Ogden notices mix of events and crimes across city
A busy Ogden page reports an assortment of items from a streetcar project near the fairgrounds to a dynamite accident at the Germania Smelter in Murray. It notes court actions, local visits, a murder hearing, a clown contest at Glenwood, and a large gathering in Nashville for the National Negro Businessmen's league.
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Germania
Murray
Utah
Dan Spencer
Ike Harris
Nashville
Tenn
National Negro Businessmen’s League
Burt Bros Plans Major Expansion of Washington Ave Store
Burt Bros will occupy the entire second floor of their Washington Avenue building and add about 7,000 feet of space. The project rewrites the front with a large plate glass window and introduces a broad staircase to access the upper floor. Departments include the states’ largest millinery, suit and cloak spaces, a fur department, and a dressmaker shop from the East.
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Burt Bros
Washington Avenue
Iby
May Settle an Unseemly Case At Municipal Court
The case against Curtis Crow and Mary Christenson with Christenson as a combining witness was continued from 2 pm to evening to allow settlement efforts. Grow has summoned Miss Jensen and offered marriage, suggesting the case may be dropped if she agrees. The heated fornication matter remains unresolved.
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Curtis Crow
Mary Christenson
Grow
Chris‘Jensen
Ogden Seeks Helena Franchise With Conditions Rejected
President Lucas proposed Ogden could obtain the Helena franchise by assuming salaries and a $50 deposit, without taking the manager or players. Binford deemed the offer too late and declined. The plan faltered as no agreement emerged and the Pacific Northwest league faced possible reorganization into an Inter-mountain League with Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Binford
W. H. Lucas
Pacific Northwest Baseball League
Omlen Baseball
Melena
Binford
Lucas
Ogden
Helena
Ogden Association
Carisch
Reeull Luegs
Whatcom
Lucan
Linford
Brick and Stone Masons Union Meeting Notice
All members of the Brick and Stone Masons International Union No. 3 of Ogden are requested to attend a meeting Friday evening. Important business. WL Doyle president WN Landes secretary.
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Brick and Stone Masons
International Union No. 3
Ogden
WL Doyle
WN. R. Landes
Massacre Report From Balkan Insurgency and Village Destruction
Reports from Sofia describe mass killings and village burnings in Monastir and surrounding districts. About 200 women arriving from Rakovo petition consuls and officials over the destruction and massacre of villagers. Turkish and insurgent casualties are reported, with unclear totals and ongoing clashes near Kojie Vetlarsko and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Monastir
Rakovo
Hibhmi Pasha
Okrida
Lenin
Rezen
Krusheva
Kojie
Ogden City Advertising Highlighted in Irrigation Congress Feature
The August Irrigation Age issue from Chicago includes a descriptive article on Ogden, with half tone images of city officials and Board of Control members. The piece praises Ogden as a strong advertising vehicle and notes the low rate secured by the press committee through D. J. Anderson’s visit.
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Irrigation Congress
Presa Committee
The
Irrigation Age
Chicago
Eleventh Irrigation Congress
Congress
W. A. Clark
Montana
Bradford Princes
Santa Fe
Addison J. McCune
Colorado
EK. S. Libby
Washington
W. J. Kiesel
Ochen
Hi. B. Maxson
Nevada
Board of Control
Ll. W. Shaurtlil
A. T. Wright
David Melway
I. L. Clark
Jos. Scowcroff
F. J. Kiesel
William Glasmann
Willis Beardsley
Gilbert AicClarg
Ogden
D. J. Anderson
Children invited to library storytelling sessions this Saturday
The library hosts stories this Saturday for children aged six to nine at three o'clock and nine to thirteen at five o'clock. All interested kids are urged to attend for a reading event aimed at young readers.
Dan Patch Breaks World Pace Record at Brighton Beach
New York on August 10 reported Dan Patch broke the world pacing record at Brighton Beach. He covered the mile in List with the quarter in 28 id, the half in 583-4, and the three-quarters in 1:2914, surpassing Star Pointer whose mark was 1:591-4.
