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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
4
The Daily Standard announces subscription terms with in advance pricing. Carrier delivery in Ogden area details daily rates for one month and mail rates offering a yearly option.
The paper limits correspondence to 200 words and requires the author's full name to be published. Readers should mention the author’s complete name in submissions and notes to ensure proper attribution and potential follow up.
The Standard states there is no special advertising agent beyond Utah and all advertisers should transact with the Ogden office or via a reputable advertising agency.
The note requests all correspondence be directed to The Standard newspaper office in Ogden Utah. It specifies a centralized contact point for future submissions and inquiries.
At the world’s fair the machinery palace buzzes with activity as a large force of workers gears up to run the engines. Officials target April 0 for the moment when President Roosevelt will press the button to start the fair’s machinery.
Four timbers measuring two feet square and 110 feet long arrived in St Louis for use in the Washington state building at the world’s fair. Their great length complicated transport as three railroad cars were needed with weight resting on the two end cars while the middle car served as an idle.
The Hepburn pure food bill has passed the House and may face a tougher ride in the Senate. Opponents doubt smooth passage in the upper chamber, but supporters say the measure will curb adulterated foods by requiring packages to match their claims or incur penalties, benefiting honest manufacturers and protecting the public.
A New York Commercial note warns England will need over 200 million bushels of wheat from the US after last year’s 45 million, with Britain supplying meat fruits cotton and manufactured goods in return. It predicts continued US trade gains as Britain’s costly exhibits and royal relics draw American spending.
The bureau of statistics shows 1903 total exports at 1,484,668,127 with December exports at 174,734,268. Previous high yearly total was 1900 and October 1900 had the largest monthly export. Imports near 1 billion, totaling 993,473,101, fall short of the billion-dollar mark.
Local Democrats quarrel over ownership of the Morning Examiner and the Evening Standard. Frank Cannon’s sheet hires men door to door claiming William Glasmann owns both papers, though he does not. Cannon touted subscriptions yet delivered clippings and dispatches to mislead readers.
Cannon attacks on Reed Smoot and the Mormon church spark subscriber losses for the morning Democratic sheet. The Examiner gains readers after dispatches arrive, with Ogden residents embracing a new morning paper amid a battle over editorial ownership claims by William Glasmann and Frank Cannon.
The article recounts James Smithson’s bequest of 500000 to found the Smithsonian in Washington in 1846 to foster the increase and diffusion of knowledge. It notes the institute’s annual income and expenditures, plans to reinter Smithson’s remains in Washington, and the anticipated monument honoring his benefaction.
The coroner's jury in Iroquois takes a legalistic stance urging city officials to act because the law requires it. The column cites broader fears about Russia and Europe and notes Professor Davenport's warning about Japan. It also mentions Mr. Bryan and Democratic politics shaping nomination chances.
A satirical comment from the Commercial Tribune notes that banning gum chewing is a mockery of the Bostonese school maam. The piece clarifies the act as a psychological effort to separate linen connections rather than a mere gum habit.
A reflective verse-like passage notes dissatisfaction with steel and wood trends, observes shifting human concerns over time, and concludes with a resigned view that troubles fade after death, echoing Cowper's calm, philosophical tone.
A New York note describes a 24 woman luncheon where participants study outfits for two weeks and decide what to wear, then plan a two minute presentation to entertain guests.
A brief note from the Atlanta Journal describing Bob Evana loafing along Asiatic waters and watching passing Russian ships at night with a distant, hungry gaze.
A compact reflection on virtue and social contribution noting that true strength and gentleness heighten the world when one person performs acts of goodness that comfort others. The quotation underscores moral integrity as a public benefit.
The Memphis Evening Scimitar notes opponents misread Roosevelt's fate and the Republican convention dynamics. It argues Hanna would quickly declare his candidacy with speed if he anticipated the nomination, potentially unsettling the president.
A collection of humorous lines from era newspapers and gossip pages. Jokes on pipes, smoking, domestic life, and misfits appear in quick exchanges from Cincinnati Times-Star Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Ledger Judge and New Yorker, reflecting light social foibles and era slang.
A protest piece voices dairy and lumber workers lamenting the new pure food regulations. Milkman, sawmill owner, and liquor agent describe rising costs and disrupted livelihoods under the law, claiming compliance burdens threaten daily bread and industry.
Washington, Jan 27. A heated House debate on the urgent deficiency bill touched on race, politics, and aerial navigation. Nebraska's Buskett led Republicans in critiquing the race question while Georgia's Hardwick defended Southern loyalty, dismissed political equality, and argued education correlates with higher crime. Indiana's Landis mocked Democratic demoralization and praised Republican progress including colonies, tariffs, and overseas possessions.
