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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1909
Page
4
Entered as second class matter at the Ogden Utah Post Office under Congress act. Publication details are incomplete with missing dates and publishing entity. This fragment notes an official mailing status for a newspaper item without full context or identifying names.
Special position and column charges outlined for pages six seven eight and first page. Rates include extra per inch across various positions with weekly monthly contracts offered. The Evening Standard of Ogden touts high bona-fide subscribers and challenges comparison with rival papers.
A heavy snowstorm blankets the area with a foot of snow and more expected. Weather officials warn of continued flurries as delivery teams and workers cope with frosty conditions. A pioneer recalls past deeper snows, while locals express mixed relief at the storm’s limited impact.
The article warns that California may strike against Japan amid growing Pacific Coast hatred. It argues White House restraint may fail as anti Japanese sentiment spreads, risking diplomatic rupture and possible war if an apology is not obtained. Roosevelt faces a mounting crisis and possible decisive action.
The passage argues for a retaliatory action not through legislation but by annexing the Philippine islands or similar act. It presumes Rusala will avoid engaging Japan in war preparations to keep the California issue from absorbing Japanese attention.
A 25 year old Og citizen in Evanston Wyoming proposes a blood disease theory for alcoholism. He suggests curing drunkenness by serum-like treatment rather than prohibition, citing historical insight from smallpox and plague studies to argue for strengthening blood constituents to reduce craving. The piece notes changing views of drinkers and urges broader medical exploration.
The Canadian Pacific will electrify a vast mountain route using nearby waterfalls to generate energy for railways, signaling a shift from steam to water power in North American railroading. Experts note California fuel costs and rising prices push electrification as western lines plan similar systems beyond suburban traction. The move mirrors earlier steps by New York Central and New Haven, with Southern Pacific also preparing electric lines for urban service.
The Sterrag has been under consideration for some time and the Canadian Pacific is likely to expedite similar installations where water power is available.
A Colorado bill seeks to end the so called sweat box or third degree. It describes in detail how prisoners are interrogated beaten and coerced to confess. The piece argues police brutality and calls for upholding the right against self incrimination.
An English observer reviews The Evolution of Modern Germany noting that universal military service educates and disciplines German youths. The essay argues conscription fosters neat appearance, self restraint, and orderly conduct, bridging youth to manhood with two years in infantry or three in cavalry, yielding benefits in any future employment.
The advertisement claims thousands of women fail to improve complexions with cosmetics due to systemic catarrh. It promotes Rexall Mucu Tone as a blood based cure, endorsed by Swift of New York, promising strengthened health and clearer skin. The ad guarantees refunds and lists T. H. Carr Drug Co. as seller.
In Munich temperance has risen from the working class, advancing during the first two decades from 109 12 to fia gallons. The movement spreads as a practical economic issue, with workers adopting it and receiving backing from party press outlets.
Three Utah women petition the Third district court for divorce alleging fero city non support and desertion by their husbands. Mima Leetham claims mistreatment by Ernest Leetham since their 1906 Eureka marriage with repeated beatings and later alimony and custody requests. Maud McElvaney seeks divorce from Guy McElvaney over non support with custody and education costs for daughter Effie. Camille Connary sues Thomas Connary for divorce with custody of three sons and alimony requests.
Welser Idaho Feb 6 sheriffs Rand and Conrdin arrive with A C Biggerstaff charged with murder. Dpleerstaff, a rancher near Cornwell, held in the Moore case near Starkey Springs about five weeks ago. Moore died after beating, inquest suggested foul play. Biggerstaff captured at Copperfield Oregon. he has a family and substantial property.
Mrs. Nellie Morgan of Tooele, daughter of Lewis Strasberg, died of heart trouble after her father lost a leg in a streetcar accident on the Poplar Grove line near Sixth South and West Temple. The father, hospitalized, learned of his daughter’s death as he recovered. Funeral plans set for Tooele.
In Salt Lake on February 8 Joseph Lund of Castledale reported a milch cow’s death after a three week illness. Post mortem revealed heart enlargement and a bright hairpin fragment lodged in the heart, suggesting the pin pierced blood channels and caused fatal damage, a rare cause of death for cattle.
Admiral Rob rey D. Evans, anchored in Chicago during a cross country land sea tour, dismissed California agitation over war with Japan as absurd and said war is impossible, framing the plan as unlikely during his brief Chicago stop.
A Chicago speaker forecasts a months long journey to Milwaukee and California while stressing no US Japan conflict will arise over California alien laws. He argues California may set alien rules if non discriminatory, noting civil rights contrasts with segregation in the South and praising allied nations’ common sense.
Chicago on the eve of the Lincoln centennial saw pastors frame the president as a liberator of the Hebrew people and the colored race. Rev H O Hofstead drew biblical parallels while Dr N Rubinkam praised Lincoln and quoted his wish to plant a flower where a thistle grew. Father P J O Callaghan called Lincoln a product of mankind and Christian virtue.
Paris reports noted French poet Catulle Mendes found dead in the St Germain railway tunnel. Authorities believe an accidental death as Mendes, who had dined with Baron Oppenheim, boarded a Paris train home and likely slept, opened his compartment door, and fell beneath the wheels. He had spent part of yesterday drafting a Napoleon play for the Rejane Theater.
In Washington it is expected that Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou will become president of the Consolidated Gas company in New York. He has not confirmed the report, but officials say the move is virtually certain, with a March departure for a rest before taking charge in New York.
Lincoln Feb 8 Representative Jerry Howard of Douglas county introduced in the house a bill to segregate Japanese and Chinese laborers from American workers. The measure forbids Japanese and Chinese from working with white men and forbids employment in the same building. Howard says the bill aims to eradicate conditions in South Omaha where Japanese laborers work in packing houses.
Representative James Miller of Kansas introduces amendments to the excise law for the District of Columbia for the anti saloon league. The bill was drafted by the corporation counsel, approved by the district commissioners, and previously introduced in the Senate by Senator Gallinger, chair of the Senate District committee.
Woodshole Massachusetts tale of tragedy as Charles Gottliebson wireless operator of the revenue cutter Achushnel breaks through ice on a pond and drowns, with Seaman Oscar Rongweil dying while attempting a rescue. shipmates frantically form a makeshift life line as ice breaks beneath them.
In Weber County Utah the Second Judicial District Court hears petition by Lucretia Wooley and Joseph H M Smith as administrators to order sale of estate personal property including beds bedding furniture personal effects such as albums frames shells and books as described in the petition for sale by administrator authority.
In Ogden, the Ogden Furniture and Carpet Co displays rich Rugs and Carpets in the south window, claiming low prices from mills during the slow season. The north window features a large selection of the new 1909 Baby Carriages and Go-Carts with folding and adjustable conveniences. Salesmen invite all customers to view the items and note the improvements.
Notice is hereby given to the stock holders of the Amalgamated Sugar Company that a meeting will be held at the company's office room 301 First National Bank Building Ogden City Utah on March 1 1909 at five o clock a m for the purpose of com
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