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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
4
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The Standard Publishing Co Ogden Utah requests all communications be directed to their office in Ogden Utah for correspondence and notices related to publishing matters.
The Salt Lake Herald reports a Democratic daily may begin in Ogden soon with ex Senator P. J. Cannon as editor. The Standard expresses interest in adding a paper and hopes for Frank J. Cannon to return to the field, while doubting the money viability of such a venture and editorial stint.
Washington gossip claims President Roosevelt backs Secretary Root for New York governor and future US president. A circulating tale says Root declined Roosevelts vice presidential nomination in 1900 to lead the War Department, with a plan to spark a Root nomination movement at a national convention.
The first international yacht race opened at noon with light wind favoring Reliance over Shamrock IIE by about a mile at the outer mark, signaling a possible American victory. Five races are planned, with a Beater triangle or windward course of ten to fifteen miles per leg, starting from Sandy Hook.
The Advocate notes benefits of proper representation and a strong exhibit of fruits and cereals at the Irrigation Congress. It says the county would wisely invest to fund a representative for the National Irrigation Congress.
Washington county urges Utah participation in the congress to shape reclamation funds. Officials seek to secure prizes in fruits cereals and minerals and to present a strong display to promote the region at the gathering of leading promoters and financiers.
The Ogden Standard lauds Chief Browning for a fearless, energetic police force that suppresses crime. It notes a long decline in crime under his leadership, with frequent fines and arrests of tin horn gamblers and sure-thing men, and claims the city rare for its order and lack of corruption.
Berlin August 11. The Kaiser and Empress appear in a refined photograph as Germany watches Rome for papal selections. The piece notes his lifelong aim to gain Christian recognition, Bismarck’s past opposition, and Catholic Saxony’s support for his faith leadership. It also recounts palace preparations for a Schonbrunn theater event.
Constantinople reports the Russian squadron reached the eastern European Turkish coast near Iniada yesterday, as reporting ships describe an alert in the region amid tensions on the Danube and Black Sea front.
Visiting G A R veterans near Mare Island visit to the naval yard and reception for Sarah Brown daughter of John Brown. Delegates report officers for commander and chaplain positions while one veteran dies en route and health remains generally good with sixty five under care.
World markets show a choppy start with declines led by Rock Island Amalgamated Copper and Missouri Pacific. A late rally steadied some issues but overall selling from key sources pushed prices lower as the yacht race began and volumes waned.
Money on call and easy rates noted with 11 2 percent. Prime mercantile paper at 6 1 2 to 6 3 4. Sterling exchange firm with bankers bills at 4.8538 to 4.8590 for demand and 4.5320 to 4.8325 for sixty days. Commercial bills around 4.53. Mexican dollars at 43 1 2 and silver at 3 1 8.
Cattle receipts number about 8,000 with mixed to prime cattle selling 5.10 to 5.65, cows and heifers around 1.50 to 4.85, calves 2.50 to 6.75. Hog receipts near 15,000 with varying weights from 1.90 to 5.70. Sheep and lambs also around 15,000 with welders 3.00 to 3.60 and lambs from 3.25 to 5.63.
Kansas City report shows cattle around 4.00 to 5.23 for native steers and 1.75 to 4.24 for cows and calves 3.25 to 3.75. Hogs move 5.25 to 5.60 for bulk, with packers 5.25 to 5.50 and pigs 5.00 to 5.55. Muttons reach 2.75 to 4.40, range wethers 2.75 to 4.40, ewes 2.00 to 4.15.
A fragmented ledger lists various crop and seed prices with months and figures. Entries include Wheat and Oats values, Parke and Lord rates, plus fibers like Flax and Clover with assorted decimals and date markers.
Sugar and coffee market notes from New York dated August 20 report raw sugar at fair refining 35 16s, centrifugal 98 testy, and molasses details unclear. The fragment hints at daily price movement in the commodites sector with listed refinings and tests.
The item lists fines and prices for several coffee grades with numbers such as 6.60 for crushed, 5.10 for powdered, and 5.00 for granulated. A note references quiet coffee and a No 7 Rio 51-8 designation.
Wool steady in St Louis as of Aug 20. Chicago cash wheat listed with No 2 red at 81 1/2 to 82 and No 4 red at 81. No 2 hard winter 79 1/2 to 80 1/2, No 3 blue Northern spring at 79, No 2 spring 85, No 3 spring 82.
O T McKinnis, formerly employed at the Bank of Bridgeport Oklahoma, was arrested in Oklahoma City after attempting to cash a fraudulent $4000 draft at the American National Bank. The draft bore the Bridgeport bank’s endorsement. McKinnis is a cousin of George McKinnis, Bridgeport Bank president, and a noted territorial figure.
In a report to the Executive committee the City Superintendent of school buildings said only 70,000 new seats would be ready when schools reopen in September, contingent on labor disputes. The projection implies over 75,000 children may lack full accommodations or be placed in half time classes at the start of the term.
The transport Sherman to San Francisco was delayed due to quarantine for a cholera outbreak aboard with one case reported resolved before departure. It carried the Tenth Infantry under Generals Atwood and Cragie. Tadrones reportedly attacked Tarlac, clashing with residents for an hour as garrison constabulary were away.
A spirit presents herself to Gray Peter asking entry claiming purity. He questions truth about ages and lies, noting a small fib. She admits to lying about her age, and he allows entry with a tender smile, in a New York Herald tone.
A list of guests arriving at the Reed includes Miss 1k Walsh from Terre Haute Indiana G Reinert and family from Colorado Springs L A Hogan from New York A H Yung from Richmond Indiana Albert B Hent and party from Cambridge Massachusetts F I T Bennett and wife from San Francisco Mrs 8 J Hicks from Salt Lake C P Harris from Los Angeles A Mannie from San Francisco J Marris and wife from Denyers Joe Y Rich Brigham City H J Boice from Chicago J W Cameron from Chicago PD J Robinson from Tampa Flair Hill from Salt Lake.
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