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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
An entry records a second class matter at the Post Office in Open Utah under the act of Congress. The publication is by The Blo d uany Publishing Co with daily issues except Sundays. The notice indicates postal business while labeling it as a public notice.
A proposed railroad into Ogden Canyon aims to extend electric light rail to Idlewild, with plans to survey the canyon mouth and build a graded trolley line. Officials expect a standard gauge track, easing access to the valley and promising a strategic route advertised by the West and associated interests.
Fragmented notes describe a contentious school election and taxpayer concerns over city finances. Citizens express distrust of public funds allocation, demand fiscal restraint, and call for transparency before any new tax or spending. The fragment highlights fear of misused dollars and a demand for accountability.
A local debate outlines the impact of a high school bond and education costs, arguing the necessity of timely action versus delays. Voters weigh the burden on taxpayers as officials discuss the proposed public school building plan and its financial implications for Ogden residents.
A historical immigration report shows 1,953,106 entering the country that year with November at 68,574 and a 24 percent rise from May. It notes Europe as the primary source, with Italy and Argentina contributing notable arrivals, while recent declines from Britain and other regions are recorded as part of a broader shift in migration patterns.
An impassioned narrative contrasts busy labor with idle neglect, showing how steady work earns advancement. It recounts a young man kept busy, whose sloppy early efforts improve under guidance to become a top employee, and argues that true leadership rewards initiative beyond the bare job.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway president W. H. Truesdale denounces looming presidential campaigning as a threat to railway earnings and management. He charges political factions seek to strip railways of influence, blaming party leaders and officials for stirring discontent among workers and hindering the industry’s stability.
Fragmentary historical note suggests authorities aim to place railway operation oversight in public offices or commissions, limiting political influence and ensuring accountability. It hints at concerns over efficiency and governance of transit facilities nationwide.
Two torn Gothic figures from a French cathedral reveal early Renaissance drapery in a pair of stone statues acquired by George Gray Barnard. The Virgin and Child and St Anne, dated to the fifteenth century, survived centuries of travel and exposure and are now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In New York on February 26 a jury in the general sessions court convicted John Cures, a bartender, of assault after identifying him by voice. The incident occurred when he allegedly fired through a door at Rosa Departed on Baul Street after she refused to admit him. Witnesses stated the voice matched the defendant, and the jury returned the verdict of guilt, remanding for sentencing, which could reach ten years.
New York February 20. A bold burglary at the residence of Henry A Pittchall, president of MIT and Carnegie Foundation director, yielded 15000 dollars in silver. Entry was made by climbing the fence of Andrew Carnegie’s property, with attackers using a ladder and hay loft to gain access. Police patrols were stretched thin after dark, delaying search and response.
In a Denver court on February 26, an Italian priest alias Angelo Gabriela and Giuseppa Guarnivele faced detention as the district attorney outlined alleged connections to Father Leo and a revolutionary past. The accused, described as tied to a Neaver police representative, claimed Father Leo bore responsibility for attacks and escapes, with violence dating to August 189s.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a murder incident with unclear names and details. Proceedings, timelines, and involved persons are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about violence and locations.
A fragment describes an incident at a mill gateway where attackers struck at men who had sought work unsuccessfully. The readable text notes that the assailants were among those who receive or request certain data or certifications, with the larger context of the event unclear.
Salt Lake report on forward Marget, a Troy laundry employee, who lost his right arm in a bed peal wringer yesterday afternoon. No witnesses. he was found unconscious beside the wringer frame. He was taken to St Mark's hospital and regained consciousness, with expected recovery from shock.
In Albany on February 26 the Senate, for the second time, refused to concur with Governor Hughes’s renewed request to remove Otto Keller as Superintendent of Insurance for alleged incumbency issues. The vote was 19 to 20, with 2 absent or not voting. last year the vote was 41 to 47.
The Hague February 26 Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry escaped unharmed after a carriage collision near the palace. A small car struck their vehicle as they could not avert the impact, wrecking the carriage though both royals remained uninjured and later reassured attendants at the residence.
Wm J Bryan spoke to the Nebraska Press Association at Lincoln on February 26, outlining newspaper methods in Japan, China and other countries. He will depart for Memphis late today to attend a banquet February 28 and speak before the Mississippi Legislature the following day.
In New York on a December day, A Harriman aged sixty appeared at his office at Chiang time and stayed through the opening ceremonies of a new funnel under the Tennessee River.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a confession by Robert Munno to a friend about an alleged lawn theft. The item references detectives, an officer, and staged events in February 1906 with local authorities investigating unclear details.
In Butte Mont Feb k TNed Metnis Mining company has commenced suit alleging a mineral ownership dispute with the Tavet Buta tinting company over dye defonlante ore. The case claims the Red Aetna Gatopany holds rights to the ore and seeks $20,000 in damages for alleged losses since November 1.
Notice to property owners and residents that jal lives, trees, and planting on public streets require a permit from the Board of Park Commissioners. Unauthorized work is a misdemeanor with fines up to $100. Permits available from the City Recorder. only qualified workers approved by the superintendent of parks.
A historical note lists names pending restoration in Ogden Utah with multiple placeholders and spellings, including Arnold, Wranke, Ayman, Campbell, Chapman, Conway, Panagiolly, Porter, and others, suggesting a roll of letters not yet delivered or recovered.
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