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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
6
A mixed page of public notices and advertisements lists events and services in Bear River City and nearby areas. It mentions a Historical Society meeting at Mrs. Bedford’s home, real estate transfer, coal sales, a Woodmen of America ball, tax deadlines for dog licenses, railway rate details for Park City, and several local businesses including markets, lard, meats, and fishing departments.
An advertisement extols Crescent Flour as the finest made from top grade wheat, milled with advanced machinery and subjected to thorough inspection before entering the mill. It asserts superior product quality achievable with perfect materials and equipment.
Peery Bros Milling Company touts Crescent flour as uniformly high in quality and capable of producing more bread than any rival brand. The ad invites judges to test Crescent and endorses its baking performance regardless of wheat market price.
New York market notes list raw sugar prices at 2 13 16 for centrifugal 96 test and 35 16 for molass es sugar 29 16. Refined sugar quoted at 5.10 crushed 4.50 powdered and 4.50 granulated 445. Coffee No 7 Rio priced at 8 15 10.
A grand ball will be held Friday evening at Parry's hall hosted by the General Board of the Y M M A. The event aims to raise funds and support activities for the association and its members.
The county jail holds only two men awaiting trial in district court Frank Cody charged with attempted rape and Chag Gray on burglary. Other inmates include Fred Miner serving seventy five days for falsified oats dealings and Chas Douglas from Salt Lake City awaiting federal grand jury action, plus two men on thirty day terms.
The mid year graduation exercises at Central School drew many patrons who enjoyed the program. The dumbbell drill earned special praise and carnations were distributed. Mias Tibbett accompanied the graduates to the high school as the program listed acts, solos, readings, and a class prophecy.
New York reports the Central Pacific Railway now part of the Harriman system paid about 2,000,000 dollars into the subtreasury as another installment of its longstanding federal obligation.
San Francisco January 29 The selection of Alex Greggains as referee completes final plans for the 20 round boxing match tonight between Eddie Hanlon and Kid Broad. Both fighters report good condition and confidence of victory. Betting is 2 to 1 in favor of Hanlon.
Detroit report says Buffalo boxer Ben O Grady was knocked out by Noah Brusso of Detroit, sent to a hospital for treatment, and today was reported out of danger. Brusso will not be detained by the police.
In Madrid on January 29 the quarrel between War Minister Linares and Deputy Soriano, which led to exchanged seconds, was settled without a duel between the two principals.
A Pasteur Dairy building near the new post office was burglarized Tuesday night. Two trunks and butter were taken and later abandoned behind the post office. A former employee, C. C. Miller, is suspected as police keep the trunks under guard. The thief left town last night after a near arrest. Two other break-in attempts occurred nearby at Wildermuth News Stand and Homestead Bakery on Twenty fourth and Grant.
Plans for a magnificent summer hotel in Ogden Canyon are underway with Architect Smith drawing the plans. Cost estimated just over 15000 dollars, aiming to create a premier mountain resort with wide porches large fireplaces cozy corners a grand dining room and well equipped kitchen. Completion would boost Ogden Canyon as a top state resort and western destination.
We extend sincere thanks to friends who assisted during the sad accident and death of our beloved daughter. She was the granddaughter of W. S. Connell. May the protecting hand of God protect them from such sad accidents. George W. Taylor and family.
New York money on call remains steady at 13 4 to 2 percent with closing bids and offers. Time deposits show dull, steady movement with 60 days at 31-2 to 33-4 percent, 90 days around 33-4 to 4.00, and 6 months near 4 41-4 percent. Sterling exchange weak with bankers bills at 4.8550 to 4.8555 for demand and about 4.8290 to 4.83 for sixty days.
J J Lapping a Denver railway conductor in custody in Bloomington may face a sanity hearing. He arrived last week recounts hypnotic influence by a local mind reader relative, claims telepathic messages, says his system collapses under her control, doctors believe he is sane.
Willis T Beardsley received today the War Department appointment for service in the Philippines. Acting on Governor Tafts guidance he telegraphed acceptance and will sail February 10 on the Genoa. The post details are unsigned but likely a treasury department role with a high salary.
The Earl of Devon Rev Sir Henry Hugh Courtenay rector of Powderham Devon has died in London at age 117 born July 15 1811. He held an extensive estate and was a prominent landowner.
May Bondell a 22 year old from Terre Haute Indiana dressed in a brother’s suit and a man’s wig applied to Fort Sheridan to join Company J in the Twentieth regiment bound for the Philippines. She confessed her sex after the medical exam and said she wished to be with her sweetheart Carl Pflaum a private in the same company.
