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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
2
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Ogden supports delaying Balt Lake from Utah's capital status, spurring a statewide mobilization. Citizens are urged to unite against the one mill tax as ballots arrive for county review and a vote on taxing property values for a ten year period.
The piece quotes a partisan campaign plea opposing a state capital in Ogden and condemns a public production’s sensual displays in Paris. It notes a special election on June 8 and references a “negative” vote strategy, urging civic action and moral concerns, with criticisms of theater and public taste.
The piece frames a mayoral and civic effort with the Weber Club to move the state capital. It argues city spirit and persistence overcome defeatist attitudes, suggesting Cas Ogden could obtain the capital through renewed enthusiasm and coordinated action.
Local correspondence and Salt Lake papers discuss Ogden being drawn into the red light district controversy. The Utah debate centers on which city bears blame for the district and which agency or parties established it, with emphasis on Ogden's role and the broader state implication.
New York May 26 The annual garden party of the New York branch of the Army Relief Association opened on Governors Island with a review by General Leonard Wood. The Seventh Regiment of the New York National Guard and Twelfth Regiment units performed drills as officers from the army and navy attended a luncheon hosted by General and Mrs Wood.
May 25 in Spokane A W Duncan and German were drowned while attempting to save a boy swept into the swift rapids below the Monroe Street bridge. Their boat capsized and both men were swept downstream.
The assembly approved spending 100000 to erect churches in the Tennessee synod to replace church property seized by a state supreme court ruling. Debates covered church governance, finance, board powers, and Sunday observance. A sentiment arose to protect Sabbath observance amid migrational policy and immigrant concerns highlighted by Dr. Thompson and Congressman Bennett.
Probate Judge Carter ordered the Spreckels will contest to begin July 19. Clara Spreckels, famed San Francisco magnate, left a vast fortune to her heirs, with her 40 sons named in the will and three at her disposal. The case arises from a petition by Rudolph and Clara Spreckels, contesting proofs and terms of the will.
Heavy rains dislodged boulders blocking the tracks on the Trapht City to McGae route. Trains from Mace Hille and Western railroad paused, with Long Mine and Northwest line services halted until repairs allowed service to resume tonight.
In Brockton California May 26 Mrs War ty Jones and her three year old grandson from the family of a well known farmer perished when their auto overturned into two feet of water near the bridge over Middle Hyer. The car, driven by Isaac Nodineon, with his wife and sister in law Mrs Werren deres and two small children, toppled on the embankment and sank. Mrs Robineon and child survived, aided by a daughter. Mrs Mobias on was badly injured.
In Mason Valley Nevada on May 2 a 12 year old boy, son of Andrew Loman, was critically hurt by a venomous creature that entered the home and struck the child on the wrist. The family dog died in the attack and the reptile was killed by residents. The boy’s condition remained grave.
New York May 24 police tracked Emma Goldman as she planned a public address in Hast Orange New Jersey. The city council refunded her hall rental and barred her from speaking, while a police officer guarded her apartments to intercept visitors and monitor communications. The espionage environment fuels suspicions of a larger crackdown on the anarchist activist.
In Salem Oregon May 24 proceedings began in Marion County state circuit court to enjoin the state treasurer from paying out 100000 dollars appropriated by the last legislature. The funds would partly cover a wagony road project from Medford to Crater Lake with Harriman proposing to match local contributions and raise 500 dollars to complete the scheme. The planned route extends from Medford to Pelican Bay Harriman’s summer home then north to Crater Lake. The article notes Crater Lake as a natural wonder and refrains from describing the site in graphic terms.
The reader reports mutton prices rising sharply with a fifteen cent per pound increase noted yesterday. Pork prices hold steady while rumors of broader meat price hikes circulate. Industry notes point to possible near term adjustments and consumer impact as markets react.
New York May 25 The arraignment of organized labor by John Kirby of Layton New Jersey a newly elected leader of the National Association of Manufacturers is discussed by John Mitchell former President of the Amalgamated Workers of America in the National Civil Federation Review Mitchell accuses employers of hypocrisy praising law while denying workers the right to organize and of urging violence to disperse labor activists He argues employers manipulate public opinion and collaborate with antiworker forces while labor institutions educate and support workers and their families.
An archival note records a May 2 parcel send from Hawthorne Nevada by mail to an unnamed recipient. The message mentions Uncle Ram and a shipment weighing 18 pounds fully wrapped in multiple layers, with unclear contents and handling details.
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