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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
5
The Salt Lake Herald reports Walter Richey, a claimed Civil War veteran, is being removed from the post office drawing objections from some G A R veterans who say he did not serve in the army. The item notes funeral details for Helen Ellis and local civic notices including forest service travels and social events.
Wewoka Oklahoma February 2 the Seminole county grand jury under state attorney general Charles Moore opened inquiry on alleged fraud involving 200 or more Seminole nation citizens deprived of lands. Evidence gathered by Interior Department agents implicates numerous white county residents.
In an amended petition, Lilian Handlan Lemp accuses her husband William J Lemp of knocking her down and severely trampling her in November 1904. The case is set for trial next Monday.
Dan Sullivan a laborer and Emil Rittintt proprietor clash after Sullivan orders a fish and sabotages a cracker pot with red paint. Sullivan hurls stools and a glass bread case before Rittintt uses a weapon. Officers arrest Sullivan. Dr Browning treats bumps and bruises in the bastile.
Former U P general superintendent W L Paritz of the Union Pacific system, now attached to Vice President Junus Kruttschnitt, arrives from the north in private car for a thorough Ogden railroad condition survey. He previously reviewed Southern Pacific Oregon Short Line routes with a personal staff of experts on a coast to coast inspection.
Morning police court session lasted just over two minutes with two offenders. Lorenzo Riley was arraigned for vagrancy and held for trial after pleading not guilty. F J Booth admitted drunkenness and paid the standard five dollar fine or five days. Julius Toponee faced abusive language and disturbance charges and the case was continued.
Washington Feb 2. Schley testifies that in fall 1907 stock purchase involved 22650 in common and 1 million in preferred stock. An association of businessmen held 118,600 shares, about half the total. He says the aim was development not speculation and that roughly half of the stock was financed by individuals and borrowed by holders. He notes Tennessee company owned huge iron ore and coal reserves and that many loans were with Morgan banks. He recalls meeting Lewis Cass Ledyard, who urged the merger with United States Steel, and that calls to his firm reached about 2 million in a few days, with no one able to pay all at once.
Deputy Sheriff J Naylin returns from Provo with Pantone a dangerous patient taken to the state mental hospital. Pantone attacked a keeper with a sharpened spoon, stabbing through the keeper’s hand. Doctor Calder, hospital head, says Pantone is a hopeless case due to a long standing disease and may not survive long even in a warmer climate.
T J Duddleson superintendent of the Nevada Northern railroad arrives from the west to visit Manson of the Southern Pacific. Duddleson notes the Nevada Northern hauls heavy ore traffic to Maguire and 19 trains daily serve Ely and nearby mining camps as development increases traffic and business.
Western Harriman officials at Ogden forecast the heaviest travel in the system's history this year. About 300000 passengers including parks tourists and convention delegates will use Harriman roads over ten months. Equipment will be expanded dining and hotel facilities improved and train service increased to meet demand. Railroad men call it the banner year for western Harriman lines under current control.
New York February 2 a statement by Broughton Brandenburg via his wife explains why he did not answer when his name was called in court on grand larceny charges. He says he forfeited his bail due to lack of funds to hire handwriting experts after selling a misattributed Grover Cleveland letter to the New York Times.
Oakland report says Ex Chief S. C. Hodgkins was shot twice while pursuing James Clifton who had attempted a Telegraph avenue drug store hold up. Hodgkins was seriously wounded but not fatally. Clifton was captured after a brief chase.
Professor T A Mark, dean of undergraduates, refutes reports he will leave Illinois State University after a supposed misunderstanding with President James Clark. He says any move to Leland Stanford would be due to attractive terms of that offer.
Leavenworth authorities report Geo Frange enhausen alias McDonald began a life sentence at the federal prison after holding up a Great Northern passenger train in 1907. He was brought from Helena Montana to serve the term.
New York February 2 resolutions favoring a duty increase on champagne were adopted at a special meeting of the executive committee of the American Wine Growers association. Andreas Sharboro, president of the American Wine Growers and of the Manufacturers and Producers' association of San Francisco, will appear before the Ways and Means Committee to urge a duty on still wines.
Newport Feb 3 Crosed electric wires triggered an automatic alarm aboard the Pall River Line steamer Providence en route from New York to Pall River while crossing Long Island Sound. The wireless operator broadcast the alert and summoned the steamer Puritan to standby. No fire was found. Puritan continued to New York.
President and Mrs Roosevelt were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by the secretary of the navy and Mrs Nowberry. The event occurred in Washington with dignitaries in attendance.
Mrs Amedia Du Bourg sues the Pullman Company in federal court alleging a porter’s carelessness caused her to be thrown from a berth while traveling from Deming New Mexico to New Orleans on January 28. The suit seeks ten thousand dollars in damages.
Topeka Feb. 2 A bank guaranty bill prepared by the joint committee after consultation with Governor Stubba and administration leaders proposes a levy of one twentieth of one percent on all bank deposits. The levy would be collected in January each year until the fund reaches a quarter of a million dollars, after which no further levy is to be made. National banks are to be allowed to participate.
Richard Olney former secretary at the Boston university alumni banquet in Boston discussed President Roosevelt and imperialism. He argued Almerton powad an individual government and cited Napoleon I as a model, reflecting on imperial policy and the era's diplomacy.
In New York on February 2 Marshall defeats Charles Jaffe in forty five moves at the Rice Chess Club, winning the second game of their series.
In Pittsburg the Herron Hill district remains tense after 126 Black residents were arrested following crimes against white girls. Hearings released 43, others jailed or awaiting further investigation. Police fear a patrol of armed residents and possible race riot amid widespread distrust.
The Moore Stock Co presented A Red Cross Nurse at the Utahna last evening. Pearl Ethier Moore led the cast as the brave nurse on the field of battle. Frederick Moore delivered a strong soldier performance and the company captivated a sizeable audience with authentic war atmosphere.
The production featured Captain Ernest Gravers and a reconciliation scene after the war. The lead female role delivered with dignity while Sergeant Rafferty impressed as a humorous father of triplets. Ira E Earle starred as Capt Harve Powell with a strong villainous turn, Annie Twee shone as the bad mother. The play was well cast with solid stage appointments and regarded as superior to A Son's Devotion.
Mr. George Ho Marrar the advance manager for major theatricals arrived in the city to complete preparations for The Red Mill at the Gram on February 4. The Blossom and Herbert comic opera company includes sixty performers and two cars for security and effects. Seats now selling.
Washington February 2 President Roosevelt announces Beal has been named to the assay committee for his service to the community. Beal is noted for his role in the San Francisco graft case prosecution and is described as prominently connected with local affairs.
Pittsburg reports a raid on the Her ron Hui residence area as police arrest over 200 Black men who could not prove employment on suspicion of vagrancy, amid renewed attacks on women in recent weeks.
Salem Ore Feb 2 A bill requiring applicants for marriage licenses to obtain a certificate of good health from a licensed physician was passed unanimously by the Oregon senate.
F M Eckletz berg, cashier of the Sealey National Bank, killed himself with a gun yesterday. Authorities report no known reason for the act.
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