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New York
Dan Patch
Brighton Beach
Star Pointer
Florists Pick St Louis for 1904 Meeting
Milwaukee wire reports the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists chose St Louis as the meeting site for the 1904 gathering, announced today.
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Milwaukee
Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists
St. Louis
Congregational Summer Assembly endorses union plan
New Buffalo Michigan reports the Congregational Summer assembly of regional delegates approving the organic union plan under consideration by United Brethren Methodist Protestant and Congregational denominations. Poston August 19. The Mason and Hamlin company of Cambridge has assigned for creditors and has not released a financial statement. The firm carried a mercantile rating between 300 000 and 500 000.
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New Buffalo
Mich
Congregational
Poston
Mason and Hamlin Company
Cambridge
Queen Draga's Sister Plans European Lecturing Tour
Mile. Giena Lanjevics, youngest sister of the late Queen Draga, will tour Europe starting in September to tell the story of the murders of her sister and brother-in-law King Alexander. She will visit Vienna, Budapest, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Brussels, with funds provided by a Berlin landowner and potential engagements in Paris.
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Mn ¢ Varia
Paris
Mile
Giena Lanjevies
Drage
Europe
Yurich
King
Servia
Berl Ian
Peiciingry
Lunejevics
Vienna
Budapest
Frankfort to-Main
Berlin
Brussels
Leen
Lexcen
Mule
Lamjevics
Freseb
Hundredth Birthday Servant of Paris Gas Company
In Paris at No. 21 Rue Montorgueil a man named Duval has just turned 100, the oldest servant of the Valls Gas Company. Rejected for military service in 1823, doctors warned he could only live in a warmer climate, yet he stayed in Paris all his life. Active and independent, he keeps house and favors liberal wine for longevity.
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Paris
Duval
Rue Montorguetl
Valls.Gas Company
Vessel on Fire Returns to San Francisco Harbor
The brig W. G. Irwin from Roche Harbor reached San Francisco on fire. Captain Cathley reported discovering smoke on August 17, with the blaze in the forward hatch. Fifty cases of giant powder were tossed overboard as the ship steered into port.
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San Francisco
W. G. Irwin
Roche Harbor
Cathley
General Strike Looms as Seattle Street Car Men Vote
Seattle Street Car Men union No. 337 votes three to four to strike if the Seattle Electric company refuses arbitration. Employed workers give until 4 pm for Mayor and City Council to report on conference results to the joint labor executive committee. If arbitration is denied a general strike is expected with support from allied unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Joint Labor Organizations of
Seattle Eectric Company
Consolidating Railroads in the South Looms in Editorial View
The piece surveys a Frisco Seaboard airline deal and Morgan interests shaping a Southern railroad consolidation from Mobile to Cincinnati. It argues a unified system under allied management could curb rate wars, curb rebates, and reduce discrimination, while noting political manipulation risks and potential gains for the region’s transport business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frisco Seaboard Air Line
Collis P. I
Mobile
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Norfolk
Mississippi River
Atlantic Seaboard
California
Huntington
Totomac
Mississippi
Wall Street
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern Railway
Seaboard
Louisville and Nashville
Frisco
Texas
Virginia
Mr. Morgan
Southern Railroad Trust
Hurricane hits Tampico with twelve hours of damage
Washington reports a telegram from Conanuld Magill in Tampico Mexico describing a strong hurricane lasting twelve hours with much damage to property.
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Washington
State Department
Conauld Magill
Tampico
Mexico
Ninth annual regatta opens in Astoria amid calm weather
Astoria Oregon August 19 the ninth annual regatta opened this morning with near perfect weather. The Willamette River was crowded with vessels and crafts of many kinds as enthusiasts gathered to watch races and activities unfold.
