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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
4
The notice states second class matter at the Ogden Utah post office under federal act. Publication is daily except Sundays by Wm Glasmann.
The Standard Publishing Co announces flat rate card changes effective Feb 7 1905 with inch rates for various positions including special positions top of column and first page. It advertises weekly or monthly contracts and claims superior subscriber base vs other Ogden papers.
The Salt Lake Herald notes a city administration announcement of a waterworks scandal inquiry to be discussed at Monday's council meeting. A new phase of the Land deal is expected to be publicized soon, promising interest and scrutiny.
The Gill land tract of 220 acres at the mouth of Taylor canyon drew sharp criticism as city officials authorized a 4 484 10 payment for the same parcel. The Waterworks company deeded the land after the bend election and rumors claimed it was later returned to the Gill family, a claim the city attorney partly acknowledged in a lengthy statement.
A testimonial from J. H. Winslow of Ogden Utah claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney problem after years of agony. The ad warns of kidney danger signals and promotes the product as a permanent remedy, noting sale by all dealers for 50 cents and Feather-Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.
The statement on an escrow deed relieves Ogden Waterworks of irregular conduct but casts the city administration in a poor light. It questions how many similar conceals may exist and asks whether a local real estate agent hiding facts in a transfer could face criminal action.
Thirteen years ago over $3,000 in public school funds was left unaccounted for at Ogden State bank. The money sat on deposit until the county and city boards of education resolved the issue by a 2 1/2 percent interest compromise. About $1,700 goes to county funds and $2,800 to city funds based on population at the time for distribution. The incident highlights lax methods in local governance and fuels public distrust.
The New York World opposes senatorial primaries citing Senator Stephenson’s use of a large secret fund to finance his campaign in Wisconsin. It notes the bitter Republican contest, his eventual nomination, and a one vote legislative victory despite a Republican majority. The piece argues primaries enable corruption and calls for anti corruption laws.
The article notes two new Taft cabinet choices Geo W Wickersham and Franklin MacWeash. Wickersham, a New York native born in Pittsburgh in 1858, is lawyer by training and an expert in railroad law. He studied civil engineering at Lehigh and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania before practicing in Philadelphia and later joining the New York firm of Chamberlain.
The article profiles Wickersham and Franklin MacVeagh detailing Wickersham's rise to partner at Arm of Strong and Cadwalader and his roles as counsel for major corporations including the Interborough railroad. It covers MacVeagh's birth in Chester County, Yale and Columbia training, Chicago business leadership, civic reform work, and political activity with the Democratic party, including a Senate bid.
The piece criticizes sensational reports about the Gatun dam and proposed canal designs. It cites Engineering News, notes no engineering significance to waste rock findings, and ridicules claims of an underground lake. It argues for trusting professional engineers over sensationalists and politics.
Chief of Police Browning spoke at the Baptist church Sunday evening, outlining dangers facing children beyond the home threshold. He warned fathers and mothers to recognize pitfalls ahead and stressed safeguarding kids as they step into the outside world.
CW Hadley argues that many parents fail to provide a pleasant home leading to temptations. He notes how public spaces shun the poor while saloons and transit hubs offer shelter, urging Ogden to create a welcoming place for reading writing and conversation without strings.
Washington March 9. Congressional Library employees report difficulty locating a biographical sketch of George W Wickersham the attorney general designate Although the library holds material on New York public and professional figures no usable career record for him was found Officials note that lawyers active mainly in office and court work often have limited public profiles until they enter the limelight.
State Philander Knox, a cabinet officer, dislikes the title Mr Secretary and prefers being called Mr Knox. He is noted for democratic tendencies and early rising, often arriving at his desk by 9 o clock and taking work home to study at dawn. Washington, February 9.
Salt Lake report says James K Gillespie renowned Salt Lake real estate man and civic figure was operated on in Chicago for stomach cancer. He reportedly rallied briefly but remains near death with no hope of recovery. Gillespie was accompanied by his daughter Mrs Cates and Dr Downey.
In San Francisco on March 9 Albert Pulitzer paid forty dollars to eat horseradish. He sent funds via cable to his Vienna physician who replied yes to May I eat horseradish. The former newspaper man, now retired, joked the charge was worth the diet ruling.
