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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
7
For this week the entire stock of coats is half price with hundreds of dollars worth of furs also half price. Dress goods and silk are offered at cost, along with ladies outing flannel night gowns and blankets at special discounts.
Months ago we prepared for this event selecting designs styles and qualities from Nainsook Swiss and Cambrick Embroideries in Bunds Edgings Insertions Skirtings and Flouncings. Prices range from 10¢ to 60¢ and include 85¢ 40c and 50c Corset Cover Embroidery with various widths and finishes.
President Theodore Roosevelt rejects the idea that the Senate can direct executive actions. He cites a letter to Attorney General Bonaparte and asserts presidential supremacy over executive decisions. The message, dated January 6, 1909, explains his stance on a steel company stock acquisition and reports no grounds for prosecution. A separate note recounts a snow slide near Columbia Falls, Montana, yielding a missing person? The recovered body was found four and a half feet beneath the snow.
State Engineer Caleb Tanner publishes notice that Ogden Water Works, represented by manager C H Kircher of Ogden Utah, applied under Chapter 105 to appropriate ten cubic feet per second from springs in Taylors Canyon. Diversion points 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 described with bearings distances. Pipeline to Ogden reservoir for municipal use year round. Protests due within 30 days after publication.
A Miner’s special from Kalispell reports the body of Thoms Monroe has been found after burial in the Kalispell area. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death and attempting to confirm Monroe’s identity.
The Deseret News reports Utah leaders push for prohibition with no compromise. Heber J Grant, national figure for the Anti-Saloon League of America in Utah, urges lawmakers to confront the issue, supported by Supt. Lainie Fuller and a Utah headquarters with a listed board and committee roster.
Salt Lake City January 6 representatives from major slaughter houses and meat dealers met state food Inspector Joan Peterson to discuss ante and postmortem meat inspection rules. A four member committee was formed with inspectors and dealer representatives to draft a bill for presentation to the legislature.
State health board and medical officials rally behind meat inspection measures aimed at preventing diseased stock from reaching consumers. A new organization, led by Mr. Peterson, forms to draft a bill for the legislature with broad support from retailers and packing houses. The committee will include representatives from Provo, Logan, farmers, and government inspectors, and will set rules on ante and postmortem inspections, farmer slaughters, and labeling of cold storage products. The article also notes an unrelated accident story about a man named Ransom who was fatally injured near a moving freight train.
In Salt Lake City a national wool convention near Fo cotello is stirring strong interest in a wool storage plan. Eastern wool buyers are said to be paying high prices to secure Utah Idaho wool for next season, with reports of up to 18 cents per pound, signaling anxiety over the storage movement and fears it may not materialize.
B P Ransom, a locomotive fireman, lost both legs after being run over by a Salt Lake Route freight car on December 30 near Second South and Third West streets. Found by Policeman Rhodes early morning, he bled severely and was transported to St Mark's hospital where he died at 9 o'clock Wednesday night. Emergency staff and Dr Steele stopped the bleeding and arranged removal to the hospital.
Salt Lake City facing alleged widespread cocaine distribution to underage youths. City Food Inspector Walter J. Frazier urges stricter enforcement of the drugs act, advocating lifelong terms for guilty druggists and immediate prosecution by authorities. He calls for doctor certificates and proper labeling and registration.
Salt Lake January 7 The Tint Smelting Company expects to begin mailing notices to customers to resume ore shipments immediately but a breakdown in new pumping equipment caused a delay. General manager W J Mangum said repairs are underway and three lead furnaces plus the copper furnace will be blown in once restored. Ore from Grand Central Ajax Swansea Consolidated and others will be used.
Provo reports a snow slide in Provo canyon just below Donnans at 7 am. The forty foot deep, two hundred foot wide slide halted the Utah Pacific train to Heber City, with work crews dispatched but no expected clearance before Friday or Saturday. No injuries or property damage beyond road blockage. Deputy Fishgate, Game Warden Brig Madsen, J A Clinger and others arranged measures to secure Powells sloughs for a fifty year state bass hatchery lease for one dollar. Cleveland Chase files for divorce from Ocain Havel Robinson Chase on desertion grounds. couple wed January 26, 1907 in Salt Lake City. Funeral services for Herm F. Thomas set for Friday at 1 pm. A marriage license issued to Preston G. Peterson and Erma Loose. Dan Kelly and Frank Vitreoimoans plead guilty to larceny of a ham from Miss Thomas at Colton. sentenced to thirty days in county jail.
Atlantic City January 7. A young man tried to imitate self‑freeing “handcuff kings” and nearly died in the surf. Locked in a straight jacket he struggled underwater, grew faint from the cold, and was rescued by a lifeguard after losing consciousness.
Albertus jumped from a row boat into the water and failed to rise. He repeatedly surfaced only to sink again. One arm freed from his jacket, he struggled as lifeboats and life savers intervened to avert a tragedy.
Santa Barbara California January 7 The United States monitor Cheyenne recently converted to oil fuel and the only ship in the navy so equipped has arrived to begin tests to compare oil with coal Knapp commanding the monitor says results cannot be released until his report to the naval board is submitted but adds that oil fuel has given excellent results and real satisfaction
A composer identified as Jane-Paul Inn, detained at Brooklyn police headquarters, confessed to killing his mother Richhard at home after a day of drinking. He stabbed Mrs Fin multiple times in a drunken dispute, authorities report.
Washington January 7. to commemorate the departure from Plymouth Kowla of the American battleship squadron, officials plan ceremonies and public observances marking the fleet's voyage status and national naval strength.
The Philadelphia mint begins producing bronze medals for the world tour with presidential approval. Medals cost $1 each, proceeds go to the treasury. One side bears President Roope vell, the other shows Columbia and three ships sailing.
Jan 7 report from Messing states US gunboat Scorpion returned to Naples with supplies as work on the American consulate continues slowly. Several people were rescued, while the consul and his wife are believed buried beneath destabilized walls amid renewed quakes and fires.
Washington reports the sudden death of John E Colton, assistant attorney general under the Harrison administration, at his home last night. Colton served as a key legal figure in the administration, and his passing closes a notable chapter in early 20th century government.
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