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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
2
An wartime era writer warns the nation to heed looming threats from sea power and cites Sedan and Magenta as lessons. He recalls Napoleon III and France’s 1870 struggles, arguing preparedness and national spirit outlast material wealth and warn against complacency in naval expansion.
A fragmented report recalls a wave of influential women around the Third Republic era, noting corrupting influences and a desire to restore France’s standing among great nations. It mentions the Queen Tabernacle choir preparing for a cantata tour and a banquet at the Valare hotel, with performances and preparations in multiple cities, including Ogden.
A report cites railroads blaming vagrants for harm on trains, with statistics on trespasser deaths and injuries. It advocates stricter penalties, state charges, and coordinated action by railways, governments, and charities to curb roaming tramps and reduce public burden.
A Minnesota bill modeled on Texas law would impose penalties on firms found guilty of price fixing and competition abuses. The measure aims to deter trusts by heavy fines and damages recovery, with agents face fines for illegal actions and cities cited as potential targets.
Secretary of War Taft spoke briefly at a banquet in Minneapolis outlining proposed Panama Canal work. He described progress and goals, noting April and May milestones and optimistic targets for 2 million cubic yards monthly, aiming for completion in seven years. He cited improved health and insisted on focusing on construction over rhetoric.
Secretary Taft delivered a brief address to a small crowd, then, amid cheers, hurried from the building to an automobile and departed toward the home of J. Hin.
In June at Kasay City the state and federal courts clashed over enforcement of new railroad laws. Judge McPherson postponed a federal restraint as railroad attorneys argued to halt the injunctions. The case centers on whether the rail lines must obey the new statutes pending further orders, with confusion and debate echoing through the morning session.
The passage notes dispute over which court held proper jurisdiction amid a railway injunction. It cites Assistant Attorney General Reeds and Attorney General Hadley, with tensions between state and federal authority. It hints at potential international reach of American automobile agencies and broader organizational stakes.
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