22 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
1
Patchy standings show Beattie leading with wins around 98 and teams like Chicago and Philadelphia posting scores. Notable lines mention Philadelphia 7 St Louis 3 and Detroit 2 Philadelphia 1 as separate games with various city matchups and late season positions.
Fragmentary display from Idaho Military Guard reports alleged interference by the Adjutant General in regimental activities. Officers claim mutiny and discuss candidates for a leadership role. The text mentions Militta Six Companies and city involvement, with unclear dates and names due to damaged wording.
Fragmented OCR notes show scattered team names and scores from a league. Mentions include Milwaukee, Hearts, Minneapolis, Seattle, Chicago, and Los Angeles with dubious figures and places. Overall, standings and results are unreadable, offering no coherent outcome.
United States judges sign decrees denying writs of habeas corpus for Chinese exclusion petitioners. The ruling blocks entry into the United States, confirming federal limits on immigration appeals and delaying relief for the Chinese group in question.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention John G. Cardley as secretary of the Treasury and reference to Cleveland’s term and a veto. The text glances at Creenwich Connecticut and New York, with garbled phrases about scenery and youth in a greenish setting.
An early Boston piano maker is noted as dead amid a tangled report of an inventor linked to telegraphy research and a graft dispute. The fragment mentions a breakthrough and a first royalty payment dated near a specific weekday, with scant readable names or dates.
In Bosink on August 22 the Maranchuzetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals promotes a 14 cm foot memorial idea aimed at pets and birds. Subscriptions are being solicited. A woman in the city plans a monument for a dog that recently died.
A mausoleum is being erected at Rineherk cemetery for memorializing General John Armstrong. His descendants, including his grandson Galone Toharoh Astor, reveal plans to place Armstrong’s remains in an ancient vault within the cemetery. The article notes Armstrong’s roles as 19th century U S Secretary of War and diplomat in France.
A local Washington Star item portrays Tip Hoy as a generous ally of printers in the capital. It recounts his aid to stranded or needy workers, providing lodging and meals, and notes how his hospitality kept printers solvent and working. The piece also reflects on broader issues of craft, loyalty, and the changing fortunes of the printing trade.
An early medical ad depicts nervousness in women and claims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription will strengthen weak women, calm nerves, induce sleep, and cure uterine and inflammatory issues. It cites a Miss Blaugh and other testimonials about relief from symptoms like headaches, weakness, and facial complexion changes.
A veteran printer recalls the uncertainty of work when laid off and the drift between shops. He notes the hard reputation printers carry yet defends their skill, saying many still respect the craft and their ability to adapt, even as pay and conditions vary across towns.
Mrs Hanna Nelson Bick of York Aug 22 testifies about a settlement she signed under duress that deprived her of a rightful share of property. She was bedridden yet attempted to testify at home in Calwell New Jersey, exhausting herself before finishing the affidavit.
Baltimore employers and workers in ship and marine engine building join in a annual agreement to suspend overtime pay. Workers will be debited their wages for overtime at reduced rates from two and three quarters to one and a half times the normal. The pact aims to help employees compete with firms in New York and Philadelphia and is set to run for a year.
A damaged El Paso dispatch reports a man died by his own action using a dynamite device hidden in a handkerchief. The fragmentary text places the incident near a Los Angeles paper’s staff and references San Francisco, with garbled details about his clothing and actions before the event.
The New York market shows a sharp reaction with selling of stocks and a firm exchange despite late crop progress causing concern. The cotton and grain markets edge lower while weaker prices lure buyers. Australian gold and San Francisco reserves were added to New York bank holdings.
The Basle meeting opens Sunday showcasing the assembly of reformists from America and Basle. The program includes dances and performances noted for bold religious and political statements, with expectations of remarks on Jewish attitudes and gender issues.
Berlin August 24 An actor Kindered Fielitz was sentenced to nine months imprisonment on a charge related to jokes at a theater. He had been engaged at the German Theater during Emperor William’s visit to The Hague. Reports say gatherings after performances drew praise for the Emperor and discussions of loyalty. On returning to Berlin Fielitz was arrested amid public clamoring for a harsher sentence. In New York drugstore gossip notes, a strike wave and union demands mention broader labor unrest.
An early aviation test on a converted airship near the shipyard ended when a machine part failed. Engineers reported that the craft, weighing around a ton, carried Prof. across its frame as the wings and rudder were adjusted. The device, packed with gears and pistons, rose to a height then plunged toward the water. A photographer captured the moment as the vessel toppled. Weather may allow further tests, but one worker died during the attempt.
Local grocer promotes a money back guarantee on select quality price items. Shoppers may save by choosing in store promotions and claims reflect confidence in product value.
A fragment notes Langley’s aerodrome event at New Plyini Mathie with references to Monaps pet men and a firet good loot on August 2 in Whiteater, Pa. The readability is limited, but the item signals an local aviation or exhibition notice with people and place names obscured by OCR.
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