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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
2
An ad copy claims exclusive dress designs and swank tailoring from a notable merchant, promising unique styles not available elsewhere. It asserts cutting edge fashion and custom fit, urging customers to visit the shop for bespoke garments.
The Evening Standard Publishing Co offers advertising rates and contracts for daily pages. It mentions per inch pricing, special position charges, monthly contracts without changes, and claims to be the cheapest option with a large subscriber list.
Former Governor William O. Bradley is elected senator in Kentucky, delivering a Republican victory and stunning Democrats. The result ends Democratic hopes and marks a notable shift in the state’s political landscape, with Bradley defeating all opponents as Republicans claim control of the contest.
Fragmented OCR describes a proposed Canadian railway project linking Cotlingwant to Prince Rupert via the Allanite route with a long, costly timetable and major figures. It references government actors and a large budget, noting committees and planners behind the expansion and its expected impact on the Pacific coast.
The Japanese probe a seizure of a steamer sailing from Bhangha to Hong Kong. Officials say the vessel may involve a dispute with the Gliese v Melals case, while negotiations at Rakin appear to stall. The incident prompts broad inquiries into who authorized the transfer and the steamer’s destination amid regional tensions.
Captain Hi. W. Lloyd commander of the armored vessel Eagle Points reached port after a long voyage. The ship assisted a damaged convoy and faced great peril in the ocean. Lloyd’s actions saved resources, reducing overall mission costs by about 160,000 dollars.
Report from Portsmouth notes extradition papers being sought to transfer Roy Callin and associates from France to face charges. Authorities plan to present medical and civil records as part of the case, with Washington to decide on Roy Callin’s request. Records show birth details and parentage questioned for one individual amid tangled names and jurisdictions.
Attorney General and County Solicitor met with Roy Floyd and officials from Staly Porvon to discuss Roy’s possible extradition. No official action has been taken as of February. The meeting aimed to assess legal steps and ensure Roy could be transferred if required.
Fragmentary report notes intense opposition in the House of Lords over an expropriation bill amid warnings of dangerous precedent if socialists gain power. Observers tally frequent party lines, with conservatives railing against state seizure of private property and landowners fearing scope and impact on 400 German owners.
Fragmentary OCR note reports police activities in New York with unclear names and details. The readable text mentions movements and guards with references to individuals but lacks coherent facts, places, or events to summarize a definitive incident or outcome.
February week ending figures from Bhumtreet's Bank Clowings Neport indicate a total balance of 1.927 trillion dollars, with 92.161 billion listed as a separate amount. The report compares to the prior week and notes an overall adjustment in the financial listings across New York.
A postwar notice reports a Tolstoi eightieth birthday event organized by a committee. The celebration honors Leo Tolstoy born August 23, 1828, with plans to fund a Thistht museum at Yasnyn-Polynta and to publish a Tolstolang book.
Fragmentary OCR text references American contributors and individuals named Bryan, George Kenan, Mattieles. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable lines.
Transcribed testimony in a New York hearing mentions witnesses from Psy and SBF dO about the American Tobacco Company. Mr. Lewis testifies that independent manufacturers would pay for business and that rivals had offered him more than the company, while executives from Chicago and other states deny attempts to block independent goods.
Trenton New Jersey Chancellor Willet today issued an order halting a corporate dispute involving the Copper Srele ing Company of New Jersey and Albert Bigelow. The case seeks over one hundred thousand dollars with ties to Lewison and the Old Dominion company regarding a subsidiary venture allegedly promoted and owned by Bigelow and Lewison. The matter remains under New Jersey court review while related U.S. income tax actions proceed.
The U S district court in Charleston dismissed the indictment against Grossgup and others connected to the Mat toon City Railway company over a fatal head on collision on August 10, 407. Eighteen people were killed and thirty injured in the crash. Directors named as free ward include Thos. Marshal BD, Sangpaoll, Peabody, Porter, and A. We Une) derywnod.
New York Feb 28 Bridstruet in the Morrow valley Distelbutiaih reeds br jobbers tahdretrman season and the Targa miynher of Wuyers excuratona deny merekanta in Ma market but they issue opinions that buying is high include cansigvithyo and Lat alupio pesda and whit jay bn chissed na heeeseliien compriga, trade is very autel except items parlor retails.
Fragmented OCR item presents scattered numeric data and vague references to trade, weeks, and years. It mentions February, November, and unrelated counts such as 264, 420, and 334 with unclear subjects. The text lacks coherent context or identifiable people, places, or organizations to form a clear summary.
The city board, in a session on this day, discussed increasing Mrs Eddy’s property tax and whether the board could levy tax on Mrs Eddy’s property for 1907. Former Senator Chandler wrote a letter urging funds from Mrs Eddy’s trustees to be used, and the board adjourned after executive session to a one week meeting.
In Chiesen February 28 probate court disclosed that Kelyshin White 37 00 estate of Nicholas da Raglan masqueraded for years as a man. The true sex was revealed after death in Arizona. The case involves De Raglan also known as Avna Torlettokt, daughter of Constanting Terlettski, and references to Nicolai Kanutuwllanvitch. The estate details the misrepresented identity of Nicholat Le Raytan and marriage history, with conflicting accounts of widowhood and kinship.
New Folio for New York City reports Rhinelander Waldo named chief of police for a new city polling force. Gens eri Bingham named as deputy chief. officers will ride a 150 mile route to oversee transit tasks. Chief to earn 3000 a year with deputy at 8000. other mounts and staff to join as organization forms.
Washington reports General Wyman states there is no danger of bubonic plague after recent cases. Public health officials say infection risk remains controlled and no widespread outbreak is evident, though precautions continue.
Fragmentary OCR describes a burglary case involving poultry money and a grain store, with names and locations garbled. It mentions a young intruder and a suspect held for questioning, the date December 22, and charges of burglary.
The House debated an amendment to fund military maneuvers and army pay with 1.501 million dollars. Opponents warned against expanding military expenditures while Holliday of Indiana argued for using the funds to provide jobs for the unemployed, contending it would boost peaceful employment. The vote on the amendment ended 46 to 18 after a lengthy session.
Report from Juneau describes rising insanity rates in Alaska and new revenue measures. Authorities approve penalties to fund state mental health maintenance. The unusual auctioning of isolated lands is noted, with discussions of town maintenance and rail link concerns.
Fragmentary text details a wife aiding a husband in a murder and references a new home absorption method. Other garbled lines mention medical themes and a regional mention of connected figures, with unclear dates or places. The readable parts imply a crime and medical claim but lack coherent context.
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