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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
2
Entered on avcond clous matter at long Portetice Ogden Ulan under Act of Congrats issued daily by The Standard Publishing Co. In Advance. Terms months in advance. Above prizes include warning Lasmipee Free.
The notice outlines in force February 1 1908 rate cards for advertisements in The Evening Blander. It details flat rates per inch, special positions, page charges, and discounts for recurring contracts. The publisher invites advertisers to compare rates with other papers and notes daily changes and sections.
A fragmentary passage recalls a two century old French Protestant exodus met by Spanish forces. It describes a cruel colonial era scene where families were seized, hanged, and forced to abandon their homes while a forest legend warned they were not Frenchmen but Protestants. The text critiques how future probabilities are inferred from past events.
An early 20th century Utah scene describes Protestant resistance, postmaster candidacy, and a public health drive against tuberculosis. Women groups in Ogden, St Paul, and other cities mobilize to educate on infection, support nurses, and protect homes while leaders debate funding and leadership for a nationwide health crusade. Prominent figures Rockefeller and Carnegie are cited as potential philanthropists to back humanitarian efforts and university endowments.
A fragmentary article discusses monarchy and divine right, praising a ruler's intellect and energy while critiquing tyranny and dueling in the army. It frames Germany’s path toward freedom as an historical struggle, citing Kaiser Wilhelm and the fate of Hohenzollern rule in a broad, reflective obituary-like tone.
The text argues for greater honesty by corporations and fairer use of wealth. It contends that rockefeller could purify business and aid public welfare, urging whether his riches should serve a benevolent cause or be limited by narrow duties to family and self.
The canvass of the vote from the November 3 election shows Utah’s total ballots around 317,000, about 10,000 more than four years ago and 19,000 above 1900. Population is estimated at 352,000 with an eight year gain of 66,500, concentrated in Salt Lake and Weber counties. Nevada’s eighties growth is nearly double Utah’s, while Wyoming’s population trails.
Mhleaven November 2 The Chicago section of the United States District Attorney Sime agreed to lend active aid to the federal government to stamp out the white slave traffic in the effort announced before the chesabennelrition investigation.
Balt Lake November 26. After a day of objections to testimony the state dropped the first two counts in the Thomas Vance murder indictment and pressed proof on whether the beating or poisoning caused the death. Dr Calderwood testified autopsy showed no poison but stomach ulcers. Mrs Ward, sister of Mrs Vance, testified about sedative use, with tense exchanges as Maginnis pressed for detail and Judge Armington sustained rulings on evidentiary points.
Washington notes show C Loose and Hon E Allen traveling to discuss mining interests in Utah and to present views on lead and tin ore. A conference with Senators and colleagues led to plans for ore policy actions before the committee. Charles Morris remained with Senator Smoot as secretary. others prepared for official duties in Washington.
New York reports that about one million turkeys will be eaten in Greater New York today, according to Thanksgiving statisticians. The detail is attributed to local residents and vendors.
In Nut. 25 at Fair Lake, JW Woten, a bar member, and John G. Weaver, a boat journalist, clashed in front of the Copaceretal National Bank. Weaver struck Woten with a heavy object, leaving him with a severe wound. Earlier, Weaver had made threats toward Woten.
A fragmentary report notes a confrontation involving Woten and Weaver with accusations of serious offenses. A counterclaim by Wotro alleges retaliation by Abel Weaver, including an arranged complaint and alleged misconduct. The text is garbled but centers on a criminal dispute and charges between named individuals.
The November term of the First Judicial District Court in Box Elden County lists cases to be heard in December including John Rich vs Charles Turner and several drug, life insurance, and land company actions. Dockets show jurors drawn and notes of no service for numerous names. February 4 1903 set for Union Central Life Company suit.
Provo Utah November 23 Provo News reports that T H Batin an agent for Studebaker company of Utah Prov vicinity disappeared Saturday night with a balance of one to two hundred dollars belonging to the company. He was last seen driving away with all company notes and money. He had been in the employ since year and previously worked at Mahon in Mackey area for a year. The company has made efforts to locate him.
Police report a Gelcher woman arrested in Frattie seeking a suspect linked to a ring led by Jared Garcia alias Cortora. The three-year operation by the gang involved thefts across May and December, with police naming officers Peterson and SeClure in the investigation and arrest details.
An OCR fragment describes a shooting near Firetavevun and Tse Street. It mentions Garcia being shot, police alerted, and details on a weapon fired from a red-loaded cartridge at about ten feet. It references Welther women, Careta, and a lieutenant with a military device description.
TEST OF WHITEHEAD TORPEDOES Seeport Florida November 26 reports a test of a steel workpiece claimed to be impervious to Whitehead torpedoes. The test was conducted yesterday before a select audience, with Davis cited as a key figure in the demonstration.
A fragment notes a city lacking papers but mentions a lone publication that runs a column titled tent notions, devoted to guiding readers on various ideas. No further specifics provided.
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