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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1904
Page
2
London dispatch reports the Russian government warned China that Moscow would immediately occupy Peking if Beijing allied with Japan. The Grand Council advised the throne to pursue neutrality in the crisis.
A Russian position statement asserts Russia will aid Manchurian commercial development in line with US policy to expand trade. It says ratified treaties open Kukchen and Antung to world commerce and Moscow will not yield to foreign political influence while protecting Russian interests. Negotiations with Beijing proceed to safeguard Russia’s influence and avoid withdrawal from Manchuria.
Secretary Hay sent a new note to Colombian envoy Rafael Reyes declining to reopen the Panama question. Reyes’ second note pressed detailed protests while Hay’s reply follows Roosevelt’s Panama policy. Reyes plans departure for Colombia. talks of arbitration or new negotiations were discussed but no decision made.
In a January 10 report the Postmaster General emphasizes forming a fixed list of substitutes to recruit regular railway mail clerks. He notes current precarious, sporadic employment and uncertain pay, and supports the second assistant’s recommendations to stabilize the ranks.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures skin eruptions rashes ulcers rheumatism and serious diseases like cancer by restoring pure blood. It pledges a money back guarantee and offers free samples and medical advice, listing Ogden Utah stores Wm Giddings and Geo F Cave as local sellers along with Atlanta Georgia contact information.
The draft calls for monthly salaries of not less than 30 for railway post office clerks with at least eleven days of call per month. It argues for annuities to retired or worn out workers, noting longstanding concerns by superior officers about the strain and tax on mental and physical endurance. The proposal cites various officer reports as support.
An advertisement promises a refund if Pazointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. The drugstore item costs 50e and targets hemorrhoidal relief for customers seeking quick results.
Cornelius Traveller, pioneer and longtime Richmond resident, died at home at age 86 after a long illness. He was born in England and arrived in the United States about 45 years ago. Survived by a wife and five children, all married. He was notable for trusted public service and his kindly, sympathetic nature. Richmond mourns a pillar of the community.
An ad claims rheumatism starts in the blood and criticizes external remedies. It promotes a blood-cleansing product costing $5.50 and offers free physician advice. A testimonial from Riffit Lilly of Ohio details a severe winter attack eased after using the product.
Ogden listed officers include John El Desly president Horace E Peery vice president Naiph E Hoag cashier. The notice states foreign and domestic drafts on all points and pays interest on time deposits.
The First National Bank of Ogden Utah lists David Eccles as president Thomas D Dee as vice president John V Pingree as assistant cashier and James Pingree as cashier with a board including Joseph Clark John Watson W. W. Riter Geo H. Tribe Bernard White Thomas D. Dee Adam Patterson. Accounts of banks corporations firms and individuals solicited.
E C Bigelow J A Boyle and other names appear as officers in a local bank ledger with roles including president vice president cashier and assistant cashier A partial OCR read of a corporate roster shows multiple initials and surnames aligned to typical bank office titles.
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