Tithing Audit under Clerk Bluth in Weber Stake
Tithing clerk John Bluth of Weber Stake begins annual auditing of ward tithing reports for 1903. He must compile detailed cash and in kind receipts, disbursements, inventories, real estate, offerings, and priesthood data for twenty five wards, with comparisons to prior year, all to be finished by February 10.
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John Bluth
Weber Stake
Salt Lake City
Relief Society Tithing Department
Stake
Hick
Stake Presidency
Bluth
Botanic Blood Balm advertised cures and claims
An old ad promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for bone pains itching eruptions rheumatism catarrh eczema scrofula and even cancer from blood poisoning. It claims to purify blood reduce swellings and restore health with a guarantee of cure or money back. Also notes availability in Ogden Utah and other locations.
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Writings Blood Balm Co
Atigata
Ogden
Utah
Wm. Gidlfing
25Th St. Ms
Geo. F. Care
Kor
Gora
Wash
Avex
Noes Sacrificed for Little Colds Claims
An advertisement touts Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for "little colds" and "big colds" even to the verge of consumption, implying widespread neglect of cold illnesses and urging use of the product.
Alaska town faces destitution amid threat of famine
Reports of extreme destitution in Fairbanks Alaska reached the War department through the mayor and Senator Nelson. General Funston, in command of the Department of the Columbia, was ordered to investigate and take steps to preserve public peace while providing relief.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Alaska
War Department
Place
Nelson
Funston
Department of the Columbia
Retired General Young Plans Winter in Cuba for Health
Lieutenant General Young, chief of staff, after retirement, will visit his sister in Pittsburg before traveling to Cuba to spend the winter hoping to recover from rheumatism.
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Washington
Young
Pittsburg
Cuba
Rothwell and Britt Set February 130-Pound Fight in San Francisco
William Rothwell and James E. Britt plan a 130 pound bout in San Francisco next February. They will weigh in at 6 p.m. with the Yosemite club likely promoting under its February permit.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wilam ‘Rothwell
Young Corbett
James E. Britt
Yosemite
Navy appoints new officers and captains
Washington announces today the appointment of Rear Admiral Charles ONeill and captains Commander K Francis Delano and Commander Albion Wadhams, among other naval posts. The nominations reflect ongoing officer promotions in the navy.
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Washington
Jan
Charles O'Neill
K Francis
Delano
Albion Wadhams
Hawaii bill on electric light power for Oahu considered
In the House, January 6 the lone measure was Delegate from Hawaii proposing ratification of a Hawaiian act authorizing manufacture and distribution of electric light power on Oahu. Objections to the bill in its presented form led to recommittal to the Territories Committee.
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Washington
Jan
Hawaii
Oahu
Territory of Hawaii
Committee On Territories
Navy Appropriations Trim Secretary Moody Reduces Estimate
Secretary Moody, aiming to limit Congress to essential funds, cuts the navy increase estimate for the next fiscal year by 34 million and removes 400000 for vessel equipment. The machinery appropriation remains a continuing one with original estimates at 23 million.
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Washington, Jan. G
Moody
Congree
Landing of Marines at Chemulpo Amid Corean Unrest
Paris reports a Corean army unsettled by pay arrears and on the verge of disturbance. The American minister ordered a marine guard landed at Chemulpo while two British and two Russian ships remained in the harbor. Naval officers said they would stay until the danger passed. Corean authorities admit they cannot assure troop loyalty or discipline.
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Paris
Bool
Matinda
Explosion kills crew on British cruiser Wallero near Montague Island
Sydney reports 43 dead after boiler explosion aboard the British cruiser Wallero near Montague Island 230 miles south of Sydney. The ship signalled for help and is returning, expected to reach port tomorrow.
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Sydney
N. BF
Montague Island
Dean's Ointment Offered To End Terrible Skin Plagues
Advert says a curing ointment named Dean's Ointment ends itching and misery from skin diseases, available at any drug store.
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Dean
Hawaii electric power bill on Oahu sent back to committee
Ms Washington called up a bill to ratify approve and confirm an act by Hawaii to authorize manufacture distribution and supply of electric light and power on Oahu. It was referred back to the committee on territories for further consideration.
