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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1910
Page
2
The piece surveys early aviation, wireless telegraphy, the telephone, phonograph, x ray, and radium as pivotal innovations. It highlights flying machines evolving from novelties to serviceable tools, wireless power and communications reaching distant points, and medical imaging advancing diagnosis.
The Ogden Betterment League advocates deliberation on public questions and moral education. It urges studying current school work, training children in responsibility, and considering lectures to guide youth toward resisting temptations and embracing duties as future citizens.
A fragment urges the Betterment League to guide boys and girls through truth about substance use and immorality. It stresses mothers and moralists directing youths with clear instruction to prevent vice, arguing preventive education beats reform after harm has occurred.
The Standard reports 1344 inches of ad and news matter while the Examiner prints 1176 inches. The Standard reprinted 264 inches from other papers and the Examiner copied 211 inches, with 240 inches stolen from the Standard without credit. The Examiner avoids admitting the Standard’s news sources.
Prominent American financier Ogden Mills dies at his San Francisco mansion after a heart ailment. Wife J. Reid Mills and son A. Mills present. He built California wealth and philanthropy, leaving an estate once valued between ten and twenty five million, with seven million in Chicago Clearing House banking obligations pending.
The Davis and Weber Counties Canal company offers limited shares of Utah stock at 600 per share with no initial payment through January 5. Subscriptions may be held on the same terms as the recent sale of Secondary Stock. Not more than 1 share per person. J. G. Nye, Sec., 510 First National Bank Bldg, Ogden, Utah, January 1, 1810.
Washington reports President Taft supports Representative Lord of Michigan in moving a bill approving funds for raising the Wattleslo Maing from the harbor bottom. The letter mentions Ogden and a Wednesday night event at Weber Stake Academy with speakers Messia Rolapp Gowans McCreer and Elderkin.
Louis James headlined a Shake Peter play at the Ogden Theater last evening. An able supporting cast including Mrs. James and a capable company delivered strong performances as Shylock and Portia. The production boasted notable scenery and drew a large, appreciative audience with James receiving a lengthy ovation between acts.
Chicago announces Dr BW Bell known as Beatie wrestler remains at Mercy Hospital with danger of blood poisoning but expected to resume his tour with James Jeffries soon. Globe, Ariz reports Jan 4 that Jamay P Lindsey, mining man, was shot and killed near Salomonvills by Thowds Waddell over a trivial quarrel. Waddell admits the shooting.
Thermometer shows 18 below zero in Welser Idaho marking the coldest spell in 22 years. Fuel supplies shrink as coal shipments are delayed, worsening shortages amid a harsh winter.
Two brothers John and Daniel Ulster aged 86 and 80 perished in a cabin fire at New Florence Pennsylvania. The blaze destroyed their log cabin and the cause is under investigation by local authorities.
An ordinance creates Sidewalk District No 100 from multiple blocks around Grant 40 emo and surrounding streets. It authorizes a local special levy on benefited properties to defray costs and expenses of concrete sidewalk construction under city contract. The measure names specific streets and areas affected and assigns administrative steps for levy, adoption, and assessment.
An unreadable notice from the Orpheum outlines seating delays and ticketing changes for an upcoming performance week. It mentions audience crowds, older patrons, and potential access issues. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply refunds or rebooking options.
On January 2 R. Waleh, former president of the dufimel National bank, faces a state supreme court hearing over Proprietary ta finda charges. He could be imprisoned if settlement claims total in the Anat wettommal case.
George M. Cohan's famed musical comedy Little Johnny Jones comes to the Ken Ogden Theater with the original cast likely performing. Reviews call it a phenomenal musical mirth and the advance sale suggests strong local interest and popularity.
Continued ordinance outlines the levy and assessment of 1,670.18 dollars for sidewalk improvements on multiple parcels in Og City. Parcels include lots across East Park Addition, Woodmansee Main Street Add, Rimerson's Main Street Add, and other blocks, with frontage and depth specifics described and total costs stated.
A vivid rural comedy drama titled Uncle Jon Parkins returns to Ogden for a Wednesday show after tomorrow’s afternoon and night performances. Central figure Duele Josh drives a melodramatic plot set west of real life, portraying farm and city atmosphere and imparting a wholesome lesson throughout.
Quarter of Bes five miles township six north range one west section sixty from street line tax shall be payable in five installments with delinquency after fifty days from levy date. Installments due in one to four years with 7 to 10 percent interest on amounts and penalties. Members J W Austin George Ison T Browning Humphins and J B Dana named as Board of Equalization and Review to complete district tax list.
The review lauds the play for its rustic charm and sturdy Yankee humor led by Axtele Josh. It praises the complete stage upgrade and light effects, noting rivalries in machinery and a lineup of high priced numbers. Box office seats are on sale with matinee and evening prices listed.
The Mata board will publicly announce completion of the data list and set at least five consecutive business days for meetings to disclose the list. hearings will be held for aggrieved parties and corrections to deemed unequal taxes may be made. Ordinance takes effect on passage and publication. City records show Dec 27 1408 in Ogden City. sealed by City Recorder Tillie H. Poulter and Mayor A I Brewer.
City Recorder certifies a copy of a 1929 ordinance creating Sidewalk District No 100 and levying a special tax on property to cover concrete sidewalk work under contract with Ogden City. Mayor approved December 28 1909. Witnessed seal and signature of Ogden City. Classified page notice.
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