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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
7
George Cheever son of Andover Massachusetts police chief was arraigned in New York Court and held on 2000 bail for trial on forgery. At 24 he allegedly obtained about 20000 last evening by forged checks from fathers of college men using a Yale impersonation.
Valentine Nebraska March 26 investigators reported the murder and robbery of Fred Smith of Grafton last October was solved when James Storr of Douglass Wy confessed to killing and robbing Smith.
A man killed his traveling companion while he slept and disposed of the body in the Niobrara river, found days later. After a lengthy chase, the story ended with capture at La Grande, Oregon.
In San Francisco Bishop William Ford Nicholas announced that Payson Young, pastor of St Mary the Virgin, is no longer a minister of the Episcopal Church. Accusations were linked to irregularities connected with the sensational disappearance of Miss Juan a Clark, though specific charges were not detailed in the decision of demission.
Major Arrow smith inspects company B First Infantry at the Ogden armory with 100 percent attendance. He praises the men uniforms and equipment, saying B is the best drilled company in Utah and aims for top state prize alongside company H of Salt Lake.
The U S S Conference Special runs April 4 and 6 at 8 55 a m to Salt Lake City with seven other daily trains. Round trip tickets cost $1 10 on sale April 2 through 6 and are good to return till April 12.
A Wednesday meeting in Ogden between the state land board and Forester Gifford Pinchot led to an agreement boosting Utah grazing receipts. The state will receive about 75 percent net of grazing lands, with the federal government covering most handling costs. Effective likely January 1, 1910, the state’s take could rise from under $1,000 to several thousand dollars annually. District Forester Clyde Leavitt arranged the conference. attendees included Secretary Thomas Callister and board members Candland, Thain, and Hayes.
Dr J W Pettit, physician in charge of the Ottawa lent colony for tubercular patients, told the Chicago Medical Society that Chicago air is as beneficial as Arizona or California. He warned against sending consumptives to western climates where outcomes are often worse, stressing nourishment and pleasant surroundings as more helpful factors. He recentl y toured sanatoriums in Arizona New Mexico and California. He said climate alone cannot cure consumption and that public understanding lags.
Washington reports the bureau of statistics says global commerce fell in 1908 versus 1907. US imports dropped 266 million dollars and exports 228 million. Germany imports declined 1 020 million marks and exports 25 million marks, amid widespread reductions.
County Treasurer Champers recently settled the 1908 tax accounts for Weber County showing a net charge of 11,043.18 after deductions for prior sales, double and erroneous investments and noncollectible items. The report notes payments to Ogden City, the Weber County Board of Education, and the State Sheep Commissioners, with overall finances in a favorable condition as warrants are reduced and paid.
WEH Blodgett writes of Lakeview Oregon as a young, growing valley town near Goose Lake. The Oregon Valley Land Company has bought most property, plans 10 acre lots, and will irrigate with dams on Drew and Cottonwood creeks using up to 74,000 acre feet. Transportation is poor, costs are high, and a cautious forecast urges staying away for a year or two despite new mills and strong orchards and water resources.
The University of Utah dramatic club presented The Cabinet Minister at the Grand to a sizable audience. Critics praised the cast for equal merit to professionals and lauded the blind orchestra. Notable cast included Hon Sir Julian Twombley M P C T Woodbury and Brooke Twombley Spencer Felt, with ensemble support from Lou Roberts Esther Christiansen and Dora Johnson among others.
Lively promotional notice for The Rube's Twenty Years Adventures by Thomas Kinder. Describes humor and travel memoirs from farm boyhood to roles as railroad agent and storekeeper, praising Puget Sound Utah Valley scenes and Alaska Yukon Exposition guidance. Cloth and paper editions in color offered at 50c and 25c.
New York on March 26 report says the body of Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino, murdered in Palermo Sicily, will reach the city about a week from tomorrow. Deputy Police Commissioner Bugher organizes funeral arrangements with a march by six uniformed policemen, a police band, and a procession of 2000 officers and 3000 civilians. Prominent figures including Jos H Choate HB Udell Representative Robert Parsons and Police Commissioner Bingham and deputies will attend. Interment at Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers to be chosen among detectives.
Daily conference excursion to Salt Lake City by Grogon Short Line in April. Round trip fare is $1.10 with return validity to April 12. Trains depart Orden at 7 15, 8 25, 10 40 a m and 6 10, 5 45, 7 45 p m. A special April 4, 6, and 6 schedule leaves 8 55 a m for Salt Lake City in about fifty minutes.
Frank Cutler will be in Ogden for several days to promote subscriptions. Send your name and address to Frank Cutler Box 341 City. he will call and provide a receipt.
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