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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
6
Wykes announces February showing of spring suits and costumes at low prices. The one piece wool outfits showcase the latest fashion silhouettes direct from fashion centers, aiming to attract ladies planning wardrobes for March and April.
Subscribers told to contact circulation manager with complaints between 9 am and 8 pm and to call before 9 pm. Civic League plans to hear Frank Stephens of Salt Lake and others on Des Moines civic control system as city council and Weber members participate.
A city club and residents gather to discuss the advisability of Oden accepting a proposed form of city government. The afternoon includes court actions and announcements for a music club, a divorce grant, and local notices as Salt Lake officials coordinate with Ogden.
The piece lists incorporators David Eccles David C Eccles Glen Hillier H H Rolapp and John Watson with D C Eccles as president Glen Hillier as vice president and John Watson as secretary treasurer. It notes Ogden as principal place of business and mentions railroad attorney Rankin in Chicago and W A Whitney leaving Salt Lake for Ogden. It also covers the death of William Russell and a union labor showing at the Orpheum theater in Ogden.
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific officials prepare motive power and equipment for a fourteen car special train from Omaha to Ogden and San Francisco on March 1. The train carries the first squadron of the Thirteenth United States cavalry with 283 enlisted men 10 officers and civilian staff. It includes four silk ammunition and army matériel cars two baggage cars seven tourist cars and one sleeper. The trip from Omaha to San Francisco aims for 48 hours before sailing to the Philippines. A third engine may be added to the rear to meet the schedule.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Ralph Roberts and Mrs. Armeda C Roberts of Ogden. The couple plans to wed locally and has filed required records with the registrar.
Ambrose Greenwell aged 47 died this morning at his sister Maud Ferris's home on Twenty fourth street of pneumonia. Born in West Weber on Sept 19 1861 he spent his life in Ogden and worked with Greenwell Bros butcher. Survived by his aged mother three children and several siblings. Body to be moved to Larkin undertaking parlors with funeral details to follow.
New York reports two Columbia students Ernest Wendell and G Cleveland Loening completed an aeroplane project for the college's Aero club. The machine is about forty feet long and twenty five feet wide, a biplane, with a test flight planned at South Field as part of class day exercises.
A classroom scene in which the inspector tests students on Scottish history. The ten boy remains silent until the last student, at the foot, bravely answers Mrs. Broce as Bruce's mother. The moment elicits teacherly joy.
An attractive list of tomorrow and Saturday specials includes 25c to 1.00 items. New line of barettes with various shapes and sizes and affordable cushion covers in new designs. Washington Avenue window features unglazed tops and clever tops. Also new hand painted china sets and marble assortment touted as town’s best.
Police court saw two cases. John Joseph Heler, intoxicated, faced grand larceny. he admitted possible guilt and was fined 5 or five days. George Hanson was charged with grand larceny for stealing a rifle and camera from Heber H Thomas, alleged Feb 12, and was bound over to the sheriff in 500 bond.
New York February 24 government lost its bid to recover back duties in a suit against the American Sugar Refining Co for alleged fraudulent weighing of imports. The defense opened with claims an employee acted outside fraud or duty. Assistant United States Attorney announced ongoing motions to dismiss the indictment.
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt with daughters attend the funeral of Stewart Douglas Robinson in New York. The Harvard dormitory fall killed the president's nephew. Attendees included Mrs. Longworth and Miss Eithel Roosevelt. burial at a Protestant Episcopal church with Rev. Henry Mottet leading the service.
Dr Charles H English sues Queen Lodia Dominds named as ex queen of Hawaii in district supreme court seeking 11000 dollars for breach of contract alleged she failed to pay for medical services as private physician during a Hawaiian trip. The suit accuses breach of payment terms including expenses and a bonus.
Washington obituary reports retired Rear Admiral Samuel R. Franklin died at his home in Washington today at the age of 84. Franklin served in the United States Navy and held notable commands during a long career. He is survived by relatives and will be memorialized in a forthcoming service.
A storm event records Lightning performing strange stunts including striking a mouse hawk and removing all but one feather. The hawk, found under a tree after the storm, survived though severely damaged. It was fed at a home but is not likely to recover full use.
Delegates gathered as James McColl of Australia chaired sessions with large attendance. Edwin F Norris of Montana was unanimously elected president for the coming year signaling Billings Montana as the likely next meeting site. Discussion covered soil moisture preservation in arid regions and tariff policy shaping international farming cooperation. Juan Tandeta, 90, marries Dolores Upbina amid quiet ceremony in Mexico, drawing curious onlookers.
The single tariff day has passed in the United States with reports noting a shift in policy. Officials from major departments announce the change and await broader legislative follow through.
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