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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe a maritime incident near Relolia and Missionburg with mentions of costs, a person named Mia, and a discovery of a groin injury. The garbled text lacks coherent facts, making it impossible to determine a clear event, dates, or involved organizations.
Fragmentary item notes Cullo m ten totes and a court scene involving Archibald Morrison Prescott figures. Mentions a United States marshal and a tax collection dispute over internal revenues with alleged wrongful actions and reputational harm.
Contemplation of a long rail route from San Francisco to San Mateo and La Salle via Oakland and Sacramento includes a 49 mile main line with a 70 mile expansion toward the south. Surveyors estimate a 10 mile track length to Salt Lake via the Bay Area and a Haywards branch forming a network of 1200 feet of trucks.
Two men die in a mining camp mishap near Conner as a cage descends injuring another. James Crandall, a popular miner, dies instantly after being crushed in the shaft. An engineer and workers search for more details while authorities investigate, Crandall leaving a wife and child in San Diego.
In Chicago on July 23 the Seton group from Detroit, cited as behind alleged ring activity and raids at the Washington Park club, were refused readmission at a special meeting of the Western Teckey club.
A joint committee of the American Veterinary and surgical associations reports plans for a national standard of medicines. Most manufacturers favor the move, while some opposed manufacturers argue current regulation already guarantees quality.
Richmond Kentucky reports the death of Cassius Al Clay a long prominent Kentuckian known as the Rage of Whitebal. The article notes his age and longstanding public service and mentions family, with a sense of public mourning and reflections on his life and recent years.
The report describes a large gateway project to span a court with a massive structure and a ten to sixty yard wide open space. It notes a two columned design with coupled arches, decorative motifs, and a parade path to the fair entrance starting around 10 am. Estimated overall cost ranges from 10,000 to unspecified currency, with multiple local entities involved.
A heavily garbled report speaks of a boxing or fighting bout involving many names and terms like Urigys and Gheir Lon, with references to rounds, claws, and a finishing finish. The fragment mentions various fighters, spectators, and venues in a noisy, unclear account.
A Nebraskan senator and his wife, visiting Conpy Island, drowned after plunging into shallow water while trying to cross a fence at a resort grounds. Both bodies were recovered near Grooseend. one man was later identified as the former official.
Deseret News outlines when and how temple endowments and ordinances for the dead are conducted. It emphasizes access limited to worthy Saints, baptisms for the departed only by authorized figures, and that temple rites are not for general world exposure but for prepared adherents. The piece cites Apostle James Ayres and others, noting temples are reserved and not opened to outsiders, with key dates and leaders mentioned in the discussion.
An advertisement extols a product named Mothers Friend as a cure for maternity fears and a means to preserve beauty. It claims to ease morning sickness and support elastic ligaments during pregnancy while promoting a painless childbirth, priced at $2 per bottle and offered with a free sample. The ad targets expectant wives and cites Druggists as sellers.
The era of prominent men doubting proprietary medicines is past. Peruna has gained widespread fame and is openly recommended by high status individuals across the nation, with many leading figures and institutions showing support.
Train notices list multiple connections among towns including Putio Portland Montpelier Butte Salt Lake Ball Lake Milford and Salt Lake intercity points. Schedules show arrival and departure times with some notes on interline service and line agents.
An OCR fragment lists Thos. D. Doo aged 40 and James Plagten among names on the board with David Bonlue and others. The text references a board meeting or committee with several members under titles that resemble local governance or civic groups.
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