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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
5
Improvements continue on the Utah division with double tracking from Bingen Junction to Dingsham and further west along the line to Ogden and Grand Junction. Additional work includes four steam showers and turntable upgrades to handle the new Mallett compound engines arriving for freight service.
Farmers mechanics and railroaders rely on Dr Thomas Eclectric Ointment for cuts burns and briles. It claims to take the sting out at once and to prevent pain where applied.
Sheriff detains Pearl Kirke also known as Clara Curtis after a prior release. A stolen gold watch and $21 are recovered from 140 West North Temple street, tying Albert Gray to the thefts and exposing his underage liaison with Kirke. County Attorney Ly on files formal charges.
Gray was detained by authorities in a simultaneous arrest, with police custody following the apprehension. The report notes the timing of the detention occurred concurrently with another action, indicating coordinated law enforcement activity.
Harry L. Kemp secured a $712.83 verdict in Third District Court against the Utah Association of Credit Men and William R. Clark. The case alleges seizure and conversion of the Clark drug store stock and fixtures at Eleventh East and Twelfth South, with findings of earned salary, commissions, and future earnings due Kemp.
J H Barkley traveling representative of Western Packing company collapses in the hallway of No 1 Dubel Avenue apartments near midnight He had been in good health earlier that day and died before doctors arrived He is believed to be about 34 years old and has a wife in Denver the body taken to O Donnell Co undertakers
The 28 year old Harry Enrich, secretary in the Mark P Braffet law firm, died at St Mark's hospital after swallowing morphine in a suspected suicide pact tied to a former girlfriend who died at the Aztec rooming house months earlier. The case sparks theories of despondency and shared intent.
Salt Lake March 17 William D D Echolf a stationary engineer aged about 30 who had been living at the Wilson hotel since March 11 drank an ounce of carbonic acid and died on his knees. Careful preparation had been made for the event.
A Washington woman recounts years of coffee related health issues including rheumatic pains and insomnia. After giving up coffee and using Postum for six months she reports full recovery and improved sleep. The letter promotes Postum by the Battle Creek company and references The Road to Wellville.
The report notes a victim found in convulsions after a poison effect. The crime scene includes a dropped deed and a glass behind a bed. Acting Coroner Stanley A. Hinks is summoned after the discovery at 12 o'clock last night.
Denver, March 17. Henry Hamilton Ward of this city listed numerous relatives in the federal civil and military services when applying to the Civil Service Commission for entrance to the United States Army examination. The relatives include Rear Admiral Uriel Sobbee and several Ward cousins and in laws across the Army Navy and Coast Guard.
Washington reports the administration will keep three warships in western waters for a time due to Central American unrest. Two armored cruisers from Admiral Swinburne's fleet and the gunboat Yorktown will remain, with Maryland and Washington continuing Central American operations until two elster ships finish target practice at Magdalena bay.
The U S transport Logan, grounded while backing into a harbor berth, was freed at midnight after days of efforts by two tugs, a lighthouse tender, and the British cruiser Cambrian. With cargo unloaded yesterday, the troop ship finally broke free and heads to Manila with a heavy passenger list.
France based runner Henri Saint Yves sails into New York as he eyes a race with Longboat or Dorando or Shrubb and plans to enter the $10,000 Marathon Derby at the polo grounds in April. Copeland says he clocked two hours 31 minutes 23 seconds on the Olympic course, 20 minutes faster than Hayes’ winning time after Dorando’s collapse.
A belated report from Lake Lanao states Moors attacked Lieut. Purlone's constabulary detachment at Bordong on March 8. Eight Moors and two constabulary members died in the clash. two soldiers and one civilian were wounded. The Twenty-fifth Infantry and escort detachments moved to aid Furlong's force. A constabulary soldier later deserted with five rifles.
Chicago March 17 President Judson of the University of Chicago announces the success of Rocky Mountain fever experiments conducted in western states by Dr H T Rickel of the pathology department. He states the microbe has been identified and further preventative medicine aims to aid the Rocky Mountain states.
Charles L. Newcomb Jr the Pacific coast manager for Pratt Iron Works Dayton Ohio was charged with embezzling 2953 from his employer. A warrant issued Monday led to his arrest on the charge and he was jailed then released on bail.
