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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
4
The Evening Standard publishes rate schedules effective February 1 1908 with per inch charges for fiat rate special positions and top of column placements. It notes higher rates on first page and special contracts for recurring ads and asserts strong Ogden subscriber numbers.
Washington reports the president favors making the Utah the dreadnought of the U S fleet with 24 000 tons and fourteen inch guns. The move follows earlier Navy restorations and builds by Britain and Italy, signaling Utah’s future impact on naval prestige and sea warfare.
The Salt Lake Tribune and Standard clash over juvenile court detention homes. Supt Thomas argues against state detention, warning small counties will ignore law or abandon juvenile courts to avoid costly facilities. The piece questions jurisdiction and practical enforcement across Utah.
The text argues for using the juvenile court to refer unruly youths to the Industrial School in Ogden rather than county detention homes. It praises Superintendent Thomas for proposing a practical, cost effective solution, urges legislature support, and warns against downgrading the school to a mere penal facility.
Jacob Riis, famed thinker and mentor to Theodore Roosevelt, lectures at Weber Academy Thursday evening. The visit highlights Riis's influence on character building and the academy's strong lecture program.
Danville Decker of Utah Light & Railway asserts electric energy can be profitably transmitted 500 miles or more in short time. He notes harnessing water power and converting coal mine energy, with 160000 volt lines and insulated copper cables, could push power to Ogden from Wyoming mines at lower costs than local coal. The field expands, making long distance transmission increasingly feasible.
When Bismarck set a one billion dollar indemnity on France he believed the burden would crush the nation. He misread the resilience of the French peasantry whose strength the article portrays as carrying the nation.
Finance observers note France gains from a yearly saving of roughly 1 billion dollars, much of which funds investments abroad. Leroy Beaulieu cites 360 million dollars annual income from foreign holdings, mainly government stocks, nearly doubled in 15 years. He estimates French wealth at about 45.0 billion dollars, over 1100 dollars per person, though taxes and unrecorded assets imply higher true figures. Gold loans abroad total 521.4 million in 15 years, while imports exceed exports by 786.8 million. Bank of France gold rises to 700 million, with total bank holdings at 883.8 million. Trade balances have swung in France's favor, yet the 1903 budget remains the highest due to rail and Morocco expenditures.
Gradatresta surveys key 1908 rulings, led by transportation cases. Supreme Court decisions upheld rail rebates penalties, livestock freight rate adjustments, and federal state jurisdiction limits. Virginia 2-cent passenger rate and Harriman vs ICC shaped agency powers. Seventh Circuit reversed Lands in Standard Oil case. Gray and Dallas authored another notable ruling.
The Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismisses a federal suit against coal carriers under the Hepburn commodities clause. Other notable rulings include the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on the 2 cent fare law affecting the Pennsylvania Railroad, the New York Court of Appeals on public utilities and federal primacy, the US Circuit Court of Appeals finding the American Tobacco Company a combination, Minnesota Supreme Court upholding a state railroad earnings law, and Missouri Supreme Court ousting certain oil firms from the state.
A Utah meeting will frame a bill for state meat inspection to cover all meats sold within the state. Federal inspection covers interstate processors only, allowing diseased carcasses to reach Utah markets. Cases of tuberculosis and hog cholera were found in inspected plants, prompting fears about unsafe meat reaching children and the public.
Fernando Romero a 15 year old laborer from Monrovia nearly choked after laughing with a dollar in his mouth. Police Surgeon Wiley extracted the coin at the receiving hospital in Los Angeles after he was rushed there by a moving car.
In Daker City Oregon a man injured when run over by a train reveals his name as William Trindem before death. He says his mother is Mrs Richard Ewene of Baltimore Maryland. Doctors announced all efforts to save him are futile as he nears death from injuries.
Philadelphia reports Dr. Randle C. Rosenberg of Jefferson Medical College claims tuberculosis germ can be detected in blood before reaching the lungs and might be destroyed by antitoxine injections. If verified, injections could prevent lung infection and render patients immune, prompting optimism from Dr. Lawrence Filek of the Phillips Institute.
Women apply to Mayor Busse for a permit to hold an entertainment fair by the Outdoor Art League. The mayor dodged executive sanction for the event with or without bridge but promised police protection. The Law & Order League concerns help explain the fear of interference or raids.