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Astoria
Ore
Missouri Senator Sullivan Goes on Trial in Bribe Case
Jefferson City Missouri August 19 The trial of State Senator William S Sullivan indicted for soliciting a 4500 bribe from a powder representative for three votes to repeal the anti glutn law began before Special Judge N C Tim mons The jury includes seven farmers two carpenters a state house employee a clerk and an engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
William S. Sullivan
N. C. Timmons
State House
Police Puzzled Over A Murder In Detroit
Detroit police remain without a solution in the murder of 4 year old Alphonse Wilmes. Suspect Charles Edwards of Bangor Maine is detained though Lt Radler says he is not guilty. Investigations include a Rockford Illinois murder case for comparison and riverfront searches yield no blood or witnesses.
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Detroit
Alphonse Wilmes
Charles Edwards
Bangor
Maine
Lieut. Radler
Edwards
Rockford
Lll
Lessons of Paris Disaster Acknowledged by Berlin
Berlin officials issue orders after the Paris underground tragedy to light tunnels with independent wires and to install equipment allowing trains to cut power and stop near accidents. They also mandate measures to avoid crowding cars.
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Berlin
Paris
Ministry of Public Works
Expect Oil Strike Within Two Weeks Near Mt Pleasant
Report from the oil district west of Mt Pleasant says drilling will start actively today after full preparation. An experienced operator with over thirty years in oil borings expects strong indications soon and predicts a strike within two weeks based on favorable evidence and solid indications.
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Mt.Pleasant
Indictments Expected in Postoffice Inquiry
Washington tells of a resumed grand jury probe into Postoffice affairs with a likely new batch of indictments. Inspectors continue original inquiries and may charge several employees for irregular actions, including W A Hazard who allegedly drew $4 daily while hospitalized for a nonpaying wound. No decision from the Postmaster General has been issued yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice
W. A. Hazard
State of
New York
Cossacks Pursue Bandits Near Manchurian Frontier
A Port Arthur report says native bandits attacked a dynamite magazine near the Manchurian frontier station and tried to destroy it. Cossacks captured twenty bandits while most escaped.
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St Petersburg
Port Arthur
Manchurian Frontier Station
Miners to Open Stores in Cripple Creek District
Victor, Colorado August 10 A. M. union officials announce three general supply stores will be opened at Victor Cripple Creek and Goldfield to sell goods at cost and allow miners to pay when able The Western Federation of Miners funded the effort following merchants association credit ban in the district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Victor
Cola
Cripple Creek
Victor, Cripple Creek
Goldfield
Western Federation of Minera
Merchants’ Association of
Tennis duel hots up as American doubles title looms
Newport R I August 19 The weir champions Collins and Wardner who yesterday beat Ward and Ware the eastern champions were to meet the Dobely brothers British experts for the championship of America in doubles The day was perfect and interest ran high among players and spectators alike
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Newport
Ti. L
Collins
Wardner
Weir
Ward
Ware
Dobely Brothers
America
Fine Weather for the Yachts Race Day Forecast
The weather bureau issued a forecast for tomorrow's yacht race with partly cloudy skies. Winds will be fresh west to north at 10 to 19 miles per hour over the course. Reliance reached Sandy Hook Bay and moored, followed by Shamrock waiting for the signal to start Jos Tow's race.
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New York
Reliance
Sandy Hot Bay
Etaysti
Utahe
Shamrock
Cane
German Duel Leaves Lieutenant Fatally Wounded
Lieut Kayser likely fatally shot in a duel at Allenstein yesterday with Lieut Flugel. The duel followed a quarrel at a farewell supper held at the officers casino for Captain Fieger.
Baron von Windheim Named Governor of Upper Silesia
Berlin reports the Emperor has selected Baron von Windheim as Governor of Upper Silesia a step toward a cabinet post. Simultaneously dispatches from Portsmouth note a Pedro boat flotilla passing at 3 o'clock en route to the navy base.
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Berlin
Baron von Yeheim
Upper Silesia
von Windheim
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