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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1903
Page
7
The notice states the business voice of The Stant Ad will be open from 9 am to 6 30 pm daily except Sunday. Advertisers are advised to submit changes by the evening paper the day before.
A jumble of names, sales notices, and local activity from Ogden includes updates on furniture and goods for sale, church events at the Tabernacle, and Weber Stake Sunday School plans. It notes officers elected for the Weber County Wary association, a free recital by Joseph Ballantyne, and various visits and missions.
An ad claims shoes cost nearly as much as groceries and promises lower prices on Hamilton Brown Shoes from the world’s largest shoe house. It touts styles for ladies gents and children and mentions a wide range of millinery poisons furnishings.
The fragment mentions exchange call and a list of names and places including 1104 Wirh Ave Tol d20K, United Staten Marshal Meywoul, and Sol Yth vtract. It references Troudits Sporting Goods Go and United Latoy Mercantile company, with stock mentions of groceries, a gold watch purchase, and a Bilver Cini Nonday night. Multiple garbled phrases suggest a local commerce note or crime-adjacent snippet.
A massive failure on the cut-off river near the east shore sank a hundred feet of permanent trestle, dumping twenty cars into the fill. Wrecking crews labored for thirty six hours to clear tracks and restore traffic while workers risked the area around shifting rock and water. No injuries reported but line remained disrupted as crews cleared debris and assessed the new rock fill.
The sigil division of the Municipal courts lists several civil cases including Gordan versus Juana Shue and wife over professional services, Implement Company versus T. J. Smith to collect on balance due, Ashton versus W. Turner for account, and Ed Williamson and Richard Yound to recover $16.85 for goods sold and delivered.
The newly organized Brewers' Union in Ogden announces a non dry year likely due to a wage agreement with Hecker Brewing Company. A labor schedule was presented to the union leader on a Saturday, detailing daily hours per worker and pricing terms, with immediate signing after review.
Washington May 11 The State department has received an affidavit signed by CM Owens charging Joseph J Smith with polygamy It concerns the Protest against Reed Smoot’s admission to the Senate The document a copy dated Salt Lake City Dec 20 1909 also notes the protest filed with the Senate commission The State Department will not reveal contents beyond the charge of Smith living in polygamy Also a Christian Endeavor hike is planned from Ogden to Springville May 10 by the West Central Western Railway at the price of 8.28 for the round trip
Amusements note Harry Carson and Clarke appear Monday for a single night with a new farcical comedy entitled lis Ab went, Roy. The show blends witty dialogue and farce, centering on a husband driven to drastic measures by his wife and a former Mary turned “abdent hay.” Clarke shines with stronger lines and the company delivers strong humor throughout.
A local dispute centered on wages and union scale at The Standard in Ogden triggered a printers walkout. The Ogden Typographers Union demanded a raise of 5 percent for machine men and 40 percent for hand compositors beyond the union scale, while The Standard reportedly offered less. The standstill led to a work stoppage in May, with The Standard claiming it paid or exceeded union rates and blaming the walkout on union pressure.
About twenty of the "Father Class" were brought before the Municipal Court this morning for public drunk and vagrancy. Several defendants, including Alber Kennedy and Jerry Clifford, faced sentences for assault and repeated offenses, with some ordered to seek work or leave the city. Additional defendants received terms ranging from five to twenty days in jail for various charges and disturbances.
A Frenchman, Leon Conover, accused of bringing women to the United States under contract for immoral purposes, faces charges for violating migration laws. Police allege he exploited women, paid them little, and controlled their earnings. Bail posted. authorities plan to notify federal agents as efforts to depart for Seattle are monitored.
A church in Lowell, started over a dozen years ago, has been dedicated in the city. The ceremony marked a milestone for the congregation and its parishioners as it stands among the largest churches in the state.
Mexican railroads press government for a stable dollar valued at about 30 cents in new markets. Currents earnings for the fiscal year jump 125 percent over the prior year, but silver depreciation has cost railroads roughly one million dollars. They refuse to fund further expansions until a stable financial system is in place.
Margaret Kanitz, survivor of a wreck, remains alive but gravely injured with bullets lodged near the jaw. She accuses husband Kunzi in a chilling confession, claiming diamonds were tossed away and seeking revenge as police pursue the case against Joby Walsh and Kunzi. The secretary notes a possible fatal motive, while authorities report Walsh’s death and ongoing inquiries.
A Paris prize offers a 1250 dollar reward for a wife of a husband in government service who earns no more than 700 dollars yearly. Entitled claimants must be Parisians by birth and married every year. The donor Mr Christie Couromne, former chief clerk in agriculture, requires the winner to place a wreath on his grave. Wives of police officials are excluded.
A scrambled 19th century financial fragment lists Turkish portfolios and wartime revenues. It mentions Tetz holdings versus the wealth of the naval minister with about £13,289 yearly, the admiralty plum at £16,800, and Le Daye’s portfolio totaling £2,409,000. Other ministries and ministers show varying sums, including foreign affairs at £8,800.
The Boilermakers union, led by Longet David Mark, arranged to begin a 15 day work stoppage with a pledge to stay out until a proposed agreement is reached. Workers from Ogden to New Orleans contemplated joining, with about 100 plus men ready to strike locally and other crews prepared to support a coordinated action across multiple shops.
Nonsensical OCR fragment outlines railroad staffing shifts in Deeon River and Evanston, naming WM Wolfe, Master Mechanic Nelling, and Union Pacific positions. Mentions of foreman reforms, master mechanic shifts, and a wreck tied to striker activity.
VWs report a deadly consumer threat tied to a product called Willa olds Lad and a big calda. Officials urge caution as consumption may lead to illness or death. Public health notes advise avoiding Tilo colds and nearby brands such as Br and Woods Norway Syrup.
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