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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
1
A ten month old baby at Albany hospital underwent an X ray guided operation to remove a pin stuck in the stomach. Surgeons forced the pin into the stomach and then opened the stomach to extract it. The procedure followed an earlier attempt noted in the dispatch.
Elisabeth, eight, and Edward Burbank, twelve, aged youths, were nearby as a live electrical wire tangled on a gutter and flashed into a blaze. The wire coiled around the children, who screamed, and onlookers stood back terrified of shock as the boy burned to death.
New York April 16 Dignitaries in the Seventh Regiment artillery heard Henry Depew reveal for the first time the reasons for the unit’s inactivity in the Spanish American War. He praised the regiment for fortitude under hostile criticism and described meetings with President McKinley, the secretary of war, and General of the Army. He recounted offers to march with 50,000 men against 128,000 Spaniards and noted the government’s eventual shift before action could proceed.
Dublin April 1 National convention of United Irish League gathered 2000 delegates in Mansion House Round Room to discuss land reform. Redmond opened proceedings urging unity and responsibility and the need to back parliamentary reforms while factions weighed proposed amendments. convention adjourned after adopting motion to push government amendments and reconvene.
A large field of 160 shooters gathered at Battle Creek Michigan for the Grand American Handicap event. Top marks came from C Ton St FB drogers and Frank Biehl amid a busy day of livebird and target shooting, with several entrants posting strong scores despite windy conditions. The match began at ten o clock, and while many handicap entrants challenged the leaders, the weather and steady competition produced a notably high standard of shooting throughout.
Chicago reports that Professor Wekering of Harvard Observatory may have found evidence of frost on the moon during the last total eclipse. He notes increased darkness and reduced light around Linnaeus water, arguing reflections would be minimal under Earth's shadow.
In New York a riot erupted after a shooting near a store. A man named Trova fired at Richter, wounding him. a crowd of several hundred gathered. Trova fled, was chased into a store, and captured by police. The wounded man claimed self defense as an onlooker.
A Chicago report described a planned dynamite attack on vaults in election commissioners’ rooms. Officials were alerted that two stairways led to the vault area and that explosive charges might destroy the vaults and contents. Investigators noted steam pipes and wiring could be targeted, with guards to be stationed to deter the attack.
Fragmentary notes describe attic like plans and a hidden passage as the key to a situation. Commissioners treated the matter lightly while a more serious tone is implied by the text. The excerpt hints at a concealed route beneath a structure and references chinks and a lath like construction.
Advices from Jovan report that the British ship Fannie Kerr was sighted derelict on March 2 by the Meathdens east of Mare. The vessel, a steel hull with all masts gone, was abandoned nine months earlier off Honobein, burning when abandoned. crew and master had deserted, leaving the ship afloat near New Castle and bound for San Francisco.
In a Bowery resort early April a driver died from a head wound and Tartender James Carter was found nearby with a gunshot. Officials say Carter confessed after being found with the weapon in his possession. Police filed charges as the investigation proceeded.
In Meeteetse Wyoming a deadly cattle feud erupts near the Grey Bull River, Baldwin and McCoy brothers clash with Regan and Archio. John McCoy is wounded, several shots exchanged at night over cattle land, with Archie Metoy and Job Eldwin among accused. A warrant and multiple charges follow as authorities search for suspects.
Detroit report notes Mr Beneenstein of the Michigan Didmond Oil firm argues the Beaumont Texas shop has been underestimated but vows the fire will not interrupt company operations. Michigan Diamond Oil, organized by Benkenstein and Wulfaxen interests, total capitalization around $1,000,000.
New York April 16 Willin Schumb acher the 10S pond champion and Terry Edwards of South Brooklyn fought ten rounds in a private uptown house. About one hundred observers attended as officials and patrons kept to themselves. Referee Tuck Munrow the Montana heavyweight pugilist-nunner ruled Selvin a day had the best of the battle.
Kansas City hosts the Grand American tournament at Taniale targets on the Ta River Park grounds with top shooters Crosby Gilbreth and others competing. The big event drew a large crowd despite brisk winds and clouded skies while the handicap prize offered a rich purse and a silver trophy to the winner.
Chicago based Wong announces rapid completion of a Central American railway linking Atlantic ports with Hamburg and other European markets. The project aims to cut transport costs for exports, shifting much of Central American shipping from American seaboards to Europe and boosting foreign trade volumes.
A degraded 19th century courtroom fragment describes Henry Yotsey and co defendants with witness testimony about a murder plot against Gorbel Taylor. The testimony references a confession, prior pardons, and potential political influences but remains garbled and incomplete.
In a dramatic NY Senate session, Republicans and a few independents clashed over appointments and railroading charges amid a tense political struggle. The scene highlighted pivotal votes and shifting alliances as key figures faced pressure and public scrutiny.
New York April 16 A report on railway employes voting on possible strike action. The article notes union leaders and committee decisions, with tension over routes and tolls, and indicates the decision will be announced later.
A young millionaire named Moses Fowler and companions faced a chaotic scene as police moved to restrain him. Onlookers noted he recognized several friends in the crowd while his father held him and others guided by aides. An attorney stated the boy was taken to a local jail amid the commotion.
Reports from Belgrade and surrounding regions describe rising tensions as Turkish troops concentrate near Macedonia and Albania. King Alexander of Serbia addresses the nation noting a grave cast of events and urging readiness while maintaining constitutional limits amid unrest in the Balkan peninsula.
A garbled OCR fragment references a department of commerce and a declaration or resolution. It mentions Wigton Musanelyette, Guagtley alphate yeas, Richy Obie and What-a, but the text is largely unreadable, with missing words and unclear actions or outcomes.
Delegates at theNational Manufacturers convention heard discussions on nutrition and shipping costs. Secretary John Maxwell urged a graded approach while Tomiltan Cabal of Petrol, Me. declined to engage in certain topics.
A magistrate visiting Mrigolot Abbey in April was mobbed by locals near Howth and driven away after stones were thrown. Several villagers gathered in the night and demanded action as disorder spread from nearby communities.
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