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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
2
The Standard, Willem Glaamaan, Punisher proclaims an independent stance vowing to fight injustice and corruption. It pledges to oppose demagogues and privileged classes, aid the poor, and remain fiercely independent, unafraid to attack wrong regardless of who commits it.
The Minnesota rate case ruling by the U S Supreme Court redefines railroad regulation. Justice Hughes asserts state police powers retain some reach while Congress may regulate intrastate commerce as part of interstates, with physical valuation guiding rate setting. The decision allows Minnesota to enforce two cent passenger and freight rates for most lines, but exempts Minneapolis and St Louis, permitting higher intrastate fares if justified by service and replacement value returns.
The article notes Colonel Goethals informing President Wilson that the canal could be usable for American ships by October and discusses its strategic importance with Japan. It cites Robert Fowler claiming he could have caused damage with dynamite and warns the United States should deter European naval threats, emphasizing urgency after the canal’s opening.
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic Senate scene with discussion of a provident campaign and calls for legislative changes. It references President and appointments, with unclear names and phrasing but centers on a confrontation over governance and policy.
The Standard aligns with Gallinger’s view that the executive must stay distinct from the legislature. It warns that presidential veto power should guard against hasty lawmaking and bribes of patronage, lest a single ruler usurp legislative functions and threaten the republic’s balance. The piece urges restraint and adherence to the founders’ separation of powers.
Electric interurban lines gain popularity in Utah as routes from Ogden to Salt Lake City expand. The Ramberger line adds ten more motor cars and increases half hour service while Ogden Rapid Transit eyes Brigham City and Logan, drawing Cache Valley passengers from steam roads.
A distorted critique argues that backers of Alaska conservation policies now oppose expanding rails and roads. It claims Wilson administration favors building 600 miles of steel roads to exploit minerals while alarmed conservation advocates seek to block the plan, accusing them of duplicitous motives and hidden agendas.
An account from Lincatn Nebraska describes Chancellor David Stary of Leland-Stane Tord University defending peace amid a tense gathering. A debate over war and memory is noted with references to historical consequences and the impact on students and faculty.
London June 12 British cabinet ministers were cleared by parliamentary committees of all blame over contracts with the Marconi Wireless company. The report found no foundation for charges against Attorney General Sir Rufus Isaacs Chancellor Lloyd George or Postmaster General Herbert Lloyd George among others. It asserts ministers acted in good faith and that no evidence showed influence or private profit in the contract. The committee composition and forthcoming reports were noted while no public conclusion on further details was provided. Teddy's son graduates in Andover with Col Theodore Roosevelt attending as principal speaker Archibald Roosevelt among diploma recipients. Washington June 13 Freight rate cuts of about twelve percent on coke shipments from the northern Pennsylvania region to steel mills were ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission. no reparations were granted.
Ogden City Board of Commissioners announces intention to lay out Ballantyne Avenue through Block 16 Plata B Ogden City Survey with a 30 foot wide street between 20th and East Streets estimated cost 400 dollars to be funded by local assessment. Protests in writing to City Recorder by July 10, 1933. Public hearing at City Hall. A G Fall Mayor and Craven City Engineer. Publication dates June 18 1914 and last July ?
Fragmented OCR shows a trial reference involving Merle Pelkey and a Vioe act with Bathers McCarty. The document cites Supreme Court proceedings with references to Barns, Burns and a council, noting a suggested date and prosecutorial actions.
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