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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
2
A reader laments rising coal costs near Ogden arguing prices are driven by rail and mine owners. The writer claims much of the coal sold is misrepresented as quality coal and calls for a standard, purer product and price fairness for consumers.
The Chicago Tribune editorial defends Pinchot and questions the legality of Ballinger's actions. It argues the public should judge the dispute, not just legal technicalities, noting Roosevelts support and the coming joint inquiries will test Pinchots fate against powerful western interests.
The Salt Lake papers admit a catastrophic flood on the Salt Lake route where a passenger train was lost and two freight trains disappeared. Destruction spans 98 miles with nearly no railroad and tracks bent and washed away, horses drowned, steel beams scattered, and the region left without a functioning line as Salt Lake weighs the disaster’s impact.
The report details a treacherous Caliente crossing where workers crawled along canyon ledges, weather below zero, and supplies scarce. It notes possible abandonment of the Salt Lake line, the Clark road’s revival options, and Harriman interests shaping a new connection, with the Los Angeles line still experimental.
Wool growers consider building a storage house in Ogden to ship barloads of corn and other provender in fall for winter use. The plan aims to reduce winter transport delays from corn states and provide emergency feed to livestock in hard seasons, potentially saving animal deaths from cold and hunger.
A garbled 19th century style collage shows Perey Parkington fuming at Mius Muriel Mugeins, with interjections from Lippinenti and others. Observers but for an old lady discuss Oliver Wendell Holmes, lodge memberships, and social quarrels as a bustle of quotes from various papers and places.
Denver delegates present resolutions urging Interstate Commerce Commission powers to review classifications and regulate railroads while opposing an Interstate Commerce Court. The Pitchot forest service policy is backed and land use rules for grazing are urged. Speakers include H. Cowan of Fort Worth, James Calvin of Texas, Jammes J Carey of Cheyenne, A D Melvin on sanitary issues, and Japan’s royal commissioner on the livestock industry on modern stock growing methods.
On the ground the agitation arose over state authority. Troops arrived to guard, but Maj Hatmegart of the BLN infantry reported calm. Hosea Taborn confessed to a killing and implicated Hosea’s associates, while two other men Hosea and Alex Jenks fled fear as a mob approached Harrleb w ger.
New York January 12 Ferdinand Be Janon father of the Philadelphia heiress Roberta de Janon was arrested by Chicago police after her elopement with Frederiel Cohen a hotel waiter. He travels to Philadelphia to await her return and voiced mixed feelings about Cohen and Roberta while praising his daughter and explaining the family’s stance.
The article notes plans to honor the first steamboat voyage and inventor links in the Ohio River valley. It mentions celebrations in New York and Pittsburgh with hopes for a national pageant, and ties to President Roosevelt era figures and the New Orleans launch. The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania backs the movement to recognize early steam navigation.
In Chicago on January 12, miners prepare to reopen wage discussions after January 30 with demands for higher pay to cope with rising living costs. The movement, led by unions, spreads to most railroad labor sectors. John Fitzpatrick, Chicago Federation of Labor president, says wage gains may be unnecessary if coal prices adjust, while miners and other workers face complex price dynamics and supply concerns.
Trenton N J January 12 New Jersey is likely to see legalized Sunday baseball during the coming season for the first time in many years. Baseball enthusiasts claim to have secured almost solid support for a bill introduced in the legislature last year.
Kansas towns faced heavy rain as Katydan and Topeka reported flooded streets. An inch and a half of rain disrupted roads and forced closures while drivers struggled through rapidly rising streams. Local officials warned of dangerous conditions amid the swollen channels and debris.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a debated traffic question related to White Slave issues. The text mentions AMOS Cadet, foster care, and anticipated provocation, but key details are garbled, leaving unclear events or outcomes.
Disjointed summary from a historical document references President Murphy, manager Chines, and Los Angeles officials regarding player transfers. It mentions a 4th league class, a player secured, and questions about league rights while hinting at negotiations with Chicago and Tot. The text also notes depots, approvals, and potential conflicts in management.
Dr. Allen of Missouri in a English department lecture notes that slang enriches language. He cites Hamlet dialogue to illustrate modern speech and compares slang to a student’s expression. The professor quips that slang is a part of our language, likening it to lunch hooks of today.
Ottawa Ont Jan 12 Representatives of the Dominion government back Roosevelt conservation ideas and back a coordinated plan for shared natural resource preservation. The Dominion commission for conservation will hold its first conference in Ottawa next week, likely the most significant gathering here in years with many leading figures expected.
New York Jan 12 Illiot Woods superintendent of the capitol at Washington is in New York touring architects who plan for period remodeling of the hall of representatives It has been determined to decrease the size of the hall by about one third This will involve reconstruction of the house wing from floor to roof Woods explained that under present arrangements congressmen are far from the speaker and other officers causing the house to be at times inconvenient
Redelia Jan 182 Colonel Ji B VanWleher a Fra co Prussia veteran linguist preacher educator and former owner of the Sedalia Setlist died yesterday in Auburn California telegram reports he was born in New York and later worked as a tutor for a royal parish family after the Franco Prussian War.
Columbus Jan 12 Governor Harmon sent a message to the legislature calling for an investigation into high food prices. He suggests federal laws may influence the price levels and urges lawmakers to consider action.
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