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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
2
Public notice from The Standard Publishing Co lists subscription rates and terms. One month in advance costs 975 Ale Montis and twelve months in advance 8,00. The item references Sunday Morning Examiner free and mentions Postetice Sgilen Utah and Congress relation.
A United States Geological Survey geologist questioned divining rod tests amid reports that rods may react to hidden water. Experiments suggest operator action and channel presence influence readings, with success varying by location and water interface.
Me Web Martin Hiya, noted authority on agricultural relations, born in Hardin County. An 1886 graduate of the town Agricultural College, he conducted cereal experiments and edited agricultural papers. He taught several subjects and attracted the attention of federal officials, later visiting Washington.
Fragmented OCRed text discusses water divining and alleged improprieties surrounding Henry Gomes and others in Oregon politics. It references water testing claims, legal actions, and a political motive for prosecutorial moves, with names like Patten, Hall, and Fuller appearing amid disputed testimony and press coverage.
A city debate considers shifting to a centralized heating plant to serve all municipal buildings. Advocates say a central system could lower costs, reduce debt, and provide long term savings, while officials cite current encumbrances and the need for thorough review before committing funds.
Fragmented text discusses a treaty affecting territorial rights in eastern Asia and India, Japan relations, and possible renewed conflict among contracting powers. It hints at alliances, expiration, and potential peace or war in the Orient, with speculation on U S involvement and regional balance.
The article discusses shifting focus in the United States toward a potential treaty with Great Britain and Japan, urging cautious diplomacy and warning against entangling alliances. It surveys proposed monetary policy changes, including bond-backed currency expansion and debates over using state and municipal bonds, with commentary from Grover Cleveland and Bryan era figures. It also references New York foresters, Thaw trial coverage, and a broad mix of political commentary from the era.
A fragmentary OCR line mentions a date and something following it. The readable portion hints at a sequence after a stated time but lacks clear details or names. The terse wording implies a later event or action without identifying participants or places.
Salt Lake charity office on Fourth Booth Street reports 39 28 registered by Saturday night. The list includes bakers, masons, carpenters, delivery drivers, electricians, ironworkers, stenographers, nurses, and dozens of laborers. The agency aids unemployed residents to secure work and connect with jobs through the charity office.
The fourth annual convention of the State Horticultural Society opens at the armory at 2 pm with a program from the Utah Agricultural College. Speakers include Al John F. Moore of Grand Junction FruIt Growers Association and Utah officials. Topics cover fruit production, exhibition preparations, canning, packing, market issues, and orchard methods.
A garbled 19th century fragment mentions Salt Lake jan and a jumble of names including Auld, Tarelelyy, and Oweny. The text appears as a fractured notice or chronicle with scattered references to people, places, and roles but no clear event or outcome. The legible bits hint at a civic or social scene with lawmen, merchants, and towns, yet specifics are missing.
A careful police inquiry yesterday probed whether Owens and Sullivan were involved in a murder tied to a bandit raid and a lynch of a city policeman. If the evidence supports the claims, both could face first degree murder charges as conspirators in the crime.
The Ita County Medical Society seeks removal of Dr Beatty as charges by the Secretary of State Board of Heart allege incompetency. The consideration involves personal feuds among local physicians and resistance to a municipal ordinance on disinfection and slaughter practices. Authorities in Lehi and nearby counties are mentioned with committee action and backers including Dr Holbrook Slater and Clark.
Patrons may inquire about excursion rates and details for the Western Live Stock Show and meeting Nations. Reed Br. br. agents offer information on travel and arrangements for the event in Denver on January 27 and related schedules.
Chicago papers report a bomb blast in the Hammond Indiana Starmon Moore block near the Hammond Board of Trade. Police deny knowledge of the source as residents flee. no injuries are confirmed though windows and dishes shattered. The bomb damaged the building elevator shaft and a time fuse triggered by dynamite caused a localized explosion. The incident involved local professionals and was attributed to an unexplained blast with several blocks affected.
Jan 24 report from Dinth Minnesota describes fears among residents over a wave of newcomers aboard Fort William coast who might pose nude appearances. Authorities seek to arrange with Russia a repatriation of the Dalthoubers, while local officials pursue plans to deal with the situation.
A garbled report details a sect member controversy and a town crisis over financial support for the Dakhoubers in Fort William. Scandal centers on improprieties involving TuRouberd figures. The piece notes a public uproar, rescue efforts, and forced clothing as it hints at a disorderly event during a Salt Lane excursion in Oregon.
A ship Mongolia arrived after a week from Honolulu and an incident aboard sparked by Wo Hop. During a Chinese devotional, he appeared and kicked the idol, knocking out one eye amid chaos as the white crew intervened to prevent a fight.
The American challenge for the Williams Bugies Cup is noted as likely this year, with the WB National Lawn Tennis Association confirming. Doherty brothers and German players are mentioned in context of Davies Cup prep and Australia travel, with meetings slated next month to finalize the program and potential preliminary matches in the country.
English newspapers report the Sovtute Abbott by a vote won by Captain Morrison Bell, the unionist parliamentary candidate, amid a surge for protectionist policy. The article notes strong protectionist support and describes the campaign as a hinge for the current government’s standing and future policy direction.
A mob clash near Newton Abbottom ends in smashed storefronts and numerous injuries. The uproar, sparked by a confrontation, lasts into the early hours as bystanders and police contend with rioters.
Daidig club members issue a manifesto opposing the current government, uniting with the Broynesive party. Marauls Katsura, ex-premier, is named leading spirit but not claiming leadership. The move signals a coalition against a potential government defection and highlights key figures Marauls Sidondi and Marquis Tura.
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