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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
Classified ad text shows pricing for single month, six months and twelve months in advance. Includes references to Sunday Morning Examiner free copy and standard publishing company. Note appears garbled but indicates period publication and advertising terms.
President Housevelt and Secretary Root plan steps to end white slave traffic in the United States. A treaty with Europe, signed in 1904, will be enforced through federal police cooperation. investigations show agents venture to lure women for sexual purposes, with Chicago and New York named as key arrival points.
Fragmentary OCR text describes travel routes near Yellowstone Park with references to a branch road, truce, opening events, and plans involving Ogden and Swinday evening. Several words are garbled, but the scene suggests a railway or park access narrative with arrivals and overnight travel.
A long article discusses Harriman Gould and the Western transcontinental rail plans. It covers possible routes from Nevada to Ogden, ties to the Central Pacific and Feather River lines, and the political tensions with Gould interests. It also critiques the Tribune and Governor Cutler amid party disputes and newspaper ethics.
A 19th century report notes the United States faces a shrinking timber reserve for railways and forest products. It cites 100 million timber ties used yearly and suggests treating timber with preservatives and improved methods to extend life to 15 to 20 years, reducing dependence on new timber and supporting bridges, trestles, and poles.
Secretary of the American Relief Committee reports a brave fight against famine among Russians peasants who suffered but survived. The narrative praises humane philanthropy, noting vast aid saved thousands of lives, and describes arduous relief work, suffering, and hopeful outcomes for future harvests and continued support.
Judge Yolshy C Gunneil addresses city delivery abuses criticizing overdriving of horses by boys and wagons. Merchants face claims customers demand too much while youths tire horses and commerce harms pedestrians. Calls for regulation to curb cruelty and reduce unsafe street scenes.
Chicago June 11 The National Children's Home Society held its annual convention with speakers from across the country discussing expansion of homes for dependent children. Delegates debated placement questions and the need to address the welfare of many children in need.
Madame Wu and a large group of students travel from Hong Kong by steamer to Washington for a formal visit. The party includes several named figures and a cautionary note about activities related to a staged entertainment event.
Japan has launched an operation against rebels in Korea with vast forces dispatched by sea to Korog to suppress the insurrection. Transports carry large corps aimed at breaking rebel resistance and restoring order across the provinces.
Washington June 10 Character witnesses testified on behalf of Dimond. William R Wheeler new secretary of a labor group and Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane vouched for Dimond’s honesty over the period cited. Other witnesses included K B Hatch Amy M Dutton and naval officer J C Bennett. One defendant Schneider was asked about a Park interview alleged to link him to the conspiracy.
A detachment of soldiers surprised a gang of night raiders on Enhralin' Marit farm near left early today. A brief skirmish followed as raiders fled on horses. No injuries reported. authorities expect several arrests from the raid outcomes.
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