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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
A letter signed Volrey Quant urges authorities to punish those who misuse streets harming others. It highlights constant hazards at crossings of Washington and Twenty-fifth avenues and requests vigilant police action to prevent injuries before nightfall.
A Salt Lake Tribune article argues false claims about Utah capitol tax and government power. It contends residents were misinformed that Utah lacks a capitol project and notes lawmakers from Salt Lake City influence. The piece criticizes distortions and calls out perceived misrepresentations by the Tribune and settlers.
A controversial letter condemns sex trafficking in parishes and accuses a paper of aiding impure practices by printing Chinese pupil reports. It calls for stronger exposure to curb depravity, urging readers to defend families and shun further assistance to corrupt influences. The writer denounces Chinese influence and questions the city’s moral direction amid debate on publishing sensitive material.
The discussion centers on taxation of business profits and the reach of an excise tax on refined sugar and oil. Mr. Newlands argues the measure may violate uniformity if applied only to corporations, while supporters note prior court approval and propose expanding the tax to all manufacturers to reduce burdens on general producers.
A fragmentary report from Salt Lake City describes bread weights offered for sale and questions a bakers claim of standard loaf weight. The text mentions a sample weighing about eleven pounds and notes consumer complaints about underweight loaves compared to stated prices and expectations.
Ministers in New York City stage protests at Appleveash Place as they press for action. The fragmented report notes religious leaders rallying publicly to demand policy changes and greater support.
Cesare Lombroso, famed European scientist, discusses ghosts and psychical research. He recounts prior dismissals, paranormal investigations, and the famous medium Eusapia Palladino, presenting a detailed report and urging readers to study his findings.
The July issue highlights the Water and Mira Trust tale, a target story about fighting Bob on Target, and insiders behind Evans. It includes Vanderbilt Fortune with New York Central by Charles F. Russell, Gouverneur Morris Wood Be, and other pieces by Harris, Martin Lyon, Jennette Cowper, Ellis Taker Hatter and Nes Meac, plus short pieces and a serial.
Dispatch from San Detnatding reports the Colorado River discharging a head of Walter date into the Salton basin through the Nen io river, with immense water added to the inland sea. Government reclamation service faces a problem while Southern Pacific plans to curb flow. railroads seek a balance to avoid waste and loss of water for the region.
The Weber Club named a committee to investigate the avall ant we prposed attendt the capltail tullding In Ogden anit des aid in gro moving the campalen for the removal of the capital to thlaesty. That ly tha ging 19.0. A militant spirit wifi] mol ants win for Orden the Fapitad, DUI SII Prine to this cls the Ute aid eherey neresmry to make Oedeo the MoM pmzperous, popslous sity In the dalermountain region.
A letter to the editor from a resident of Chief Town urges speed reduction and stricter vehicle control at intersections after near fatal incidents. The writer calls for police and hospital agencies to enforce slower crossings, cites risks to elderly and young pedestrians, and questions city officials handling while pressing for accountability and legal remedies to curb street violence.
The article discusses whether a graduated income tax or higher excise tax should fund government. Senator Newlands argues over revenue impact and publicity, while President Tate’s stance favors a broad excise on doing business and corporate privilege.
Washington June 34 The senate spent an entire day in speeches on tax and tariff issues. Senator Beveridge opened with remarks on tobacco package sizes and tax effects favored by manufacturers. Mr Batley argued against free entry of raw materials while Newlands discussed revenue measures and corporate taxation referencing the Spreckels decision. Amendments to schedules were adopted as discussion returned to duties on various goods and the tariff framework faced adjustments amid concerns over foreign competition.
Vancouver June 21 The charges of being connected with the Ulett trade in Japanese women preferred against KKH trader, vice president of the American Central Bank of Seattle, have not been sustained and he is free to return to the United States. A special board of inquiry of the local United States immigration office found him not guilty and he says he was the victim of a conspiracy.
Notice describes paying county warrants and a special election in Weber County Utah to authorize a bond issue for roads and public works. It names the treasurer Alma Chambers and details dates and location for the vote, including the district and the purpose to fund road and bridge construction and maintenance.
Weber County Utah will hold several special elections in 1909 for road taxes and district route matters. Appointed election boards include Oscar B. Madson and Samuel G. Dye with chairs and clerks listed. Voters must reside in districts, pay prior year property tax, and be registered to vote on July 6 and other dates.
Brain Engineer's Outre discloses A F Walker filing to appropriate 27 000 acre feet from the South Fork of Ogden River Weber County Utah for municipal use. Protests must be filed within 50 days after publication with Caleta Tannet state recorder. Publication dates include June 2 1909 and later dates in Salt Lake City Utah.
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