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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
4
Publication notice states the paper is entered as second class matter at Ogden Utah Post Office under federal act. It is published daily except Sundays by Wm Glasmann.
The Evening Standard announces standard and special rates for page positions. Rates include two cents per inch for special positions on pages 5 and 6, one cent per inch on page 7, two cents per inch for top of column, and one cent per inch for other positions. First page fifty cents per inch on lower half. Special contracts may be made for weekly or monthly runs. The paper touts its large subscriber base in Ogden and invites advertisers to compare with competitors.
A prominent railroad figure urges residents to hold on to Ogden property amid plans for suburban railroads, new factories, electrified lines, and enlarged waterworks. He predicts Ogden will become the West’s premier railroad town with vast development and opportunities for property owners ready to invest.
The New York Evening Post reports a Tennessee jury for the Carmack murder case includes four illiterates and two barely literate members, with most jurors admitting no newspaper reading for years. The piece contrasts this with broader U.S. cases like Ruef Calhoun and suggests concerns about impartiality and capability.
The passage argues that the Tennessee bar has acted to bar truly competent men from serving in crucial trials. It suggests the legal profession overlooked a ghastly exhibition to attract lawyers and judges toward overdue jury law reforms.
An eighteen year old describes two strangers in a double rig who offered a ride and tried to grab girls on Lincoln avenue. She condemns the brazen persistent harassers and urges police action and strong punishment, arguing women deserve protection and the street molester should be horsewhipped by women.
Citizens rally over a water commission bill before the legislature amid revelations that council members Austin Wilson and Dana had not seen the measure. The paper argues for public disclosure, broader debate, and prior public approval before passage.
Admiral Sperry, after his world voyage, warned that Japan could not currently wage war. He claimed Japan lacks fighting power and new battleships, has only old ships, and would be kept at bay by strong Pacific and Atlantic defenses and canal protection.
The naval leader warns of potential friction with regional powers and cites the voyage from Hampton Roads to the Pacific as instructive. He notes Australia’s enthusiastic press coverage and predicts Australia would aid the United States if trouble arises west of Hawaii.
The United States stands as a world power due to vast natural resources and strategic location. It holds major coal, iron ore, and water powers, with large cotton and wool production, extensive railroad mileage, and a population forecast of 125 to 140 million by 1940. The nation’s influence will likely raise European wages and sustain transatlantic labor markets as activity grows and declines cycle through economic periods.
In Berkeley on March 2, 19 year old Kate Foley defied three officers by fleeing to an attic and wedging herself between wall and chimney. Police considered force but left after her father offered $500 for her appearance in court. Foley faced charges of battery on Mrs Hallahan.
General debate on the 1909 budget opened in St. Petersburg with sharp criticism of the military share. M. Alexeniko noted a $126 million rise in two years, noting 43 percent for military and 12 percent for education. Kokovsoff promised no further military increases as credit improves amid war, unrest, and colonial debates.
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor asked Congress for clarification on an inquiry about how many aliens were admitted on parole or temporarily during 1908. He noted fourteen admissions were tied to established domicile claims, with one group admitted for similar reasons and others spared deportation due to prior residence. He said he would answer once the inquiry is more explicit.
New York March 2 Dr William J Long the so called Nature Faker criticizes the common view of wolf ferocity and argues wolves are less savage than humans. He singles out the North American wolf noting the mother leads the pack and that wolves do not wage brutal food battles.
Ossining New York March 2 William Green arraigned for a crime alleged in an alley uses a fat man defense. He submits a petition by ninety local women praising his safety to Italians and asking leniency while the prosecutor notes his bad record and the case proceeds.
A defendant was sentenced to four years and six months in prison despite a petition seeking leniency or reconsideration. The ruling remains in effect with no immediate relief granted.
