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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
4
Second class matter at Ogden Utah post office under Congress act. Publication runs daily except Sundays by William Glasmann.
The Evening Standard unveils advertising rates effective February 1 1908 with flat rate inch charges pages extra locations and first page special pricing. It claims superior bonafide subscribers and invites advertisers to compare with other papers.
Improvements along Twenty fourth street include a new one story office, a paint and hardware firm remodel, and a Federal building opening. A new street car line, Forestry building bids, and hotel plans on Twenty fifth street signal growth. Eastern Ogden sees a $100 000 high school and a $75 000 to $100 000 hospital. Extensions of streetcars through Ogden canyon and electrification on the Bamberger line, plus a North Ogden spur and a west end packing plant reflect a city poised to prosper.
State Senator Richard J. Welch in San Francisco warned that Japan would resort to force if anti-Japanese measures passed in California became law. He asserted only two naval powers exist in the Pacific, the United States and Japan, and that confrontation could spark war. He cited disputed correspondence between Roosevelt and others as part of his warning.
A speaker warns that Japanese ruling class actions threaten US interests and urges clarity for the public. He argues Japan could use naval strength to back retaliatory moves after California legislature tensions and stresses the need to watch and curb Japan in the Pacific.
The Farmer and Merchants Insurance Company of Des Moines orders cancellation of all policies in Ogden against sales of wines, liquors and beer. A major house had its policy canceled though immediately rewritten by Seattle Fire and Marine. The letter cites prohibition agitation in Utah and urges legislature action to end uncertainty affecting property owners and tenants tied to liquor traffic.
The Ogden boy among trio of youths linked to a campaign of robberies that alarmed residents. Police praise arrest while urging firm but reformative handling to steer them from a life of crime.
The Railroad Gazette condemns anti Japanese agitation on commercial grounds. It cites rising U S exports to Japan from 1903 to 1907 including $35,000,000 in 1906 and 1907 3500000 in 1907. It notes Japan's orders for locomotives rolling stock and electrical equipment, with U S firms supplying most rail equipment since 1906. It also references President Roosevelt on caring for children and outlines conclusions of a conference on child welfare including home care preventive work and a federal children’s bureau.
Oklahoma Times attacks a proposed bill to pay one dollar to every newborn mother as a distorted twist on H. G. Wells. The piece defends Wells’ view that motherhood is central to civilization and criticizes Iowa legislators for misrepresenting his ideas.
Locomotives ordered from Japan for Japanese dependencies in 1907 cost over 6.9 million dollars. Japanese and Manchurian railways are purchasing Pullman cars and other railway fittings besides locomotives, creating a high importance market for American manufacturers built on goodwill and costly development.
Des Moines reader David B. Cloyd urges the Ogden school board to include a gymnasium in the new high school building funded by bonds. He argues lack of proper amusements drives boys to pool and saloon rooms and calls for officials to provide attractive spaces to keep youth away from undesirable resorts. He asks for accountability from school and city leaders and for boys to be supported in wholesome activities.
Hancock Michigan February 16 reports the revival of professional hockey in the United States and the plan for an international league including Chicago Cleveland St Louis Columbus Pittsburgh New York Boston Montreal Ottawa Toronto and Quebec. John T McNamara ex owner of hockey teams says the revival excites both sides of the border and predicts a smoothly operating league next winter.
Governor Hadley sent his first message to the legislature urging Missouri to allow university instructors to access the Carnegie Foundation pension fund. He noted other states offer pensions of 1000 dollars or more and warned the state would otherwise need to fund pensions for elderly professors.
The Standard editor urges Ogden residents to consider closing pool rooms and other venues seen as detrimental to boys education and proper recreation. He argues Ogden has many capable youths but lacks wholesome environments for their leisure and development.
President Elect and Mrs Taft landed in Washington today and went to Miss Mabel Boardman’s residence to stay during their visit. Taft visited the White House for a conference with the President and the Panama engineers board before beginning a shopping trip to New York tomorrow with Mrs Taft.
Durango Colorado February 16 the first Denver and Rio Grande train from Denver in eight days to enter the city arrived at two this morning. The long snow blockade on Cumbres hill was broken this afternoon. It is not probable the blockade in Animas canyon will be broken for several days.
The Philippine constabulary band, over eighty members, arrived in San Francisco en route to Washington for President Taft inauguration parade duties.
The Buford will host a series of concerts for crew before moving toward Washington. It is noted as the slowest vessel in the transport fleet and is to be placed out of commission within a few days.
Washington February 16 Congress defines bucket shop in a District of Columbia bill banning stock gambling. The measure, passed by the House and sent to the Senate, defines contracts based on margin and public market quotes with penalties up to 1000 dollars or one year in prison.
Federal authorities intervened to save the life of a large bird of prey nesting in the grey tower of the post office building. The bird had preyed on pigeons and small birds for weeks, and disbursement clerk William M. Mooney approached the scene armed with a precautionary plan to secure the bird and remove it safely.
The chief of police grants a permit and a shotgun to shoot a bird after word that the permit was revoked. Dr T S Palmer of the biological survey says the hawk is a peregrine falcon, a rare and valuable wandering falcon, not an ordinary hawk.
Akron Ohio February 16 Mrs Joel Myers of Copley says she will claim the proposed pension for mothers with seven living sons born on American soil inspired by President Roosevelts farm life message. She notes the pension on her 57th birthday and 24 years on the same Bath township farm.
A six member committee of three senators and five assembly members launched an inquiry into the September 1 primary to elect a U S senator. They focus on charges of bribery and corruption raised by State Senator John Blaine against United States Senator Isaac Stephenson. All senatorial candidates were invited to testify.
New York on February 16 the Star company publishers of the New York American entered a plea of not guilty to criminal libel charged by John D. Rockefeller through an article about Jim. The trial was scheduled for February 23.
Berlin February 16. The Reichstag approved the bill granting North German Lloyd a yearly subsidy of 125000 dollars to reopen a steamship line linking Singapore New Guinea and Australian ports. The measure advances to final reading.
In Schenectady on February 15 Hob Wilson defeated by knockout in the tenth round but recovered to survive the bout with Young Corbett. Corbett controlled most rounds, except the sixth when Wilson found success, and Wilson showed better conditioning overall despite Corbett’s steady fighting ability.
Owen Moran of England dominated Tommy Langdon of Philadelphia in six rounds at the Washington Sporting Club. Langdon failed to land any meaningful blows as Moran smothered him with swings jabs and hooks throughout the bout.
Dorando Pietri of Italy beat the local four man relay team in a fifteen mile event at Louisville. His time was 1 hour 20 minutes 42 seconds over 12 laps to the mile track.
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