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Newspaper

Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

5

Marathon Skating Contest Won by Willie Schotz

Willie Schotz of Salt Lake completed the marathon 26 miles 385 yards on roller skates in 1 hour 28 minutes. J M Reynolds, winner at Hutte Montana, finished a lap behind with Fenton Hardy close. Fourteen contestants started on a dirt track at the Auditorium and the first mile time was 20.25 seconds. Advertisers must prepare copy for the Evening Standard the day before publication.

Willie Schotz Salt Lake J. M. Reynolds Hutte Mont Fenton Hardy Auditorium

Purported Trip Details and Estate Notice Highlight Local News

Intermittent notes describe a pleasure trip plan for Harriman including California and New York routes and imply a retirement rumor. Separate items report a petition for distribution in Ellen Stevenson’s estate and obituaries for Mrs. Thath M. Lawson, with funeral details and survivors.

Harriman California Coronas Santa Barbara San Francisco New York Ellen Stevenson

Successful auto trip by L A Becraft in a Maxwell

L A Becraft completed a five hour ten minute trip yesterday from Malad City Idaho to Ogden Utah in a Maxwell car. Despite poor road conditions from rain and snow the vehicle performed well, arriving with only 106 pounds of the famed German Town Mod left onboard and proving the Maxwell’s power and reliability.

L. A. Becraft Maxwell Malad City Idaho Ochen Horee Hogey Malad Collinston Brigham City Hot Springs Springs Ogden

conference urged on Central American peace

Washington reports discuss a proposed conference of Central American presidents to remove bases of Intervention feared by the United States and Mexico. Officials note no active hostilities yet fear remains and both nations seek to prevent warlike moves as the Mexican gunboat General Guerrero ships to Central American ports.

Washington United States Mexico State Department Republica Central America General Guerrero Salina Cruz Central American

Man Helps Police Trap Robbers After Street Mugging

William Paul was robbed by two men on a southern street. He claimed to be a highwayman and led the thieves toward a policeman where the robbers were arrested with his assistance.

Chicago William Paul Paul

Toledo Wrestler John Billeter Defeats Machowski

Lightweight champion John Billeter defeated Walter D. Machowski of Detroit in two straight falls here tonight. The first fall lasted 16 minutes and the second 15½ minutes.

Toledo John Billeter Walter D. Machowski Detroit

Manaual Training Chief Resigns as City Schools Head

The city board of education meeting was cut short by council business on a franchise for Ogden Rapid Transit Railroad over Walleye Tie. J M H Cannon, head of the manual training department, tentatively resigns to take a better position, board to consider his replacement. salary continuation in March at risk if he leaves early.

City Board of Education Browning Pingree Ogden Rapid Transit Railroad Company Walleye Ffth J. MH. Cannon Cannon Ogden State Bank Board of Education D. H. Adams George Brown Brown

Religious Services Schedule At First Methodist and Good Shepherd

The First Methodist Episcopal Church at 445 Twenty-fourth Street lists Sunday events with 10:00 am Sunday school under B. E. Newton, 11:00 am morning worship with Rev. H. B. Johnston, and 7:30 pm revival services featuring "The Sinners Wireless" and music by the chorus. The Woman’s Missionary Society meets next Thursday at the parsonage. The Church of the Good Shepherd at Twenty-fourth and Grant Avenue announces Fourth Sunday in Lent services with Holy Communion at 7:30 am, 11:00 am morning prayers and sermon, and 7:00 pm evening prayers.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Twenty-fourth Street G. W. McCreery B. E Newton H. B, Johnston Pacific Coast Epworth League Kenneth Griffin C. O TD the Sinners Wireless Church of the Good Shepherd Twenty-fourth Grant Avenue Wm. W. Fleetwood

Grape Nuts credited with restoring health in letter

A Michigan reader praises Grape Nuts and Postum as lifesaving, noting relief from indigestion and insomnia after starting the cereal. She claims improved sleep, energy, and brain function, urging others to try the product as a remedy and highlights supportive marketing lines.

A. Md Postum Co Battle Cresk Mich Wellville

Lenten Services and Sunday Worship Across Local Churches

Local churches announce a schedule of Lent services and Sunday worship. The First Presbyterian outlines evening sermons on divine revelations and daily life, with youth programs. Central Park Presbyterian notes 11 a.m. worship and 12:20 p.m. Sunday School, plus midweek prayer. Swedish Lutheran lists 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. morning service, with English evening service. First Unitarian promotes a reading by Miss Mary Phelps on Ibsen. First Church of Christ Christian shares 11 a.m. service at the Masonic Temple and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. First Baptist details March 21 services with various classes, a 6:50 p.m. Pilgrim’s Progress session, and a Fanny Crosby evening program featuring music and an anthem. Regular Thursday prayer meeting ends with a Suffering Lord topic.

First Presbyterian Church John Dwar Carver Dastor Divine Central Park Presbyterian Church Washington Avenue Thirty-first Street Wolock Tipom Rev C. C. Hichman Phetor First Unitarian Church K. P. Hall Utah National Bank William Thurston Brown Mary Phelps Pasadena Ibsen First Church of Christ, Scientist First Baptist Church Grant Avenue Twenty-fourth Street H. D Zimmerman W. E Moore Fanny Crosby Mission Circle Bessie Thompson HD. Zimmerman Isaiah Lin

Vulcan Iron Works Braces for Harriman Firm Move

Twenty five workers at Vulcan Iron Works Seattle guard the Fourth avenue plant after notice from Oregon and Washington Railway to vacate within 30 days. A piledriver built a bridge on Vulcan property as Harriman interests plan track laying toward Portland within two weeks. Vulcan claims 30000 tons of material on hand and hurdles to leaving.

