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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
5
The article notes higher winter electricity bills and provides an explanation from the Utah Light and Railway company manager for readers. It mentions new Warren Irrigation directors and several local business notices including leases, stamps, and a Provo mayoral visit, with details on storage, tuberculosis prevention, and local commerce.
The article notes a year of record building in the city and reports on various local items including Interstate Commerce Commission rulings on tour tickets and return fares, a luncheon for Martha society, a Socialist meeting, a burglarized house, a vagrancy case, a precarious condition case, a habeas corpus petition, a box party invitation, and a medical reminder about Dr Thomas selectric Oil.
Fort Smith Arkansas February 11 Five farmers from Scott county stand trial for murder in the first degree accused of belonging to a mob that hanged John Bailey after he refused to hold crops for higher prices. A 60 strong night riders group later visited his home and whipped his housekeeper before Bailey’s lynching.
Columbus Feb 11 The attorney general s department has determined on a new effort to expel Standard Oil from the state. In Allen county circuit court the department was granted permission to amend its petition in the case to enjoin Standard Oil people from controlling stock of Ohio companies. The petition will be amended to seek dissolution of these constituent companies and appointment of trustees to wind up their business.
Ogden capitalists led by David Eccles M S Browning and Judge Rolapp propose a $200000 city market in Salt Lake City block bounded by Second and Third West and Second and Third South. Plans include ten to fifteen stores with sanitary paved streets, loading platforms, offices, hand elevators, and basements. completion targeted by June 1.
Bradstreets notes unsettled stormy weather influencing general trade and a still irregular business climate. Spring buying trips begin as textile sectors show strength while metals and coal face dull demand. US business failures for the week end Feb 10 totaled 211, with textile export figures and grain trade provided for context.
A brief comic snippet shows Mrs Ginnerty asked about her husband after an accident. She replies that he alternates between better and worse, yet swears and proclaims improvement when he is actually worse, illustrating humorous Irish speech and sentiment in Puck's voice.
In the case Twentieth Century Optixcope Co. v Sylvan Park Amusement Co a municipal court orders Fred McNye to appear at 3 o clock Monday to explain why he violated court commands in garnishment procedures and refused to answer the execution and to provide information on the finances of the Sylvan Park Amusement Co.
William Harcombe formerly of Ogden died at his Salt Lake City home after a liver illness. He left a widow two sons and one daughter. Known as Dilly Harcombe he led western commerce for twenty years and once served as Ogden Board of Education president. He was a Mason and headed the Salt Lake Traveling Men’s Protective Association. Funeral rites may be under Mason orders.
England reveres Lincoln as the centenary began with a public gathering at Morecambe? Lancashire where John Griffiths American consul at Liverpool gave a documentary address. Gettysburg address was read and a resolution of reverence was adopted by acclamation.
Washington Feb 11 Disappointment will be felt among the employees at several navy yards tomorrow notably Portsmouth N H Norfolk Charleston Pensacola and San Francisco because Secretary Newberry believed Congress and the president intended a general holiday but issued no special orders to yard commandants about Lincoln Day observance except for those named by Congress.
Springfield legislators and officials gathered in the hall of representatives to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's birth on the 100th anniversary. Governor Deneen and others spoke as military airs played while crowd welcomed songs and recalled Lincoln's rise from poverty to leadership.
Berlin February 11 King Edward is reported to suffer from bronchial catarrh and has called in a German physician who ordered him to rest in his room until he improves. He still luncheon with the Dragoon regiment in which he is honorary colonel. A planned auto trip to Potsdam to lay a wreath on his sister’s tomb was canceled due to cold wind and weather.
Philadelphia report says Pietri Dorando defeated Percy Smallwood in a 12 mile race at the Third Regiment Armory. Smallwood quit at the eleventh mile claiming his leg gave out. Dorando's time for 12 miles was 1 hour 10 minutes 16 15 seconds.
Butte Montana February 11 John Hetker alias John Belcher told reporters he is Martin Leskouski wanted in Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania for the murder of his former mistress and her infant four years ago. he denies committing the deed. Leskouski fled jail after a murder conviction while awaiting death sentence, claiming double murder convictions and a failed trial could have saved him. He had bought a home and worked in the mines when arrested.
Denver, Feb 11 an action reveals a fight over control of the Moffat road built between Denver and Salt Lake. Reginald Vaile of an English syndicate seeks a $1 700 000 half interest in the Colorado Utah Construction Co and to force sale. The suit, set for April 6 in New York federal court, claims an option on stock and disputes over the road amid Moffat interests and opponents like E H Harriman. The case may hinge on identity of the buyers and possible compromise if disclosed.
Norfolk Nebraska February 11 Train frame has been resumed on all lines in northern Nebraska southern South Dakota and Wyoming except the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha line between Norfolk and Sioux City. After two days two engines from Norfolk reached Hosking ten miles northeast of here where the snow plow was finished to pieces and both engines derailed. Many deep drifts remain so rail service is not expected to resume for several days.
London reports a Birmingham incident where a race based exclusion at a university skating rink failed. Four Black students faced denial, sparking controversy as they hired a lawyer to challenge the rink’s license renewal. The rink apologized in court and pledged no future race discrimination.
A February 11 report notes authorities received an anonymous letter alleging that on February 8 Mendes occupied the adjoining compartment of a train and was struck and hurled from the train. Details and authenticity of the claim are under review.
An advertisement proclaims a guaranteed cure for chronic constipation with Rexall Orders. It warns against laxatives and cathartics, touts a non purging formula that acts on bowels nerves, and promotes safe, pleasant tablets available at T. H. Carr Drug Co. in a local storefront.
Witnesses report M Monies was struck and removed from a moving train by a fellow traveler. Authorities pursue an Invest case, while M Mendes, a poet and author, is said to have died trying to alight from the train at Passo St Germain.
Pittsburg February 11 A Brownsville raid led to the arrest of 150 Negroes found loafing near coke ovens. All were discharged after a hearing and ordered to leave town, six held for records check. Authorities say most came from Pittsburg, tied to earlier white female assault arrests.
In Austin Texas the management of all railroads entering the city and the Railway Men's unions agreed on pending legislation. Federal and local unions opposed the two-cent fare law while railroads support a law tying pay to length of service. Railroads plan immediate improvements and new construction costing about $10,000,000 to expand lines.
An ironic mock lecture notes that baldheaded men are unlikely among the insane asylums, suggesting only rare exceptions exist. The piece urges anti baldhead speculation as potentially worthy contemplation.
Testimonial style notice from Mrs. K. H. Karberg of Ann Arbor claims Hyomel cures nasal catarrh, asthma, hay fever, and coughs. The ad touts a dry antiseptic inhaled air that relieves inflammation and offers a complete kit for one dollar through 8 W. Badeon.
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