The speaker recalls a public figure leaving power to raise a regiment for front lines, praising bravery under fire and national regard for American volunteers. He notes prior northern securities actions and asserts legal safeguards averted economic panic, with the committee adjourning at 5 16 and reconvening later.
Reports from Pittsburg and Cheswick recount the Harwich mine catastrophe of Allegheny Coal company with 174 dead officially, more bodies recovered, and searchers facing ongoing danger. Families of workers, including Polish widows, await word as authorities marshal aid and plan funeral services for all victims.
Mrs. Charles Walter Clark wife of United States Senator W. A. Clark of Montana died in New York after six weeks of treatment. Her husband chartered a special Santa Fe train from Albuquerque to reach the city and attend her funeral, with burial planned at Senator Clark’s mausoleum in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Washington January 7. A rumor that Secretary Shaw will quit the cabinet is reported as unfounded and lacking basis.
Beale California report states six Indians and about 1200 in gold were lost when a boat overturned on the Colorado River near the Todian reservation. Prospectors James Cundiff and Frederick Longmeyer saw the accident and saved one occupant. The survivor said his party had been placer mining on the Arizona side and were en route to Needles for provisions. The craft capsized in a whirlpool as rowers tried to regain control.
Early trading shows mixed moves among major groups including Pennsylvania, Pacific, and Iron and Steel. Losses run from half to 2 1 4 with some gains for Atchison Illinois Central and Realty preferred while bonds stay heavy at noon.
Lead remains steady at 4.55 while copper stays quiet around 12.62. Wool in St Louis quotes nominal with territory and western mediums at 18 to 19, fine mediums 15 to 17, and fine wool 15 to 16.
Cash wheat prices listed with grades and bids in Chicago on January 28. No. 2 red 93 8 97, No. 3 red 88 uT, No. 2 hard 80 84, No. 3 hart 72 S83, No. 1 northern 88 $0, No. 2 northern $4 88, No. 3 spring 75 87.
New York market prices list raw sugar at nominal 7 to 8 cents per pound for refined and centrifugals around 6 to 6 3 5 16 cents. molasses sugar at 2 9 16 to 2 5 8 cents. Refined sugar quiet with powdered 4 50 and granulated 4 40 cents per pound. Coffee futures: firm with No.7 Rio grade at 7 to 8 cents.
Grain and provisions prices logged in Chicago on January 28 show futures for Wheat May at 89 6 8, July 82 3 3, Sept 77 6 8, Isa 46 2 45. May 49 7 8. Pork Jan 13.20, May 13.92 1 3. Lard Jan 7.25, May 7.42 1 2. Ribs Jan 6.45, May 6.70 6 72 1 2. Rye 56 1 4. Flax 11 70 1 3. Timothy 3.05. Clover 11.25. Barley 18 60.
Money on call eased to 1 3 4 percent with bids at 1 3 4 and offers at 2. Sixty day loans around 3 3 4 to 4 percent and other terms at 4 to 4 1 4 percent. Sterling exchange tight then soft with bankers bills at 4 8570 to 4 8575 for demand and 4 8310 to 4 8215 for sixty day bills.
July cotton sold at 16 cents a pound in New York today. Earlier years saw prices between 6 and cents. The market opened strong with a 7.23 point advance amid heavy buying driven by sensational Liverpool reports.
Omata Omaha January 28 cattle receipts around 5,000 with slow trade and 10 cent decline. Native steers near 5.20, cows and heifers 2.60 to 3.85, canners 1.50 to 2.00, stockers 2.75 to 4.10, calves 3.00 to 5.50, bulls 4.50 to 5.75. Hog receipts around 1,000 with lower prices heavy 4.75 to 24.90, mixed 4.75 to 4.80, light 4.50 to 4.78, pigs 3.75 to 4.40, bulk 4.75 to 4.80. Sheep receipts 800, dull 10 cent lower with western yearlings 4.40 to 3.00, wethers 4.00 to 4.49, ewes 3.00 to 3.90, lambs 4.60 to 5.75.
Kansas City market receipts total 11 000 for cattle with lower native steers at 3.60 to 1.80 and native cows and heifers 2.25 to 3.60. Hogs receipts 10 000 with best sales 4.70 to 4.95 and feeders 4.80 to 4.95. Sheep receipts 4 000 with lambs at about 4.00.
Cattle receipts 13 000 steady to lower with steers 4 95 5 00. cows 1 50 1 10. heifers 2 00 4 60. Hog receipts day 46 000 steady to lower with mixed 4 80 5 10. good to choice heavy 6 05 5 15. Sheep receipts 20 000 steady with fall to high quality lambs and mixed Western sheep 4 00 5 10, native lambs 4 50 to 5 15.
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