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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
4
Editorial room and business office telephone lines listed with ring counts. Bell Telephone number designations show two rings for standard lines and one ring for business lines at Nos. 56 and 66.
Ogden report covers Officer Hart's Evanston visit and the arrest of George W. Marumoto on a forged check charge. Sheriff Wilson releases mixed property sale notice, bond filing, and a road supervisor bond. Localrail yard progress at Elko and St. Mark's Hospital operation for H. M. Bond are noted, along with Lincoln Day plans at the tabernacle and Mendicancy arrest of Frank Moore.
In court actions yesterday a number of divorces were granted or default judged including Margaret Greenwell vs Charles Greenwell and others. Notices list a Chicago Crayon Co suit against George A Graves and a one fare round trip G A R reunion to Salt Lake City. Judge Howell holds court in Richfield with probate matters to follow in Ogden.
George Williams, a Black man, was arraigned on burglary charges for allegedly breaking into Mrs J H Perry's house on January 4 and stealing $22.50. He was bound over to the sheriff with $500 bail after a pursuit from Poostells to Ogden where Detective Ponder fired shots to subdue him. A box car hiding spot and Williams’s quip about a live nigger being worth lead are noted in the account.
Hans Madson 68 died at his West Twelfth Street home this afternoon at 2 30 after a long stomach ailment. He was an early Utah pioneer who arrived more than 40 years ago and helped in early settlement. He was allied with Lorin Farr in several ventures. He leaves a wife four sons and one daughter.
John Hawley of Goldfield Nevada discusses the Weber Club and outlook as the 100 stamp Consolidated mill resumes operation handling 600 tons daily. The Florence mill with 360 ton capacity will start soon, plus five custom mills now running, totaling at least 1 000 tons per day.
A 600 foot wide stretch along the River Kist ah in India sets a new world record for telegraph wire span. In other items a ten pound girl was born January 22 to the wife of John Cul ley and a girl to G J Kruit boech on January 21.
A testimonial claims indigestion caused premature aging and poor energy. The writer describes recovery after using Grape-Nuts and Postum, praising improved digestion and health. The ad cites Battle Creek Michigan and mentions Road to Wellville and There’s a Reason.
Utah House debated a sweeping prohibition bill introduced by J. J. Cannon that bans sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquor in the state except for medical sacraments or manufacturing needs. Doctors may prescribe pure alcohol for medicine but must file the prescription with the county clerk and limit fills to one. enforcement power rests with officials who risk removal for failure.
A smooth con man named Frank Moore was jailed in the residential district after posing as a sympathetic doctor and receiving money from credulous women. Police found cocaine and morphine on him and warned the public to beware imposters using fake letters and dope addiction stories.
The Sun's heat reaching Earth is a tiny fraction of total solar output. If the Earth were a coal mine, its annual coal would only power a solar furnace for 36 hours. Science calculates Earth captures about 3,250 millionths of the sun's heat, enough to warm 2.25 billion worlds the size of ours.
Excerpts describe Gov. Hughes using heavyweight cream stationery from Albany with state seal and formal presentation, likened to an invitation or court summons. A New York Sun cartoon notes the imposing letterhead in official communications. An editor humorously responds to a query about paying for a solar system article with space-rate terms.
Joseph M. Dye and Agha M. Carlson faced forgery charges for attempting to pass a 12 dollar check signed by h. B. Wilson. Both were bound over with 500 dollars bail and may plead not guilty at preliminary trial. Dye, known locally as would be officer from Nevada, and his companion, a young woman, were described in court remarks. Other docket items include drunkenness pleas, fines, mendicancy suspensions, and a vagrancy sentence for Kalamazoo.
The Napoli crew completed nineteen temporary houses and an office for the mayor and clerks in Reggio. About 1,000 refugees are housed and receive medical care and food. Similar huts were built by other ships at Santoro Cannitelo Ferrite La Garella Panticallo Scilla Bagnara Villa San Giovanni Plate.
Messina Jan 22 crews of Italian warships Regina Elena and Regina Margarita have built huts at San Salvatore near Messina. Refugees gather as 8000 soldiers and sailors work to clear debris and shelter earthquake victims.
London January 22 George Bernard Shaw announced to the Fabian Society that he is dead to save trouble after illness prevented him from delivering a lecture. Shaw’s health note stated his indisposition is not serious and the public was informed of his death declaration.
