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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
2
Emerf Daft, a well known young delivery clerk of Leadville, was killed this evening while descending from the Crown Point mine. The accident occurred near the mine shaft and authorities began investigations into the cause. Daft was widely known in the city for his regular routes and community involvement.
Los Angeles July 31 Mrs Gertrude Briggs sought the Massachusetts fortune of Salem Charles by pushing a document claimed as Jill's will for her daughter Grace. She was bound over to criminal court to answer charges of attempting to improson a juror in the will contest. Bail set at 23000.
Six Pacific Electric railway employees were injured when a construction train loaded with ties collided with a passenger car in Pasadena. Conductor W Gard received serious head injuries and was taken to a hospital. the other six workers sustained only minor cuts and bruises.
The United States commission appointed to study opium conditions in the Philippines selects Maj. Surgeon E. C. Carter commissioner of public health, Episcopal Bishop Brent, and Dr. Ibert as federal members. They will examine Japan, China, Singapore, and Burma and report within four months.
Stephan Elkins Jr son of a U.S. senator and multimillionaire is in San Francisco to press his suit with Edna Wallace Hopper the California actress who battles in British Columbia courts for a share of Alexander Dunsmuirs fortune He has stayed five days at the Palace hotel and other social spots but his presence was not widely known He is determined to win Miss Hopper
A section of the Morrison street bridge over the Willamette River at Atorrison Street collapsed after 3 PM, sending over a hundred people into the water. Two dead are confirmed and many injured as crowds rushed to assist, with plans for a new steel bridge underway.
Auglian certificate of organization filed with the commissioners of corporations shows the United States Cotton Manufacturing Company capitalized at 40 million dollars with IL C Bacon of Boston as president and AG Bramner Holbrook as treasurer. The charter states the business is to manufacture cotton goods and related incidental activities in this city.
Mme Tremblay testified she witnessed the automobile crash that killed Mr and Mrs Charles L Fair last August at Sur-Hure. She said Mrs Fair died instantly while Mr Fair's legs twitched for several seconds. She described two cyclists nearby but could not identify two suspects photos and asked for a proper confrontation.
In Spokane Washington last night a masked five man gang robbed two street cars between Spokane and Hill yard. John Kreinbuhl grand treasurer of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows was shot twice a scalp wound and a through the arm. He fought the robber with his cane and the bandits fled with about 200 in money and jewelry plus five dollars and a gold watch from Kreinbuhl. Six or more passengers were aboard the two cars and there were no further injuries reported.
An order from the Navy Department directs a commendatory letter and a medal of honor for Coxswain Fadden of the Adams who saved a sailor who fell overboard at San Diego California.
J P Morgana and Co purchase Keen Taylor holdings in North American company totaling about 18 000 shares. Large portion bought in open market after the Taylor failure and the rest via private sale. Average price around 70 dollars per share.
Prominent U S figures from Vermont Florida South Carolina Indiana and North Carolina letters praise Peruna as an excellent tonic and safe catarrh remedy. Readers urged to request Dr Hartman for free medical advice and a book of testimonials.
United States Circuit Court attached the Merchants Brokerage and Commission Company last night in St. Louis. U.S. Marshal Dorsey seized the offices, formerly John Ryan Turf Investment space, as part of a suit filed by William Wilmerton of Preempton Illinois seeking $40,000. The complaint alleges the firm operated like the Turf Investment scheme that failed locally, counting customers nationwide.
Los Angeles 59 wins 34 losses. Butte 53 37. Spokane 52 41. San Francisco 51 42. Seattle 49 42. Tacoma 39 52. Helena 33 88. Halt Lake 7 24.
Western League results show Colorado Springs 51 27 loss, Milwaukee 47 30 loss, St. Joseph 39 39, Kansas City 38 42, Peoria 37 44, Denver 38 46, Des Moines 38 45, Omaha 30 49.
St. Joseph Colorado Springs match postponed due to rain. Kansas City 2 Denver 1 Milwaukee 5 Des Moines 2 Peoria 3 Omaha 1. Local standings reflect altered results and schedule shifts across multiple teams.
Standings show Los Angeles victorious over joined teams with Jost scoring 48. San Francisco won 64 to 49, Sacramento edged out, Portland fell 43 to 52, Seattle won 43 to 57, Oakland won 46 boosted by Jost with 70.
Interior restores adjudication of minor children of deceased soldiers' claims filed since 1860 after they reach 18. The May 26, 1900 order suspending these cases under the 1870 pension acts is revoked. Commissioner Ware's view prevailed with Miller and Ryan concurring.
San Francisco 1 Portland 6 Sacramento 4d Seattle 7 Los Angeles 4 Oakland 1 score notes from yesterday's MLB card show varied results across cities with notable Seattle win and Portland victory.
A compact score listing shows Seattle 2 East Lake 65 alongside Tacoma 3 Helena 13 Batts 1 San Francisco 4 Epokane 3 and Los Angeles 2. The fragment provides brief game results and team references without full context.
Pittsburg won 58 to 4 as Chitapo won 64 to 36 while New York defeated 48 to 3d Brooklyn won 42 and José di Cincinnati lost 44 Royston won 35 and St. Louis lost 54 Philadelphia trailed 20 to 67 in a string of quick score results across several cities and teams.
An angry mob of about 200 men halted an Ohio express near Clifton Forge. They fired over 100 shots at the train and attempted to seize two enslaved prisoners, but the effort failed as the train proceeded to Huntington.
Washington Aug 1 Nearly complete exchange of 3s for 3 1 2 per cent consols under the April refunding plan was reported up to 3 o clock with $50,808,030 in bonds received. Later deliveries added over $100,000, bringing the total near $31,000,000. The scheme boosted national bank note circulation, though exact gains are mixed by other factors. since March 14 circulation rose from $254,402,730 to $416,623,635, a $162,290,905 increase, with over half likely from today’s operations.
Box score style line lists scores: Bt Tours 6 at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati 10 at Chicago, Keaton 4, New York 1, Philadelphia 2, Brooklyn 4.
Teams listed with wins and losses include Boston 64 31 Philadelphia 52 33 Cleveland 45 39 New York 43 40 Detroit 41 46 St Louis 46 45 Chicago 45 45 Washington 28 leet ST.
Yesterday’s games report Washington tied Boston 4 in darkness after an ace count, New York beat Philadelphia 3 to 1, Detroit triumphed over St. Louis 10 to 2, and Chicago defeated Cleveland 5 to 2 with a late margins.
A derailed or damaged train skirted by a hostile group as the locomotive started away unattended. The attackers, believed to be from Lynchburg Virginia, were suspected of targeting a white man named Edward White, following a recent excursion between Clifton Forge and Lynchburg.
Advertisement notes PAZO ointment offers a guaranteed cure for piles including itching and bleeding. If not cured, your druggist will refund money. Price listed as 60 cents.
Ming and Queen Alexandra greeted with cordial welcomes in Galway and Kenmare Ireland on Aug 1 as they traveled by train and motor car. Their majesty later boarded the royal yacht John Albert at Berehaven and set sail for Rueee amid enthusiastic crowds and sunny weather.
Fragment mentions cholera infantase fever and diarrhea with a reference to Dr Fowler's remedy and strawberry product notes. The readable text is incomplete and provides no concrete event or entities beyond generic medical terms.
An old advertisement touts non narcotic E-ru sa Piles cures with claims of 4000 doctors endorsing a special remedy. It attacks competing preparations and lists several physicians and druggists in Los Angeles and surrounding areas as endorsers. The piece uses dramatic warnings against improper use and promises rapid relief with a one box treatment.
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