New York copper trading remained quiet on January 29 with lead prices at 4.45 to 4.50 and copper near 12 1/2 to 7-8, reflecting stable market conditions and limited activity.
Chicago commodity markets report May wheat at 9.05 to 9.08 and July 8 1 8, with oats May 43 and July 38. Corn futures May 50 1 49 45, July 48 3 8. Pork January 13 17 342, May 12 201 2. Rye and flax quoted, timothy and clover prices listed, cash grain details for wheat and various red and spring grades provided.
Paris reports the announced engagement of Chas Voigt the well known American sportsman to Mar guerite daughter of Baron Bauwens Deverstein.
Cattle receipts 6600 with varied grades, prices from 1.50 to 7.25. Hogs receipts 25000 with daily drop near 10 cents, sales 4.60 to 5.15 for common weights and up to 41.95 for heavy butchers. Sheep receipts 5000, wethers 4.20 to 4.60, lambs 4.50 to 6.00, western and native lots noted.
Manila reports a fuel shortage danger as the Japanese government forbids coal exports, risking severe supply disruptions in the city.
St Louis reports price standings for livestock and commodities with figures for nominal territory and western medium classes, noting fine medium and fine ranges across categories. The brief lists values in a compact daily update.
Work on the Brooklyn subway extension under lower Broadway near Trinity church has been paused at the Trinity corporation controller’s request. They fear spire damage unless extraordinary precautions are taken as the foundation lies nine feet six inches beneath the surface and the earth is soft, requiring methods to stabilize the ditch sides.
George Herrmann former Inspector of constabulary was convicted in Manila for robbing the government and extortion in Mindanao. He was captured at Banfanan and sentenced to thirteen years in prison.
Kansas City cattle receipts around 3 000 with varied classes priced from 2 25 to 6 10 per head. Hog receipts near 6 000 with bulk sales 4 85 to 4 90 and up to 5 00 in places. Sheep receipts about 1 000 with muttons 2 50 to 4 50 and lambs 4 50 to 5 73 as market remains steady.
Washington January 29 W W Russell secretary of legation at Caracas has been named charge of the American legation at Panama. Minister Buchanan sails for the United States next Tuesday and will resign on arrival per an understanding with the President. Russell is expected to succeed him.
The Commercial Advertiser will switch to a one cent price on February 1 and be renamed the Globe and Commercial Advertiser. The paper aims to broaden access while remaining enterprising and truthful after 107 years under its former title.
Omaha markets report cattle receipts 3,000 with slow activity and mixed gains to 15 cents higher for live cattle. hogs 7,600 with weakness and price ranges from 4.30 to 4.95 for various grades. sheep 2,500 with steady to higher bids including yearlings 4.49 to 5.50 and lambs 4.50 to 5.75. Delineated values cover steers cows calves bulls and feeders across classes.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at dinner for the Supreme Court in the White House. All justices attended except White and Brown due to injuries and eye trouble. The horha shoe shaped table formed a striking setting as the president escorted Mrs. Fuller and the chief justice to the table with Senator Mitchell among the guests.
The ad promotes properly fitted glasses with claims of dramatic improvements for those with falling eyesight. It emphasizes better vision and comfort, inviting readers to visit for a free examination to learn what can be done.
An anonymous letter threatens to wreck every train through the San Joaquin valley unless the Southern Pacific pays 10 000 dollars. Detectives are investigating but no clue to the writer has been found. Railroad officials guard tracks as they pursue leads.
Opening prices in New York were lower than last night with erratic trading and smaller volume. Some gains appeared before the session, as Atchison and Amalgamated held, while losses were posted by American Express, Westinghouse, and several preferred issues. Penn sylvania and Union Pacific moved up later, with Pullman advancing and the overall market remaining dull.
The estate of Dominick Bett files a complaint in Brigham City court against Southern Pacific to recover damages of 5000. The suit claims the decedent was displayed at Ho D on April 25 1963 and died when a person passed between two boarding cars on a track not properly guarded. The case cites the robbery inquiry that drew local attention as background.
William Wet, the city’s oldest artist's model famed for his physique, was found dead in his room from heart failure. The age and his notoriety among local artists had made him a familiar figure in New York studios.
A new extradition treaty between Peru and Great Britain was signed, according to a dispatch from Lima. The pact outlines cooperation on surrendering fugitives and legal authority for enforcement, marking a significant step in bilateral criminal law cooperation.
A Paris sale of government stores saw the tent where Major Marchand met Lord Kitchener at Fashoda and two camp stools purchased by a newspaper group. The buyers plan to donate the items to the army museum.
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