Cripple Creek Colorado March 17 Alderman W A faced graft allegations after failing to win a Democratic city council aldermanic nomination. The report notes political tensions and ongoing scrutiny of municipal dealings.
Poffenberger at night revealed alleged graft involving five councilmen who split 1200 dollars, claiming bribery by a public utility corporation. The aldermen deny their involvement or accusations.
In Helsinefors on March 17 a senate measure bans cattle slaughter for kosher rites. Jewish leaders decry anti Semitic bias while the senate and humane society insist the move is for sanitary reasons and not a push to expel Jews.
Rumors solidify that anthracite operators will shut down collieries on April 1 unless miners accept terms. A coal firm official warns of a guaranteed lockout if no strike occurs by that date, citing abundant coal and operators' resolve to strike first.
Henry M. Agar of Princeton Indiana pleaded not guilty to four forgery charges. He faces fifteen indictments involving forgeries totaling seventy thousand dollars. He disappeared in January 1907 and was rumored drowned. memorial services were held before his discovery by Texas rangers in San Benito Texas where he was identified as a banker.
Washington reports rural letter carriers would receive additional pay if two bills pass the sixty first congress. Bates of Pa proposes $150 per year for subsistence, while Humphreys of Miss would grant $250 annually for one carrier to buy and maintain horses, wagon and equipment.
Washington March 17 Interest in aeronautics to be renewed with spring. The army signal corps awaits word from Wilbur Wright and Herring on contracts to supply flying machines. Neither man has yet replied, but officials expect their cooperation.
Paul Stanley born Sonnenberg, comedian and composer of the song Ta Ra Ra Boom De Ay, dies at 61 in Denver after a wagering miners incident. He and his wife had lived here since the San Francisco earthquake. health severely affected by the shock.
In Pasadena March 16, E H Harriman’s arrival drew few talks on plans. Key officials Krutthernitz Harahan O'Brien Randolph left for Chicago Colorado Phoenix, leaving Harriman to enjoy Southern California and the Southwest. No changes announced. any major moves expected after Harriman’s return to New York.
In Sacramento on March 16 Senator John W Stetson of Oakland was ill at home delaying a crucial vote on the Wright Stanton bill proposing district advisory votes for U S senators rather than statewide. The amendment failed 20 to 1 Senate plans to reconsider the vote and fears rise that Frank P Flint of Los Angeles may lose reelection if the district vote fails.
Nashville reports Judge Hart prepared to deliver a 30 000 word instruction to the jury in the Cooper Sharpe murder trial of former United States Senator BE W Carmack. Attorneys crowded the court as spectators waited for the charge. The judge postponed until 2 p m and then adjourned again, saying no promise the instruction would be ready tomorrow morning.
Georgia Court of Appeals rules that calling a man a liar in public is breach of peace and may lead to a fight. W M Rumsey had sued W A Bullard for 140 dollars after being called a liar. the lower court’s damages were reversed. The judge notes the social norm in Georgia treats such insult as capable of provoking violence.
Washington March 16 Speaker Cannon and minority leader Champ Clark clashed in sharp remarks at the White House. The exchange began when the speaker called on the president early, as Clark reportedly offered counter remarks during the session.
A newspaper summary reports on a heated House debate with critics dismissing claims about speakers and calling proposals a mock. Representatives Clark and Lafollette are cited amid attacks on committee structure and rule amendments.
A Cambridge gathering featured banners honoring notable women. One banner read Radium with Mme Curie’s name, another showed a Madonna lily and St Catherine of Siena. Other banners celebrated BL Te resa, Katherine Barlass, George Eliot, Charlotte Bronte, Elizabeth Fry, Florence Nightingale, Susan B. Anthony, Lydia Becker and more, plus the Cambridge women graduates flag.
A Charlottesburg Germany factory introduces steel belts replacing leather or rope drives. Steel belts shrink to about one sixth the size of leather belts, do not stretch, allow narrower pulleys and sometimes smaller shafts. A four inch wide belt transmits 200 to 250 horsepower at 6 400 feet per minute, with tests showing speeds up to 12 000 feet per minute.
A brief remark contrasts Europe and heaven noting that money earned in America cannot be spent in heaven. The line hints at a reflection on wealth and afterlife across regions.
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