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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
2
The Standard Publishing Co lists advertising rates effective January 1 1903. Rates cover price per inch with daily changes and extra charges for special positions pages top of column and first page. Special contracts available weekly or monthly, with a note that no other paper can undercut their subscription base.
A Q200 man, Tod pe Lintiag of Degver, wins after being endorsed by both parties and running independently at the moment, responding to a political appeal. The article notes a contested interment and a measured response from courts and officials, highlighting party loyalty and the impact on city reputation.
A damaged Wreck report notes the Union Pacific collision involved an electric line and a runaway engine car. Investigators describe a topaway incident near Mantelty on the Southern Pacific line with a passenger train derailment and fatal outcomes.
The piece discusses a court ruling involving Standard Oil and the extent of government power to regulate abusive professional conduct. It notes the attorney general’s role and features of the decision, focusing on the legal framework and the impact on reforming monopolistic behavior. The article highlights concerns over corporate influence and the balance of authority in curbing illegal manipulation.
A chaotic court dispute centers on the alleged unlawful actions of the Standard Of company of fatlase and a lander O11 firm from New Jersey. Lawyers aboard debate the prelodrtax charges and demands for penalties without a trial as the government awaits a decision with interest.
A newspaper excerpt cites Jalous Lary accusing Taft of bias against voters' religious views. President Taft replies, defending equal civil rights and freedom of conscience. He notes that disqualifying a citizen for religion would erode liberty and imply church allegiance requirements for public service.
A Philadelphia paper reports nationwide railways plan costly electrification and terminal expansions to meet rising traffic and speed. It cites New York Central and others spending tens of millions on electrical gear, new terminals, and streamlined routes from Jersey City to New York, with broader shifts toward electric power and upgraded track layouts.
A fragmented report discusses future development in forestry to improve utilization of forest products. The Great Southern Timber Company, reopening at Worstrea Canttelana, aims to boost lumber output to 20,000 feet of board measure daily, with investigations into renewed capacity and efficient methods. The piece notes ongoing trials and government interest in sustainable utilization and price margins.
A national review outlines preserving timber to reduce decay and boost value. It compares treated versus untreated timber from trees of various sizes, projecting gains in durability, usage, and forest conservation. Local papers celebrate the upcoming National Encampment in Salt Lake City drawing veterans east and west.
A period-critical piece argues that confidence in commerce hinges on conscience and moral atmosphere. It contends prosperity fuels demand and higher prices, while warning unrest and political ill temper threaten public order and economic stability.
The text discusses the impact of political choices on the economy and individual finances, noting how legislation would affect money supply, deposits, and consumer ability to pay. It examines public sentiment, confidence, and speculative behavior during a period of financial strain, contrasting emotional reactions with expectations of a return to normal commerce and industry.
Wu Ting Fant, a Chinese immigrant and bicycle policeman, pursued a speeding automobile through Manhattan, chasing down the suspect near the Manhattan Hotel. The driver, Romeo Oliver from Liebos, was captured after a rapid sequence at the curb, with Secret Service involvement and details of the chase later reported.
Wu Tleg Fang attended a banquet at Botel Manhattan when a motor car broke down. The driver Ouver sped the car under police escort until reaching the city limits, then the escort was dropped. Magistrate Stefoert fined Baldwin. the chauffeur was released.
Washington Nov 10 hearings on schedule A of the Dingley tariff opened before the House Ways and Means Committee. Most interests favored no rate change, with discussions focusing on medicinal chemicals, coal tar products, varnishes, dyes, and related raw materials and proposed reductions or protections. Prominent voices urged lower duties on certain chemicals while manufacturers urged retention or modifications of existing ad valorem rates. The committee continues the hearings tomorrow.
In Wasi Mian on November 10 an armed mob of several hundred white men abducted Sleary Lois, charged with criminal assault on Elisa Way Maguer, a white woman. The man was removed from his cell near the county jail, beaten, and fled into nearby woods where he died, leaving a pool of blood. Authorities say the mob acted outside the law and investigators pursue arrests.
A fragmentary discussion on potential successors to a New York Senate seat referenced Roosevelt and party figures. It notes Mr Ward and Mr Root as possible candidates and mentions the White House transition context. The text is inconsistent and incomplete, but centers on 1911 succession speculation and New York political maneuvering.
A fragmented quote reflects on character and judgment in leadership. Mike Ward comments on belief in futures as a strategic move, calling it a prudent bet for an admirable person. The passage hints at measured risk and public perception in political or civic contexts.
In San Bernardino Cal November 16 dispatches report Death Valley and surrounding districts shaken by a series of earthquakes lasting three weeks, with a violent tremor Wednesday morning causing miner losses, camp chaos, and mass exodus as miners flee toward safety and the district trembles.
Clareland Nov 10 A claim that Major Jobney refused to practice the books of the Pay-Av-Tou Enter Fare nter company when requested. In the receivership of the Municipal Traction company Velore Special Mae ter Redfory of the federal rect. The attorney for the Central Trust company of New York pressed the receiveral proceedings.
The mayor acknowledged that he and President Dupont of the traction company owned all shares in the municipal carrier. He said the experiment aimed to cut fares and boost service, noting potential losses if the fare tax had failed. Johnson and Dupont were set to receive profits from the venture.
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