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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
5
A hodgepodge of items lists music at the Sunday Theater Ogden community events sales announcements and notices across businesses. It mentions Meesrs MacMillan at A Manstiol Ogden theater tickets for Burns anniversary and various shop ads along with weather updates and railroad delays.
William F Fielding was discharged by the Utah court on insufficient evidence and Governor Spry ordered his return to Seattle for forgery trial. Habeas corpus was denied in Salt Lake, and Fielding was remanded to Weber County officers for transfer to the Seattle court. He faces forgery charges and contempt allegations tied to alimony obligations.
Springfield Wis Jan 22 Governor Deneen commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence of Herman Billik the alleged murderer of Mary Vraal.
Contractor E H Dundas and a crew from Salt Lake arrived with tools and equipment to start the new viaduct across the Southern Pacific yards on Twenty fourth Street. A Q Campbell oversees the iron structure with work aimed to finish by late May if weather cooperates.
Reports state a washout between Stockton and French Camp near Roseville has caused delays for Northern Pacific traffic. Bridges on the Sacramento division are repaired enabling resumed Southern Pacific mainline service. An army of workers strengthens bridges and rebuilds the roadbed as Overland trains recover and Eastbound Union Pacific services run with minimal disruption.
Prof. John M. Miller of Salt Lake City will speak at the Tabernacle Sunday on scientific aspects of the Book of Mormon. Special music includes Tabernacle choir selections and solos, with a chorus performance of O Love Divine from Julian Edwards cantata.
Mr O'Mara will be in his office at the Auditorium on Grant Avenue this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Owing to pressure of business he cannot be available during the week. Those with business are asked to call during that time.
The passage argues for compulsory adoption of the Incandescent lighting system in mines to significantly reduce deaths by improving illumination safety.
Carl C Rasmussen named receiver after district court order. Bond set at 5000 with United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as surety. Peter E Lamar accuses Franklin P Johnson and David C Lawson of improper claims and withholding company books.
A Friday night break in upstairs at Dr Dalrymples dental lab over Badcon drug store shows a professional intruder pried the laboratory door, moved furniture, and seized items including shells a gold letter opener a bone handled knife and a Waterman pen. The safe was untouched and a large steel jimmy scarred the door jam. Local police investigate the break in and seek clues.
A transient named Yereman is described as skilled for home breaking and familiar with potential targets in dental offices. The Lewis block janitor reports being disturbed by unknown prowlers wandering the halls seeking entry to offices. Police suspect these intruders planned the later theft of Dr. Dalrymple’s office during the same night.
Ogden announces the Orpheum Theatre will show only new and premier pictures with the latest songs by Myrtle Buallinger and a four man orchestra. The fireproof, ventilated hall offers a safe children friendly experience and an EXIT that clears in under two minutes plus a weekly twelve frame Lecturette of world views.
Utah Light and Railway crews repaired a major pipeline break in Ogden Canyon. Fifty workers were at it yesterday. by late afternoon the job seemed done but the pipe failed under full pressure, delaying full power. Foreman Stoddard says forces will resume and the power house may be fed by six o clock, restoring usual city electricity by eight.
Congregational sermons in Ogden urge repeal of gambling and social evil prohibitions. A Sunday service promises a pivotal address by Mr Widerkin to the state legislature, aiming to relieve officials of oath duties. The choir and a vocal trio will perform with pianist Mise Louise Pierce at offertory.
Edward Frank of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club defeated Johnny Haley of the Illinois Athletic Club in Chicago in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 1 minute 29 seconds and the second 17 minutes. Haley weighed 127 pounds, Frank 124 pounds.
The stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs George H Storey on Thirty Second and Quincy avenue Thursday night and presented them with a fine girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely.
Jimmy Hogan of Ogden escaped police custody after being mistaken for a runaway from Preston. Night Watchman Pincock detained him at the Elllie until friends identified him, ending a tense scene as officers corrected the error and he returned home.
Ronemus of Kansas City, head of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America, tells Chicago police to watch for con men who have swindled merchants and carmen out of more than 10000 by posing as solicitors for the brotherhood. He alleges the crooks carry forged credentials and claim to aid a hospital for injured men.
Chicago readers report an electrohen demonstration at the Electrical show where hens appear to hatch broods of chickens in full view of thousands. The process unfolds just after each chick breaks free, presenting a lively spectacle as if answered by a feathered mother.
William J F Woods, former cashier of the Woods National Bank which suspended in 1907, was sentenced to eight years in Leavenworth federal penitentiary for embezzlement and misapplication. He remains in the court jail as an appeal proceeds. Two additional indictments pursue him over unlawful handling of nearly $100,000.
Pierpont Morton of New York bought from Miss Virginia Taylor Wise the sword worn by Gen George Washington when he resigned his commission in 1783. The relic may be presented to the Mount Vernon Association, with further details left unclear by the garbled ending.
The document records appropriation of $25 000 for its purse purchase but notes the bill failed to pass in the House, leaving the funding unresolved.
Chicago on January 23 reports the city will equalize salaries for all civil service workers. Pay will be set by the value of work, with raises and reductions as needed. Men and women in equal service will receive equal pay, following market labor standards. The mayor and the finance committee approve the plan.
An experiment shows that air flows with the car except for a small area near an open window or rear leakage. When both doors are open the draft moves with the vehicle, indicating the wind inside follows car motion.
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