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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
4
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with warmer weather as the system moves northward. Friday will bring higher temperatures especially in the northern portion, with milder winds and improving conditions.
Fragmentary notes describe community events and notices. Mentions include a rally, grocery ad items, a court case over property, and preparations for a courthouse event. Several local figures and businesses are named, with scattered dates and references to Weber County and Ogden.
In Ogden detectives and Salt Lake County officials pursue a murder case linked to Ryan in Sandy. A young woman seen with Ryan during recent trips is the prime suspect, with theories she is his companion. Authorities note Ryan carried up to about $2000 when he was killed.
The court accepted a plea of guilty to simple assault, reducing the original charge. District Attorney Malverson stated the defendant could be convicted on the remaining counts, with no objections to the change. Sentencing is expected in Lamorrow.
Lafferty known as the Forget is held on bonds under $1000 awaiting trial after a forged endorsement case tied to a Groydon explosion incident. George Pouglak, accused of intent to rape a minor, waives examination. bail set at $300. Miss S8at Pet returns from New York College of Bluale with plans for a later pupil meeting on TwentyThird Street.
Fragmentary report from Jeffersonville indicates a Black man involved in recent Evansville riots is dying after allegedly killing Patrolman Lye and escaping. Details are garbled with scattered place names and dates, including Maine coast maneuvers and references to Indianapolis and Stowe Monsters.
The text notes that a person, likely president, has formally accepted the presidency of Iowa State University in Ames. It mentions severing ties with active engineering work after about four years in a leadership role and suggests a formal transition date around July, with garbled OCR spelling. The item reflects a university leadership change and career shift.
Vineyard Maven Masa edges rival Hoosier to win the final in today’s craft meet. Marblehead boasts the winning move as Hoosier secures the top slot, with Che Kandag City Star noting the editor’s take on the event.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a paced track motor race, mentions Vanehesten and SM Duly Th Tua tite Wotetile amotoreyaerd race with unclear outcomes. References The Vin e for the Witron rifles and a two hour period and unfamiliar terms, making specifics unreliable.
A Farr West girl died instantly when a gun discharged during a pleasure trip near Brigham City. Misa Mary tin, reportedly the daughter of Bishop Maclin, was struck on the right side of the head. The party planned to take the girl to Farr West for interment.
Secretary Wil ton sid warned that ongoing efforts to disinfect hides and wool from infected countries have been largely successful but may fail. He said the government may need to disinfect at ports or ban imports if outbreaks recur, noting the imminent danger of imports and citing the New England epidemic and a quarter million dollars in costs.
Springfield dispatch reports a pay car and a freight train collision near Medora injuring no one but claiming the life of PAY car engine Moyet of the PAY car crew. The incident occurred July 1 as officers and investigators began examining the wreck and possible causes.
A historical London social panorama argues that girls have moved from neglected to central figures in debutante culture. Lady Mary Hamilton, known as Molly, is highlighted as the premier debutante of the season, with remarks on her wealth, lineage, and unique pursuits.
Police court records show A Stuart fined for vagrancy and others given sentences from 13 to 90 days for various offenses including drunkenness, disturbing the peace, and assault. Dozens of vagrants faced penalties, while several defendants failed to appear or had sentences suspended.
London reports no advices from the Port Arthur conference as to its result. Japanese officials express disappointment at Britain’s stance, while Britain and France move toward cautious ties to deter Russia in China. Tokio leans on the United States for pressure on Manchuria open ports.
George G. Osborne, a New York manager at the Commercial Assurance and Painting company, reportedly shot himself at the Hotel Hockingham in Portsmouth on July 16. An examination of the company books showed him to be a defaulter, and his attempt at self-destruction was discovered by hotel staff.
Money market notes from New York on July 14 show GSL 2 percent issues and bankers bills in demand and time categories. Posted rates include 4.8905 4.837 for AO data, with sales at 104 1-8 and 185, and 487 for commercial bills. Bar silver quoted at 5% 9-8.
New York on July 1 lists sugar and coffee prices with raw and refined sugar at various quotes. Raw sugar strong and fair refining at 2 1-8 33-26, molasses sugar 2.7.8, powdered 3.00, granulatos 4.00. Coffee quiet, No 7 Rio 35-16.
Telegraph notes from London report a 16 thirteen silver apostle plaque set sold in London for 824,500 with date markings and uncertain earliest complete specimen. Bidding described as spirited amid scattered references to other maritime and political items and figures.
A German sailor named John Draste sails from San Pedro in a 33 pol sloop with his young wife. Their stated aim is to reach Alaska, navigating toward the Aleutian region aboard an old craft described as seaworthy yet aged. The voyage is presented as perilous and ambitious.
In New York on July 11, Shamrock II and Shamrock I competed in a forty mile race from Sandy Hook lightship to leeward and back, each making two arounds. Shamrock II finished in 2 03 08, Shamrock I in 2 20 18 amid light west winds of about seven knots.
In Montana today four motions were heard in a corruption case as counsel argued for dismissal. Attorney Vaile for Shores contended that only certain evidence pointed to a conspiracy involving named individuals and efforts to induce statements. The defense maintained no conclusive conspiracy evidence was presented and pressed for dismissal.
Spanish War Veterans in Detroit parade under clear skies as the Union at the safety Santiago de Cuba and Fifth Army Corps are watched by Major General Chaffee chief marshal and Major General Bales in command of the Lakes division. General Shafter reviews from city hall as cavalry and artillery participate. First business session to be held this afternoon.
Epworth League convention opened in Detroit with 14 900 Leaguers in attendance. Three meetings were held at Fourth and LaTayette, the Detroit Opera House, and the Central M. Wyle led the choir of about a third of the membership. Keynote addresses followed welcomes from Rev. Downey and Rev. Wilson. Gov. Tashina and Detroit leaders spoke as the program featured waiting and working themes.
A Washington report cites mixed farming conditions with some camps showing later yields while overall corn development is slowed by abnormally cool weather and high waters. Officials warn production may be lower than hoped though some regions expect better by midseason.
During the army estimates discussion in the Commons War Secretary Broderick stated a permanent force of 25 000 men would be kept in South Africa while reinforcements could be promptly dispatched to India if the frontier came under attack.
John YL T mith, a prominent Arizonan and former Phoenix resident aged 71, died at his temporary Los Angeles home. He served several terms in the territorial legislatures during his years in Phoenix.
New York July 16 directors of Amalgamated Copper Company declare the usual quarterly dividend of one half of one percent. The Trade Review reports iron market indications fading from earlier highs with slower buying, lower Northern pig iron quotes, and a tentative shift in prices for bar iron as production and consumption signals diverge. A July 14 southern blast furnaces output at weekly rate around 1,000,000 shows faint improvement in late terms, while No 8 ore price and pig iron futures hint at a weaker near-term trend amid fluctuating demand and prices across eastern and central Western markets.
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