Joseph B Foraker former Ohio senator says he fully approves President Taft's view on the Negro question as outlined in the inaugural address. He believes Taft understands the seriousness of the issue and intends to push a just solution with all his power.
Five high school pupils in Oak Park chased and captured Herman Hoss meister after he attempted to stash a worthless check. He was dragged down from a toboggan slide and taken into custody by the students in an extending pursuit through March in Chicago.
Railroad magnate E H Harriman seeks a beggar who he gave a dime to in town last Thursday. Detectives in Simson Mex and train crews are alerted along the line to locate the man described to all points. Harriman questioned the beggar’s claim of being crippled in Southern Pacific service and his sudden interest remains unexplained.
New York reporters say the man identified as Thomas Murphy once famed among pickpockets shot himself in the heart on a Harlem park bench. Police arrived as his body rolled to the sidewalk. he had arranged cremation and left a note about being hounded by police. He was around years old and had worked as a bookmaker.
Montrose Colorado March 9 Robert Oxford 18 broke into lock boxes at Montrose postoffice and took 168 dollars in cash and drafts plus jewelry. He opened boxes by listening to tumbler clicks and yielded most loot from county treasurer and Reynolds Jewelry Co. He was arrested after the theft was found and, with police, reopened boxes to show his methods.
Berlin March 9 The Reichstag discussed wireless telegraphy in relation to post office funds. Herr Erberger noted 160 ships use Marconi. only 17 use the German system. He urged Germany to break monopoly, citing United States openness to other systems and stations on the coast.
Carson City Nevada March 9 the resolution calling for an investigation of the state banking law was adopted yesterday Assemblymen Brandon Brooks and Chas Kane were named representatives of the lower house on the joint committee of Investigation The senate has already passed the resolution and the investigation will be held this week Bank commissioners urged an open session and offered to aid the committee in every possible way
New York reports Philip Bark, once a jeweler, captured after a west and east coast manhunt. He alleges a San Francisco arrest involved a man drugging him and stealing 323500 in cash and jewelry in Chicago around January. Isidore Fretd, 26, of this city, is held on fugitive charges.
Mrs. Marguerite Ellen Likcom, said to be the first white child born after Chicago’s incorporation, dies in Bloomington. Born March 3, 1836, she reportedly was born amid Native peoples and tied to early Kinzie family history in Port Dearborn.
Mrs. Mary Morin of Freeport Illinois says she will contest the will of late multimillionaire J. Bald win of California. She asserts she is entitled to a legacy under the will and is investigating the terms as she prepares her claim.
Reports from Eureka and western states discuss a potential sale of the Gemini mine and ongoing development plans. Colonel Thomas P. Murray pursues an option on a claim group north of Yankee Consolidated, with prospects for a north extension of a Colorado ore body. Warren advances a Yukon dredging project and finds rich quartz prospects near Pals hanks, traveling extensive distances to advance mining interests.
Report from Inyo California describes Custer camp near Argus range south of Darwin with 300 people. Two stages and two restaurants active. Keeler Mojave stage recovered ore worth over 1 dollar per pound. Los Angeles surveyors plan townsite, mill moving toward Crater.
Spokane, Wash. Mareh &-Robert & Warren a veteran of the Bannock Indian war in the Walla Walla and eastern Oregon country. In 1579 after with a resident of Spokane for nine years and later deputy United States marshal at Cleary Creek Alaska who ia visiting his brother Joel Warren.
J. B. Weimer of Salt Lake City took a bond for the Laurel group in Elk City Idaho last summer. He reported four crew at work on two patented and two unpatented claims tapping lead at death. The claims were located by Jake Prichard, a survivor of early placer miners, who led a party after Indian information in 1860s.
Twenty eight tons of rich ore from the Cumberland mine at Malden Montana, supervised by Peter Resse, brought 7159 dollars at the Panhandle smelter after 26 miles by team and rail to Idaho. The discovery was linked to RM Calkina and Oscar Stephens, whose death halted further development. Spokane men have shown recent interest and hold an option on the mine.
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