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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
6
Random notes show Armor Market turkeys ducks and geese ad alongside fish vendors and Christmas displays. Warnings to gypsies prompt police removal. Events include Sunday school party December 11 and a church bazaar. A building permit to Dr Perkins for a brick warehouse costs 500 dollars amid local legal and social notices.
Ben E Tyree an engineer for the SP at Monticello Nevada and Superintendent Scott are in the area. Fencemen will finish work on the Ogden to Lucin cut off today. Five Points handles growing salt and fruit carloads while Buena Vista, SP superintendent car, views passes for the passenger department.
Real estate transfers listed by Elis include Chas M Larson and others selling parts of southwest quarter section 5 township 3 range 2 west to Bennett Anderson for 1 dollar. Larson and others also sell part of southwest quarter section 3 township 5 range 2 west to Margaret Anderson for 1 dollar. L M Hopon and nits sell part of lot 2 block S41 plat A to Chas J Tribe for 2500 dollars. Chas KR Frost and others sell part of lot 26 block 4 South Ogden to John L Pierce for 3500 dollars. Fred Y Dankowske and wife sell part of lot 7 plat B to Edward I Rich for 1 dollar.
Only two applications were received at the naval recruiting office today. One was rejected and Howard Hanson was accepted as an apprentice. Chief Yeoman G W Masterton of the cruiser Olympia joined the group to replace a man taken sick at Milwaukee.
An overheated furnace pipe started a small basement fire at Burt Emporium on Washington Avenue around 10 pm. The night watchman extinguished it with a portable extinguisher before the fire department arrived. no goods were damaged and only a rafters nearby were scorched.
Washington December 8 Senate committee on foreign affairs considered the proposed American Chinese treaty but did not reach a conclusion. The session highlighted ongoing disputes over terms and alignment with U S policy and outlined potential next steps for ratification or renegotiation.
Thomas Maloney filed for Lewis N. Reese against the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company seeking 10000 dollars in damages. The complaint says Reese, a Rio Grande Western brakeman, was injured after a sagging wire hung within twenty feet of the ground at Eighth South Street Salt Lake City and he was knocked from a box car. He suffered a chin cut, tongue injury, spine injuries and asks 10000 dollars plus 50 dollars for medical attendance.
Huntsville council approved first reading of crimes and punishments, third reading for dog licensing, set male dog license at 1 and female at 3, registration due by January 10 with 25 cent late fee. electric plant franchise application laid over for one week. Local man A Anderson returns from Denmark with a bride amid reports of chicken coop raids and thefts of meat and coal.
A Dallas telegraph report says Abbott in Hill County lost its entire business district to a blaze this afternoon, with flames spreading toward the homes as firefighters battled the flames.
A London informed New York Herald dispatch from Valparaiso reports Chile may annex Tacna and Arica provinces. The plan allegedly mirrors Chilean civil administration in those areas, risking renewed Peru Chile conflict. The 1884 Treaty of Ancon stalled by ongoing disputes over plebiscite and compensation of 10 million dollars.
Cardinal Herrero y Espinoza, Archbishop of Valencia, died in Madrid on December 9 at age 81. His long tenure included leadership during challenging years, with his passing marking a significant moment for the Spanish church.
Havana dispatch reports Minister Squieren arrived from the United States for a brief vacation. He refused to discuss his business in Cuba but held a talk with Foreign Minister Zalds about the Isle of Pines issue.
A private telegram from Sault Lake City announces the death of E D Williams at Hot Springs Ark. He was 38, assistant to the general superintendent of the Rio Grande. His death followed paralysis after an injury four months ago. He had long served with Utah railroads.
Trinidad Colorado December 9 Sheriff Clark is assembling deputies to rush to Berwynd after a telephone report says guards and strikers are in a fierce battle. The clash began at 1 pm and both sides are entrenched amid high tension.
Salt Lake report says George Woodling, a carpenter, was found buried beneath his porch after a fall while repairing it. He had been missing for two days and lived alone as a bachelor.
Chicago December 9 reports three more large manufacturers in the Fox River Valley affiliated with Batavia plan a harsh labor stance with ten hours daily work and no union agreements or work for an indefinite period. The move involves about 1,500 union workers and signals a general strike expected Monday.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Jay Hay as much improved after two days at home with a cold though still confined to bed.
Omaha December 9 Federal grand jury continues probe into Nebraska post office appointments. Ex state senator Elliott Lowe testifies as J J Thompson counsel for Postmaster Mitchell Alma summoned. Dr W T Banneill on jury corroborates testimony about Denver trip with Lowe and Beddeo and alleged operatio n in signed statement Dr Bagwell de
The source excerpt shows denials of significance for a Denver visit and claims of not taking part in money transactions related to an appointment in Orleans. It presents a defensive stance about involvement and influence surrounding the arrangement.
Washington December 9 The committee expects to receive this week the full Bristow report comprising 110000 words. The document will be perused by the committee before officials of the department are called. Hearings are expected to begin after the holidays with a bill reported in March. Representative Wagner introduces a resolution for the same post office information to the committee on expenditures.
Senate debates Cuban reciprocity as Teller cites official records on General Wood and Cuba. He says Cuba paid over 15000 to support reciprocal policy and criticizes a fixed five year clause as nonbinding. The discussion shifts to committee jurisdiction and minority representation, pausing for tomorrow.
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