26 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1910
Page
1
The W C T U and allied groups mobilize for a citywide temperance campaign led by Miss Willard’s legacy. Chicago newspapers report expected voting battles, liquor trade opposition, and public pleas for abolition of sale. Prohibitionists stress lawful reform, while defenders warn of illegal packaging and smuggling amid shifting public sentiment.
An occult medical pitch from a Toledo firm claims a constitutional cure for a chronic disease. The ad emphasizes internal doses and blood surface action, offering a bonded dollar sample and urging readers to contact J. Cheney & Co for the remedy marketed as the sole institutional cure.
Kirksville Missouri reports that Mrs. Imu Vinugi wife of J T Vaneha is to be arrested tomorrow morning on charges of murdering her husband Vaughn who died last month from unidentified causes. The warrant followed grand jury action and Vaughn’s death investigation. Mrs. Vaughn reportedly offered to surrender tonight but an agreement may delay service until tomorrow. Local relatives deny imminent arrest and expect a will to be revealed. Prosecutor Belger said two indictments were returned in the grand jury’s final report.
A fragmented letter/commentary debates the role of Christianity and missionary influence in empire, praising socialist critique and exposing alleged collusion between commerce and empire. It cites Reverend GJ Willan as a missionary agent and criticizes campaigns linked to Christian missions and imperial expansion in Africa and Asia.
Washington February 25. Testimony in the Cunningham coal cases challenged the competence of officials and the handling of Alaska investigations. Louis B. Glavis, his aides and Sheridan faced questions over evidence, with Jones defending Glavis and accusing Sheridan of overstepping authority. A witness, W. W. Hang, contested claims that letters were missing, insisting papers were handled improperly. The hearing featured sharp exchanges on documentation custody and motivations behind actions in the Glavis investigation.
An OCR readout summaries a turbulent era with references to Kennedy Brandeis Ballinger Pinchot and the defense of courts. The text hints at federal policy and conservation debates while mentioning expected testimonies and political maneuvering.
New York Feb 26. The reel trust of twenty one meat packers including Swift Armour Morris etc faced grand jury indictment in Hudson County New Jersey for conspiring to control meat and poultry supply. The case seeks extradition for trial with penalties up to three years and $1000 fine. Public prosecutor Percy Garvey said defenses will be notified and extradition pursued as needed.
A late 19th century report states Dr Willard P Burke faced dynamite related charges after an explosion at a private residence near Kunktachin Grounds. The blast seriously injured no one but disrupted the area as investigators named a sequence of events linked to Burke and associates. A widowed claimant, Mrs Smith, described marital strife and pointed to Burke as key actor in what authorities call a dynamite plot.
An old description explains the life of an electric power worker during storms and outages. It details continuous magnetism, lightning protection, and the dangers of arcing, short circuits, and wire faults. The account recalls dangerous incidents near substations and lines, including near-accidents with high tension equipment and emergency procedures.
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