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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
2
Entered as second class matter at the post office Ogden Utah under Act of Congress. Published daily and Sundays. Subscriptions listed with monthly and yearly prepaid rates. Include Sunday Morning Examine available.
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In a Senate session Washington debates the Brownsville affair, reexamining the 1906 shootings and the alleged involvement of African American soldiers from the Twenty‑fifth Regiment. Debate centers on testimony, intent, and possible reenlistment, with calls for trial and accountability. The body considers a $250,000 appropriation tied to recent western demonstrations and disasters.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an explosion at an armory, with garbled names and scattered phrases about powder, a company, and a powder-related accident. The readable bits mention a May call and references to war relics and a Sandy yarn tug.
Mevaland municipal railway workers threaten a strike over a contract dispute with the Cleveland the Ratney company. An arbitrator was named, but no agreement reached as of today. About two thousand workers will remain on duty until tomorrow afternoon when a decision is expected.
The report praises Captain Webb Professor Hayton and Dr Foute for conduct of the 210N Cadets during a field trip to Sutro Heights and the Antro Hoeteritt. The group enjoyed meals and hours of swimming, with a long day of activities and strict adherence to orders. They left at 7 AM and returned by 10 PM, tired but in excellent spirits.
Schemectady N Y May 5 The annual report of the General Heo Ca for the year ended January 31 1907 shows profits of 38 340005 and dividends of 5 , leaving 1 403 089 to the reserve. Inventory book value fell to 72 000 000 due to shortages from scrap and warping. Total sales reached 700 77 188 with an increase of 10 995 28. The report notes halted work on Maala rie project amid weak demand and low purchasing mood.
A bill drafted by the Illinois Corporation Counsel Holt aims to punish anyone who publicly advocates or writes for the killing of any person, anywhere, as a felony upon conviction. A companion measure targets incitement at meetings, with penalties aligned to the offense.
New York reports Hetta Green, once called the tidert woman in Die world, arriving at the Hotel Maan with her daughter Sylvia and kin, moving from modest dwelling to an expensive hotel stay. The party occupies several rooms, breakfast and dinner at the hotel restaurant, and daily visits to the Chyuteal National bank.
Lima reports indicate interior insurgents withdraw amid rumors of Dr Durand’s fate. Government troops advance beyond Mayeana as rebels retreat toward the interior. A palace statement and arrests expose alleged conspirators in the unrest.
envoy Colo May 5 The Democratic national convention, opening in Denver, will clash over temperance and personal liberty. Delegates from prohibition districts weigh in on adopting a liquor reform plank while liquor interests press for a stance favorable to restraint. The committee oversees seating, policy aims, and elaborate decorations for a historic national gathering.
In Denver a family dispute escalated to gunfire wounding a mother and child during a domestic disturbance at one o'clock this morning. A man and woman fled. the mother was rushed to the county hospital in critical condition with others describing a violent quarrel in the home. A divorce had been planned earlier in April but was postponed as tensions rose.
New York May 6 Wu Ing Fang the Chinese informant to One United States attended a food scientist dinner led by Eugene Christian last night and claimed that over the last year a fair amount of foods including meat fish and fowl were avoided diet helped by careful meals. He said the years dieting had shaved years off his age and he grew gray hairs.
In Kentucky a feud claim reports another death as 13 Tt Callahan a former rel with ties to Jouder is said to be killed by his brother. A Yeoterdiyy incident near Crockeayille involved Caulban and Syver in a deadly confrontation with gunfire. Eyewitness notes and unclear lines point to multiple fatalities and escalating violence in the region.
Washington May. An eight inch stack of telegrams from newspaper publishers across the country reported higher print paper costs. John Norris of New York presented figures on the charges against International Paper Company, as the special committee prepared for adjournment and a possible later inspection trip to Palmer, New York. Forty six publishers said they would testify in Washington. twenty six may appear before adjournment.
Benja min Wheeler of the University of California is named by Columbia trustees and Prussian ministry for reevision, held as Theodore Roosevelt professor in Berlin for 1905 and 1910. Announcement made at Columbia meeting. Wheeler is a renowned American scholar in cultural studies.
Seattle May 1 Joe Meslons a Plate bond Indian formerly chief of the Indian poline at the Flathead Midian reservation in Santina wax yesterday at tarnon sentennat Len faye in the chelii gang. Mostton was charged with being disuraring and co gue of tug wanttitent ribpe of northern Indian. According to the law allating the Fiatherd neadrearton lin was entitled ty alshly ogres of fine Agricul darnlade. He left the reservation about a year ago and had no At fort 1a oithin hin rights.
Unemployed men from multiple nationalities gathered in the city yesterday and today seeking work. Mayor Whitcomb addressed the crowd, promising not to promise work but to consider timely relief and future aid as conditions allow.
The region finally saw relief as a rain and snowstorm broke an eight month drought in northern Colorado. The storm began yesterday and continues today with general precipitation across the state, benefiting crops and easing prior shortages.
In heavy seas off Newport a steamer named Minnis B Kelton was wrecked during a gale. The deckload and cabin were washed overboard, several crew were lost or rescued, and four men attempted to abandon ship with one injured. The Minnie F Kelton, loaded with lumber, was en route from Aberdeen to San Francisco when disaster struck, with Chaplain James McKenna directing rescue efforts.
Traverse City mourner report Daniel Whipple aged 60 died suddenly last night from heart failure after seeming well earlier. He was long a member of General Fremont's exploring party and a companion of Kit Carson in Civil War campaigns connected with the Rockies.
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