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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
8
A Ottawa order makes the railway act of 1903 effective February 1. The three member railway commission controls freight classifications and tariffs, bans local or individual discrimination, and prohibits special passenger rates. Parliament members and railroad commissioners are entitled to free transportation.
Mrs. MM A Cragum of 2911 Lincoln Ave reports years of back and kidney ache eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at S W Badcon's drug store and says she could resume household duties with relief. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets them nationwide and urges readers to choose Doan's.
In Washington on January 19 the Senate debated the Colombia Panama treaty. Quarles said obligations transfer to Panama and must remain unimpaired. Patterson opposed ratification and defended Colombia. Spooner and Patterson clashed over US duties to ensure transit rights, with discussion turning to Assistant Secretary Darling's orders affecting Colombian troop landings on the Isthmus.
Mr Spooner argued the President need not know every department direction. Mr Patterson praised the senator from Wisconsin and his unlimited confidence, calling the remark a mere quibble. The debate paused as the Senate met in executive session at 4 30 p m and adjourned at 5 p m.
London reports a shift in European view toward a peaceful Far Eastern settlement. Japanese cabinet talks and a confidential Russian grand dukes meeting suggest Kuropatkin and others favor peace. Daily Mail and Standard dispatches note troop movements and diplomatic twists as U S actions influence the crisis. Seoul says Koreans cause trouble as tensions linger.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the best cure for indigestion, claiming they relieve misery, restore cheerfulness, and mimic gastric digestion. It includes a customer testimonial from Rev. J. R. Hoag of Wymore Nebraska praising improved appetite and health at age 77, with pills sold for 50 cents a box.
The Seorul crisis worsens as Koreans press against foreign interference. Emperor’s advisers meet daily while legations heighten guards. Japan floods Korea with rice and ends the ginseng trade. Korean general Yihak Kyun becomes a veiled target for foreigners as Tokyo insists on its stance. The Peking Times notes Japan will not yield and will not accept third power mediation. China pledges neutrality to American and British ministers.
Tangier Morocco January 19 an unconfirmed report says General St Henry MacLean colonel in command of the sultan of Moroccos body guard has been captured by rebels near Fez amid the Moroccans unrest and external reports.
Washington January 19 The House committee on military affairs completed an army appropriation bill totaling 73 056 000. Current year appropriations stand at 74 647 000 with transportation for soldiers and supplies cut to 15 500 000. The measure provides 400 000 for a general army hospital in Washington and 300 000 to finish the army war college. It also consolidates the record and correspondence division and the office of adjutant general under General Ainsworth as military secretary.
Washington January 19 The Senate disposed in 19 minutes of a motion to refer to committees post office resolutions for an investigation. Quarles spoke for the administration while Patterson attacked the Panama policy amid interruptions. Madden et al. trial proceeds with government evidence on Groff Brothers dealings and fastener pricing. Oil spill causes falls for General Bingham and Chairman Cooper on marble floor.
The National Board of Trade began its session in Washington today with the crop statistics report as the principal item. A prevailing view held that statistics from the agricultural department will best prepare the work ahead.
San Francisco businessman Mour R. Church who ran the pig iron trade filed a voluntary insolvency petition in U S District Court. He lists assets at 445550 and liabilities at that amount with creditors well secured. Over buying and market slumps are blamed for the failure known days earlier.
Reports from eastern Pennsylvania show temperatures as low as two degrees below zero with coal mining districts recording six to twelve degrees below zero. Early today readings across towns reflected the severe chill in the area.
The Weather Bureau recorded 2.8 degrees above zero in Washington marking the coldest weather here since 1599. Officials say the cold wave extends along the Atlantic coast area.
Washington January 19 A spill in the members lobby of the House caused a commotion as Representative Mann of Illinois who led the Hepburn pure food bill displayed many bottled and canned samples. The mishap provided ocular evidence of the need for pure foods and drew attention to the bill.
A cave in the East Gray Rock mine, an Amalgamated property, kills four workers and injures two. Tim Harrington Ole Oleson and two unnamed men died. Injured are Fred Sara and John McNeer. The fall trapped the bodies beneath fifteen feet of earth at the 1440 foot level. rescuers expect hours to reach them.