London January 22 Paul J Holman formerly with the ectological survey at Washington died yesterday at St Pancras hospital His father the late W F Holman was a congressman from Indiana His family is in Los Angeles
An inquest in London returned a verdict of willful murder. Prosecution evidence rested on blood stained clothing. A photographer used color plates to reveal blood stains more clearly by applying oxygen under pressure to dark stains before photographing them.
A street car occupying space on a crowded car may have little impact in a hall of fame discussion. The remark contrasts physical presence with lasting recognition.
Portland leaders urge families to visit a northern exhibition praising its natural history and geography lessons. Baker City School Superintendent Churchill calls the display clean and instructive while Whitman College leaders emphasize its rare educational value for children and the opportunity for teachers and parents to attend.
A Brooklyn businessman, E. T. O Loughlin, lists a 43 year old machinist as for sale in the metropolitan daily’s classifieds. The man seeks food shelter and clothing in exchange for a written contract and labor, noting he is destitute though skilled.
Police search Chicago north side districts for a two weeks old baby deserted late last night. The infant was found in a hotel vestibule inside a gray telescope valise, dressed in a white silk wrapper with stockings. A bareheaded woman with a telescope was seen nearby minutes earlier.
Chicago Jan 23 The Red Cross First Aid Legion of Illinois a state organization planned for some time is a fact. The ideal is 10 000 men trained by officers and surgeons of the United States army and equipped by the state and federal government like the Illinois National Guard. The Chicago crib disaster is cited as practical proof of the advantage of a large state organization of workingmen trained in first aid.
Washington dispatch reports that Samuel Gompers and fellow leaders Mitchell Morrison declare they will not seek clemency for contempt of court in the Bucks Store and Hangar case. They denounce Justice Wright's actions as partisan and vow not to retaliate with invective, accepting any further contempt penalties.
President and Mrs Roosevelt entertained at the White House tonight with thirty four covers. Guests included the German ambassador Countess Von Sternstorff Senators Warren and Cortelyon Representatives Alexander and spouses and Rear Admiral Cowlés. Table decorations featured Killarney roses and white hyacinths then dancing followed.
Los Angeles January 28 Samuel K Williamson cashier of the Searchlight Bank and Trust company will appear in Judge Willies departments of the supreme court tomorrow His attorney will seek high release on habeas corpus Williamson remains in the county jail Homer F Taber former bank president has secured a release on bonds of 2600 and habeas corpus proceedings will be heard.
Washington January 22 The large glass case with the Constitution model and an engrossed petition by over 3000 citizens asking preservation of the frigate has been moved to the Navy Yard museum. The display, held in the secretary of the navy’s reception room for three years, spurred New England protests against Secretary Bonaparte’s suggestion to destroy the ship. The preservation movement led to legislation for repair and preservation of the relic now stored at the navy yard Boston classed as unserviceable for war purposes.
Denver reports W. O. Vinacke died at St Luke's hospital from blood poisoning caused by a crushed leg after the Denver and Rio Grande wreck at Dotsero. Vinacke had long worked as a traveling salesman for Lee Glass and Andreassen Hardware of Omaha.
Bakersfield California reports the Kern River reached a high point yesterday with about half a mile of the north levee washed out and a smaller south levee break. Rain totaled one inch and a quarter over two days, with mountain snow contributing to runoff. The river level then began to fall.
St Louis January 22 The first national convention of the unemployed met under James Eads Howe’s sponsorship. Delegates arrived by freight train to discuss eliminating labor employment bureaus and creating free work bureaus. No formal program yet. several noted speakers invited.
Senators Flint and Knox discuss the California situation and Japanese immigration. Flint says danger of breaking with Japan is unlikely but future legislative questions loom. Knox highlights delicacy in addressing Japanese labor influx and potential conflicts with American labor on the Pacific coast.
Indianapolis January 22 A resolution to appropriate funds to aid in the defense of John Mitchell former president in his jail defense in Washington was offered at the United Mine Workers convention today President Lewis endorsed the measure Ballot counts from December assembly await reported results next week with Lewis claiming a 30000 vote lead over opponent John Walker of Illinois who asserts 12000 votes.
Ann Arbor January 22 UC Berkeley President Benjamin Ide Wheeler rejected a bid to lead the University of Michigan. The report, from Berkeley, notes no confirmation of invitations to Wheeler or plans for President Angell to resign.
The City Recorder of Ogden City will receive sealed bids for repairs on the sprinkling wagons. A detailed statement of repairs will be provided by applying to the City Recorder's office. Dated January 93 1908 and published January 30 1909.
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