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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
4
Dalysta police ordered 100 extra officers tonight to keep order as workers fear service resumption tomorrow. A conference between commercial interests and the railway company led to a plan for arbitration, with Mayor Martha calling for calm. No major disorder reported today.
Fragmentary report notes fear that expansion of Protestant churches in New York outpaces prior years while Catholic churches and synagogues also increase. Public interest grows as leaders pledge support to the cause and seek broader religious inclusion across the city.
In St Paul March, Great Northern President Tammer J. argues advances in railroad rates are needed to avoid bankruptcy of several lines and preserves property value against proposed reductions. He cites Union Pacific and Northwestern impacts while defending current policy amid a federal inquiry into railroad value.
In Columbus on March 13 Abatien B. Bure, a public service board member facing bribery charges, vanishes amid fears of possible self harm. Judge Evaca delays the arraignment while Merletty, former city board secretary, is indicted for embezzlement and remains missing.
A garbled OCR style report mentions an explosion described as another bomd with unclear location. It references frightened jihee toliy, poems eccuniad by a mindent, a tomb waplelml, and casualties including three policemen and two ciyitans.
Robert Ogle, superintendent for the Denver Rio Grande W, unveils an automatic turntable that closes derailment switches on all tracks as it rotates. The device halts trains at danger before entering pits, preventing accidents and saving time by replacing manual, multitrack operations. It is one of the first electric turntables of its kind.
The Feat Malim was presented at the Grand with Carter as the standout, delivering melodrama and strong acting from Scott Martin George Hart and others. The lower balcony left early as a key scene closed, while the laser act offered the best visual effect on Niadare Pally.
The Counterfeiters at Utahna theater drew approving applause from a full house as the cast delivered lively performances. Russell Barrett and James Malstand stood out in leading roles while Miles Firth and Miss Adelaide Kalent won audience sympathy with their portrayals. The show’s reception promises strong attendance for the next performance.
Fragmentary OCR lines describe a page with garbled quotes and names. The readable parts hint at a literary note or column titled Tha tenderfoot and The Ten dettooh with scattered words like Miah and Wretemn, offering no coherent event or date.
The Opera company led by Quear To Pigman and others travels nationwide promoting The Tendertot revival. Amid praise for the cast including Marlon and Miss White, the troupe prepares more performances as critics note the show’s charm and audience warmth. Court proceedings briefly interrupt coverage of L. Dunne and Ruef custody debates, detailing judge rulings and motions as legal battles unfold.
A 19th century report details Henry W Savage assembling an elaborate orchestra for Puccini's Madame Butterfly. It notes new and rare instruments used to evoke Japanese and Italian operatic textures, including a Muratello instrument and a set of four guzgs. It mentions a viol di gamba and a d'amore, along with other period curiosities and artificial devices offered for medical relief.
In San Francisco on March 13 judge Dunne presided as jurors were chosen for the Abraham Ret extortion trial. Defense urged removal of the judge citing bias, while prosecutors argued for a fair proceeding despite earlier motions. The court weighed preserving the bench against potential prejudice and ordered proceedings to continue.
Fragmentary OCR text from a trade notice mentions costs and sample requests. It references Chicago and a dated payment offer but lacks clear names, dates, or actionable details to confirm a proper news item. The readable bits suggest a promotional or ordering context without verifiable specifics.
San Francisco board of education votes to exclude Japanese pupils under an agreement reached at a Washington conference. A proposed alternative resolution is adopted, with communication to the President and Secretary of Street. The move follows guidance from federal officials and local officials, amid unresolved reservations over the executive action.
A dated board resolution repeats October 1 3906 actions demanding enrollment and grade placement for Chinese Japanese and Korean children in public California schools south of Clay Street. It creates English language and qualification tests, directs segregation into special schools or classes, and specifies ages 9 to 16 for grade eligibility with examinations by principals.
Harrisburg report says the committee favors the railroad fare reform despite rail opposition. The senate committee has removed the one year payment clause for riot penalties, while the $1,000 provision remains intact.
In Shreveport Louisiana a courtroom scene recounts a man declaring not party to murder five minutes before death. Defense witness Mrs Slade Kelley tied to the case as the woman whose reputation was at stake. The jury had acquitted Brock earlier and the judge led the evidence in a tense confrontation about the killing.
Washington dispatch reports from Philip Brown, secretary to the American mission to Guatemala and Honduras, arriving in Tegucigalpa. He says fighting has been limited so far and does not reveal true strength of forces, but armies are settling into positions and a decisive engagement may come at any time.
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