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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
7
The Standard business office hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Sunday and Bun. Hy hours are from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Advertising changes require notices to be filed by the day prior. Office: No. One Hing, Failoris Ream, No. 66-Lwo Rings.
A jumble of names places and numbers is presented as a historical notice page. It mentions George Vediten of Oyedety tied to a six dollar monthly payment, AML L. Jonva Coal & Tee Co. to a Mrs Apolo, Red Trading Stamps at Castle Bate Coal Co, and various mentions of meetings markets weather and workers. The garbled text references Salt Lake Salt Lake City Ogden and Denver with scattered personal notices and job hints.
The Supreme Court affirms a lower court ruling in favor of the defendant in a May 18 incident near Springs West Virginia. The plaintiff, Phat, sought $20,000 for injuries from a pump operation the suit alleges caused a crushed right forearm and body injuries while enclosed in the defendant company’s premises. The high court maintains that the district court correctly found no negligence by the defendant. Justice wrote the opinion, joined by the court’s majority.
The Treasurer's Office announces a special collector in the field to enforce delinquent personal taxes. A deputy will work the county collecting unpaid taxes, notices, and penalties, with settlements credited and larger shares paid to the treasurer. The aim is immediate enforcement to recover overdue taxes and prevent taxpayers moving residence to dodge payment.
Police detain several men linked to a false pretenses scheme to obtain funds for a widow's benefit. Suspects claimed authority from railway connections and underwrote a pardon for a national political campaign, with multiple victims and a history of similar frauds cited. The case recalls a prior 1801 era incident as investigators pursue charges.
A fragmentary notice describes Posium powder and dietary claims, mentioning Positum Co at Tritt Creek and Micky. It discusses perceived health effects, a claimed morning coffee ration, and alleged misuses of the product, with inconsistent spelling and garbled authorial voice.
Report describes a con scheme targeting victims in Logan and Gor, using forged money orders and fake transactions. Police trace a pattern of stolen goods, counterfeit forms, and forged signatures, with several men implicated in issuing orders and attempting to move funds.
A Kennedy era style letter from Knox, the U S Attorney General, warns state officials about fraudulent naturalization practices. It describes affidavits and certificates used to grant citizenship through false documents, urging attor neys general to investigate and report method s of fraud prevalent in various districts. The missive cites false certifications and other devices used to obtain citizenship and privileges.
The stockholders meeting discussed internal actions and directives for the year. It noted that stocks would be used for company purposes and outlined plans to align governance with strategic business goals.
The Woolen Mills company announced improvements to its plant at Nyadan Twenty, adding new spooling and spinning machinery and a powder-dryer system to boost the manufacture of scor ker yarns. The upgrades include energizing equipment and reworking the production area to complete the modernization.
Many trains on the Greco Short Line were delayed this morning due to washouts and rising water. Reported impacts included extended travel times, blocked lines near the Mind yooshed area, and a halted schedule into the afternoon as crews worked to assess damage and restore service.
In a municipal court session last evening John Mitchell and others faced charges including assault and battery. The proceedings note defendants failing to appear and multiple petty offenses with fines and brief detentions ordered by the court.
An early 20th century ad touts Mother's Friend for easing childbirth pains and claims it helps both rich and poor women. It presents assurances of health benefits for mother and child, cites a price of $5 and mentions regulatory references in Atlanta, Georgia.
Real estate transfer brief lists several property details with buyer seller pairs and parcel references amid garbled OCR. Names include Corby Reaos, Five Sete Way Ay, Tanelhy Foulger and husband, Stargaret Plakott and husband, Halk, and Bebe Wenger. Items mention block 4 and various lot identifiers with nominal consideration.
The case centers on a wrongful death claim alleging the brother of the deceased was killed in a retail position with a company’s engine allegedly equipped with tall lights. The jury is to hear testimony as the trial progresses with witnesses expected to be called today.
The piece recounts a chaotic school stage event where McVollough’s frilled and odd performance drew mixed reactions. It notes a student, Robert Dusen, delivering a shaky but earnest show amid a bustling crowd and proud claims from peers about McVollough’s legacy.
January 18 1903 Ogden Utah mayor William Glasham offers ten dollar reward for information leading to conviction of violators of quarantine laws amid reports of disease and disobedience. Notices reference treatment and penalties and mention the Central Hotel restaurant with new fire safety measures.
Fragmentary text references dog taxes and city notice with rates around $3.00 to $8.00. Mentions Sgt tor and Walt rate, unclear names and dates. Indicates public tax collection guidance and time-limited pricing, but missing full details.
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