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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
4
An anxious moment at the table turns to reassurance as a guest discovers the flour’s quality. The ad invites readers to buy Peery’s Crescent Flour from local grocers, promising dependable baking results for every home.
President Taft plans to complete the canal line survey by evening at Culebra. He will tour Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks in the afternoon and meet Isthmian Red Cross members before departing for New Orleans Sunday or Monday as arranged. Engineers review data and reports gathered on site.
Thirty women gathered last night to discuss fashion led by Gallami Merk with National Association of Retail Milliners support. Mme Moore voices belief looser wares should be upheld by the organization. Costs for hats rise from 350 to 200 per week with expenses.
A garbled news page notes random items from Idaho Falls and San Francisco related to Levey Pack log Co and tuberculosis precautions. It mentions railroad work hours in Pueblo, storage ads, Great Salt Lake level trends, monument suppliers, a groundhog forecast, ad deadlines, colonization near Oasis, and a court action by Hansen Livestock against railroads for cattle shipment delays.
A rider lost balance while looking from a platform, toppled onto the ground, and narrowly escaped injury when a foul from the moving train diverted away. Emergency responders were called, and the incident prompted a safety review.
Announcement from Utah Knitting at 60 Twenty-Oth Street promises brand home made underwear and knitting garments at lower prices to attract customers. The ad notes no extra charge for leg sizes or double beds and invites regular and new customers to try their goods with pitching free.
A license was issued to Joseph E. Layton of Clinton Utah and Mary Ellen Allard of Kanesville after the mother consented to the underage bride. The application was filed the previous afternoon and the county clerk, Dye, handled the records in person.
Centenary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth marked February 12 by the Grand Army. Program lists master of ceremonies Capt E T Hulants ki with music by the High School Orchestra and Tabernacle Choir, addresses by J B Bales W W Crons man Rev J E Carver A W Agee A Condon Elder G W Larictn, and patriotic songs.
Passengers at the Jersey City station watched the head of W. Leber, grain company foreman, remain on a locomotive cowcatcher after a Rahway accident. The mangled body was found near the scene, and an investigation followed as officials moved the head to the morgue.
Notice states Peterson Langlois Co announces purchase of a herd of young steers to be marketed at special prices. Sale place listed as corner Twenty fourth Street and Grant, with emphasis on upcoming pricing and sale setup.
Washington reports that Captain Jack band of Modoc Indians may return to their former lands in Oregon’s Klamath reservation after centuries of exile. Senate hearings note population decline from 271 in 1874 to 49 today and praise their work ethic and sobriety while backing a bill to restore settlement in the Land of the Setting Sun.
An advertisement notes taking a couple of Dean's Regulets after a heavy meal helps the stomach and bowels. It emphasizes regular passages and rapid relief from indigestion and discomfort.
Chicago February 1 funeral services were held for Mrs Licius C Tuckerman who died from an accidental revolver discharge by George A Busse brother of the mayor The mayor and the Posse family attended except George who was ill The bereaved husband and his daughter Marian attended from Milton on the Hudson NY Cremation planned and ashes to be buried east
Pittsburg congressman reports an extensive study on wireless on ships following the Republic wreck near Nantucket. He cites estimated ship figures and passenger totals for major ports, noting potential broad impact of proposed laws on ocean travel.
US District Attorney TR Bone says he will file in federal court to raise 1 2 bridges across the Kaw River to prevent spring floods. Wyandotte County controls five bridges and targets 12 more with legal action against individuals and corporations. Twenty two bridges exist, but only five have complied with public demand. Large piers obstruct water flow causing backflow and damage in spring and summer near Kansas City.
Chicago news reports the United States champion Angora cat Tatar, owned by Mrs. Woodward, vanished Sunday after leaping from a window. Tatar has won top prizes nationwide, including in Buffalo and Chicago shows, and a large reward is offered for her return.
San Francisco February 3 The Calhoun bribery trial resumes with two open juror spots to fill before peremptory challenges. Judge Lawlor led preliminary examination of the seventh special panel from sixty summoned citizens. twenty eight remained for further interrogation. No juror was passed in the forenoon session.
Chicago on February 3. Clarence Gray was excused from jury service after stating that, while in the jury box, he formed an opinion of Hassanel Hashashi’s guilt based on the defendant’s appearance. Hashashi stands trial for the murder of 11 year old Twit Shashelim.
