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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
8
Edith Gill 24 says a man believed to be a soldier assaulted her near Eleventh East and Fifth South Streets after a Pentecost Basin service. She was struck, rendered unconscious, and a search party could not locate the suspect before police exhausted efforts at Fort Douglas last night.
Second Vice President George W. Kramer of Utah Fuel refused to meet Don Kelliher. Kelliher sought an interview hoping to end the ongoing strike, but Kramer deemed the request unworthy of a written reply and relayed his negative through a messenger at the Windsor. Salt Lake City dated December 13, 1903.
A dated negotiation note from Con Relluler requests an interview between the Utah Fuel Company and Pleasant Valley Coal Company in Salt Lake City to settle current differences with the employees. The letter seeks a time and place for a meeting to restore harmony and ends with formal courtesy.
The trial centers on James O'Donnell accused of burglary at the Yale corner store. Prosecution highlights broken glass entry, stolen tobacco and cigars, and pennies from the cash drawer. Evidence includes a fresh cut on a glass pane and a fresh cat found on O'Donnell’s hand.
William Gibson and his son John perished in a dynamite blast at a quarry in Emigration Canyon. Gibson carried his boy away from the blast area but the explosion tore the youth apart, leaving his clothing, coat, and hat nearby as his body was found amid rock debris. The father, severely shaken, summoned help and cooperated with authorities.
Police recovered six jars of fruit a cake and a revolver identified as stolen on December 7 from the Robinson family at 223 South Second West street. The items were found in a neighboring house occupied by Joseph Smith James Trax and James Woyd who were held on a peddling ordinance violation and may face larceny charges.
Oswego man John Small appeals to police and papers to locate his wife Mary reportedly enticed away by ex convict John Grant. The couple, once seen in McMurray Washington, used aliases Clara Thompson and Frank Slice and carried photographs from Silverton and Portland. Mary is 36, 5 feet 6, 155 pounds with blue eyes. Grant is 38, 5 feet 9, 150 pounds with brown hair and a derby hat.
Alfred Mussel Wallace defends his book against critics Sir Oliver Lodge G Wella Kamzay in a letter excerpt. He argues that opinions should not drive scientific conclusions and that his work relies on careful examination of all facts rather than weight of opinion.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as natural digestive aid to lift gloom from dyspepsia and restore activity. It argues the tablets ease stomach burden, allow normal nourishment, and avoid starvation diets, with claims of safety and universal trust in the brand.
A Swedish Antarctic expedition reports productive mapping of the region near New York, noting accurate charting and detailed surveys. Scientist Dee and navigator Nordensk- contribute to the effort, highlighting advances in cartography and exploration techniques.
An old classified style ad promotes ladies white hemstitch items and sequin quality textiles now reduced in price. It mentions embroidered handkerchiefs, linen unlaundered trousers, and celluloid boxes with inquiries about gloves.
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