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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
5
A district court session was postponed due to Judge Howell. Ogden news notes describe theater guests, funeral services, and civic updates. Reports cover runaways returned to juvenile court, a Provo Canyon landslide, injuries, smallpox quarantine, burglaries, and public notices.
United States District Attorney H E Booth and W M McCrea filed suit against Charles G Price and the Pingree National Bank of Ogden to recover $2410 wrapped in a newspaper and five cents postage. The government says the money was received at Ogden post office December 11, 1908 and held by Price and then deposited at the bank, which refused to return it. The case cites a federal ruling that money in transit remains government property until delivery to the addressee.
Twenty two Chinese detainees seized in a sealed government car near San Luis Obispo claim smuggling routes pointed through New Orleans. An immigration agent and three assistants questioned them after harsh interrogation. Officials expect to transport the prisoners to Los Angeles after identification and photography.
Governor Spry is expected to deliver a special message on the liquor question to the Utah legislature tomorrow. A concurrent resolution for a special joint session is in circulation with Senator Marks and a house member. Senator Badger has been developing a lengthy document, with evident hard work.
In 1907 the Chinese government spent about 100000 on students studying abroad. Japan received nearly half of the funds and the United States about a quarter.
Rowman of Boise chairs the session as Governor Brooks Welcomes delegates. Cheyenne officials and business leaders greet the gathering of western states. Discussions cover next congress location, name changes, and dry farming methods. The event includes addresses from Lodge Burns, state engineers, and international figures.
The interview transcript recalls afternoon events and tensions with Senator Carmack and the Carmack Taylor senatorial contest. Key figures include Robin, Patterson, and mentions of the Memphis News-Scimitar origin of the first discord. The dialogue shows shifting relations and silent hostility after supporting Taylor.
The T. H. Carr Drug Co. promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with claims of growing hair in 92 of 100 cases and curing dandruff. The product is said to nourish scalp and roots, prevent baldness, and is offered with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Prices are 60 cents and 1.00.
Testimony recounts editorials in the News Scimitar and Nashville Tennessean linking Carmack to attacks on Colonel Cooper and Governor Patterson. Witnesses describe rivalries, threats, and a plan to meet the governor before a fatal confrontation. Court adjourns until tomorrow.
Salt Lake Feb. 24. Upon the application of B. F. Redman president the Redman Van and Storage company was placed into the hands of a receiver. Proceeding was filed in the district court seeking orderly administration of assets and liabilities.
In Judge Armstrongs division on Tuesday afternoon Hyrum Christensen was appointed receiver after a massive November 12, 1907 fire destroyed the companys barns and warehouse. About $100000 in household goods, wagons, and other property were burned, with forty horses and several dogs lost.
A W Brown voices strong opposition to the city water commission proposal, citing past commissions as failures and criticizing Section 10. He argues the council and mayor lack the will to manage water duties, warns about deposits and metering, and urges honesty and capability among city leaders.
In Manhattan on Feb 23 a roof at the Morase building collapsed under heavy snow killing Tomy Sofarns. The structure had hosted the Catholic Ladies for Lindsay school use and social meetings. Had the roof fallen earlier, about fifty women exiting a postmeeting gathering would have faced death or injuries.
Marriage licenses were yesterday granted to Louis C Larsen and Johanna Anderson of Turner Idaho Clarence Marcellus Barker of North Ogden and Myrtle Birle of Ogden. Dosas Ointment offers relief for eczema sores and itching and is sold by all druggists.
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