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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
2
Mrs John I Cox was reported yesterday to the Board of Health as suffering with smallpox and removed to the isolation hospital. Her husband was taken there on December 30, 1903. They contracted the disease in Logan and it developed here.
A bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court yesterday by John H. Clark a local miner. He lists liabilities of 18301 with virtually no assets. Major creditors named James Malloy 6000 W S McCornick 3200 James Sampson 2000 and S M Whittemore 1536.
Andrew Nylund and Miss Mary Mickelson of Bingham Canyon wed Monday evening in the parlor of the White House hotel. Rev Emanuel Rydberg of the Lutheran church performed the ceremony. J J Phillips of the White House acted as master of ceremonies and friends attended.
Five children are cared for at the Children’s Aid Home Finding association headquarters 11 Earls Court by superintendent Mrs. V. Anna Stickney. The Croft children, Jeff and siblings aged 13 7 and 4, mourn their mother who died in Holy Cross hospital on Sunday. A six month old and a newborn baby also reside there awaiting placement.
Henry Koalman Mike Matthews and John Murray in the Bingham railroad accident last Sunday are improving at Keosh-Wright hospital where they are reported to be doing as well as expected. Engineer Parley Jones remains badly injured but is recovering and will be brought to a city hospital in a few days.
National banks held annual meetings with directors reelected across institutions. Commercial National named J J Daly and others. Deseret National listed Hills Thatcher Winder and Reed Smoot among directors. National Bank of the Republic named Knox Murray Adams Holmes. Utah National Bank cited Lund Chipman Dinwoody etc. Walker Brothers Banking Company also chose M H Walker and W Welr as officers.
A Londoner calling himself J N Thompson was cheated of his money by seven card sharps in a West Second Street room. He joined a mining deal ploy, played for twenty minutes for his roll, alerted police, and the ringleader fled but Thompson will help police identify the others and stay in town.
City police reported a notable exodus of suspicious characters from Salt Lake yesterday, calling the development exceedingly gratifying for law enforcement and suggesting improved public safety in the area.
Chief Lynch ordered a crackdown and ordered every apparent vagrant to account for themselves or face jail or exile. A dragnet yesterday trapped fifteen men within three hours, with six more detained last night. Some may be released with suspended sentences, but repeat offenders could be sent to the rock pile for a long term.
The killer tells guards that his partner Prothero may have framed him. Shockley laments betrayal after feeding and aiding the man, while Prothero awaits trial and serves as a witness. Prothero seeks $200 to flee town and avoid exposure of a double life.
Word from Bingham reports clearance of the Copper Belt wreckage and a possible return to traffic before day’s end. A Shay locomotive loaned from the Salt Lake Route arrived and reached Bingham during the night, with Union Pacific signaling the new engine left December 28 and passing Omaha on its way. The Yampa remains out of commission until all ore-supply risks are resolved, while the smelter at Bingham Junction prepares to restart with ore bins full.
Joseph Bull, a longtime state printer and News composing room veteran, died at 274 West Fifth North Street yesterday evening at 7:03 after about a week of illness. He prepared for the end with quiet faith, and the funeral will be held at the family residence.
Rumors claim Baldwin compound engines for the Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and Southern Pacific have largely failed. Water problems have caused talk of installing chemical treatment plants before the water reaches engine tanks.
Judge Morse changed the date of Frank Rose’s murder trial from February 2 to February 23. Intermountain Christian Advocate switches from weekly to monthly. News from Salt Lake City reports T Myers of Keokuk Iowa, father of Mrs Gordon of Salt Lake, died. Miss Jennie Sart married George Dow. they left for California. Dow is the son of Warden Dow and formerly a guard at the state prison.
The Salt Lake Medical Society met in Commercial club parlors and chose Dr. A C Baldwin as president, Dr J W Critchiey as vice president, Dr F H Raley as treasurer, and Dr A A Kerr as secretary. They scheduled a banquet for Jan 25 and named Worthing Ewing and Stauffer to the banquet committee. Discussions covered Etopic Gestation by Dr Jones of Murray and diphtheria by Dr Critchlow. Charles A Lowry filed suit in the Salt Lake district court against Consolidated Railway & Power for 20000 damages over the death of Atkinson Whitworth on Oct 14, 1903.
President Roosevelt expressed shock and grief at General Gordon's death. He said Gordon was among his personal friends and had been entertained at the president's house describing him as gallant, generous, and fearless. The message was released to Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Holbrook T Eppill a self confessed forger and bank swindler with about 100 charges was arrested in San Francisco. Sheriff Shipma of Kalamazoo Michigan reports three drafts for 350 each found among his papers. He confessed to profitable operations from St Paul to New Orleans. He is to be taken to Kalamazoo for forgery trial.
A grocery promotion blends Schilling's Best brand ideas with consumer confidence as shoppers seek value and money back offers. The slogan links quality products with smart shopping, urging customers to choose the grocer for dependable savings.
Testimony from physicians in the Martha E. Bowers murder trial before Judge Lawler shows the husband Martin J. Bowers improved at the hospital but symptoms returned at home. C. J. Peterson, the drug clerk, testified that he handed the arsenic-containing prescription to Mrs. Sutton, the defendant’s sister.
Salem Jan. 12 The county court offers a 300 dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of S. L. Saunders representative of Lilienthal Bros San Francisco found dead on the streets of Dutteville Ore Nov. 14 last.
London reports Secretary of War H Arnold Foster cabled Major General Igerton praising the Somaliland expeditionary forces for defeating the Mad Mullah in a recent engagement.
Catarrh is described as the cause of many diseases and able to affect any organ. The text claims Peruna as a systemic remedy curing internal and external catarrh without local application. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Williams praising twins’ recovery and invites readers to write to Dr Hartman for free advice.
A. Miller of Lima Ohio says persistent catarrh gave way after about three and a half bottles of Peruna. He notes his sister, previously treated by doctors without benefit, was similarly cured after using several bottles.
In Cripple Creek Ironclad hill a miner yielded ore valued at $25,000 from a tiny space. Some samples assayed $23,060 a ton. The discovery sparks intense activity in the northern district. A Sioux City murder suicide and a California retirement story follow in later lines.
Sioux City Iowa January 12 Jags report A J Bolks killed his wife in a shocking domestic incident prompting police investigation and neighbor reports of a heated quarrel prior to the tragedy.
Claim of PAZOOINTMENT offering a 6 to 14 day cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles with money back guarantee. Product priced at 50 cents and marketed through druggists.
The document names David Eccles as President and James Pingree as Cashier with John Pingree as Assistant Cashier. Directors include Josend Clark John Watson W W Riter Geo il Tribe Bernard White Thomas D Des Adam Patterson. Accounts of banks corporations firms and individuals solicited.
Ladies praise Nanbro's Verplelda for quick dandruff cleansing and scalp refreshment. It claims to destroy dandruff germs, prevent hair loss, and improve hair appearance as an elite hairdressing product. Sample requests are urged by The Herpicide Co.
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