Three bank rupt cages were before the federal court yesterday morning. The petition of Adam M. Littl was dismissed for lack of timely advertisement. Willard Taherwoo and H. E. Zerbe were given time to disclose their discharge petitions. Judge Marshall ruled that federal orders on bankruptc y bind state courts and that a court order serves as sufficient evidence of discharge, reducing the need for certificates from collection agencies.
Manila reports Dominador Gomez leader of the Federation of Labor was convicted and given six months imprisonment for threatening a strike against shipping firms aiding a local company. The case follows a wave of labor actions and government mediation aimed at a two year arbitration period. The broader labor dispute has unsettled workers and shipping operations in the city.
San Antonio March 2 E J Harriman and party left early today for a trip along the western coast extension of the Southern Pacific Mexico lines. He will return by way of California and be in New York within two weeks. After weeks camping near San Antonio his health is improved and he feels like a new man. He supervised tearing down six tents and the party stayed in hotel apartments last night. He said America may not expect any extension of his lines this year unless conditions change, but there will be extensive improvements of existing lines.
A fire broke out early today in Weld hall at Harvard University causing excitement in Cambridge. The blaze started on the fourth floor, likely from an open fireplace, and the loss was small. About 690 students lived in the building and nearby dormitories were affected.
Queenstown reports the steamer Mauretania passed Daunt's Rock at 9 47 a m establishing a new eastbound record from New York for four days twenty hours and two minutes. Her average speed and course are noted as she completes the passage.
The vessel achieved a run speed of 25.28 nautical miles per hour and a best day’s run of 607 miles. The prior Mauretania record stood at four days, twenty hours, and twenty seven minutes.
Chicago reports the Spokane rate case is with the printer after over two years in the commission. A favorable decision is expected within four weeks, likely cutting transcontinental freight rates to Spokane by fifty to twenty-six cents per hundred pounds. Railroads say the changes would reduce first class rates, with other classes adjusted accordingly. Spokane would bear the impact as the Northwest’s major robbing center, according to railroad officials.
Johnson world heavyweight champion arrives in Honolulu aboard the Makura from Australia. He plans an exhibition, then travels to Vancouver Chicago Galveston New York London for music hall engagements. He defends his claim to fight any man for a $5,000 purse.
Boston March 2 A New York New Haven Hartford Railroad ruling orders the company to dispose of its trolley holdings in Massachusetts by July 1 1909 The decision stems from a hill equity suit begun in May 1908 and affects Worcester and South Bridge Worcester Blackstone Valley Worcester Webster Webster Dudley Springfield and Berkshire street railways upheld by the court's ruling versus a claim of consolidated Connecticut ties
Chicago March 2 The Retail Merchants association of Illinois protests a report that city grocers plan to raise prices on staples like coffee tea and sugar. President Westerfield says grocers have not met to raise prices and that canned goods and other staples have been reduced. The association adds there is no need for higher prices at this time.
Two well dressed young women dined at the Hotel Knickerbocker in New York last night. When presented with a bill of 10.60 they declared they could not pay if both were arrested and taken to the Tenderloin police, prompting their detention.
In a police sting, one woman called for aid and received ten dollars to settle the bill, while the other, found with a small revolver, was held on a concealed weapons charge in a five hundred dollar bond. Names given were Margaret Jones and Margaret Ledu.
Chicago attorney Charles S Beattie says his insult to Municipal Judge Blake was a legitimate remark as Blake adjourned and left the bench. Beattie was fined 200 and jailed for contempt after warning the judge’s removal from the bench. Judge Brentano to hear habeas corpus writ next Friday.
New York March 2 A dispute over the Yerkes Art Gallery property arises as the syndicate of buyers refuses to take title after foreclosure. The Mutual Life Insurance Company mortgagee demands action, alleging title defects due to omitted Central Trust Company trustees. Purchasers have paid 10 percent of 277600 dollars.
Chicago report quotes Dr Shadow Leavitt head of Immanuel Baptist psychotherapy class declaring being tired is foolish. He says when tired he tells himself he is rested and urges patients to push themselves to try alone, using the energy reservoir metaphor.
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