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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
4
A garbled March report notes a naval bidding controversy over which paints may be used on ships. The fragment discusses attempts to award contracts and a department top official’s role, with unclear references to brands and individuals.
Denver faces a bitter Democratic split as Speer seeks renomination while Thomas Patterson and Alva Adams register opposition. The state convention in Glenwood Springs will decide control of the party and delegate selection for the national convention.
A lengthy report on two notable decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court addressed state enforcement of railroad rate laws versus federal authority. Justice Tucklingr delivered the majority opinion with Justice Furlan writing separately. cases centered on habeas corpus for Alm Frou and Wy Wand and the constitutionality of state penalties against railway agents under federal supremacy.
A long fragment discusses penalties for disobedience to orders, the risk to company officers, and the enforceability of laws amid court challenges. It critiques how fines could deter seeking judicial relief and notes constitutional concerns. Also mixed in is an advertisement for MunZan Flo Romenty and a Geo. F. Gaye's Drug Store product.
New York city ministers hear a plan to address conditions in Chinatown after a missionary urges building a club house at 400 Mont Street costing 100,000 dollars. The project would include a gym, library, and facilities for recreation and education for Chinese women and children. Wealthy merchants have pledged support.
In Chittago on March 2 a Martin family birth triggers moves in the Young will. The newborn becomes ninth grandchild to share an estate valued around 26.2 million, reshaping shares among siblings and widowed spouse. Prospects for Marquette Michigan beneficiary Marion Fin Young extend to about 1.875 million.
An old advertisement recounts Mrs Leven of Ogden Utah praising Doans Kidney Pills for backache and urinary trouble. The notice notes a local drug store selling the product at 50 cents per box and claims Doans is sold widely, with New York Poster Mini Co as distribution.
Chilcage March 24 through the Interox the Timots Children’s Home and Ald Society raised by a twelve year old orphan girl a gift of 70,000 dollars. The funds enable an industrial home for gyphin gira to become a reality and double the society’s resources. Mr Judy and wife plan to donate 400 acres of land valued at 150 per acre with timber, to remain with the building for endowment. The transfer contract is complete, property valued around 140,000 against 270,000 liability, to support the new orphan memorial school by midwinter in Virginia.
Chicago March 24 An incendiary fire swept the Joliet plant of the Minerals Metal Company owned by Colonel Fred Boutt, following earlier blazes at the Trophy Gran elevator Leach Windmill and Hardy Machine shops. Within ten minutes of the night watchman’s rounds, the graying room was destroyed and about 200 workers will be laid off for a month causing demonstrations and arrests.
The juror repudiated a verdict in the Nay vs. The Standard Oil Co. case, stating he had cash and had voted improperly. The plaintiff was awarded 5,000 damages and Nay incurred 2,000 in fees, prompting a new trial. One juror, W. was identified among two jurors involved.
An unusual anecdote centers on Ly Y. Coopers medical claims about a new multichart remedy. The article describes patients with stomach troubles and heart palpitations noting relief after trying Cooper's preparation. It cites testimonials from various individuals and mentions broad promotion of the product.
Ambiguous OCR fragment notes Ayia Hebd in a repeated dispute at a plabyuet walil where Aisumree is not accepted. The readable text is fragmented and unclear, giving no verifiable events, dates, or involved organizations.
New York on March 24 Vanderblly Jr was arraigned on a charge of reading is aulamoulis. The court adjourned as Justice Olmstead held the defendant for trial after Norman Vanderbilt earned not guilty plea. The case followed a prior discharge by Magistrate Keruvelitn who declined to credit police testimony on speed. The matter centers on whether fair treatment occurred in police proceedings.
March city news reports a new dynamic fare proposal for the Madison and Fourth Avenue line by General Manager Oren Mout of the Stateone Rail company. Mrs Roots comments on fare changes and automatic conductors, while Mr Rootsili predicts broader extension to other districts.
New York March 20 The jury toward the supreme court at White Point is sent back to deliberate after returning a verdict of 2100 damages for Patrick Movang against New York City Hallway Company. Judge Morschauser warned on potential errors and the need for proper compensation for loss of a foot and babys. The jury later returned with a verdict of 8000 for the plaintiff through her guardian, seeking 75006 in damages.
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