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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
2
The text discusses direct primary laws, advocating reforms to empower voters in nominating processes. It argues for amendments to constitutional provisions to ensure direct primaries deliver genuine party decisions and safeguards against party manipulation, emphasizing voter choice and legitimate reform across states.
The text discusses reform ideas favoring direct primaries over conventions to select candidates. It argues that organized groups gain power through conventions, while voters should be able to influence nominations directly. It warns that reliance on conventions risks diluted popular will and urges preserving representative equality through direct primary mechanisms.
Report describes unprecedented flood waters in Eden Weer and Orden canyon, where creeks swell and the Santartuve river opens a new channel toward a lake. Warns that spring thaw could bring greater floods, with embankment strain and damage to bridges, roads, barns, and outhouses across Ogden area.
An ornate promotional piece touts Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for tumors and female ailments. It quotes testimonials from women across several states praising restored health and avoidance of surgery, urging others to seek the remedy through Mrs. Pinkham.
A historical note explains how Easter is fixed each year by advancing from Lent and Passover rather than a fixed date. It discusses the complex political and ecclesiastical debates between Catholic and Western churches and the years long disagreements over determining the ceremony times.
The article describes ancient pyramid construction using large timber A frames and rope systems to lift stones. It envisions crowds aiding a draft crew to raise blocks, with ropes over the top and an inclined line of levers. It suggests primitive derricks were likely used to move heavy stones into place.
San Francisco report notes futures trotting events at Emeryville with Wheatetane leading early and Heprotate taking a handy win over Vinerut in the first heat. Jerk Kercheville places second, Antara third. times given for several futurity races and placements include Vincento Seeond Al Sarat and others. AL Lindley and Warel lead a list of winners and placers.
Race results from a Los Angeles card feature Weather Reatt taking the 222 furboost opener with Jeremiah second and Irish Mike third. Contranat wins the one furlong dash with Johnstown second. Furlong events show Konservation and Vom Tromp leading, with Von Tromp clocking 1 27 14 for the mile.
New Orleans racing results list several events and finishers with times and placements. Notable entries include Rip Rap, Tine, and Beet in sprint-like heats, plus later shows with Minot, Prince Heian, and Telapathy among others. Times range around 14 28 and 19 25, with multiple horses finishing in various positions.
Fragmentary notes mention horse race times and placements with mistakes and unclear names. Nancy won a race while other entries list Pip retund Binonda and Jack Lory as runners with second and third places. Dates, distances, and many names are garbled or incomplete.
Washington observers report Senate and House panels spent the afternoon wrestling with the Indian appropriation bill and its amendments while the river and harbor appropriation debate neared a close. The Indian bill totals 81.8 million dollars and the mining dispute in Nevada drew court action involving Delmar transmission and the Monitor group, with a Superior Court ruling impacting ongoing work.
In Kingston Jamaica the colonial council met amid anger as Philip Stern, Kingston’s shorthand for the legislative council, proposed a motion which failed 3 to 9. The debate triggered calls for stronger loyalty to Governor Awettentam and signaled mounting dissent within the council chamber.
Markets closed with limited gains and many prices easing after a choppy session. Traders faced thin turnover and cautious sentiment as few assets held firm and some values slipped.
The report notes brisk but volatile cattle trading with prices varying by class. Beef, cows, and feeders quoted around 4.60 to 5.20 per unit, with total receipts around 14 000 and 15 000 for different markets. Western regions show higher cattle activity and firmer bids, while feeders and calves command notable prices amid ongoing broker activity.
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