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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
3
A crowded fragment lists errands and notices from a small town: marriages, shop ads, market specials, and events. Names like McGonagle and Tavey appear with addresses and venues such as Dignans hall and the Cullen hotel. It describes sales, coal ads, a yacht of routine wedding plans, and a YMCA event with a postponed bar gathering.
A local group leaves the Congregational church for an around the city tour visiting eight countries. The two hour event includes refreshments and costs 75 cents. The trip runs Friday January 28.
The ad promotes Crescent brand equipment claiming the latest and best parts. It emphasizes thorough inspection of components before they enter the mill.
A fragmented review discusses Crescent Flow bread and its claimed quality advantages over competitors. The text references market conditions for wheat and mentions a series of names and terms, but the overall point remains unclear due to garbled phrasing.
In Patagonia mountains, miner Michael Omera was held up by three men who fled after he fired a Winchester. Omera, carrying $2000 to pay his crew, wounded two attackers. one was killed, the others escaped. Police pursue suspects believed to be Mexicans.
Berlin budget committee hears Minister Budde on electrical rapid transit experiments. He says studies are preliminary and full electrification of passenger service is not yet feasible or profitable. He notes Berlin to Drochenierfelde line shows favorable results and Hamburg elevated railroad may soon see electrification tests.
An ad touts how properly fitted glasses restore sight for those past middle age. It claims dramatic improvement in clarity with no miracle, inviting readers to come in for a free examination and price. The piece emphasizes a quick, painless assessment and better overall eyesight through eyewear.
A chaotic readable report notes Southern Pacific and Union Pacific personnel in Ogden including Superintendwit Scott and Yardmaster Hills. It mentions inspector Lobdell, and Marghall party passing through, plus a planned Special rabbit hunt train from the Short Line and talks of moving headquarters to Chicago or consolidating Salt Lake operations.
Berlin reports a new patent for a machine that calculates consumer charges for gas water and electricity. By turning a lever a user receives a card printing the amount due, potentially reducing disputes with public utilities and rendering some billing contests unnecessary.
In La Crosse on January 27 a severe cold spell persisted with temperatures 25 degrees below zero. John Brunt, a lumber camp worker near Whinelander, Wisconsin, was found dead two miles from town after attempting to walk to a camp. The conditions are blamed for the fatal exposure.
Fragmented report details a Samaritan Hospital scene where Carrie Anderson, a child, is bandaged after a blaze in Iroquois. Coroner's inquest notes bravery of young victims and survivors amid a chaotic evacuation as women and children flee toward safety. unclear names and places due to garbled text.
Richard Watkins sues the Ogden Rapid Transit Company in district court seeking damages of 5000 for injuries alleged October date near North Washington Avenue and Twenty fourth Street. Complaint filed with affidavit of impecuniosity.
Real estate transfers recorded by County Recorder include Dies M. Diuuther to H. Cardon for part of the northeast quarter section 17 township and range specified. Anna Cardon to J. Al. Gordon for southeast quarter section 17 township and range. A. A. Wenger and wife to W. M. Bloigett for part of lot 19 block 4 South Oxted. Nevin and wife to Taela Kar yell for part of lots 7 and 8 block 7 plat A with value $8000.
Salt Lake City firm Banmrophy faced daylong proceedings filed and admitted by creditors led by New York Arma. The store, identified as the Lare House, reported assets around 378,000 and debts near 60,000. Management was by Ranshofe Brothers.
The Wells trial went to the eight jurors this afternoon after a lengthy session. District Attorney Halverson argued for the state while defense counsel John D. Murphy Loren X. Christiansen presented the case for the defendant. The evidence was reviewed and the jury now holds the fate of George Wells. Cruisers reach Ceylon with Japanese vessels Ningiu and Kasuga arriving at port on January 27.
Secretary of State Ruse declared his candidacy at a Republican gathering in Springfield. The item notes a derailment near Housatucky, Cane with minor injuries among passengers and mentions train service between New York, New Haven and Hartford.
Berlin reports official advices from Swakopmund dated yesterday noting that sixteen persons have been murdered in that district and seventy people are missing. The message cites Okalandja as the source of the figures, reflecting a grim toll and ongoing search efforts.
Report says slot machines reappeared in three saloons after removal orders, while authorities closed all machines. Judge Howell was set to issue warrants, but police preempted action by sealing the machines. Saloon men plan a meeting tonight to discuss a possible Sunday opening test case on machines and proposals.
Gibraltar June 27 The United States torpedo boat destroyer flotilla rowers including Decator Avabridhh Barry Chauheny and Dale escorted by the Buffalo arrived today en route to the Philippines The list of ship names appears garbled but the event notes arrival of US destroyer flotilla at Gibraltar bound for the Philippines.
In Ridora on June 27 the defense contends the case against B S Brydenbure revolves around poisoning by his third wife. Chicago expert Dr Gibson testified about materials used by a undertaker in preparing Brydenbure's body, noting a strong presence of arsenic.
A fragmentary report details overdue items and unclear figures across several names and places. The text hints at delays, financial stakes, and a charged situation involving local figures, with a notable sum around $000 mentioned and references to people named in a terse, clipped style.
The Examiner editor claims the Standard misrepresented his statement about Bred. Wellander denying a Southern Pacific railroad injury at Carlin. He asserts he was not out of town and not in any accident, accusing rival papers of sensationalism and deceit.
The mercury fell overnight from 15 below to 23 below in the Red River valley. Rapid City South Dakota reports 28 below and coastal areas see warmer conditions. Severe cold lingers across the regions with a gradient of relief toward the coast.
Philadelphia dated item reports Moncure Robinson and Sarah Slash Abel of Baltimore, two wealthy families, elope to Chester seeking a church ceremony halted by Baltimore church officials and police telegrams. They wed before Mayor Howard H. Houston after the license was read, despite religious opposition.
Opening prices rose broadly as London market gains helped U S shares. Major rails and industrials led advances with Pennsylvania, U S Steel and Rock Island lifting stocks while several classes of preferreds and utilities posted smaller gains amid unsettled trading.
New York reports prime mercantile paper sterling exchange steady to easy with bankers bills around 4.86 and 4.84 seen. Chicago grain and livestock receipts show 17,000 cattle good, hogs 40,000 with steady to higher bids. cattle prime at 5.76, hogs 4.85 5.15, sheep 4.00 to 4.60, western lambs around 6.00. Mixed demand continues for farm stock and money markets.
In Wanes City Kansas, cattle receipts are listed with native steers at 1.75 and 2.25, calves around 2.75 to 4.45, western steers and hogs noted, and bulk sales as low as 4.80 to 4.95. Heavy offerings reach 5.20 for packers, with mixed feeder and ewe arrivals noted alongside totals. Continuous market activity shows steady trends and substantial volumes, including 9,000 head under one description and 4,000 under another.
OmALta Jan 27 Cattle receipts 6000. Steady to higher prices for native steers cows and heifers calves stockers and feeders with 2500 on hand. Hogs receipts 7500 lower with heavy and mixed slaughter at 4.75 to 5.95. Shpp receipts 3000 steady.
Western yearlings show 4.50 and 5.10 odds with ANCGE40 and ERES 30GSA0 codes. Common ad stockers list 2G ITb, while Iambe posts 4.73 percent HO readings.
Grain and provision quotes from Chicago on June 28 show varied futures and spot prices. Wheat May points to modest gains while bonds and futures listed at several values. details include May and Sept contracts and miscellaneous figures for different grains and periods.
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