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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
1
Fragmented Iowa convention report shows Hearst majority backing, with delegates from multiple states and factions, clashes among speakers, and appeals from Hearst allies. The piece notes opposition from Republicans and a focus on farmers' rights and tariff policies amid a tense political scene.
The Daily Telegraph correspondent notes the entrance to Port Ary was "absolutely nested" and describes Japan's intensified actions targeting rail lines in Manchuria. Reports mention Russian rail progress, Japanese denial of stone and staged battles, and cautious assessments of fleet movements and defense preparations amid tense theater in the Far East.
A garbled report references Japanese and Allied actions, a naval engagement near Lampu and Siberia, April 25 events, survivors addressing crowds, and protests over food, tobacco, and money controls. It mentions prisoners and a regretful tone toward the early postwar atmosphere with scattered names and places.
An ad promises miracle cancer cures using a blood bath formula and “GURE” products with guarantees. It offers a refund if money is not returned and boasts tested ingredients, strong stomach effects, and a free trial by writing to various addresses in multiple locations. The copy contains numerous misspellings and implaus medical claims.
A garbled May dispatch from Nippon Tusen Kadabis and Toya BleamKup concerns Hawil and Mee vemipany actions, with notes on Japanese advances, troop positions, and muttered plans in Kin Iden Cheng. The report references General Kurhpelita, General Galitahiveliy, and multiple regiments, outlining bombardment and rear-guard maneuvers near Feng Wane Cheng.
Descriptions of military actions near Feng Wanly Cheng and Port Arthur include Japanese advances, Russian retreats, and a clash involving regiments and artillery. The text shifts to a 1904 Ogden City notice about a proposed improvement levy, outlining property boundaries, benefits, and the City Council meeting date and publication notices.
A garbled notice describes City of Oden Cy utilities plans including sidewalk improvements on Twenty fourth Street from Wall Avenue to Monroe Avenue, with estimated costs around 1,000,000 and assessments per parcel. It references bond details and affected blocks, and mentions public works like curb, gutter, and plantings, though wording is unclear.
Olly Connell of Oxford City issues notice of intention to construct concrete sidewalks along Twenty-Fifth Street from Adams Avenue to Monroe Avenue. The project includes street widening, boundary adjustments, and a district to be assessed for costs via special taxes on affected lots and blocks in the indicated plats. Public hearing is set for May 20, 1804, at 8 o'clock P.M. in the City Hall Chamber to receive written objections.
Notice of intention announces proposed street improvements including widening and paving on several avenues with sidewalks and related work. Estimated cost $19,000.00. bond or assessment details appear with dates and provisions for a hearing or proceeding by the council.
The Ogden district plans to levy special taxes on lots and real estate within its bounds to cover costs of boundary improvements and related services. Citizens and property owners are notified of the intent, with a meeting and payment details published by City Mayor W.T. Critchlow in April and May 1904.
A 19th century notice reports the City Council approving a sidewalk program on 26th Street from Adams Avenue to Monroe Avenue and Washington Avenue from Cromond Street to auth eticat, with a special tax to cover costs. It notes varying plans on other streets, and states property owners must contribute at least 60 percent for new or restored sidewalks, with the city covering the balance. Adopted by the City Council on the fifteenth day of April, 784. CHITCHLOW, City Reporter.
The Chip and Wong proprietors advertise the Broom Restaurant like the Special Restaurant and Cafe offering finest meals and service in Ogden. Private rooms for ladies are mentioned as part of the offerings along 350 25th Street.
A local notice shows Bong and Jim, proprietors, offering bread and fish items at their shop. The readable text appears as an OCR artifact with misread words but indicates a bread and fish catering or sale by the two proprietors. Further specifics are unreadable.
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