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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
5
The report notes Gordon N. Kimball of the Twelfth U. S. Cavalry departs San Francisco today aboard the transport Sheridan. Nat commands one troop, as officers coordinate assignments for the voyage and military movement.
At 2445 p m Monday a mixed passenger and freight service began on the Malad valley branch of the Oregon Short Line from Brigham City to Garland. Trains run every other day with arrivals at Garland at 2 40 p m on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and return departures from Garland at 9 a m on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays reaching Brigham City at 10 45 a m. The line has nine stations beginning Corinne dunesion four miles from Brigham City then Waukegan Evans Bonita Central Tremont Garland and End of Track beyond Garland.
A. M. Thomas of San Francisco manager for the Pacific Oil Reporter toured Promontory last week and was pleased with oil indications. He arrived in Ogden with Bir M. J. West and T. B. Black and has organized a California Ogden based company to develop the field. an agreement will be sent from San Francisco for signers in the near future.
A severe wind rain and thunder storm with hail moved through Alpena and Presque Isle counties last night causing heavy damage to crops. Six persons died and four seriously injured by lightning including James Fingleton in Wilson township James De Forest and wife in Harrriaville Del Crothers near Onoway Andrew Hansen and a cousin at Long Rapid.
Officers bring Samuel Little to court as a stronger witness than BE. J. Even or J.L. Patrick. Little reportedly witnessed the courthouse shooting before being seized by deputies. Captain Ewen has been the first Commonwealth witness called today as John Freeman, another key state witness, was also brought in.
Four men sought to spark an uprising near Bayamo in Santiago province. Their leader was captured and the other three killed after weeks of urging treason and violence. Secretary of the Interior Vero informed the Associated Press this ends the apparent uprising in Havana and the region.
Judge Cavanaugh ruled labor unions may place pickets at plants during active strikes and workers may persuade colleagues to quit. He also held that jailing men on affidavits alleging injunction violations is illegal, contrasting with other court rulings.
During an electrical storm in Pittsburg on July 20 a building housing Italians was struck by lightning. Serfiano Coanico and Jos Cireco were killed and three others were injured.
New York reports Judge NeMa-Vian schedules the trial for August 13 against walking delegate Sani Parks on charges of extortion.
Richard Taylor, charged with the murder of Clay Haynes, was arrested at Stearns after a 12 year fugitive run. He allegedly shot Haynes after ordering him to say prayers, then fled through Mexico and other southern countries. He served three years in the regular army.
An old advertisement claims Dou’s Ointment provides instant relief and a permanent cure for hives and similar ailments. It urges purchase at any drugstore, promising quick results for both children and adults.
Rumors surface that railway mail clerks moved from Ogden to San Francisco may be brought back as Ogden handles most rail mail business. Postmaster Davis says he has seen no official notice but believes a change could come without notification. He notes local workload would rise with such a reorganization.
Weber County Fair association directors approved funds for a car track at the fair grounds and ongoing track upkeep. The plan envisions a major meet during the Irrigation Congress session from September 15 to 18 with races and an inter mountain shooting tournament under consideration. A committee was formed to pursue electric lighting at the fair grounds for the September event.
A reflective piece on true fishing as a sociable, contemplative pursuit. It contrasts the ethical angler who seeks sport with the petty offender who fishes for crime, praising nature, tranquil pools, and the quiet rewards of the stream over urban noise and greed.
A brief observations piece contrasts Western customs with Chinese practices in timekeeping calendars, body attributions, names order, navigation, measures, education posture, guards, and funeral timing. The comparison highlights differing cultural norms and social habits.
London July 29 The case of D S Constandini versus his wife raised the issue of Dakota divorce validity before Sir Francis Jeune. The husband accuses his wife of bigamy after a Dakota divorce and marriage to Dr Lance. A jury found adultery by both spouses. damages of 124000 were awarded against Dr Lance. the petitioner's case was dismissed.
King Charles to receive Rear Admiral Cotton and U S Navy officers at Cintria near Lisbon. A grand banquet at the ministry of marine followed cordial greetings with Queen Maria Pia and the Duke of Oporto. Admiral Cotton praised Portugal and pledged friendly ties as U S ships depart for further events.
New York financials show money on call easy at 11 to 2 and closed 11 to 2 with 3 to 4 per cent. Sterling exchange offered with actual business in bankers bills at 4.84 60 and 4.84 65 for sight. Posted rates stand at 4.54 1 2 to 4.87 1 2.Mexican dollars at 42 1 2. In a separate note, KE Endicott Allen Harvard student after a 44 day sleep at a Long Branch hospital is improving. doctors attribute the episode to hysteria from overwork and see recovery ahead.
A long list shows guests arriving at the Reed in the last twenty four hours with names and hometowns including J M Preeman Hogup Utah W St Fontaine Hyndon Nev Gray Warner St Louis and many others from New York Chicago Salt Lake City Denver Indianapolis and more Reflective of a busy travel period with a wide geographic mix.
The federal grand jury in Washington resumed consideration of postal fraud investigations but did not report details. It notes at least one witness may be examined regarding George W. Reavers, already indicted in Brooklyn over alleged government postal supply purchases.
Maggie Walker, colored, elected president of a bank in this section, head of the St. Luke's Penny Savings under the Order of St. Luke. The bank opens September 1 with deposits of about $5,000. Walker has taught in local public schools and earned wide respect in the community.
The Union Made Garment Makers' Association predicts a sharp rise in prices for over alls jumpers and cotton garments. ET A White secretary notes the escalation reflects higher fabric costs and will affect most union-labeled makers. He adds union workers will still buy the goods despite higher prices.
In Idaho Springs Colorado on July 29 arrests were made charging 22 Miners' Union members including President Howard Trerize with conspiracy to blow up the Sun and Moon mine. Non-union workers escaped injury as the blast caused several thousand dollars in damage and one injured miner, Philip Fite, died.
Washington July 20 V L Cheat nut a poisonous plant expert from the department of Apticulture leaves for Salina Utah to study loco weed on stock ranges and determine what peels thereon poison stock and effective remedies He will extend examinations into Wyoming and Montana and report findings in a bulletin next winter
A July report details hospital nursing by motionless machines with self registering thermometers and alert bells, electric tongue-tractors that revive drowning victims, cardiac stimulators, neuralgia syringes and cancer therapy using blue rays from Finsen. It notes wireless telegraphy as a cure for nerves and mentions a mass of devices from insomnia relief to eye magnet tools for removing metal in the eye.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina, touring the Northwest for debates with Senator Burton, discusses race policy. He claims Northern states adopt “Southern way” methods and argues repealing constitutional suffrage for blacks is the only practical solution, noting violence in the South and urging northern readers to accept such methods.
A 19th century claim touts Dr. Thomas Eclec lizic Oil as a quick cure for diphtheria, promising relief in twenty minutes and urging readers to obtain it at any drug store.
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