Seattle Vulcan Iron Works Fourth Avenue Oregon and Washington Hailway Company Harriman Corporation Portland Oregon and Washington Railway Company Harriman Iron Works

Closing event at Palm Beach tournament

Palm Beach March 19 The fourth day of the Nuin ational motor boat carnival and boat races ended with endurance contest for all boats covering nautical miles for the Beach club trophy and Reed and Barton cup. Buffnio Courier won a phenomenal race. Consolation race for uncuped boats over four and a half miles awarded Drenham company and Cosmic cups with Firing Filah taking first and Bruiser second.

Palm Beach Fly Cinery Beach Club Buffnio Courier Drenham Company Firing Filah Orel Bruiser

President Taft Toasted by Yale Graduates in New York Dinner

In New York 1500 Yale graduates host a dinner for Taft as Yale President in spirit. The gala at the Waldorf Astoria features songs, decorations, and a 32-member glee club. Taft extols Yale spirit and accepts the honor amid tight security and choral toasts.

New York Old Yale Titt United States Waldorf Astorian Nowere Hadley Taft Asany Mr. Tort Talone Haley God Country Henry W. Taft Horace D. Taft Elihu Yale Secret Service Mr. Taft Washington

Doan's Kidney Pills Earn Ogden Man's Cured Back Pain

Mrs Thos H Reeder of Ogden Utah reports long term kidney trouble and backache eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Badcon's Pharmacy. He regained health after trying various remedies and has remained well. Doan's sold everywhere 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Thos. H. Reeder 22Nd St Ogden Utah Badcon Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Yale President Taft Speech Sparks Alumni Rally

President Taft addresses Yale alumni amid cheers and songs as he reflects on his Yale lineage and influence. He stresses honesty, industry, and common sense guiding future four-year goals, and praises Yale’s moral tone and enduring spirit before departing for Washington.

Typewilia Volco Belebt Eleht Yale Taft Gifford Pinchot Roose Vell Harvard Roosevelt Sill Shotties Toasmater SheMeld Abott Hadley Taft Aald Fe

Wandering Driscoll Returns After Three Years Amnesia

J J Driscoll, 66, says he wandered for three years with no memory of his life. He recalls Brockton Massachusetts as his former home and believes the year was 1806. A Los Angeles policeman recorded his story as he recovered on Spring Street and care arrangements were noted.

Los Angeles J. J. Driscoll Brockton Mass Spring Street Driscoll

Grand Jury Probes Graft in Los Angeles Officials

A 19 member Los Angeles grand jury convened to investigate graft allegations against city officials and residents in the red Necht district. The inquiry centers on sudden resignations including former Mayor Arthur Harper and Edward Kern of the Board of Public Works, with more resignations expected.

Los Angeles Special County Grand Jury Red Necht Arthur ©. Harper Board of Public Works Edward ©. Kern

Grand jury begins as Subpoenas issued for city officials

Harper and Kern were subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury. John Fishburn, president of the National Bank of California, was chosen foreman. Judge James instructed the grand jury to inspect acts of public officials and to avoid partisan indictments without court orders. Testimony opened with Joseph Durand, an alleged lieutenant of Nick Oswald, who fled the city to Mexico and was arrested days earlier.

Harper and Kern John Fishburn Natonal Bank of California James Grand Jury Joseph Durand Nick Oswald Tenderloin Eran Tha Juan Mexico Durand Joi Rand

Governor Spry Announces Utah State Appointments

The list names appointees to Utah boards and commissions including Regents of the University of Utah, Agricultural College trustees, State Board of Education, Labor Conciliation, Sheep, Health, Pharmacy, Corrections, Barbers, Medical, Optometry, Park Commissioners, Accountancy, Uniformity of Legislation, Indian War Records, Bank Examiner, Coal Mine Inspector, State Chemist, State Engineer, Dairy and Farm Commissioner, Land Commissioners, Equalization, and Horticultural Inspector. Each member serves four years unless noted otherwise, with several terms set to begin July 1, 1909.

University of Utah Frank Pierze Salt Lake City Richard W. Young W. N. Willams Frank B. Stephens The Agricultural College Thomas Smart Logan I W. N Whitecotton Provo Mathoniah Thoman Lorenzo N. Steh Brigham Suen Y. Gates Salt Lake Salt Lake Imeeetors Utah State Fair Association Lester PD. Freed Wiliam C. Winder P J. Riter F. J. Hendershot Ogden W. FP. Armstrong State Board of John Dern William Drysdale State Board of Sheep Commissionere L. R. Anderson Manilh Caller Nephi Thomas W. Jones State Board of Bealth A. F Doremus H. K. Merrill H. Q O. Jensen L. W. Snow Joseph R. Murdock Heber City Byron Cummings State Board of Accountancy W. J. Bateman J. P. Goddard Lovan D. A. Swan Utah Board of Commissioners For United States Benner X. Smith Jerrold R. Letcher L. L. Baker Tooele Commissioners of J. M. Westwood Springville M. L. Pratt J. B. Arthur Cedar City G. A Glazier John E. Pettit Coalville Herman Harms Caleb Tanner Dairy and Fom Willard Hansen State Board of Land Commissioners D. Candland Mt. Pleasant W. H. Thain M. M. Steslo Panguitei A. G. Glauque W. H. Farnsworth State Board of Equalization Salisbury Harden Reunion Verna George A. Black Taylor Galt Lake

Stone Arch Bridge Matches House in England

A landowner demanded the Great Western railroad bridge over his property be built of stone to match his house and feature three elliptical arches. The completed bridge, noted as the only one of its kind in England or perhaps the world, overcame construction difficulties.

Great Western Railroad England World —Railway Magazine

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