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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1903
Page
7
The standard office hours will be 4 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day except Sunday. Daytime hours are 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a partial schedule. Advertisers are urged to submit changes for the evening paper by the day preceding.
A chaotic local column lists names and events across Nevada and nearby areas. It mentions George Leidig, Wen viciling his parent, various trades, church activities, and social notices. The fragmentary item hints at community life with sales, obituaries, travel, and local business ads.
An advertisement promotes Hamilton Brown Shoes as affordable and stylish for ladies and children. It claims the retailer is the largest shoe house in the world and urges readers to buy, highlighting value and variety across footwear, millinery, and home furnishings.
A mixed local item list details a patent money transfer to Ioan and references to a UW executive, plus court verdicts awarding damages in railroad suits. It notes plans for an upcoming lecture on music, obituaries for Mrs. Simpson, and a Hooper service. An agricultural supplier ad and various business notices complete the page.
Crime notes from Salt Lake describe a group including Thompsen and Grey as suspects in the April burglary of a store owned by A Navland. Police report items stolen matching descriptions, with officers pursuing leads and expected to bring suspects back to Salt Lake.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a patient’s struggle with illness, a caregiver’s intervention, and a notable recovery aided by dietary changes and a physician’s guidance. It portrays a difficult period, a move to a city, and the family’s gratitude for restored health and vigor.
Important rail news details Ogden as a key junction for a new transcontinental line extending toward the coast. The deal links Harriman and Clark interests, signaling possible relocation of major offices to Ogden and a wave of early construction from Nevada to Utah.
The column notes completion of surveys for a line between Silwwx and bop with planned grading east of town. Construction will hire many men. General Haromas WS Aberdon of United Pretty shops at Cheyeonne resigns, departs April 2 for Chicago for a new role. His successor will be named by aster Mechantic Milam next week. A man named Wo Brywat reports a stabbing incident in Ogden after a five day Wyoming stay, claiming Union Pacific connections and Ghent meeting pressure. He received facial cuts and injuries.
Governor Wells visited Ogden with State leaders and educators. The party toured schools, spoke with students, and attended chapel exercises before dining with Weber faculty. An informal discussion followed on progress and future plans, ending with a city return and remarks on education advancement.
An arrest report outlines a forgery scheme involving multiple suspects led by a figure accused of fabricating deeds and banking on false claims. The case centers on forged documents connected to property transactions and a payoff scheme. Authorities tracked the suspects through several leads and are pursuing further evidence to confirm the full extent of the scheme.
A chaotic report describes a morning court scene and several arrests. Names like Hahn and Burke surface amid disrupted events at an Anvil locale. Police, led by Officer Vicire, detained numerous individuals as confusion over charges and actions unfolds.
A listing of an antique music recital program and catalog items. The notice names Belle Squire and the event date April 28 with admission 25 cents. It lists works by Grieg Mendelssohn and others, including Opus numbers and various composers in a promotional format.
George Austin, superintendent of Ubu Suyae company, visited Ogden to discuss a new factory at Garden and related operations in the Bear River valley. He outlined plans for California sourced parts, projected workforce, and future arrivals of delegations to advance the project, with details on wages and labor needs.
The clipping touts a rhyming stage piece titled Reaping the Harvest, praised as a top show of the season by New York critics. It plays Grand Theatres on Thursday and Wednesday, April 24, with glowing notices from past Denver venues and January press, highlighting strong music and lively verse.
A fragmentary program notes a refined comedy sketch act and champion ballet routines by Will, Hamlin, Diele, and Lonnie with singing and musical acts. The page hints at an audience-friendly night featuring dancers, a Kors-filled orchestra, and special between-dance entertainment, though many details are unclear.
The Powell family expresses gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown by the people of our community after the burial of their son and brother. They thank friends and neighbors for attendance and support.
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