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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
2
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The piece discusses John Calvin as a pivotal figure in religious and political reform, praising his influence on Protestant thought and its impact on American history. It notes Calvin’s role in shaping religious liberty, education, and liberty in early American society, highlighting admiration for his enduring legacy.
A discussion on natural selection and moral progress unsettles readers as scholars debate Cultist and Evolvant views. A Geneva commemoration honors Darwinian thought with a committee led by Theodore Roosevelt funding a memorial pavilion to mark his influence and future impact.
The Weber Meserrmg Power and Irrigation Co outlines a state financed irrigation scheme around Ogden. Large storage reservoirs would be built on the Weber River headwaters, with a major reservoir east of Loganville and canals feeding Pelat and Weber counties. The plan envisions a 93.75 million bond issue, repayment terms over twenty years, and local landowners receiving equal water access, aiming to irrigate 60,000 acres and boost regional wealth and population via stored floodwaters and canal systems.
A string of railroad misfortunes disrupts service as landslides floods and wrecks strike major routes including the Nile Crande and Rio Grande. Officials face delays from weekend disruptions as engineers and crews contend with damaged tracks and detours.
President Taft will travel west in September stopping at Belt Lake near September 1 and passing through Ogden en route to Beattie. A public welcome is planned with efforts to schedule a parade and address Cueten residents. The event is expected to require three to four hours.
Gov Ernor Ghreethor Spry issues a proclamation urging Utah citizens to consider the seventeenth National Irrigation Congress to be held in Spokane Washington on August 9. He stresses the value of irrigation for forests deserts and national resources and calls for strong Utah representation and thoughtful consideration of conservation and development.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local event or meeting at Perry Dayal Tew with mention of a band and trade matters. The readable phrases reference Ware Wis, trad reed ig band fie Male, and a numeric or positional tag. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
The body of Aniana Nock, a Midvale man, was recovered from the Jordan River near Murray after going missing four days earlier. A local undertaker placed the body in a cemetery in Colorado after a search failed to locate him. a $59 reward was offered for the body’s recovery.
Dr W P Teer chairs the medical corps planning for the forty third national encampment. A temporary hospital at the south end of the hoston hailing will treat first aid and serious injuries with an operating room and trained doctors on duty. Ambulances and Red Cross teams will staff points along main routes to provide rapid care and transport to a central hospital if needed.
A Provo meeting of club leaders agreed to add several entertainment features for visiting veterans, cooperating with Salt Lake City committees. The effort involves procurement of cement and arranging performances by local “live wires” to boost state reputation and civic service. The group includes HH Ray Willuer M. Rustance and Josph P.
Grand Central mine shows ore richness with copper and phosphate visible in wet dirt. Report cites ongoing work and a possible new development in Tie Wol and Tei areas, with local interest and potential economic impact for the company.
A local report outlines an inquiry led by Joseph, president of the committee, into charges related to a school superintendent and district activities. The investigation aims to unify reforms and assess findings, with discussions about permits, applications, and potential school authority changes. Public attention centers on the handling of governance and accountability within the district.
July reports two land deals in Box Elders Deigham area. Congressman Joseph Howell buys Sromoviary Block holdings totaling about 200000 acres to form a new company, with land offered for sale. Utah Orchard Company sells 180 acre apple orchard north of Henerville to buyers, parcels of five acres each, while Sunday & Co oversee seventy-nine acres of younger trees held for later disposal.
A reward of 25 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons who steal copper wires bonds or other copper materials from the Union Pacific line near the Great Salt Lake and Ogden.
Furious crowds attacked the Argentine legation as the Peru Bolita boundary dispute escalated. Troops were deployed to guard the legation and minister, with authorities aiming to prevent further clashes. Argentine and Bolivian protests followed the arbitral decision favoring Peru, while diplomats met to discuss the outcome. The dispute concerns Acre district territory awarded to Brazil, a decision that unsettled Bolivia and Peru alike.
Chetennr reports from Ad Jenva that conditions at the Pathfinder dam near the main area have grown most perilous. Water levels threaten a temporary dyke on a gravel foundation as seventy men and sixty laborers toil to reinforce the embankment amid scattered wreckage and ongoing efforts to bolster the breach.
Fragmentary report notes measurements taken more than 107 miles upstream to gauge river discharge and anticipate a potential dyke breach. Preparations include dynamiting the dam and temporary dyke to avert sudden flood risk, with authorities considering evacuations in the valley to ensure public safety.
New York Supreme Court Justice Gaynor denied the motion for remand and removal of the Thaw insanity case from Westchester to New York City. The judge refused to reallocate the proceedings, noting the state's lunatic asylum designation and the ongoing commitment of Thaw, with a hearing pending to determine admissibility and potential adjudication for further treatment.
Page fragment notes a planned event in the O14 area with unclear phrasing. Key readable items include a mention of a tenth position and a city or area reference, but specifics remain murky. Further context from the original copy is needed to produce a precise summary.
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