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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1904
Page
3
In St Petersburg January 10 comment notes that warships must fly their own national flags though some Japanese vessels may use a British flag. The Novoe Urmia questions this and says US trade should not be harmed by Russian control of Manchuria and recommends patience until calm returns.
London dispatch says the Japanese legation has no new information on the Far Eastern crisis. No update on troop dispatch to Corea and officials expect days may pass before developments.
Jan 10 dispatch reports Russia has not yet occupied Shimingting. Chinese railways in Manchuria are congested with traffic, especially those leading to the Russian frontier, hindering movement.
A dispatch from St. Petersburg notes the Novik ral urging opposition to a Pan European alliance in favor of a Pan Asian bloc led by Japan. The message underscores white race fears and cites a Port Arthur telegram claiming the United States and Japan push ratification of treaties with China.
In Peking and Tiative press reports warn an inevitable war involving China. Rail workers along the New Chwang to Shan Hai Kwan line flee to positions as Manchuria shows military activity. Port Arthur and New Chwang residents prepare to depart while Russia relocates troops. Japanese censorship clouds reliable news.
Jacksonville Illinois reports the death today of E Kenna of San Francisco. His son E D Kenna serves as first vice president of the Santa Fe system.
Shanghai correspondent reports four Chinese residents of Lhassa organizing forces in Szechuan province to fight in Tibet against a British advance. The disclosure signals mounting resistance as imperial movements unfold in the region.
The Vatican organ notes Cardinal Cretino’s directive allowing churches to keep current sacred music for now and to substitute Gregorian chant when feasible. The guidance aims to unify liturgical music gradually across Catholic churches worldwide.
Arthur Parker of Butte Montana, a Western Federation of Miners member, arrested by military authorities in Victor Colorado after a three week stay, accused of fomenting trouble and prolonging the strike.
Democratic national committee members meet in Washington to choose time and city for the next party convention. Chicago is favored as the venue with the event expected about two weeks after the Republican convention.
On January 10 in Auburn California Thomas Gostlin killed Ed Armstrong on an east bound Overland train. Gostlin said he was not sorry for the act claiming Armstrong harassed him for two years and ruined his family. The shooting occurred as a mining lawsuit trial was set to begin tomorrow. Gostlin had traveled to Sacramento and boarded the return train, entering a coach where Armstrong appeared to be asleep and firing three shots, two hitting Armstrong fatally.
Washington Jan 10 The Postmaster General says the act of Congress approved Aug 2 1894 requires fourth class postmasters to execute pension vouchers and to place on each amount an impression of the postmarking stamp as evidence of payment.
The text warns of counterfeit postmarking stamps used by advertisers to imply mail delivery errors and to reflect on the postal service. It urges penalties for counterfeiting official stamps or for improper uses, including improper pension vouchers and advertising schemes.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a perfect substitute for a weak stomach. It claims the tablets digest food regardless of stomach condition, require no interference, and restore strength naturally. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box, the copy urges readers to trust the product to regain health.
Notice to stockholders announces a meeting of the Chief Canning Company at the Plain City Amusement Hall on January 38 1904 at 1 o clock. H J Garner is secretary.
Estray animals in Ogden City Weber County Utah will be sold to the highest bidder if not claimed within five days after notice. A brown horse marked with saddle brands on the right thigh was taken up January 4 1904. Poundkeeper C W Hestmark urges prompt claim before sale on January 20 1904 at 12:30 PM at the Estray Pound 475 22nd Street Ogden City Utah.
The district court in Weber County Utah orders a sheriff sale on February 2 1904 at noon at the county courthouse front door Ogden. The sale covers all of blocks three and four in Central Park annex to Ogden City with multiple lots and appurtenances in Weber County Utah. Joseph W Bailey is sheriff with deputy H Cave. January 9 1904 Ogden Utah.
Notice for the annual meeting of Bdanchard Publishing stockholders at 360 Twenty fourth Street Ogden Utah on Monday January 11 1904 at 2 p m to elect officers for the coming year and conduct other business Secretary D T Tracy Ogden Utah December 10 1903
In the Second Judicial District Weber County Utah John E Crites sues Susie Crites The State of Utah serves summons to defendant to appear within twenty days if in county or thirty days otherwise to defend the action failure to appear may lead to judgment per the complaint filed with the clerk Joseph Chez attorney based Ogden Utah
Stockholders of the Ogden Beach Canal and Water Company are summoned to the Fifth Ward Institute on Monday January 11 1904 for the financial report of 1903 the vote on 1904 assessments seven directors to be elected and a secretary treasurer for two years. A T Wright president A D Chambers secretary Ogden Utah January 4 1904.
Ogden City Board of Education invites sealed bids for the southwest corner property at Grant avenue and Twenty fifth street. Lot size about 125 by 132 feet with a 16 foot wide east sidewalk easement. Bids due January 15 at 3 pm in Eccles Building room 404. Requires certified check of 1 percent. Board may reject all bids. Thomas D. Dee, President.
In the District Court of Weber County Utah the estate of William C Channell deceased. Creditors must present claims with voucher to administratrix Mrs Ella Channell at John Bagley law office First National Bank Building Ogden Utah on or before April 13 1904.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Charlies Le Dufur in Weber District Utah. Vouchers must be filed with John E. Bagley at First National Bank Building Orden Utah by May 7, 1904. Arh Nellie Dufur is administrator.
State Engineer's Office in Salt Lake City announces W L Stewart of Warren Weber County has applied to divert thirty second feet of Weber river flow for irrigation of about 2400 acres across multiple sections. Permit requires 30 day posting and 60 day response with protests in writing.
The regular annual meeting of the Shareholders of the Ogden Savings Bank will be held in the banking room of the First National Bank of Ogden Utah on January 12 1904 at 10 30 p m for the purpose of electing Directors to serve for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meeting. Dated Ogden Utah December 14th 1904 James Pingree Cashier.
Shareholders of the First National Bank of Ogden Utah will meet in the banking room in Ogden on Tuesday January 12 1904 at 10 am to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting Dated Ogden Utah December 14 1903 James Pingred Cashier
Bego Lily Circle No 174 meets on the 4th Friday night at 7 90 at P Halle. Visiting neighbors for Wialty invited. MHS F I RISER G N LILY SIGW Clerk 243 West Pat ion.
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