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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
6
Random town notices record court outcomes and civic life as Ogden markets, hotels, and shops announce sales, openings, and recalls. A Municipal Court case convict, a man arrested for drunkenness, and new partnerships signal commerce turning the page in late December activity.
Great Northern reports a copper discovery on its property in the Sierra Madre north of Ogden. Veins over seven feet wide show copper and valuable minerals, with multiple calcareous outcroppings and promising adjacent properties. Proximity to railroads and planned systematic development point to a likely mining boom in the region.
An advertisement extols Peery Bros Co Flakes as absolutely pure food in contrast with adulterated products, urging consumers to choose their brand for guaranteed purity.
A whole wheat product described as easily prepared and digested, featuring large white creamy flakes produced by special machinery. Sold in full two pound packets at all grocers.
Falstaff commences to do business today with free elaborate lunch. Leedom and Pattison open the new cafe featuring polished oak fixtures and modern kitchen. Crayton M. Leedom will supervise dining, with Stewart Moyes, George Maslon, and Arnold Van Hake as waiters. Harry Pattison, assisted by Chas Reed and Chiia Belin, leads the buffet and dry goods.
Western Pacific suffers a season setback as key playoff hopes fade following a decisive game defeat. The team remains in contention for a late surge, but prospects appear dim as the standings tighten.
The article recounts that Albert Hanley and Dan Higging, previously sentenced to two and four years respectively, expected heavier terms. Hanley boasted of a six year “present” from the judge and Higgins said five years was about right.
A man recalls smashing a transom to escape a fire after finding a padlock kept a door sealed. He saw his family below as flames swept the balcony. others were not so lucky. Mrs Strong Jr. is dead, his mother and niece are missing, and he lies critically ill. Also named are Alss Wilma Hensey Rosa Moody and Miss Margaret of Raton.
W. A. McGovern, formerly Wadsworth trainmaster, is named assistant superintendent of the Salt Lake Division with headquarters at Wadsworth Nevada. He is a noted western railroad man, previously with Santa Fe and Southern Pacific. The move mirrors Union Pacific practice of placing a division head at a terminal, Wadsworth being the Balt I division terminal.
Wanted, fifteen boys or men to deliver the Ogden Morning Examiner. Call this evening at Examiner office 407 24th street Utah National Bank Building between 6 and 7 o'clock. First come, first served. Frank Francis, manager.
The city business district observes holiday hours with stores half day and banks preparing to close 1903 books. Post office staff enjoy a rest after Christmas rush while railroads and freight offices stick to Sunday hours. Fireworks and bells mark the council of Fathe Time welcoming 1904.
Immense crowds filled the Lyceum Theater as five prizes were drawn yesterday afternoon and evening. Winners are 1 Haviland China dinner set No 2112 2 ton of coal No 5007 3 100 lbs four No 4024 4 silk umbrella No 47733 5 pressure No 3780. Prizes can be claimed at the box office by Saturday evening. Next Sunday a sacred concert is planned with an afternoon and evening performance and Monday features a full program change.
A new Union Printing Company organizes to publish The Morning Examiner and Evening Standard from a single plant. William Glasmann Frank Francis and BE A Northop lease the Standard plant, aiming to share material and save costs while keeping editorials and business distinct for each paper.
Imperfect digestion attributed to liver failure causes bile buildup and constipation. Herbine is claimed to tone the stomach, liver and kidneys, improve appetite and complexion, and invigorate the body. Sold at 50 cents a bottle by J B Cave, Deputy Deng tore.
The Standard boys, 1148 recipients, receive a case of Beckers Bohemian export beer as a New Year present after a day of hard work. The gesture is praised by the proprietor. A Republican Jubilee is planned with 150 Young Men's Republican club members slated to ride a chartered train from Salt Lake City to Ogden on Monday evening. Admission includes holder and companion access to all planned provisions.
Martin Murphy a Ogden machinist working at the Southern Pacific shops was severely injured when a side rod dropped and caught his right arm between the rod and guard rail. He was rushed to the hospital with a deep wound to the bone, and doctors hope amputation can be avoided.
A Standard reporter quotes Sr Hollingsworth on plans for a Republican city administration jubilee. The committee raised five dollar contributions and will issue invitations to prominent Republicans statewide, Huntsville City, and Weber county precincts. Invitations are mailed as names arrive to ensure every Republican can attend.
Tight money markets and year end settling curb stock speculation and price advances. Banks and capitalists are seen backing the market to support new bond flotations after January while a hoped for January stock demand looms. The article also details a theater fire inquiry at Iroquois Theatre with coroner statements and witness testimony on draft and curtain faults.
Cattle receipts steady with steer prices around 5.50 to 5.75 and cows near 4.23. Calves average about 2.50 to 2.75, heifers 2.00 to 4.75, and canners around 2.40 to 4.25. Hog receipts 21,000 with bids 4.60 to 4.78 for most sales, good to choice heavy 4.75 to 4.85. Sheep receipts 4,000 with wethers 3.75 to 4.28 and ewes 3.00 to 6.00, native and western lambs 4.25 to 6.00.
Omaha cattle receipts total 1 200 with ranges from 1.50 to 5.25 per head and calves up to 5.25. Hog receipts 8 200 with heavy sales 4.65 to 4.75 and bulk 4.60 to 4.70. Sheep receipts 3 500 with western yearlings 3.90 to 24.50 and lambs 4.75 to 6.75, mixed among grades.
In Chicago on December 31 crowds besieged the coroner’s office as officials and assistants worked to provide information on the dead and wounded. Despite efforts, far more people sought access than could be accommodated, with many granted permits to view bodies in morgues or hospitals. Large quantities of valuables were reported.
James N. Strong and family members fled the Iroquois theater as panic spread. He guided his wife mother and niece Tina Strong toward a central balcony exit only to find the door locked and obstructed by others fleeing inside the burned building.
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