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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
6
Police report a chaotic scene on July Fourth as officers pursued suspects. In the ensuing confrontation near a doorway, several individuals were detained and questioned while arrangements were made for further investigation. Local authorities continue to review evidence and interview witnesses.
In Portland Oregon two workers are killed when a mass of earth from a fifty foot bank collapses onto a street crew excavating near a water project. Names identified include Anne Patpeson and Patrick, both ages mid forties. The incident occurred July 12 as crews toiled near the trench. Further details unavailable.
In Rockaway Beach a fishing boat capsized on a day described as yesterday afternoon. Five other occupants survived but faces arrest on charges of causing the boat to overturn. The drowned man is identified as William Black of Brockton Street Branklyn New York. The incident happened after a trip from Texas and involved a crew still unnamed. Police detained several aboard for questioning as investigators seek the exact sequence leading to the drowning.
New York man Vincent McGilbray was arrested on a complaint by Jess Larimer alleging forgery of a union election card. The accused allegedly signed as secretary and duplicated a signature, with forged ballots used to mislead union members during a convention where delegates were re elected.
A July decision by U S Judge Raymond in the Indian Territory voids leases on about 1 million acres of Creek lands. The ruling limits abnormal speculation and cites guardians of minors failed to follow legal procedures. In the case of Witton and Morris Black versus Shoenfell, the injunction against police actions was denied and land will be restored to minor heirs.
Notice states an assessment of thirty cents per share on the Strong's Canyon Water Company capital stock issued, payable July 8 1903 to A F Braiz secretary and auditor in Ogden Utah. Unpaid shares after July 30 1908 may be sold August 1 1909 to cover assessment and advertising costs.
A summons directs the defendant to appear within twenty days after service and defend the case in a Utah district court. It names attorney Culbert Ason and locates the office at 401 Month Bluewell Midge, Falake City. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable fragments.
A vivid note shows a shop known for best fruits and vegetables, listing contact at Tel 67 X. 2456 Wash Ave, emphasizing its prime produce location.
Sulicity given by A Miller administrator of the estate of William M Shaw deceased. He will call at private sale at the office of William Moginnia 49% series building Ogden Utah on or after the 30th day of July 1909 to the highest bidder for cash. Terms 10 percent at time of sale and balance on court approval. Describes notes and debts against Frederick Miller Belle Young H W Schurl A J Shaw. Dated July 8 1903.
Notich states a meeting of members of The Corporation of Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Third Ecclesiastical Ward Weber Stake Weber County Utah. Meeting to authorize transfer of all real property titles to James Wotherspoon, ward shop leader, at the ward meeting house Friday July 10 1903 at 7:50 pm. James Wotherspoon, President. David W. Evans, Secretary.
The District Court of Weber County Utah orders a sheriff sale for Dwight Spencer versus Cynthia O X Waller on July 20 1904 at noon at the county courthouse Ogden City. The described property includes portions of Morenco Park Addition Nelson Park Addition Florence Park Addition and Van Buren Avenue lots and blocks totaling multiple parcels. Sheriff Joseph W Bailey by Deputy G A Sebring announces the sale date June 27 1903.
Notice declares a special election to be held July 30 1903 in Ogden City Utah Ward polling places listed for bond issue to finance waterworks and related bonds. Names of election officials assigned for each ward and poll hours set from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The measure asks authorization to incur 990000 in bonded indebtedness for water system purchase and related works.
The document announces bids for a hosier house annex and shop buildings at the State School for the Deaf and the Blind with bids opening July 6, 1909. It requires certified checks for 1 percent and reserves the right to reject all bids. Also listed is a notice of assessment delinquency for the Hale mill stock in the Croft Mining and Milling Co with sale by public auction if unpaid by August 17, 1913.
Notice to contractors for basement cleanup and janitor quarters bids due July 6 8 pm per architect J A Howell. Alpine Mining Co Ogden Utah announces 2 1 2 per share assessment payable by July 3 or delinquent shares to be sold July 10 1908 at 2 pm at the secretarys office 24th street Ogden City.
Classified fragment listing want ads for a housework helper at 2831 Wall Ave, plus other scattered notices from Ogden Utah and nearby areas. Includes lost items, rental hints, and misc notices read as early 20th century classifieds with names and addresses. The readable portion centers on a girl needed for general housework and related brief notices.
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