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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
2
Fort Smith Arkansas August 1. A posse attempted to rescue a kidnapped young white girl. In the ensuing confrontation a member of the posse was killed. Eight accused Black suspects fortified on Bruce’s Island sixteen miles west of Fort Smith. They are said to be well armed.
Boise Idaho Aug 19 Major George A Williams reports a shaft sixty feet deep yielding the last six feet of ore at $50 per ton in gold. A streak from inches to two feet wide carries $150 per ton. An ore shoot 900 feet long has been exposed on the property.
In Boise on August 19 the Nez Perce county assessment was filed as the last of the state reports. Total statewide property value excluding railways and telephones stands at 55.2 million dollars, up 469 thousand from last year. Ada county leads with 7.66 million, followed by Shoshone 4.78 million and Nez Perce 4.10 million. The board spent the day hearing sheepmen seeking a reduction on sheep at 2.50 dollars per head. eviction on the application was deferred.
In a 1902 case, a Denver-born wife repeatedly threatened suicide across towns from Seattle to Salt Lake City and San Francisco. She vanished after leaving notes promising he would never see her again, leaving the husband in fear and the court unsure if she remained alive.
Sixteen more victims are taken from the Hanna mine in Wye. Rescue teams report the bodies show advanced decomposition as the recovery operation nears completion.
Roanoke Virginia August 10 Dr John L Doggett suffered a severe scare when his wife intervened as he lashed out in a sudden attack striking Ledstead and breaking both arms
Fire at the Grand Crossing elevator company building in Chicago last night caused about 100000 in loss with 10000 covered by insurance. An engine overturned en route to the blaze injuring Dennis Mesa and bruising firemen John Beckman and Morris O Connor. The blaze reportedly started from heated machinery.
An August 18 gasoline tank blast in a Wormwood Street basement of a six story block housing several firms caused a fast spreading fire and a panic. The blaze burned every combustible area within minutes and injured about 60 workers including lace curtain maker William Dyer's six floor employees. Insurance covers an estimated 150000 dollars in losses.
The report states that no further fear of damage is felt and boats will be used for several weeks to transfer persons between the two cities, ensuring continued travel and safety amid disruption.
In Seattle on Aug 10, an employee from Seattle Electric may strike within 24 hours after demands for higher pay and concessions were rejected. Early this morning workers met to decide on strike action.
Tickets go on sale August 2 with return options through October 15 for round trips from Ogden to Seattle and back Portland and back Spokane and return.
The Treasury reports a Philadelphia firm sent back 100 dollars with an explanation that a December 10, 1868 bounty payment was improperly given to a reenlisted soldier and the money is being restitutioned. The man believed he was barred by the July 28, 1866 act. The firm forwarded the check to correct the error.
Astoria Oregon hosts the ninth annual regatta with Admiral Smith and Governor Chamberlain in attendance. Queens from Northwest carnivals are honored as the steamer Potter from Portland arrives with royal guests. Vancouver Victoria San Francisco Willapa Bay and Shoal Water Bay crews join locals for a festive opening and anticipated events.
In Baker City Oregon on August 19 W N Shilling of Ontario once of Ogden dodged arrest on bunco charges after Spokane sheriff and Harrington party misidentified another man Busard. Incident began when Busard, sought for defrauding Harrington of 2500, was removed from a train but later freed when authorities proved Shilling not Busard. Harrington admitted error noting Shilling resembled the alleged chief deceiver in size.
George B. Benham, former Salt Lake City printer and president of the San Francisco Labor Council, was granted a divorce from Marie Benham by Judge Graham on desertion grounds. He testified that threats of self harm by his wife made him nervous and miserable during much of their marriage, with incidents in 1888 and 1899 cited.
In Chicago an 19 year old bride Misa Floyd Stinson and 20 year old Samuel Arkwell from Harvey eloped. The tale centers on a visible wedding ring under an open net waist yoke and a mother's warning about openwork styles as a snare.
Kansas City reports the Kansas river and its western tributaries dropping quickly on August 19, with locals watching for further declines in flood-affected zones. Major riverside towns brace for improved conditions as gauges show decreasing flows.
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