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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
1
Reports from January describe aftershocks near Reggio and a major quake at Messina causing widespread ruin. Authorities say about fourteen thousand bodies are buried in railroad cemeteries and 9,000 refugees remain. rescue and relief efforts continue amid panicked crowds and damaged infrastructure.
Washington January 5 Red Cross headquarters received several al contributions for earthquake sufferers. John D Rockefeller sent a check for $10,000 and the California branch added $10,000, bringing its total to $20,000. The latest contribution was from the New York branch for money donated January 2 3 and 4.
Patrolman Farrell climbed a hundred feet up an electric tower at Summer Park to confront and capture J. H. Yochen, who refused orders and fled. The struggle at the top drew a sickening crowd as Farrell inched to the window and finally subdued the man before bringing him down to safety.
Joan M. Cushing born 1826 Salem Massachusetts died in San Francisco aged about 99. A member of the pioneer Cushing family that joined California during the 1849 gold rush. Survived by daughter Mrs CA Dantway wife of the University of Montana president.
Romance attends the recovery of Miss Margaret Wiswell who was seriously wounded two weeks ago when accidentally shot. She was moved to a hospital and is now recovering as reports say she will travel to San Francisco for further care.
New York reports a steady rise in the value of precious stones imported over the last three months. Officials anticipate 1909 jewel imports may surpass all prior records, noting a post panic rebound after 1907 and a 150 percent drop in 1908 versus 1907 totaling $15,550,149.
Oakland California January 5 two more wills of eccentric millionaire Joseph Boardman were set aside by Judge Wasle bringing to three the total thus voided. The entire estate will go to the widow who married at sixteen and their infant child. The grounds cited were incompetence at the time the wills were made. Mrs Boardman claimed he made no fewer than fifty wills, many of which he tore up.
The Denver Building Trades council unanimously adopts a resolution denouncing Justice Wright and the federal court ruling sentencing President Samuel Gompers Vice President John Mitchell and Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. A similar measure will pass at the Vices and Labor Assembly next Sunday. The council plans its semiannual officer election next Friday amid anticipated clashes as city hall employees push to influence the organization.
Reports claim James J. Jeffries, former world heavyweight champion, is weighing a comeback. Denying the tale, associates insist he is planning details for a bout with an Australian promoter during the year, after a brief Los Angeles training period and a rejected 50 000 purse offer.
Washington report states forests cover about 50 million acres, a quarter of the United States’ land. Government-owned forests comprise roughly one fourth of that total area.
The article notes 20 percent of timber remains, private ownership covers 75 percent of forest area, and conservative practices prevail on 70 percent of publicly owned forests and under 1 percent of privately owned ones. Senator Smoot argues better management could quadruple yields and cut waste at mills by at least a third with future profit, and annual fire prevention could cost one-fifth of standing timber value saved each year.
The body of Mother John of Cronstadt died two days ago was borne through St Petersburg to the monastery of St John for interment. Crowds gathered in religious fervor as valuables reportedly disappeared from Father John’s house and an abbess allegedly signed his will leaving property to her institution.
The American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry moves to Naples with Connecticut Vermont and Minnesota leading the line for direct engagement and local assistance after the Italian earthquake. Additional ships Kentucky Louisiana Virginia Missouri and Ohio enter the Suez Canal en route.
Tinley Emmett, counsel for Charles T Stewart, indicted on land fraud in Omaha, says no government witness will testify as the president implied. He calls the president wrong on secret service statements. Edward B Hart, cited by the president, says the remarks stem from inaccurate reports.
Kansas City report says architect Frank Maynard Howe died at home last night. Howe designed the Electric Building for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and the Illinois Industries Building for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. His firm drew plans for several union stations including Portland, Oregon.
Cincinnati obituary notes Aaron Tiffany Batts aged 90 who reportedly refused John D. Rockefeller's loan request in early days. He died of pneumonia at his granddaughter’s home and will be buried in Manitela, GO, on Wednesday. body to be shipped there.
Deputy Constable Coaries De Manville was shot and killed during a failed arrest of Arizona Jack Etlon in Newhall California. Ellen, a bystander, fled on a freight train after the double shooting. A posse hunted the escapee as the altercation followed a saloon confrontation earlier that night.