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Washington
Jan. G
Hawaii
Oahu
Committee On
Territories
Nuggetts murder in restricted district shocks Seattle
Georgette Flynn known as Nuggett was found murdered in her own room in Seattle’s restricted district. The left side of her head was crushed by a blunt instrument and seven neck wounds suggest a stabbing weapon. A gold watch and chain are missing. The killing occurred quietly as if no one heard a sound.
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Seattle
Georgette Flynn
Nuggett
Robbed in His Office at the Masonic Temple
David Freeman a jeweler in the sixteenth floor offices of the Masonic Temple was held up by two men who forced him to open his safe. They stole about $4900 in cash, diamonds and watches and threatened him with a dagger at his heart during the robbery in Chicago.
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Chicago
Jan
David Freeman
Impossible to Foresee an Accident
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted as a monarch over pain offering preparation against harm. The line urges readiness for injuries with a focus on relief and proactive care.
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Thomas
Monarch
Senator Dietrich Case Set For Thursday Trial
Omaha January 6 The defense in Senator Dietrich bribery charges plans to deny he was a United States senator at the time of alleged transactions with Wisher. The indictment accuses Dietrich of negotiating in January with Wisher about a senate position and related lease charge. General Cowin argues no violation in the building lease count, mirroring the bribery defense. The issue will likely be first to be decided when court convenes Thursday.
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Omaha
Dietrich
United States
Wisher
Cowin
Funeral of Lulu P Boyer Alexander and her two children
The funeral in Springville Utah yesterday afternoon drew a crowded meetinghouse. The Springville choir and a select quartet provided music and the procession was led by the Springville band. Elders James E Hall F C Boyer L John Nuttall and M E Crandall Jr spoke, recalling the calamity that claimed the departed wife and mother and her two children.
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Springville
Utah
Lulu P. Boyer Alexander
James E. Hall
F. C. Boyer
L. John Nuttall
M. E. Crandall, Jr
Iroquois theater inquiry cites lax safety and locked exits
Chicago reporters recount findings before Monroe Fulkerson showing theater proprietors and managers failed to train staff or equip for fire. Testimony from 20 employees confirms locked exits and poor safety planning, with 531 dead of 1842 present and about 21 percent of matinee attendees perished.
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Chicago
Monroe Fulkerson
Will J. Davis
Harry 3. Powers
Thos. K. Noonan
Fulkerson
Noonan
Davis and Powers
Burdock Blood Bitters Aids Dyspepsia Relief
Advertisement claims two million Americans suffer dyspepsia and presents Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure available at any drug store. It portrays the product as a quick remedy without medical advice, typical of early 20th century patent medicine promotion.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Branfifin Afchlgtor CO
Alinta, Ce
Senate committee begins Panama canal treaty review
Washington January 6 the Senate committee on foreign relations opened examination of the Panama canal treaty with discussions expected on terms and implications for U.S. and world navigation.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Former Congressman Driggs goes on trial in Brooklyn
Readable portions note a former Congress man Driggs being tried in Brooklyn on charges related to alleged post office frauds. The document also includes notices about a National Livestock Association and National Wool Growers Meeting in Portland Oregon in 1904 and travel tickets.
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New York
Driggs
Brooklyn
National Livestock Association
National Wool Growers
Portland
Oregon
Oregon Short Line
Ogden
San Francisco
Annual clearance sale closes at three stores this week
The three stores announce an annual clearance ending Saturday night January 6. They promise exceptional reductions across all departments to attract hundreds of buyers and urge shoppers to complete winter inventories during the final two days.
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Navy Appropriations
Seoul
Bofore
Knights OF Columbus
Ogden Council
A. W. Hall
J. W/O'BRIEN
J. Si.Carver & Sons
Yance Ever
Grand Opera House
Jos
Clank
John F. Stowe
Mr. Alvin Wycoff
Joe Morgan
Yankee
Stowe’s
Shortliff & CO
Paris Chemical Ce
Wilwaurer
Wis
A. E. Weatherby
Washington Ave
Smalley
Hewlett Bros
Stanley S. Stevens
Pres
Mgr
Stringam A. Stevens
Sec
Treas
Commercial Electric CO
Wasles Ave
Wm. Driver
Etek Leyes Cs Oe
Imperial Restaurant
J, Lambert
Prop
St. Ogden, Utah
L. I. Becraft
Cor. Grant and
24Th Street
H. P
Pearman Apples
Barrows Grocery Co
Wash. Ave
Tel
Putnam’s
Walsea
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