senate passed seventy five bills today, mostly local or minor in scope, taking up nearly the whole session. Senator Foraker pressed for an Aldrich sub bill to create a court of inquiry on the Twenty fifth regiment discharges after the Brownsville incident, with Senator McLaurin slated to speak tomorrow. The body also passed a bill designating the birth of Abraham Lincoln a legal holiday. Adjournment came at 3 45 p m.
At Gibraltar on February 1 the American battleships arrived and saluted shore batteries and foreign warships. The Rhode Island New Jersey and fourth division ships Minnesota Vermont Kansas followed by the Louisiana Missouri Ohio Virginia entered the harbor. Rear Admiral Sperry and staff met General Sir Frederick Forrester Walker onshore at noon.
Grant B Seltley of New York will appear before a Senate Judiciary special committee to discuss the investigation of the presidents authority for warrants with the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by United States Steel. Seltley, with Moore & Schley, was named by Oakleigh Thorne as a manager in the syndicate that held control of Tennessee Coal and Iron stock at the merger.
Washington announces major shifts in general officer duties. Brig. Gen. Charles Morton takes over the Missouri department from Fort D. A. Russell and moves to command, Brig. Gen. William H. Carter sails to the Philippines to lead Luzon, Brig. Gen. Albert Mills moves to San Francisco, and Brig. Gen. RB Potts heads to the Philippines to command Visayas, replacing Brig. Gen. Charles J. Hodges who goes to San Francisco for orders.
Nashville February first. In the Cooper murder trial Judge Hart considers juror J M Whitworth after a third letter from his wife. She now withdraws the demand for her husband’s excusal saying she was unnecessarily alarmed by a physician being summoned to attend a juror.
Signatures to build the Grays Harbor branch of the Oregon and Washington railroad will be attached within 24 hours and work to begin immediately. The line runs from Cosmopolis to the main Portland Seattle Harriman road, with an estimated cost above 1 million dollars. It will be forty miles long along the Chehalis south bank to the Harriman junction between Portland and Seattle.
Washington reports January 1909 coinage: total $6,905,920 produced by government mints. Gold coins $5,924,980 and minor coins $134,021. Also coined for San Salvador 170 silver pieces and for the Philippines 1,956,000 silver pieces.
Viscount Tanaka of Japan dies in Tokyo reports say he was a Privy Council member who aided the Meiji restoration. He served as imperial minister of education and later minister of justice, and acted as envoy to Rome and Paris.
Representative and Mrs William Bourke Cochran hosted a dinner in Washington on February 1 honoring Mrs Clarence Mackay, their guest. The event highlighted social ties among prominent figures of the era.
The White House released a letter from May Rhoden's mother denying reports that President Roosevelt struck her horse in Rock Creek Park. Dated January 27 in Los Angeles, Elizabeth M. Rhoades asks why the story was not denied, noting its congressional relevance.
Patrick J. Kieran, former president, testified before Referee Olney on how Fidelity Funding used notes, mortgages, and trust bonds to fund loans. He detailed a $150,000 St Josephs Milwaukee loan, notes sold to Wisconsin National Bank, mortgage on property, and bonds issued to cover life insurance policy costs. He said working capital rose from 20,000 to 360,000 within a year after joining in 1906.
Bishop H. Brent of the Philippines led the American delegation to the International Opium Conference in Shanghai as permanent chair. He stated the commission faced a problem requiring courage and sincerity and noted the shift from emotional to scientific analysis of opium suppression.
Chicago February 1 Judge Landis has enjoined witnesses for the second trial of the governments case against the Standard Oil company of Indiana following a 29 240 000 fine. Trial set to open in Chicago February 25 before Judge A B Anderson of Indianapolis. Subpoenas include J A Moffatt president of Standard Oil Indiana. served officials include J W Stahl treasurer John McDonald auditor and Edgar Boxardus traffic manager.
Washington February 1 debate before the House committee on territories on grants in the statehood bill. Assistant Attorney General Woodruff said three million acres given to each territory would fetch about 26 cents an acre if sold now, but could be worth near five dollars an acre in a few years.
London reports from Canadian correspondents state dissatisfaction with terms of the Canada United States treaty. The British foreign office says the dispute will be settled easily and notes amendments were prepared in Ottawa and concurred by the Canadian government before incorporation into the treaty.
In Little Rock on February 1 the promoter announced that no additional bouts would be scheduled soon and that the Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan versus Al Wolgast match in Chicago on Wednesday would be allowed to proceed under the current understanding.
The pope held a private audience with Manager Kennelly rector of the American College in Rome and discussed affairs in the United States.
New York February 1 a Bellevue hospital operation is described as the first case of a blood transfusion from a white man to a colored person The patient Jill Herrin a 27 year old negro woman suffered from internal hemorrhage and received about a pint of blood from Gustav La Brink a 26 year old messenger The woman rallied briefly but died later that night
Reports from Sanborn indicate at least five trains on the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line are trapped between Watertown and Garr due to eight feet of snow. Wires are down and communication with crews is cut. One passenger train and two freight trains on the St Paul road are reported snowbound.
In Lisbon on February 1 the first anniversary of the assassination of King Carlos I of Portugal and Crown Prince Luis was marked. Mourning, requiem masses, and a memorial service at the Pantheon of St Vincent saw King Marie Queen Amelie and court dignitaries attend the burial site. No disturbance was reported.
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