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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
2
The Salt Palace bull fight scheduled for tomorrow night with Senar Robles as reader was halted by Mayor Morris who notified Police Chief Lynch to prevent the event. The Salt Palace management then postponed the bout for one week because of snow.
The Commercial Club board debated a plan to join with Los Angeles to raise a $10,000 lobby fund to aid securing a Congressional appropriation for the San Pedro harbor project. Support was strong, and the motion was referred to the new board of governors meeting tonight.
A Davis county suit challenges 1600 acres of oil and gas lands near Farmington. Plaintiffs Ochs and Nolan accuse K Rowlands P S Keough Robert E C Wilson and Schuyler V Shelp of fraudulently steering new leases to the defendants via E C Wilson and a trustee arrangement. The case seeks trust recognition and rights to the disputed leases, while not affecting the Guffey Galey operations.
Myra, a 17 year old wife, sat in Judge Diehl's office yesterday afternoon amid sobs and a disclosed tale of betrayal. She speaks of a soul tragedy forged by a man she loved, William Curry, a deluded victim described in somber terms.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as natural, effective relief for dyspepsia, claiming they mimic gastric action to rest the stomach and end misery. The piece cites many cures, a testimonial from J R Hoag of Wymore Nebraska, and notes druggists sell the tablets for 50 cents.
The ad warns winter brings catarrh and its symptoms, claims catarrh is a blood disease and sprays and tonics fail. It promotes Swift’s Specific Co and promises permanent cure by purifying blood to stop discharges, aches, and nasal throb. Readers are urged to write for free medical advice.
A 1903 reader from Watsontown Maine describes using 3.8.8 for catarrh of the inner ear and reports relief. The correspondent cites improved hearing and the ability to converse normally after using the medicine, praising its efficacy.
An old advertisement from Erobs Ind Ter dated August 1 1903 claims a reader used a remedy for catarrh about thirteen years ago and with 8.8.9 25 finally found a sure cure and would recommend it to others.
A Salt Lake waitress alleges a pretended marriage with William Curry, a local plumber of about a year in the city. Curry vanished after claiming he had a wife in Iowa, leaving the woman distressed as authorities weigh the legal chances of proving bigamy. County Attorney Westervelt notes the case presents unusual legal questions and Curry’s whereabouts are unknown.
Authorities warn that if the missing man is not found within hours martial law may be fully imposed in the district. Civil courts would be superseded by military courts under the declared emergency.
The second formal levee of the season at the White House welcomed 1,766 guests including the judiciary and diplomatic corps led by Count Cassini. Diplomats wore full uniforms as did many Congress members and military officers. The Marine Band performed in the Blue Room amid flower decorations.
New York Jan 21 The American Protective Tariff League completed its 18th annual gathering. The secretary reported 878 members across 22 states. Officers elected include President Charles A. Moore of New York First Vice President Colonel A G Payne of New York Second Vice President Joseph B E Thropp of Massachusetts and Treasurer Secretary Wilbur F E Wakenan of New York.
John Maltman brother of Maltman mine president was killed this afternoon while tightening a guy wire on the engine house smokestack. The guide wire touched a 18,000 volt Union Light and Power line as he stood in water and the circuit completed. He cried to the workers to shake him as the deadly current surged through.
Utah National Bank of Ogden Utah advertises as a full service institution with John E Dooly as president Horace K Peery as vice president Ralph L E Losag as cashier. The bank sells foreign and domestic drafts on all points and pays interest on time deposits.
The First National Bank of Ogden Utah lists David F Eccles as cc acscsacerceest resident with Vice-President John Pingree and Assistant Cashier. Board of Directors includes David Eccles Job Pingree Joseph Clark John Watson W W Riter Geo H Tribe Lernard White Thomas D De Adam Patterson. Accounts of banks corporations and individuals.
The Korean minister in Washington and his staff guard the prince's whereabouts as he may succeed his dethroned father. The envoy said movements must remain confidential. The prince has attended college in Delaware Ohio and is expected in Washington this month.
Maltman, linked to mining property interests at Nome, suffered a fatal incident after a fall. Despite efforts to revive him, his wounds, including severe burns to the right hand, proved fatal. The report notes his continued life until death and situates the事件 in Nome's mining context.
In San Francisco on January 21 the Supreme Court held by a majority that a railroad ticket is not a contract. It also said transportation firms may impose rules beyond those printed on tickets and that passengers must comply. The court described a ticket as more of a receipt than a contract.
An advertisement promises a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure piles within 6 to 14 days. The product costs 50 cents and is advertised as effective for itching bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids.
Silver Parlor Restaurant offers extra fine dinners on Sundays and Wednesdays from 12 to 1.30, 25 cents. Lunches all day for 25 cents, short orders at all hours, fresh oysters, game and fish. Charley and Hong, proprietors, No. 348 25th St.
At noon today the State house announced that Sherman Parker, released by civil authorities on bond last night at Cripple Creek, had faced no immediate further action. Details were sparse and the scene drew local attention.
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