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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
4
Governor Tinghes urges extraordinary session action on racetrack gambling prevention. Senate attendance gaps noted as lawmakers debate whether anti gambling laws should override constitutional protections. Legislative tension centers on race tracks versus public policy and human behavior.
Versifitus Jump f Hsnault Pelte and companion traveled by air yesterday, landing after a propeller malfunction in Corty imetera. One propeller was destroyed, leaving Mr Pelterie badly bruised and the other traveler uninjured.
Fire at the Gramatan Inn in Mount Vernon near Bronxville caused extensive damage with bulking values listed around $600,000. No loss of life reported though patrons and guests were evacuated. firefighters worked to contain the blaze and assess the structure.
In Cleveland a double tragedy unfolds at a hotel when Carlott Corlett, a prominent engineer, and his wife Breebeth are found shot dead. A man, likely Carlott, lies dead with a revolver near him. The hotel scene reveals a fatal shot to Breebeth’s temple and a self-inflicted wound on the man. Carlott is 38, wife Breebeth about four years younger.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway was placed in the hands of receiver H. A. Worthington of Cleveland after claims totaling 8.791 million dollars due to the National Car Wheel Co of New York. The appointing judge cited mismanagement and a mounting mortgage as grounds for receivership amid conflicts over a large unpaid balance and unfinished work.
A promotional note touts Enquire for Them as the leading domestic flavor in America. Hawsewives who have used the product recommend it as the best article of its kind and urge stores to stock it without substitutes.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor denies accusations that the AFL harmed court integrity. He defends independence and constitutional prerogatives, says many signers of a protest resolution are corporate attorneys, and vows AFL to assert rights at Chicago convention. The federation’s executive council will meet during the Republican gathering.
United States Marshal Abernathy and deputy chase a suspect identified as Gulhrie Gilda Joe from Dover through Kingsbury county toward Lovell. Local forces report ongoing pursuit and surrounding activity in the area as of late afternoon.
The Ontario legislature vote results indicate a continued Conservative lead under Premier Fremler Whitney with a strong party majority. Local factors and party dominance shaped the outcome as dissension within opposition ranks appeared muted.
William R Wheeler of San Francisco was inducted as assistant secretary of the Department of Commerce and Labor. He succeeds Lawrence G. Mooray, who has been assistant secretary since the department’s creation and who now serves as controller of the currency.
An 1880s advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for rheumatic pains caused by acid in the blood. The copy claims kidney inactivity prompts acid build up and warns against “arte acid servente.” It cites Mr McKoy Moody of Ogden Utah and Dr Bodcoa’s Drug Store in Londonky as sources, praising rapid symptom relief after using the pills.
Reports describe a growing crisis along the Turko Persian frontier as Turkish forces extend operations west of Uruma and occupy Azerhusth regions. Attacks and occupation patterns indicate a strategic push to control valuable territories, with casualties and shifting loyalties impacting nearby communities and administrations.
The Oregon Short Line and Northern Pacific faced rail outages from rockslides and track damage between Butte and Missoula halting traffic for hours. Basin river flooding washed out steel bridges, affecting Basin and Drummond areas. Basements in mercantile buildings were pumped to avert heavy damage as floods rose to sixteen year highs.
New York, June 8. The American Olympic Committee announced the United States track and field team for the Games. Selected are Dearborn Grath Rost Sheridan and Coe for heavyweight and discus entries with Shappard Hittnay and Sn as key hurdlers and broad jumpers. The committee also listed younger athletes as a supplementary pool for final entries tomorrow.
The state to vote on a full statewide primary while nominating a complete state and congressional ticket. Governor Orrinard and Senator Kittredge lead the Republican slate seeking the US Senate seat, overshadowing other campaign issues.
A review of the trials indicates in all sports except rowing the United States appears poised for a creditable share of victory. Athletic authorities report no widespread illness or injury to star competitors and expect favorable outcomes tonight.
The report states New York firms Goldwin Sachs and Co and Ickelheffner and Co announced large export deals totaling 31 million dollars to Germany and Weillenbach. The total movement reaches 40.75 million dollars with a 600 thousand dollar ship take for Germany.
The Ogden Steam Laundry Co located at 174 Mithor Phang 407 ably Bly provides launderer and French dry cleaning services. Customer pricing notes and contact details are mentioned in the business listing.
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