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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1903
Page
5
Salt Lake City April 29 Prisoners William Brown serving a dogger sentence for murder in Ogden and F W Hamilton serving three years fought just after cells opened. Both sustained injuries likely fatal. Hamilton stabbed Brown with a bar before wrestling ended with Brown dead.
Cheyenne April 4 A Cheyenne report from Newcastle states Clifton known as Diamond L Slim who confessed to the murder of W Church and wife on a ranch near Gilley has been taken from officers and lynched. No details of the lynching are obtainable and the report is not credited.
Yronklarl Ky April 20 James Tiward on trial for the killing Governor Gockel took the witness stand again for cross examination. He said he was at the Board of Trade hotel when the crowd passed bearing the announced mat. He could not describe the winner Gaebel. Mrs. Henry B. Youtsey testified and was asked to contradict her husband and his confession. Tiward’s in laws and relatives arrived for the proceedings.
Yoreka Wan April 20. A tornado struck Et Parl Kansas Saturday night causing heavy property damage and injuring five people, four seriously. Mrs. David Chamberlain and three German family members were among the injured. The three story brick school building and several homes were destroyed. The depot platform was carried away and a house fire followed. The storm lasted about five minutes.
Hemtowk, Pa April 2 The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company locked out coal miners at all district quarries. Workers had been notified Saturday that they would not be paid for full shifts. on reporting for work they were told there was no work. Idle collieries include Maple Hill, Kuhinoor, Knidkerboo, Eliindgowan, Tudian Ridge, Suffolk, Turkey Run, Plank Kiln, and Cambridge operations of individual firms.
Unite April 20 report that President Roosevelt will visit and address labor groups. Labor unions committee member Malcolm Gillis met with Secretary Lanb who approved the invitation. Preparations likely at Columbia Gardens with formal arrangements pending.
Labor leaders push a proposal to curb strikes, arguing a federation backed plan could avoid widespread walkouts. The effort faced opposition from anti-union voices who jeered and defeated the motion, with supporters claiming its adoption could avert many conflicts and ease national tensions.
Fragmented OCR reports a 19th or early 20th century note about Earl Russell and marriage events in Reno Nevada. It mentions multiple names including Mabel Dalit Seok and Marie Somerville, and indicates a divorce and later remarriage with references to England and a House of Lords case. The text is garbled but centers on marital history and legal actions surrounding Earl Russell.
Jamestown S W April 26 five passengers and a brakeman died when a Erte Erie line passenger train derailed at Red House while entering the main track for an eastbound service. Several injured. two private cars stayed on the track. wreckage burned. Names of the dead and specific injuries list incomplete. Local authorities and investigators work to identify victims amid the debris.
Jefferson City April 2. Senator B Ia Matthews and Senator Charles A Smith were indicted by the grand jury for accepting bribes and posted bonds of 3000 each for appearance. They protested their innocence as Gov John A Lee and other officials faced related inquiries. The grand jury returns set 10 wil April 27, with possible further indictments for perjury or bribery. Cashier Webb of the Bank of Steelville was a key witness as investigators traced deposits and checks tied to the case.
In St Louis, April 80 Te aninse the Lotis Transit company plans to order a strike after remands by the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes. The firm controls all streetcar lines in the city except the suburban system, signaling tense labor action.
Police announce belief the murdered man is Abie Bennietto of Buffalo based on clues found in a barrel. A brother-in-law, Joseph Deprit, is described as connected to the case while garbled reports mention Ring Sing Prism and a faked firing incident.
New York April 2 In a few days the outline of investigations conducted for many months by leading scientists will be reviewed. A paper by Dr Purtrum Hablon outlines theories on cancer causes and fermentation links. The work asserts cancer is not due to a parasite and discusses brain and stomach related factors. The report reflects high authority in medicine and the evolving science of cancer research.
Denver May convention of the Western Federation of Miners will push a resolution for an eight hour work day. Mayer is given authority for the halons amid federation discussions.
The account records a sparse attendance for a service related to the wrestling world. It mentions Tim Jeffries winning a championship from Vitasimmonis Ging Rublin, who previously fell. Australian wrestlers Dilly Braddon Madden Clark Ball Martin Jule inn Percy G Williams Newton Bons Whalen are listed as absent along with others. Corel could not attend the funeral.
In York on April 4 employees will decide in two meetings today and tonight whether to accept concessions on wages without reducing hours. Workers previously voted 16 strike unless a nine hour day is granted. The company offered a $250,000 annual wage increase, rejected by President Pepper for the union.
San Diego reports indicate Trinity Teva plans to oppose moving the tribe to the new home at Pala. Native leaders say they fear no violence, affirm their intelligence and peaceable stance, and warn they will resist if forced to relocate, though they doubt deadly clashes will occur.
Grand Rapids April 20. The Dixon hotel burned today. Architect Chandler and Joseph Whitner are among the named occupants. George Wood and Whitney were injured while others escaped by jumping from the third story windows. Firefighters saved many, but the building suffered extensive damage.
An obituary notes the death this morning of Vicki Horton in Bakersfield following injuries from yesterday's incident with McKinnay. The late Ms Horton, a listed prominent member of the AADT union, was longtime active in local affairs and known for career milestones as reflected in community records.
In Traston on April 20 the Philadelphia visitors edged ahead after a fifth inning by Waddell though the Baston lineup rallied briefly. The crowd counted 88 spectators as details mix with garbled names and scattered notes of players and dinners surrounding the event.
Police report a shooting in Michgan Town leaving several injured. Ray City authorities say two men were grazed by bullets, chief suspect identified as… no clear names due to damaged OCR. Two suspects, Hevige and Frank Mardell, are under arrest as investigators probe motive and weapon details.
California strike actions by Crese and Cityy unions halt operations at logging camps in Cheranbee and Tobha Wallace Company. Workers demand wage increases and a standardization of shifts with overtime rules equal to other mills. Company rejects demands triggering walkout and noncompliance notices. locals report halted logging and disruption of afternoon shifts.
Funeral services for Mrs Rae Fitzsimmons wife of Hobart Fitzsimmons were conducted today at Henry Wophih prigiltat in Havana etc. The ceremony took place in the late afternoon and was attended by relatives and friends from New York and nearby areas.
Berlin reports heavy frost and snowfall across Europe causing travel disruption. Communications with Berlin and parts of Germany are down as trees, power lines, and signals suffer damage. Rail and road networks struggle amid widespread outages. relief efforts focus on assisting stranded travelers and restoring services.
In a April ruling Judge Sanborn affirmed suspending certain dividend payments by Northern Pacific and Great Northern to Northern Securities. The decision allows limited dividends while an appeal to the Supreme Court proceeds, with bonds of $50,000 posted and a $6,000,000 surety. United States interests aim to block control of railroads while stockholders may receive dividends only under final decree.
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