In Gatesville Texas James Smith died after being shot by Verna Ware and her brother. John Hanes died yesterday. Ross, another victim, may die today. The incident, tied to seduction charges against Hanes, has stirred high tensions in the district.
Burlington New Jersey February 3 Marlon Woolman heiress to an estimated 200000 fortune has married Samuel A Hewitt a Salvation Army captain. The ceremony took place yesterday at the bride's mother's home after initial opposition. The bride will devote her wealth and services to army work.
The Pacific Mail steamer Newport used the new Pacific entrance for the first time, dredged to thirty feet, despite a strong current from an incomplete Naos breakwater. Only a few witnessed the departure as bunting decorated the ship en route to a potential future commerce route. Taft was not present.
Indianapolis February 3 workers vote results show Thomas L Lewis wins the presidency by a margin of 16269 over John Walker of Danville IL. Vice president and secretary treasurer fail to gain a majority and no choice is made in those races. Van Horn withdraws after trailing in VP tally. A convention move targets Osage county Kansas mine operators for talks on a strike terms.
Notice states Ogden Circle 481 Women of Wonicraft holds regular meetings each Wednesday evening in the O. G. P. hall.
Oakland Feb 3 Former Chief of Police S C Hodgkins was shot twice and wounded during a struggle with James Clifton who tried to hold up a Telegraph avenue drug store. Hodgkins grappled with Clifton, dropped his revolver, and was aided by his wife who struck Clifton before he was captured after a brief chase.
In response to sudden orders from Washington the entire torpedo fleet now sails from local waters to Mare Island navy yard. Earlier messages had directed a foray north to Port Hartford, conflicting with the new directive. The cruiser Albany also sailed.
Washington February 3 The statehood bill to admit Arizona and New Mexico as separate states was finally acted upon today by the House committee on territories. To speed floor action a special file will be sought for the measure.
A young woman claiming to be Beaste Kerr entered the White Rats rooms and said she was under contract with Oscar Hammerstein to replace Mary Garden in Salome at the Manhattan Opera House. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital diagnosed with delusional insanity.
The House Merchant Marine and Natural Resources Committee opened debate on Representative Jamey Francis Burke’s wireless telegraphy bill requiring ocean passenger vessels to be equipped. A speedy report aims to push the measure into law this session with Burke in attendance to explain its provisions.
San Diego February 3 The coroner's jury found Mrs Effie Duden sister in law of Brice Sheffler who was shot last Friday. She is held in jail without bail pending murder charges.
Fred B. Signor pleaded guilty to forging notes totaling about 460000 tied to Monterey capitalist James A. Murray. He asked for probation and the court took the matter under advisement in the superior court today.
In Kansas City on February 2 Wilcox and Senhouse, trailing by a mile, surged to regain ten laps in the six day bicycle race. By 9:40 p m the fifteenth hour ended with Moran and Kramer leading at 966 miles 9 1/2 laps and Wiley and Cameron at 966 miles 8 laps as Wilcox and Senhouse stood at 206 miles 7 laps.
Loulavilla February 2. Government pure foods is urged as the National Canners Association and Allied Trades open their second annual convention. Delegates call for every fruit or vegetable to be proven up to government canning standards before processing.
The ballot count from Los Angeles citys special election shows amendment No. 1 to keep Owens River aqueduct power in public hands carried by a small margin. Amendment No. 2 for councilmen at large, No. 4 for direct primaries, and No. 7 for annexation of nearby cities also passed by narrow margins.
A Tuesday Standard article discusses possible retirements or promotions for Oregon Short Line General Manager Bancroft and Illinois Central General Manager Calvin. It notes Bancroft’s potential eastern Harriman-linked position and suggests Calvin could become Illinois Central president, while predicting no early retirements and high replacement difficulty.
In Helena the senate in committee of the whole passed Donlan's bill prohibiting pool rooms and betting on races except at regular fairs. The measure was amended to allow pools to be sold to a city other than where the race is held if conducted in Montana.
Washington February 2 The Senate approves a house bill to ban opium imports into the United States except for medical use and approves an Aldrich substitute for a court of inquiry into the reinlistment status of discharged soldiers of the Twenty Fifth Infantry.
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