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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
5
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with likely showers in the southern portion and warmer temperatures overall. In the north, Thursday is expected to bring showers and milder conditions.
Money to loan. Sheriff Josephson from Brigham City. Miss Helen Sowonski of Galt visiting Noblilt, Mrs. Chas. Gosling. C. C. Richards Jr. and Mrs. F. Wanson of Binghar on city business and pleasure. Beef at Keller & Co market. See the New Bristol Game. The Taylor Canyon Water company.
Mayor Glaamana appointed former Senator Frank J. Cannon Judge J Patton J UI Rolapp and Sidney Stevens as delegates to the Eleventh National Irrigation congress. Other items include a lawsuit against Woodmansee and companions over a buggy hire, and notices about local businesses and events.
In municipal court mid morning Ogden City C D Ives faced a case for keeping a store open on Sunday and the matter was continued due to missing city witnesses. Mike Kelly was arrested for intoxication. Nelly and Mike Doyle faced suspended sentences and fines or brief sentences for drunkenness. Several others were arrested for trespass, disturbing the peace, loitering, or obstruction, with various immediate fines or short terms and some conditions to leave town.
August events include a Fourth Ward to Lagoon round trip on the Oregon Short Line with departures via Hooper Ward to Lagoon and related trips listed. Details show multiple excursion options to Lagoon during the month.
Jesse Langsdorf, formerly of Ogden and cashier at Salmon City, was injured by accidental shotgun discharge while camping along the Salmon river in Idaho. He lost use of an eye and sustained serious leg wounds and was taken by train to Salt Lake City for treatment. his brother J S G Langsdorf accompanied him.
Mrs Sarah Hobbs charged with house breaking for entering a Wertz lodging house room and stealing a ring had a Municipal Court hearing last evening and was bound over to answer in the district court. Her bond was set at 200, which she could not furnish, and she remains in the county city jail.
Liberty Park keeper Wheeler accuses Jerd Jensen Jr of 2060 Liberty Avenue of keeping a vicious dog after the animal reportedly bit Wheeler’s 11 year old son and other neighbors call the dog dangerous. Wheeler seeks action to remove the animal amid hostile conduct from Jensen.
In Furnes Western Flanders a remarkable Passion play unfolded on city streets. Local youths dressed in yellow blew trumpets as biblical tableaux moved through the town, depicting Abraham Moses David and Christ’s life up to Calvary with a barefoot mayor carrying the heavy cross. The event drew many from the local society who wore disguises to hide their identities until the procession concluded.
The Wisconsin Central Railroad announces an altered general public rate of 10 percent between Panl and Chicago. The crate was first made to the framers of the Order of Eagles and relates to a new concept in January.
Weber county officials urge 300 conveyances for September 16 departure up Ogden canyon to showcase the proposed dam and reservoir site. The Board seeks free transport for delegates, invites precinct leaders to secure vehicles, and promises credit for contributions. Immediate action requested, with August 25 deadline to confirm available conveyances.
State Board of Sheep Commissioners establishes a vast quarantine route from Crousa Creek to the state line and requires ten days notice and a permit before driving sheep between ranges. Violators face fines up to 500 or six months imprisonment. Deputies are limited to one dollar daily, with detailed travel records and no rail fare without orders.
In London August, discussions on X-ray and radium based cancer treatments note no proven cures yet. French physicist Duguel and Middlesex Hospital doctors express skepticism while reporting some pain relief though no definitive cure or treatment success is claimed.
Superintendent Noble faces inspection while J Fred Dawson audits Markle Hotel in Ogden. Dre and De Pinninger named dissnion surgeon for Southern Pacific. SP adds two new side tracks at Milt Ritts Nevada 2700 and 2800 feet long. John Milan Rin third Western conductor takes a layoff and tours Northwest with Als Milan N N Stoner Burlingon route conductor passing through Ogden with four carloads bound for the Coast.
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