New York January 5 Wellington Koos a Chinese student at Columbia returns from Washington where he met Tange Shao Yi ambassador from China to the U S Koos says Yuan Shi Kal will be reinstated or there will be trouble He notes modern Chinese governance could not return to the old ways and that Yuan Shi Kais supporters could overpower Pekin administration Joseph Singleton Americanized Chinese leader of the New York Chinese Empire Reform association disagrees stating Yuan Shi Kai’s deposition shows no anti reform trend and that Yuan acted for his own interests rather than China’s best interests
In Chicago on January 5 Willam Moeken lin, 61, allegedly coerced by threats of death to deliver $500 to a location named in a note on his door, then used a borrowed pistol to shoot and kill Gerett Scholens, son of the friend who lent him the firearm.
Mockenzin faced a gun dispute after confessing trouble to Joseph Scholens father of the boy shot. The elder warned to shoot intruders while detectives hunted. a dark window scene led to a fatal shot as Scholens guided them toward the house.
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Jules M. Waterbury with false pretenses in securing funds from Senator Burrows of Michigan Representative Hall of Iowa and Barthold of Missouri and from Assistant Attorney General Ormsby McHarg. He allegedly posed as an Associated Press employee to obtain photographs and money. It was shown at the hearing that Waterbury was never employed by the AP.
A home explosion at Allen Cassell's residence in Ynez Kentucky killed Cassell, his wife, and his son. Cassell's stepdaughter died soon after. A powder can ignited by a spark caused the blast when Cassell tossed it into flames.
Nine prominent Crook county ranchmen and one ranch hand face the May term for charges related to horseing and property destruction against Guthrie Sheep company. Confessions allege raids followed night rider methods, with secret meetings and stealthy attacks. A noted Wyoming cattle detective led the investigation amid hints of assassination threats.
Chicago officials denounce crowded flats as unhealthy and unfit for living urging fresh air in urban housing. Edward E Pritchard of the health department blasts flat dwelling as void of light and divine presence and compares it unfavorably to sewer life and crowded street cars.
Colorado Springs police released Arthur Davie and two others who had been detained for several days in connection with the mysterious killing of OC Basick, an elderly Woodman of the World clerk, after the coroners inquest.
Report from San Diego dated January 5 describes a Christmas Eve massacre near Valleelto on the Mexican border. Jose Rodriguez and Victor Cota were killed. Cota's wife Emanuela abducted. Evidence points to a male and female fleeing toward the boundary into Mexico.
The Rev Johnston Myers in Chicago denounces the Christian Science movement as a major menace. He attacks its theology as error and says the persuasion causes deaths and funerals, blaming it for personal tragedies and alleging fraud.
Announcement from New York on January 5 states a dinner in honor of Secretary Root will be held February 26. The event honors his services toward international peace and will feature speakers including President Taft, Baron Takahira, Governor Hughes, Andrew Carnegie, and Joseph Choate.
George I. Prankhauser charged with holding up a Great Northern train at Rondo Montana in September 1907 pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Spencer in St Paul Minnesota yesterday. He was ordered to Helena where he will be imprisoned.
Lafayette Dale also known as John Harry Dale Smith was moved under heavy guard from Brule to Ogallala Nebraska after a mob of about two thousand gathered, armed officers kept vigil as Dale, accused of the October prairie slaying of Wally Martin, was jailed amid tense moments and fear.
New York opening prices showed irregular and active trading with Consolidated Gas moving from 140 to 148 and then sliding to 1384. The stock suffered a nine point drop triggering broad selling and subsequent reactions across the market before a brisk rally emerged.
Amalgamated Copper and multiple firms listed with bid prices and marks. Cattle hog and sheep receipts and prices in Kansas City and Chicago markets. futures quotes shown for corn wheat and pork. New York coffee and copper prices noted. News brief summarizes market activity, animal product prices, and commodity rates.
In the case of the firm and receivership, scrutiny will be applied to the Receiver's account. Thornton and the attorney for OC SOI will appear to show the money involved.
A 70 year old man died after collapsing during a play in Caro New York. Authorities reported the incident occurred at the scene with medical responders failing to revive him. Further details were not immediately released pending an official report.
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