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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1903
Page
6
LIFE promises a fiction book published before November 1902 priced by publishers at 1 to 1.50 as a bonus if readers subscribe for thirteen weeks at 1.25. LIFE is issued Thursdays with single copies at ten cents or five dollars yearly. Gibson creates LIFE drawings weekly.
A collage of advertisements and brief items notes Armor Market turkey and poultry supplies, local police and business figures, window displays, Christmas bazaars at Presbyterian Church, gallery work, Henry Rasmussen galley, and a St Louis World’s Fair info bureau. Weather concerns threaten fruit crops while shops promote treats and specials.
Slaughter of prices in fine and up to date millinery with the largest assortment in style and quality. Visit Palace Royal at 2438 Washington Ave or Wrights Dry Goods Store area for bargains not to be found elsewhere. They promise Seth in style and price and claim a real bargain sale.
Chauncey Staker thanks many kind friends who assisted during his wife Mary J Staker’s illness and death, expressing heartfelt gratitude for support and sympathy.
Ogden City notice dated December 3 dissolves the partnership of Williams and Isakon painters by mutual consent. Ter C. Isakson signs the dissolution.
Stanley S. Stevens has purchased Commercial Electric Cars and now operates from 2279 Wash Ave. He promises a full line of fixtures and special pricing on loose wiring to better acquaint the public.
In Montello Nevada a head on crash between two light eastbound engines and a westbound freight injures Engineer Bogart and kills Fireman Herbert J. Griffin. Griffin, trapped beneath wreckage and scalded, dies before reaching Ogden. Traffic halted seven hours as wrecking crews clear tracks and Odessa to Ogden trains reroute.
Archbishop J J Marty, en route to Manila to lead the Catholic Church in the Philippines, visited Kansas City. He said he will coordinate with the U S government and outline plans after assessing needs, stressing a long term commitment rather than a short stay.
New York December 1 open shows cotton prices up 12 to 10 points amid rumors of favorable weather and bullish spot markets. Traders expect the Census Bureau November ginning report to confirm a strong bullish outlook as Liverpool reports cover by large shorts. March trading strong around 11.80.
Chicago December 1 Attorney Albert Bach continued the Porter brothers inquiry by reviewing accounts with Fruit Growers Express. He aims to uncover how much Watson benefited from rebates and expects railroads to reveal further sums. Watson’s testimony is not planned until January, with J Ogden Armour slated to testify at the Thursday session before the bankruptcy referee.
Sharon Pennsylvania December first marks a 10 percent reduction in wages for employees at the American Steel Foundries Sharon plant. The move affects workers in the local factory area and follows company wage policy changes.
James F. Lobdell is appointed Inspector of Hotel Service with headquarters in Ogden Utah. William C. Francis is named Inspector of Dining Car Service, replacing Mittauer, with HQ in Ogden Utah. Both appointments extend their existing Union Pacific duties to the Oregon Short Line effective December 1.
J A Illton of Salt Lake City is appointed stenographer in the Harri man system office while J G Stubbs and Traffic Manager Munroe of the Union Pacific are in Ogden with the Harri man party returning from the Coast. Rights of way for the Imperial branch extension to the Mexican line at Calico are secured and construction begins by year’s start with most materials at Imperial. In Chicago the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen meets and presents wage and condition demands to Acting Manager Stevens after months of talks.
Funeral services for John Montgomery were held in North Ogden with interment to follow. Born in Canada about 70 years ago, he lived in Ogden Valley for nearly five decades before his burial. the article also notes missionary activities and upcoming Quorum events.
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of A. L. C. Atchinson of Ilawai to be secretary of Hawaii. Admiralty officials deny a report that the British West Indian squadron would leave Port of Spain. In Paterson a ten percent wage cut takes effect at Passaic Steel, continuing until market improves.
Prague reports that the imperial scientific station awarded the highest honor for beer quality to an American product, marking a notable international recognition of U S brewing.
In Ion City today depositors were told they could not withdraw funds without thirty days notice amid unusual withdrawals at the Dowie Bank. The move aims to curb rapid outflows and stabilize the bank’s finances.
Toronto reports point to a telegraphers strike at the Grand Trunk railway as the order to avert action is issued to management. No further details given on obligations or dates.
Washington December 1 Representative Robinson of Indiana introduced a bill to extend the Chinese exclusion law to apply to the Japanese.
Pueblo Colorado announces the second regiment of the National Guard has organized and equipped with George Sickerman as captain. The unit will be sent to the Southern coal fields on a late train tonight amid new mobilization orders.
A cablegram from Nashville reports the death of N C Staymenter, an American missionary, and the drowning of twenty three native crew when the Lapstri capsized on the Congo river in Central Africa. The boat served the Southern Presbyterian church.
Centerville report states Dr. L. J. Sawyer, appointed by heirs of the late ex Governor Drake to settle his estate, will disregard the will found in the Des Moines Consistory on Sunday. The plan is to oppose enforcement of the document as part of the wind up.
Annie Rooney a Seattle woman of good character dons a United States marine uniform and says she will wear it instead of the usual female attire. Police state no law blocks her plan as she is not disguising her sex by donning male clothing.
Washington December 1 Senator Morgan introduced resolutions authorizing the committee on interoceanic canals to investigate the part alleged to have been taken by the Pacific railroad in the Isthmian canal matter and to inquire into the plans of the inter ocean canal commission.
Washington figures note the House swore in Cushman as a Republican member from Washington. A motion to adjourn to Sunday prompts debate and a 30 minute limit. Speaker and members clash over unanimous consent and procedure as De Armand is recalled and humor cited.
The article records Senate and House dialogue on committee chair appointments and tariff policy. It notes De Armond and Williams spar over representation and steel rates while Hepburn touts protectionist gains. It mentions open session actions and a Cuban reciprocity bill moving over without address.
Money on call strong at 6 percent. Prime mercantile paper at 6 3 1 2 percent. Sterling exchange quiet with actual business in bankers bills at 49335 4539 for demand and at 4.7975 4.7280 for sixty days. Posted rates 4.8012 and 4.8 1 2. Commercial bills 439k Mexican dollars 42 3 4. Bar silvers 1 4.
New York Dow notes the Mexican Central railway cannot retire its bonds totaling about 32 million dollars. The plan failed due to opposition from two bondholders acting independently, Henry Clay Pierce, chairman of the board, withdraws the plan as part of the reorganization effort.
In Asheville North Carolina Dr Jay a prominent local physician was found guilty of second degree murder for killing his three children. He was sentenced to thirty years at hard labor with reports noting his mind had deteriorated in recent years.
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