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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1903
Page
4
In a Lake News report a trial proceedings note describes attempts to call Ellison's wife as a witness, objections by defense to witness exposure, and a contentious moment over admitting the will. Attorneys argued about evidence, with the judge noting record completeness and scheduling. The defense challenged related testimony and the shooting sequence.
Testimony described a witness forming opinions on the motive and a police action following the shooting. Detectives recalled accounts, including attempts to verify a front door sighting, while Mrs Ellison and her daughter testified about the events and prior conditions.
Annie Sarat Gregory filed for divorce from George H. Gregory in Rivoree District Court. The petition requests custody of two children, child support of $100, reasonable attorney fees, and alimony. The couple did not appear in court on March 5, 2028.
Public schools operated as usual with every building opened at the usual time. Teachers greeted students as classes started, and children walked in with orderly steps. The city planned all rooms to be ready for the day’s session and expected normal closing times.
At a Sunday gathering in Bait Lyle, members of the Abn Veterans association voiced concern that the committee in charge of organizing a reception to President Roosevelt ignored the veterans group. Mothers of the navy asserted the arrangement omitted key contributors and the association felt sidelined as the event was formed.
Officials from Utah Metals company plan a Park City zinc plant inspection, then proceed to Montana to review wine bearing concerns. Local representatives will join the inspection and discuss potential installation of similar facilities under favorable conditions.
The case of Netlie May Huckler versus a mining company seeks 30000 dollars in damages for injuries after her husband was killed by an electric accident at the smelting works on August 4, 1902. The plaintiff claims negligence by the operator caused the death and seeks compensation for the wife and estate.
A. W. McCune arrives back in the area after extended absence in South America where he was engaged in the Cerro Copper company project in Peru. He was noted for his work with the mining operation and plans to resume local duties.
Since his departure, Mr. McCune’s iguurated effort drives a major modernization in Southern Montana with rail yard upgrades and mine facilities. Wyman oversees operations while A H Welty, ex Rio Grande Western superintendent, manages the project. Over 20 million dollars is being invested to adapt the yards for production, aiming for a premier, long term role and McCune plans to focus on other ventures after completion.
County commissioners and Murray City clash over payment for wells and tanks seized by the city. Murray refuses to pay 73 dollars citing constitutional claims while county vows mandamus to force settlement. County attorney Westervell orders swift action to file in district court to compel payment and defend county authority.
Salt Lake City shows April mortality around 10.72 per 1,000 with 67 deaths, including 31 females and 36 males, compared to 73 deaths in the same month last year. Contagious diseases reported dropped to 10 in April from 175 in March. 21 diphtheria cases and 45 smallpox cases were noted, with many diseases declining. Starlet fever cases in quarantine totaled 16 at week end, nine discharged, and 11 in quarantine for diphtheria. smallpox cases declined to 4 discharged, leaving 33 cases in detention. The report highlights gender distribution and ongoing quarantine stats.
Disjointed notes describe medical and legal items in Salt Lake. Mentions Mrs Jue Sele of Idaho, Mina AY Cantrell, and Vimi Waker with address on South Street. Hints at legal proceedings in Mortensen case with May 12 readiness and Supreme Court calendar. Also notes Mrs S Woolf elected vice president of Jewish Women’s group.
Fragmented OCR recalls a sequence of local incidents. George A. Walker suffers severe injuries when a heavy ore car crushed his leg and damaged sight, with amputation possibly avoided. Frank Hayden sued Ida Whisker for 3800, claim dismissed. Mrs Annie Wagstaff dies after a hemorrhage following illness. her past act of jumping before a car is noted. A funeral is announced for the near future at a home on Seventh South.
The Old City ball corner at State and First South streets in Salt Lake City changed hands from Ball Lake City to Utah Home Telephone Company for 48000 dollars after a 4800 dollar certified check was presented by Elner B. Jones on behalf of the buyer. The council did not approve the offer immediately, and transfer will proceed. The property fronts 184 feet on First South and 153 feet on First Street, including access to the jail and fire station.
Civil Engineer Worry was sent by Canada to determine the exact position of Famine Inland in relation to the British Australian cable station on Panning Island. Arbitration charts confirm the longitude. latitude was previously mischarted by 20 seconds.
Daniel Con of New York drifted into Indiana and died while planning marriage to Mrs Baltic May Byers near Frankfort. He had rushed to the cemetery at Comstown to verify her burial, then had the body moved and reinterred with care before returning to New York.
A garbled report describes a violent disruption during a Paris gathering with figures named Ye Li and others. The scene includes a chair, a struggle, and injuries leading to hospital admission, with chaos among attendants and a tense aftermath.
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