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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
Indictments for perjury follow a grand jury inquiry into acts of two former bank officials and a company secretary. The Sunbury Profile Railroad company—fronting as a key player—declared a quarterly dividend amid the probe.
In the senate today Governor Vlay of Yoorgla attacked a provision of the bill removing a prior prohibition from the updated code. Senator Clay questioned whether the commission revising the code or the joint committee had approved the change. Weyburn defended the bill, noting the removed provision was substituted with a penal clause.
Partial readable notice from a Salt Lake page mentions a May event with trains and matinée showtimes at 9:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m and a 2:20 p.m showing at Salt Lake Theater. Names and precise events are obscured by OCR errors but indicate an entertainment schedule and local notices.
An article reports Indian runners dominating the Ven Mile Relay at Park Square Coliseum with strong performances by Longboat and others. The event featured standout legs and close finishes as teams competed, though the text is garbled and several names are unclear.
In a fragmentary notice, Combay Racing seeks an permit from the Canadian Amateur Athletic Association amid unclear details. The text mentions Stump and Thee Puller and references various scrambled terms, suggesting a racing or contract context with unclear entities and locations.
A violent clash erupted during Moharram observances as a mob demanded reloads, prompting police action. Reports say at least five police and forty others were wounded, with unconfirmed fatalities and ongoing street fighting through the evening. Local authorities and soldiers dispersed the crowd, amid higher tensions in the area.
At the American Bowling Congress meet, Detroit bowlers led by Donevan and Bulpatrick posted a total of 1056 in two-man team play, beating rivals like Wray and Alton with 1103 and setting the tone among entrants from Cleveland Saginaw Kansas City and Indianapolis. Strong scores came from Hyarharde Vigu Knusax City Weber Hibbard and others.
A fragmented report covers Champ Clark of Missouri and other speakers at a congressional gathering. Clark praised the administration amid debate on tariff and the president’s message. The event included interruptions, ovations, and remarks by several figures from Massachusetts and Indiana as the House adjourned.
Washington N.Y. 18 The urgent need of authorialian by Singreds for the replenishing of 4,000 weddithenal vue rested men and about 100 officers was presented today by several naval officers to the subcommittee of the Amine committee on naval affairs. The additional men and officers are opened to remotely fe marina puardd of vessels about 6 gn Inte commission and to Thora Gullstedt Wen et Gthers burying am opidal climates. Two-thirds of the marine corps are non duty in the insular possessions, leaving one third for colonial service.
Fendon February 18 reports Tite announces potential reprisal by Were ie a qeospect of RAs as Moroccan bands appear in London, signaling a vivid cultural moment and cross‑city music exchange with notable public attention.
Washington reports a heated exchange over Standard Oil and tariff policy as Rep. Ratupy of Minnesota and allies argue the oil giant should face a $28,000,000 fine and defend price and supply practices. The debate centers on trust protection, Republican party ties, and proposed tariff revisions affecting crude and refined petroleum.
A Vienna dispatch reports German officials discuss a Turkish reform plan in Macedonia and potential mediation with Turkey. The note suggests Germany may back counter proposals, while Austrian Hungary and Turkey weigh secret terms. Governments await confirmation as future diplomacy remains unsettled.
The Chicago based firm Dunkling and Co represented by George A Perannd Co secured a receiver for the banking firm in Dalto State court. Bonds set at 50000 were posted as the case moves to preserve assets including a railroad line known as the short line between Chicago and Clovluuull. The firm reportedly owns 250000 in coin and Tang bonds valued at 250000 serve as collateral. Debts total 1775000 and mortgagees claim assets may be encumbered, risking seizure of property to protect creditors.
In New York on February 1 a tragic fire drastically affected the immigrant community. The deceased, known as a skilled translator and interpreter, spoke English and Mobraw fluently and supported others by writing letters and answering questions. A fire incident led to dramatic events in the inner eastside, with extended family and neighbors recalling her assistance to many.
Real estate notice touts cheap ranches and farm stock improvements in Teton Valley Idaho. Listings include 80 acre hay land 3500 dollars and 2 improved cattle ranches with 109 and 80 acres, plus water rights, fences, and machinery. References to investors from Salt Lake Ogden and Driggs urge interested buyers to contact Wager at the Lindauyo hotel and other Utah hotels for circulars.
Fragmentary report discusses arbitration clauses and compromises in a French British treaty. It notes debate over scope and enforcement, suggesting arbitration as a primary mechanism but contrasting views on its effect on broader peace obligations and allied commitments.
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