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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
5
In San Francisco, November 10, the bribery trial of Abraham Ruef resumes after a Friday shooting in the court room that wounded Heney. Prosecutors seek continuation or change of venue as Ruef’s defense argues juror bias and threats. Proceedings include guarding by police, mounting tension, and anticipated testimony from key witnesses and officials.
Reports from Potsdam say Emperor Wien likely arrives at Potazan by noon to hold an audience with General Von Deetlow. The exact timing and location of the meeting remain unsettled, and German papers note optimistic but cautious expectations about outcomes.
Frances Agnes Stocklatr arrives in Chicago under guard after crossing from New York with husband Oscar Opperman promising to wed soon. Officials say entry was allowed only if marriage would occur promptly to avoid deferral or detention, while Opperman waits at the station.
Malgrave North reports tension between Austria Hungary and Servia over the Bosnia and Herzegovina frontier. Guerilla threats rise as authorities confine prominent minorities. Trebinje reinforcement of ten thousand troops signals readiness for defense. Montenegrin monarchy restricts border moves. Officials warn decisive Austro Hungarian action may come if provocations persist.
Amid reports of the emperor's death and the dowager empress, New York's Chinese community reacts with grief. Merchants discuss potential tribute while observers note a somber mood across Greater New York. Large gatherings form as details remain unclear about ceremonies and official responses.
In Seattle on November 16 a dramatic rescue saved sixty passengers from certain death as the tug Pioneer and Evans, with General Evan Thomas aboard, encountered thick fog and rough seas near Middle Point. The Perdita, wrecked on rocks, was seen with two ships aiding but lost in gale until hours later.
In New York Bellevue Hospital a thief stole jewelry worth over $2,000 and clothing. Detectives traced several days without success amid continued depredations. A diamond ring and various items were missing while investigators suspect a skilled thief may be inside.
A legal notice states Chirag was served on November 6 by the Cham… company and that a writ of certiorari to review a record will be issued on November 24. The document references court actions, attorneys, and a fine previously recorded, with details terse and fragmentary.
Nov. reports identify Jetta Harmon, 22, widow of Chick Stahl, Reston Aberin League captain, as the slain woman found near the city. Police say jewelry missing from the body and a man seen with her near Antrewa Square may hold clues. investigators pursue a possible murder motive.
Chang, a Korean figure linked to a group called patriotic infantry, is brought to Judge Cook's department for trial on murder charges in the Stevens case. He was committed to the city on March 23 at the Petty Police Court, while Stevens was away in Washington. one companion fired two shots, wounding Stevens who died days later.
The Rev Peabody from the Urutun school denounces the idle rich as dangerous. He claims wealthy individuals, including sons of presidents and other leaders, fuel demagoguery and threaten reform. He appeals to moral virtue amid rising prosperity and social unrest.
Fragmented OCR text shows a claimed statement by Professor Frederick Starr about Japan, with garbled phrases and unclear attribution. The readable bits reference Starr and Japan but lack coherent context or verifiable facts.
A grand Pontifical Mass at St Peter's celebrated by the Pope marks the priesthood occasion. Some 70 000 faithful attended from around the world. dignitaries included Grand Duke Alexandra and Grand Duchess Cetla of Russia, Princess Mathilde of Saizoe, and numerous ambassadors. The ceremony featured elaborate papal procession, ornate vestments, stunning lighting, and a benediction to close. Archbishops and bishops from the United States and Canada attended, with representation by Cardinal Raispella and Montreal’s Archbishop.
A New York response by Rabbi Samuel Ehruthan denounces Zangwill’s advocacy of interfaith marriage as a threat to Jewish survival in the United States. He warns that such policy could erode Jewish unity, endanger children, and provoke broad backlash from Catholic and other religious groups amid population figures cited from a census context.
Los Angeles reports the American balloon launched at 3:18 pm yesterday drifting in gusty winds for hours. Captain A. E. Muelles and J. K. Hutchinson remained aboard while the craft zigzagged, landing about fifteen miles from the start. A second sighting near the city occurred eight hours later, with the balloon skirting the coast and returning toward the sea. The United States balloon plans a new eastward attempt.
In district supreme court No 2, contempt proceedings target Batuel Goropere Trenk Morrison and Jobo Mitchell of the American ordermtion of Jaber noted by Duck Grave & Ravan. The petition alleges they violated court orders by boycotting and publishing statements to hinder the company’s business, including the phrase We don't patronise TM ist, with Judge Alton B. Parker presiding. Market reports from Chicago and Dallas indicate mixed livestock and cattle prices as part of the day's notices.
In Eiberton Georgia on November 16 Matthew Asrrar a local merchant died after contracting hydrophobia from a war dog bite. He was not visited until hours before his death and endured a long agonizing decline with thirst fever and delirium described by attendants. Attempts to summon help or provide care were noted but led to fatal outcome.
New York markets opened with slight sympathy for declines and a mixed tone across sectors. Traders noted a speculative flurry in select issues with notable gains for Wells Fargo and several railroad and leather stocks, while other favorites retreated from Saturday highs and irregularity persisted across many issues.
Listings show Amalgamated Copper 6 1 4 New York market details for American Car and Foundry 41 Atchison Locomotive 61 and others. Rail and mining shares slide and rise amid notes on futures and daily trades as traders tally prices and par values across many firms.
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