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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
3
A morning blaze in Guthrie Oklahoma destroyed three business buildings on Main Street. Estimated losses run to $30,000 with insurance figures unavailable. Twelve occupants narrowly escaped injury as they fled the burning structures.
Cripple Creek district Trades and Labor assembly endorses Senator Petterson's resolution calling for an investigation of the strike. Copies have been sent to President Roosevelt, Senators Latterson and Teller, and the president of the Senate.
The City of Washington arrived from Colon with the signed canal treaty in a metal box carried by the purser. A government representative received it on docking, while officers and passengers reported no other significant news.
The United States legation reports in detail an unwarranted attack on Consul Davis in Alexandrett a by local authorities and police. It states naturalized American Attarin was not molested until attempting to depart for Egypt under consular protection. The legation sent the full report to Washington and awaits guidance on steps to obtain satisfaction.
Denver convenes a special stockholders meeting at the president’s office to amend the articles of incorporation. The session aims to strike out article IV to limit mortgaging or incurring debt beyond running expenses while $15000,000 in debenture bonds remain outstanding.
The group will vote to hold 70 percent of the stock, led by George J. Frond, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and ance ds regine.
Washington reports discuss extending the Carey act beyond its August 18 1904 expiry to permit irrigation contracts in Utah and other western states. A memorial from Wyoming spurred Senator Watten ieday to propose the extension while Senator Warren seeks rights of way for water companies and railroads to build reservoirs and pipelines on public lands with use for railroad public or domestic needs.
A Nashville Banner quote critiques William Jennings Bryan for aligning with English elites while neglecting American poor. It contrasts his overseas socializing with concern for his domestic constituents.
The business of the various states and territories at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition has developed to such proportions that permanent arrangements are being established. The work is advancing rapidly and the display plans are being finalized for the fair.
State Engineer A F Doremus in Salt Lake City announces Wi Ta Stewart of Weber county has applied to divert 30 second feet from Weber River for irrigation of about 2400 acres. Protest period thirty to sixty days from Dec 11, 1903 with details filed in the engineer’s office.
Assistant Secretary A C Alexander of the Indiana commission will arrive to open permanent offices for Indiana. Arkansas Alaska and Louisiana also plan new offices in the administration building. Missouri has two office buildings on the fair grounds and New York will hold a business meeting for the exposition. The work of states has been done by delegates visiting St Louis.
Round trip prices to any station within 250 miles offered via Union Pacific and Oregon Sport Line. Tickets sold December 24, 1903 and January 1, 1904 with return by January 4, 1904. One fare for the round trip to the selling point.
Unhappiness dispelled as buyers learn Newbro’s Herpicide is marketed as a scalp germicide and antiseptic to destroy the microbe blamed for hair loss. The ad claims the new formula offers noticeable thinning relief and urges trials, noting available samples by mail from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit.
Official notice states the annual stockholders meeting of Standard Publishing Company will be held at 360 Twenty fourth Street Ogden Utah on Monday January 11 1904 at 2 pm. Meeting aims to elect officers for the coming year and conduct other business. Secretary I T Tracy Ogden Utah December 10 1903.
Notice of Intention announces creation of multiple curb and gutter districts in Ogden Utah extending east of existing lines. Plans cover Twenty fourth Street Adams Avenue Jefferson and Madison avenues with concrete curb and gutter, grading, and a district boundary 25 feet back. Estimated costs and local tax levy to fund improvements, hearing set January 10 1961 at 8 am in City Council Chamber.
Unredeemed one thousand watches offered at fifty cents on the dollar this month only. Solid gold and filled cases with Elgin Waltham Rockford Hampden Hamilton movements. Pawned items unredeemed, banking rates offered for large loans.
Notice announces dissolution of the partnership Ogden Bros. and Co. by mutual consent. N. O. Ogden has purchased the firm's interest and will collect all accounts and pay all bills. Dated November 16, 1903.
Notice of delinquent stock assessments issued October 31 1903 for shareholders in Ogden Utah with amounts due and certificate numbers. The list shows multiple names including John Boagte Thor Chanoney J O S Gasburg and others with specified shares and totals. Auction to collect unpaid amounts set for December 1903 at 4 PM in Ogden. penalties include advertising costs and extended payment terms.
Wanted notices advertise Moler's Barber College Salt Lake City with teaching advantages and a Chicago posting seeking a trusted commercial salesman with references. The ad promises salary twenty four dollars weekly and expenses advanced, located at the National Caxton Building in Chicago.
In Weber County Utah district court the estate of William C Channell deceased asks creditors to file claims with voucher to Mrs Ella Channell administratrix at John E Uagley law office Ogden Utah on or before April 13 1904.
Creditors must present claims with vouchers to C. C. Richards attorney for administrator MWENEY A NL at rooms 303 307 Eccles Building Ogden City Weber County Utah on or before April 4 1904. Administrator date of first publication December 4 1903.
Notice is given of a members meeting at the church on Monday December 28 1903 to vote on amendments to articles of incorporation. The changes specify officer structure boards officers elections by ballot quorum and removal rules. Laura C Webb president and Margaret Umber secretary are named.
Ogien Council No 777 holds meetings at the A O U W ball on the second and fourth Saturdays. Visiting brethren invited to attend. N Fogarty serves as J and other officers listed.
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