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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
3
The Evening Standard publishes its advertising rates with flat rate per inch and special position charges. It details first page and page 6 and 7 rates, daily changes, and special contracts for weekly or monthly runs. The publisher asserts superior subscriber numbers in Ogden and invites comparisons.
The Butte Inter-Mountain laments worn copies of Thackeray and Dickens in city libraries and nationwide. It notes the classic authors charm young readers and questions why the Victorian era breed of readers faded while humor and shelter for "Yellowplush" and "David Copperfield" endure in memory.
Lorin Farr pioneering Mormon leader and Ogden figure dies at an advanced age after a long life of devotion to the faith. He joined the movement in 1832 with Joseph Smith, endured Nauvoo hardship, and helped build early Utah communities. His passing marks the loss of a central character in Utah and Mormon history.
An ad proclaims Rexall Orderlies as a safe constipation remedy with a full money back guarantee if no cure is achieved. It touts gentle, non gripping action and suitability for all ages, available as 36 tablets per box for 10 cents at The Carr Drug Co. corner of Fifth and Grant.
Till century hand crowned him with laurels Lorin Farr founded Ogden guiding his people with comfort and wisdom He witnessed the driving of Promontory’s golden spike and helped build the Central Pacific as Brigham Young’s principal contractor A kindly man remembered fondly in Ogden’s memory
Governor Spry delivers a thorough message to the Utah Legislature urging the creation of state commissions to enforce law and advance the public good. He proposes a records examination commission an insurance commission and a public service commission arguing cooperation with the national effort will aid aims.
President Roosevelt faced calls for full disclosure on the Tillman affair. The Tillman investigation and secret service documents were released, prompting Senator Hale to urge withdrawal of the disclosures. Roosevelt presented the case to the people, arguing for transparency and accountability amid Tillman’s defiant defense.
The United States’ trade with Panama over the past five years totals about 66 million dollars with roughly 60 million in merchandise exports to Panama and about 6 million in imports from Panama. Imports in 1904 and 1906 were a little over 0.75 million dollars each, rising to nearly 1.5 million in 1906 and staying around 1.5 million through 1908, though December 1908 data are incomplete.
In 1904 exports from the United States to Panama totaled a little over 2.6 million dollars rising to seven point eight million in 1906 and fourteen point two million in 1908 with 16.25 million in 1908 estimates. The five year period yields about 60 million dollars in exports and about 6 million in imports to Panama.
Consul General William B. Michael reports a natural gas blaze 20 miles from Chittagong that has burned for centuries. Officials consider piping the gas to Chittagong for heating and power, arguing it would be cheaper than introducing electricity for fuel and lighting.
Consul Freeman describes vast land holdings in Durango with haciendas of million acres and rising values. He notes scarce mercantile openings for Americans, few skilled labor jobs, but railway positions held by many U.S. natives. Opportunity favors investors who study language and laws, with success possible at home too.
Biologists debate spontaneous generation while Svante Arrhenius favors a common origin for life spreading through space. Radiation pressure could move germs between worlds, shortening interstellar travel from millions of years to days or thousands of years. Studies suggest some organisms resist cold and desiccation, enabling life to survive space travel.
Rule states that notes of motion for a new trial cannot be amended to add new independent grounds after the statutory or court-extended time to serve and file notice of motion. Case Blue Creek Lead and Live Stock Co. v Alma Anderson affirms trial court ruling denying amendment after nearly four months. The trespass suit involved land strip claims in sections 82 and 33, township 16 north, range 6 west. verdict for defendant March 14, 1907.
The Star of Indianapolis reports two college classmates M Scott McDonald of Richmond and Floyd A Woods of Indianapolis, former Wabash students ten years apart, recalled a near lynching prank. A telegram from Woods sparked a Crawfordsville arrest, guarded holding, and a dramatic train-side alibi gathering. The incident strains a long friendship and McDonald’s forgiveness.
The Utah Supreme Court affirms the lower court ruling granting a directed verdict for Oregon Short Line Railway. Robert J. Wilkinson was faulted for contributory negligence crossing a track at Ogden on April 26, 1906, and cannot recover $4,300. Chief Justice Straup dissented, arguing facts for the jury on contributory negligence.
A young apprentice aboard a man of war saves the vessel by severing an electric wire with his knife as the skipper nearly presses an unlocked six inch gun breech. The incident ends just as the boy faints, earning merit for his quick action and foretelling a future warrant officer’s uniform.
The movement argues true progress comes from religious and moral regeneration of individuals, not social reforms or constitutional change. It dismisses social improvement by form changes alone and cites Count Lyof-Talatol on the limits of government.
Retired world heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries writes from Los Angeles in January about training for a possible return. He details a private training routine, quitting smoking and drinking, and plans to perform in San Francisco before returning to Los Angeles. He notes doubt about recapturing his former speed and power but says he may train into decent shape again if opportunity arises.
A stern man with gray whiskers paused outside Cleveland City Hall to bury a dead sparrow he found on the sidewalk. He recalled childhood funerals and laid the bird on a building ledge to keep it intact before moving on.
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