26 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
1
A Maryland market clerk from Hagerstown credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with curing neuralgia and improving health. The ad cites testimonials, notes the product as a pure malt distillation, and offers $1 a bottle with mail order and physicians' back matter from Rochester New York.
A steamship named Montenglia arrived in Victoria B C, landing passengers with smallpox symptoms. After fumigation, it departed Yokohama February 11, with 2200 on board. Quarantine conditions extended to sixteen days, with deportation possible under immigration rules.
Washington February 24 The debate over the Brownsville affair continues as eight members of the military affairs committee find fault with the Army investigation. The committee’s report, not to be released for ten days, will consider whether negro soldiers fired in the incident and if President Roosevelt’s exoneration was justified. Foraker leads the Republican side, with a split on Democrats. The investigation spans congressional sessions and includes testimony from army officers and Browneville citizens.
A Post Intelligencer dispatch from Juneau reports two Serbians named Laura and Union died. Burial sparked a riot as 300 union men demanded the priest defy a strike ban and release the body. Police were called, but control waned. further disturbances followed at the cemetery with no injuries reported.
The Women’s Municipal League probes city water quality and purification efforts. President Mrs Richard Alrich notes potential health value from improved dishwater purification in hospitals, restaurants, and salons. The inquiry seeks safer water handling and sanitation amid concerns of contamination.
Siverton Feb 25 W Z Kinney of Wonger manager of the Gold King mine H WM Soule vice president of the company received letters bearing crude skull and crossbones and warning of swift death if mining activity did not stop An Austrian mining group known as Malian mbuura were recently arrested on charges of stealing high grade ore and are involved in the ongoing dispute with the Gold King mine managers.
New York February forum on race track gambling stirred attendees as Governor Folk urged end to legalized gambling nationwide. Folk praised Hughes’ stand on rate strikes, questioned the meeting’s purpose, and signaled possible support for Degan’s presidential bid, urging public conscience against watered stock and inflated pricing.
Gov Hughes, amid warm applause before a large gathering, discusses his state work, personal ties to Missouri, and the importance of public service. He praises fellow citizens, urges selfless governance, and contrasts party loyalty with duty to the people.
The opening of a new tunnel under the Hudson River connected New York City and Hoboken with an eight-car train service. President Roosevelt pressed the button as governors Fort and Wiebe attended, praising private capital and public interest. Crowds and dignitaries celebrated amid speeches and receptions.
London ministers reiterated pressure on the Ottoman Porte to accept reforms as the Macedonian issue nears a European war risk. Foreign Secretary Sly Want and undersecretary Lord Maurice warned the concert of Europe must hold or face catastrophe, with Britain to urge a Chilean governor and railway plans tied to Austrian interests amid Turkish obduracy.
Washington February 23 The Indian bill prompted an extended debate as supporters argued for the measure while opponents urged changes Senator Teller objected to procedures and warned of possible scandal related to the treaty, saying the matter would reveal issues long hidden. A limited reading of the bill proceeded with around a dozen conferees present amid factional contention.
Oxlon City Utah officials announce intention to create a sewer district by building 2lW street from Culuny avenue to Vor Haven. The project includes pipes and drains, extends 182 feet, and costs $2,640 funded by a local assessment. Boundary and payment details follow.
City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday May 1 1908 at 8 oclock pm in City Hall to receive written objections from all persons interested in the special assessment on lots blocks parts of in the district. Notice dated February 17 1908 with prior publications in late 1903 and March 14 1908.
Notice is given that the stockholders meeting of Overland Mining & Milling will be held at the offices of BM Conroy, 300 26th Street, Tuesday, May 10th, 10:30 p.m. for the purpose of electing officers for the owning year and handling related business. Buck other business may come before the meeting.
All Blackholders of the Mantella Salt Company engaged in a sudden attack described as a fire report, reaching an urgent response at Ulu nfticd of the Her tary, 122 Koelen Mathdng, Belin. Details remain unclear as officials and Maginnts coordinate in FR. RASTEON, Prous S.A. MAGINNTS, Suey.
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