Albert Herter, famed New York painter, will decorate the Denver Auditorium curtain at cost of 10000 dollars. The 26 by 60 foot drop curtain will feature an allegory of Independence with figures like Washington Jefferson and Franklin in the foreground. Work starts immediately with a corps of twenty assistants assisting Herter.
Atlanta and Mobile reports say Florence T. Maybrick plans marriage to Charles L. Wagner of Chicago, secretary of the lecture bureau. Relatives in Mobile deny the announcement and cite a recent letter with no such information. In Lincoln Wm. J. Bryan says Wagner did not mention an engagement after conferring with him.
Charles J. Jones former valet of William Marsh Rice lay dying in Texas with an important statement regarding Albert T. Patrick in Sing Sing for Rice's murder. John T. Mitligen Patrick’s brother in law rushed to Texas hoping the confession might retrace Patrick’s earlier story.
In Trenton on January 6 almost every inmate enrolled as night school began at the state prison. Former Governor EB M Stokes has long urged inmate education hoping to aid rehabilitation and future life. Notable convicts with education act as advocates for peers.
Vienna January 6 The sudden diplomatic quarrel between Austria Hungary and Servia is settled. Austria objected to remarks by Servian foreign minister Milovanovich before the national assembly asserting Austria had enslaved the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Belgrade’s foreign minister explained that Austria had subdued the provinces and peace is considered restored.
Washington January 6 a bill by Representative Cowdrey of Missouri proposes a parole board at each United States penitentiary. The board would include the prison superintendent a United States prisoner representative the prison chaplain and two citizens appointed by the President. A convict serving a life sentence would not receive parole until after serving sixteen years under the bill.
Evidence collected at considerable expense by Clarence Darrow for the defense of Fred M. Warren managing editor of the Appeal to Reason was stolen from the paper’s safe yesterday. The ante was wrecked with nitro-lercene as Warren faced a federal indictment over salacious language mailed through the express.
In San Francisco on January 6 Judge Coffey granted Mrs. Claus Spreckels a $4000 monthly allowance, to continue during probate. Her son Adolph, appointed special administrator, reported the estate’s annual income at $275,000.
William J. Bryan was initiated as a member of Lincoln Aerie No. 147, Fraternal Order of Eagles, in Lincoln Nebraska on January 6.
Washington January 6 a bill introduced in the house by Representative Thinson of Iowa provides for a new two cent postage stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The postmaster general would design and issue the stamp if the resolution is adopted.
Chicago officials say the January 29 bridge whist party, hosted by the women of Chicago, will be a novel and interesting city hall social event. The plan centers on an entertaining bridge game as the evening's attraction.
Miss Buelsh Hartman a 25 year old newspaper worker from Chicago was instantly killed in Aztec New Mexico when a rifle she carried across a room discharged. The bullet struck near the heart as she visited for a sister's funeral from a prominent New Mexico family.
Washington dispatch recalls "Uncle Nick" Youngs a veteran baseball figure and former president of the Na. The brief item notes an injury affecting his activities and status, with sparse surrounding details.
An ad promotes Hyomei made from eucalyptus as a complete antiseptic for catarrh. It claims to heal membranes without damage, with inhaler use four to five times daily. If Hyomei fails to cure, S W Badeon offers a money back guarantee. A complete outfit costs $1.00 with extra filters at 50 cents.
A longtime local baseball figure suffered a painful ankle and wrist sprain after tumbling down stairs at his Ile home. He landed on his hands and is reported to be improving. He has been out of professional play for years but rarely misses a game in the local season.
The Milliners’ Association led by Mme. Marte vows to end the giant hat fad in Chicago. They plan to promote artistic hats and restore the city’s standing as the country’s millinery center.
George Miller, a fisherman from San Pedro, was wading among rocks yesterday when his legs were seized by a large devil fish. He used a sharp knife to free himself, and the octopus was brought to the city for exhibition.
New York reports a $15,000,000 merger announced last night to end a prolonged moving picture war. The deal would drastically reduce competition, allegedly crowding out nearly all independent theaters.
The ad claims debility stems from catarrh and promises Rexall Mucotone will cure catarrh by bloodstream circulation. It guarantees no charge if cure fails and promotes two bottle sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar from The T. H. Carr Drug Co at 2nd and Grant.
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