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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows an ebtond-clane matter at the Postoffice Ogden Italy under Act of Congress. It lists daily publication except Sunday by Who Standerd Publishing with subscriptions and advance rates. Incomplete details about Sunday Morning Examiner and price terms.
The Evening Standard lists advertising rates and column positions, detailing daily per inch pricing, special positions, finest page charges, and contract options. It markets itself as the cheapest paper with broadly loyal subscribers and invites advertisers to use daily, weekly, or monthly formats.
A verbose quoted passage examines the English jury system and judge’s role, detailing qualification of jurors and procedures at trial. It describes the oath, the presiding officer, and the dynamics between prosecution and defense, highlighting concerns about fair jury participation and method. The text reflects mid Victorian debate on juries and trial conduct.
Fragmented text discusses a farm and coastal industry issues with environmental damage claims. Mentions regulated operations, storage, and potential destruction of fish created by natural candidacies and a company involved in ports and fuel. References a dubious plan to destroy fish and a sheriff or authority figure evaluating cases and enforcement responses.
The paper examines a Fifth Park water scheme and possible saving of about $5,000 while considering a city led by the mayor. It names David Becles and David Lewes as key figures in the debate over financing a storage reservoir on the Oeste river and further power infrastructure.
A Mayhem filled report from La Porte describes a brutal crime connected to a Mrs Guinness household. The piece suggests a wealth of details about alleged planning, motive for money, and the social reaction. It references Kate Renters and a criminal plot that shocks with its audacity and apparent coldness.
A scholarly conference speaker argues education quality hinges on dedicated teachers and sufficient resources. He stresses overcrowded classrooms and lack of individual attention threaten ideals, calling for better funding, facilities, and teacher support. The discussion shifts to old age pensions, highlighting state and voluntary models to support elderly workers and debates over universal versus contributory schemes.
A garbled OCR excerpt debates individual responsibility and poverty in old age, warning that forceful action by the public would erode virtue and stability. It references Benign governance and societal duties, noting how misused power could undermine civic order and personal accountability.
In Whabington on May 6, senators debated an amendment permitting timber transport from forest reserves. Heyburn challenged forecasts of timber shortages while Stuaot and others argued about supply levels. Smoot pressed for department details as foresters described generous timber yields, adjournment followed without a firm decision.
A garbled report describes Wu Ting Fang and Chenorid Stamart leading a Chinese delegation to a meeting at Carnegle Hall in New York to discuss a voyage toward Western civilization. The piece references Denver and a May date with unclear events and names due to OCR errors.
Denver May 3 The first move toward settlement of the Penver & Hiv Grade shopmen strike is under way as the company issues notices and contracts. Contracts run May 4 to December 31 1908 and resemble prior terms, abrogated March 15. Signed by FE A Welby and others, the action signals a move to call all tar men back to work and address mechanists, bobbin makers and blacksmiths in a new company policy.
The Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles denounces Smith for alleged false statements about Owen River water rights and accuses him of opposing forestry policy led by Gifford Pinchot. Smith laments critics rebuking his positions while defending claims of public utility and industry interests amid river water debates.
Ballon Conqueror Ballson and the initial Asgeliston are set to travel from North Adams today. Forbes states no long wait for a new Mehl. The balloon will arrive in the city shortly after takeoff and will be escorted by army officers to Wy Tong Aisttnoe fight with Tinn vunnl Selltidge aboard.
Poughkeepsie New York May 6 Dr Aning T Balls acting superintendent of Matteawan State Hospital today to the writ of habeas corpus obtained by Harry Thaw denied the sane status and Thaw in insane. Dry Raker bay hid Thaw under scene during confinement to Makten wan after the war for the eluy Ing of Sinafon White. District Attorney Marke of Ti mile county informed the Assandnl Proaa tonight that he had been advised Justice Morsciuuser that the chamber of expert witnesses to tea called in the proceedings would be limited to five en each side.
The report references a May event in New York involving Motul Forbes and Aero teal mM America. It notes pilots Mearke and Taran and mentions clubs, trophies, and nods from an alivtaner figure. Details are garbled but indicate a competition or award scenario with named entities and unclear outcomes.
In Washington in May Representative Fitter of Nebraska charged the government was defrauded of tens of millions by Interior department sales. He argued land and timber were sold below minimum prices, yielding far less than possible receipts and implying private ownership was involved in valuable tracts.
Eighteen elderly residents of Bethenny Home for the Aged beat Prank F. Henning, former manager, then threw him from the building. Henning later says residents, mostly women, threatened him and demanded $650 in return for leaving him alone. He notes that the home, bankrupt and supported by public subsidies, housed about 240 residents with an average age around 71.
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