Captain Brownson testified before the House naval affairs committee that the United States will have enough naval officers in 1907 to man all ships. He noted rising graduation classes and opposed the Lacey bill to restore three cadets dismissed for hazing, saying discipline must be maintained.
New York stocks opened higher but weakness in Amalgamated and Rock Island pulled prices lower. Denver and Rio Grande preferred and Westinghouse Electric fell 1 3 4, Rock Island and other rails dropped, Erie shared declines, while Reading steadied after large buying. Northern Securities rose over three points on the curb.
Money on call eases with 13 4 and 2 1 3 per cent bids and offers. Time loans show sixty days at 3 3 1 2 per cent and 0 days at 3 1 2 per cent. Prime mercantile paper quoted 4 14 65 per cent. Sterling exchange steady with bankers’ bills near 4 8615 to 4 8620 for demand and 4 8325 to 4 8335 for 60 day bills. Posted rates 4 8312 to 4 8612. commercial bills 4 83. Bar silver 56 28. Mexican dollars 44.
In New York on January 20, copper and lead prices remained quiet and unchanged, with traders showing no strong directional moves ahead of the session. The market held steady as supply and demand factors paused, leaving prices firm for the day.
Chicago cattle receipts total 27 000 slow market with good to prime steers at 6 15 to 5 70 and poorer stockers and feeders at 2 25 to 4 15. Hogg receipts today 45 000 tomorrow 35 000 with mixed and butchers 4 70 to 4 90 and heavy 4 85 to 4 95. Sheep receipts 25 000 dull with good to choice wethers 3 90 to 4 40 and native lambs 4 50 to 5 90. Grain values include Pork Jan 12 99 May 13 25 lard Jan 6 97 1 26 6 40 Rye 56 Flax 1 12 2 Timothy 3 02 1 2 Clover 11 23 Barley 40 61 centa.
A brief report lists nominal wool prices by territory and western markets with figures for nominal categories 18 19 and fine mediums 16 17 and fine 15 16, dated January 20 in Louis.
Omaha list shows cattle receipts 4,000 with slow, lower trade across native steers cows and heifers canners stockers and calves and bulls. Hogs receipts 8,500 with prices 4.40 to 4.80 for heavy mixed and light hogs. bulk sales 4.60 to 4.70. Sheep receipts 4,500 with markets 10 to 20 cents lower. western yearlings lambs and ewes priced, ranges from 3.60 to 5.80.
Cattle receipts 11 000 with native steers about 3.60 to 3.60. Native cows and heifers 2.15 to 3.50. Stockers and feeders 3.00 to 3.75. Bulls 2.13 to 9.25. Calves 2.50 to 6.00. Western cattle 5.20 to 4.10 and western cows 1.50 to 3.20. Hog receipts 11 000 with likely lower prices following rush.
Sugar and coffee markets show activity with raw sugar at 227-32 to 218-32 cents, refined levels firm as bulls crush premiums, and molasses sugar around 29-33. Powdered sugar at 4.55 and granulated 4.45. Coffee remains firm with No 7 Rio indicated.
Cash wheat quotes from Chicago on January 20 show No 2 red at 30 97, No 3 red 87 96, No 2 hard 81 84, No 3 hard 73 83, No 1 northern 87 90, No 2 northern 86 90, No 3 spring 78 53.
Chicago January 20 closing: Wheat May 92 1 8 cents, July 84 3 8, Sept 70 7 8. Corn Jan 46 3 8, May 50 8, July 4 5 8. Oats Jan 9, May 42 3 8 42 1 2, July 3 3.
An Ogden Milling and Elevator Company notice touts River Dale or Phoenix flour as reliable for all baked goods. The ad claims the flour consistently makes food and avoids criticism of bread rolls biscuits and pastries.
The report lists varied figures for beef and pork futures with cattle and pig prices shown alongside per hundredweight and ton estimates. Notable entries include packers bids around 4.50 to 4.75, sheep receipts 4,560 tons valued near 2.50, and lambs at about 4.30 with range wethers at 3.25.
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